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Solidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - Texas Tea
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The Ultimate In Precision, Performance, and Tone

The Fender American Ultra Telecaster is a true Tele, exuding the same iconic look and vibe as its ancestors. But play a few notes and you’ll quickly realize that this isn’t your father’s Telecaster — it’s a modern axe through and through. Built for high performance, the American Ultra Tele’s contoured alder body hugs your belly, while a compound-radius fingerboard and tapered neck heel turbocharge your playing. Plug into anything — tube, solid-state, or modeling — and you’ll enjoy classic Tele tones with zero hum, thanks to Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele single-coil pickups. You also get an S-1 switch for expanded sonic options. Comparing the American Ultra to a typical Tele is like comparing your family sedan to a Maserati. This solidbody electric guitar is fully loaded, boasting sealed locking tuners, a 6-saddle bridge with chromed brass saddles, a bone nut, and strap locks. The American Ultra Telecaster was built for Tele aficionados who demand the ultimate in precision, performance, and tone.

Classic design with high-performance features

The American Ultra Telecaster retains the look and vibe of a classic Tele, yet boasts the full gamut of modern, high-performance features. Its bound alder body exhibits a balanced blend of lows, mids, and highs. But unlike its vintage counterparts, the American Ultra Tele includes comfort contours on its top, back, and heel. Its compound-radius fingerboard with rolled edges is tailor-made for modern playing techniques. Noiseless pickups accommodate old-school tube combos, high-gain stacks, and everything in between with a negligible self-noise. Sealed locking tuners enhance stability and enable effortless string changes, while a 6-saddle bridge with chromed brass saddles facilitates ultra-precise intonation. Attractive chrome hardware and a bone nut complete the package.

State-of-the-art performance, vintage-inspired tone

Onboard the American Ultra Telecaster is a duo of Fender's Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele single-coil pickups. These pups deliver the punch and twang that define the Telecaster. That said, Fender’s revolutionary Noiseless circuitry eliminates the signal noise and hum that are inherent in vintage single-coil designs. You can plug the American Ultra Tele into anything — old-school tube combos, digital modeling software, high-gain stacks — anything, and you’ll experience vintage-inspired tone with the level of performance you’d expect from a modern pickup. What’s more, this Telecaster includes an S-1 switch embedded in its volume knob that places the pickups in series for raging humbucker-esque tones. If you enjoy classic tones but demand state-of-the-art performance, the American Ultra Tele delivers the goods.

Easy-playing compound-radius fingerboard

The American Ultra Telecaster's performance-driven features extend to the neck in a big way. While its all-maple construction and eye-catching embossed Fender headstock logo look standard enough, run up the fingerboard and you'll know there's a lot more going on. This Tele’s fingerboard boasts an easy-playing 10”–14” compound-radius with 22 medium-jumbo frets. Rolled fingerboard edges supply endless hours of playing comfort. A Modern “D” profile gives you plenty to wrap your hand around, while never interfering with your playing. And the neck’s super-slick Ultra Satin finish encourages deft hand maneuvering. One of our favorite elements of the American Ultra Telecaster here at Sweetwater is its tapered neck heel. Play this Tele and you’ll understand — this perfectly sculpted heel gives you easy access to the guitar’s entire fretboard. The American Ultra Telecaster is a player’s dream come true.

Fender American Ultra Telecaster Features:

  • Bound alder body exhibits a balanced blend of lows, mids, and highs
  • Belly and arm contours ensure a comfortable playing experience during long performances
  • Modern “D” profile with rolled fingerboard edges supplies endless hours of playing comfort
  • Super-slick Ultra Satin finish encourages deft hand maneuvering
  • 10”–14” compound-radius fingerboard is tailor-made for modern playing techniques
  • Tapered neck heel enables easy access to the entire fretboard
  • Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele single-coil pickups deliver classic Tele punch and twang without the hum
  • S-1 switch places the pickups in series for raging humbucker-esque tones
  • Sealed locking tuners enhance stability and enable effortless string changes
  • 6-saddle bridge with chromed brass saddles facilitates ultra-precise intonation
  • Attractive chrome hardware with knurled flat-top control knobs
  • Bone nut enhances tone and sustain
  • Strap locks prevent unfortunate guitar-dropping incidents
  • Eye-catching embossed Fender headstock logo
  • Includes a premium molded hardshell case

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape American Ultra Telecaster
  • Body Material Alder
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Texas Tea
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape Modern D
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 10"-14" compound
  • Fingerboard Material Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay White Pearloid Dots
  • Number of Frets 22, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.685"
  • Nut Material Bone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece 6-Saddle American Tele with Chromed Brass Saddles
  • Tuners Fender Deluxe Die-cast Sealed Locking
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele Single-coil
  • Controls 1 x master volume (with S-1 switch), 1 x master tone
  • Switching 3-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Fender NPS, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0118030790

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Rated 5/5

Seriously - if you could only have one guitar...

