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Representing the pinnacle of innovation and craftsmanship, Fender American Ultra Luxe sets the benchmark for premium electric instruments. The new American Ultra Luxe Vintage series takes it a step further, showcasing the finest of Fender heritage - where timeless classics meet uncompromising modern refinement.

The American Ultra Luxe Vintage 50s Telecaster® features premium ash body with carved contours that complement the aged Heirloom™ lacquer finish. Built for precision performance, the quartersawn maple neck with a Modern 'D' shape and Ultra rolled edges features medium jumbo stainless-steel frets, Luminlay® side dots, and a Graph Tech TUSQ® nut. Each instrument features a tapered neck heel to ensure unparalleled access to the higher register.

Under the hood, Pure Vintage '51 Tele® pickups deliver classic Fender tones, from sparkling cleans to rich, expressive leads. Performance hardware includes a precision-engineered 6-saddle string-through-body bridge with brass block saddles and deluxe locking short post tuners for quick string changes and superior tuning stability.

The American Ultra Luxe Vintage 50s Telecaster® delivers flawless modern performance with distinctive classic design.

Features

• Heirloom™ Lacquer finish
• Pure Vintage '51 Tele® Single-Coil Pickups, Advanced Electronics and S-1™ Switching
• Stainless Steel Frets
• Select Ash Body with Ultra Contours and Tapered Neck Heel
• Quartersawn Modern "D" profile neck
• 10"-14" Compound Radius fingerboard with Ultra Rolled Edges and Luminlay® side dots

Specifications

General
Series: American Ultra Luxe Vintage
Orientation: Right-Hand
Country of Origin: US
Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Hardshell case included

Neck
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Lacquer
Neck Shape: Modern "D"
Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard
Fingerboard Radius: 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Side Dots: Luminlay®
Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
String Nut: TUSQ™
Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
Nut Material: TUSQ™
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)

Body
Body: Ash
Body Finish: Heirloom™ Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape: Telecaster®
Body Style: Solid Body
Body Material: Ash

Hardware
Bridge: 6-Saddle American Tele® with Brass Block Saddles
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
Pickup Covers: Neck: Chrome; Bridge: Black
Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
Switch Tip: Barrel Style
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking
Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
Strap Buttons: Locking

Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage '51 Single-Coil Tele®
Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage '51 Single-Coil Tele®
Pickup Configuration: SS
Controls: Master Volume (S-1™ Switch), Master Tone
Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Special Electronics: S-1™ Switch Activates Series Wiring Option in Any Pickup Position (Bypasses Pickup Selector Switch)