I know it's said about a lot of different things, but if you could only have one guitar, this is the one to have. From the beautiful finish to the creamy smooth neck and the perfectly versatile sound the American Ultra Tele is absolutely top notch. And you'll never get tired of the compliments you get every time you plug it in. Sheer six-stringed perfection. And, as we've come to expect, the customer experience you get from Sweetwater is second to none.
Rated 5/5

Undoubtedly best guitar ever made

Hey Guys,

just received mine Ultra Tele Texas Tea yesterday and I will make my comment pretty short and concise coz everything else has been apparently already said by other folks.

I played Strat, Les Paul, Sheraton...and I can say only this. This Tele is clearly the best guitar I ever played and it's worth every penny. If I can compare it for example with Fender Stra Am. Pro. the feeling and sound of the Tele is somewhere else and especially the neck feel and frets. The medium jumbo frets feel amazing and are way easier to play than narrow tall frets.

Last but not least, I never liked the Tele look but after many years of playing I got to the point where I actually find it weirdly nice and simple guitar and especially the Texas Tea color is just beautiful. Also, this guitar makes you literally to become creative when it comes to develop your own style and tone which I never lived before with any other guitar. There is really something special about this one..

Cheers!
Rated 5/5

Beyond Amazing Guitar! (Finally)

I purchased my Texas Tea Ultra on 26 May 2022. It arrived on 1 June. I was blown away by seeing a Texas Tea Ultra Tele for the first time. So freaking beautiful & way beyond my wildest imagination. I was blown away by the way the neck felt in my hand; it was as if it was custom made for my short fingers.

Then became dismayed to find string buzz the first time I played something. That was most disheartening for me due to the time it took me to finally purchase my first Tele. I had waited for what seems like a lifetime for the "correct" Tele with noiseless pickups. My new Tele came with some of the expected "Ultra" missing. (Thank you for that Fender!) I was surprised and shocked since these are assembled by the builders in the Fender Custom Shop. Shame on you!

On 3 June I took it to a luthier that came very highly recommended located in Las Vegas to find the buzz. She had it for 10 days and it came back 100% a different guitar when it comes to playability. I won't list all the challenges she found. I contacted Sweetwater's customer service because all of the things she fixed were checked off on their 55 point inspection service. I will leave it there.

After contacting customer service once it was finished they reimbursed me for the needed repair and setup processes that were completed. I have never in my 72 years had such wonderful responses as I received from Sweetwater for the needed repairs that were missed in their inspection processes from any purchase I have ever made. It was instant and with a only a few questions from the gentleman that helped me from customer service. In today's world there is always an argument of sorts from most customer service or warranty issues, but not with Sweetwater.

The better aspect of this purchase is the quality of service received by my Sales person Grant Embury. He and I have chased each other for around 2.5 years now on the purchase of a Telecaster, He gave me the best price available on this amazing guitar as well as the price for 20 sets of strings to go along with it. (They are not available in Peru)

I met Grant Embury back in early 2019 when I was looking to purchase my Taylor Builders Edition K14ce after having challenges with another popular music store. I for sure made the correct decision by considering Sweetwater for that purchase which is why I chose him for my Tele Ultra.

Thank you Grant for being the sales person you surely are. And many thank you's go out to everyone in Sweetwater for considering the consumer first in everything you do. I don't believe there would have been any equal service on this same guitar had it been purchased anywhere else.

My significant other who has never entertained playing guitar and gifted me the Taylor K14ceBE has decided she should learn to play guitar after holding my new Tele Ultra. All she said is; "Teach me!" I may lose it if I do! LOL
Music background: 62 years of learning to play guitar, many years in bands playing around the California area, retired now and enjoying the two most amazing guitars of my lifelong dreams.
Rated 5/5

Fantastic guitar

Really love this guitar! Before this, had a Gretsch Tennessee Rose, but honestly, I would say that this one is officially my favorite of the two. Well made. Feels great. Sounds great. And is just generally awesome! The only problem I've encountered is that when the volume nob is all the way down, it will go to far and be on again. But this could probably be fixed fairly easily and it has not been a huge issue. I would 100% recommend this guitar!
Music background: Church musician and rock musician (drums, guitar, and vocals)
Rated 5/5

What a Beauty!

I have been a Strat guy for over 50 years and this is my very first Telecaster. I can't really comment on the sound of it verses other Telecasters, but I do love its sound. It has similar, yet slightly different tones than my current Strat, which is an American Professional. The guitar is a stunner in looks, feel and the fit and finish are immaculate. I really love the neck feel and frets, the belly cut feels nice and similar to the Strat. I use this as a studio workhorse with my Strat and it definitely fits the bill. It is wonderful to play. The Texas Tea color is really gorgeous, but keep a dust cloth handy as it does show dust. Fender has taken their vast experience in guitar building and created a beautiful and refined instrument!
Music background: ReverbNation Instrumental Artist with over 50 years as a guitarist.

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