Is The Fender Ultra The Best Modern Stratocaster Ever Made?
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The Fender American Ultra is Fender's highest tier of modern electric guitar. At $2,200, this beast is sure cater to the modern and vintage Fender fan alike. But is it for you? In this video, we go deep into what makes this guitar so much fun.
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You got a smoking deal my man! I recently purchased a Pro ll in vintage sunburst with a maple fretboard, but when I saw the deals Fender and GC are running for the 4th, I took the plunge and ordered a cobra blue American Ultra with a humbucker in the bridge and rosewood board. 30% off from Fender, 10% off from GC, and 10% in rewards! That's basically $600 off the regular price! I'm kinda excited!
@fancytexas7021
12 күн бұрын
How so?
I just purchased a used (2022) Texas Tea Stratocaster a couple of days ago and saved over $500. I used to own an American Standard Sienna Sunburst Stratocaster but had to part with it a few years ago. Hated to let it go. Now that I can “replace it” I thought to upgrade it with the Ultra. Good reviews, upgrades over the Standard and the color helped make the decision for this 70s/80s rock weekend warrior.
I'll be buying an Ultra HSS with rosewood neck next month! Thanks for the reassurance!
@IkeGuitar
Ай бұрын
You’re so welcome!
Just got the Ultra Luxe, 2 color burst with rosewood fretboard. I may add a vintage to my collection but I will never part with this.
is it possible to achieve these tones?
I'm also a happy owner of the Ultra (plasma red RW) and I've been toying with the idea of potentially swapping it with something more vintage like AVRI II or Vintera II or maybe even Am Pro II. But the Ultra really feels so luxurious and playable in comparison. Still... I really, really like the looks of vintage style tuning machines so I've recently replaced these locking tuners with Fender ClassicGear ones. I hope you don't find it too shocking 😃
@IkeGuitar
3 ай бұрын
Not at all! I think the Am Pro II is great, but since the prices are so close on the used market, I’m almost always going to get an Ultra if I can find them!
Yes, it is, and that's why I bought one. Technically the Ultra Luxe is, and I still think the H.M. Strats was the best modern and advanced model Fender has ever made.
@IkeGuitar
3 ай бұрын
Interesting take. But you seem like a fusion guy anyway!
The heel cut out is awesome
I want an Ultra Luxe one day.
@IkeGuitar
3 ай бұрын
Buy the Ultra and save some money!
The S1 switch is garbage. The plastic catch, which keeps it down or up, is cheap as a 50 year old street worker. Do better Fender! I like Texas Tea too. Thanks for the review!
@IkeGuitar
3 ай бұрын
That’s fair! To be honest, I very rarely use the S1
The specs on the Ultra might be really good, but personally I found the Noiseless pickups lacking mojo as compared to the Professional. That's why I chose the Professional over the Ultra.
@ajpyyz
Ай бұрын
Love the Ultra. Everything except the pickups. May get some vintage ones.
Actually the Ultra Luxe is the top tier. Worth the extra $$ for the stainless frets.
@IkeGuitar
Ай бұрын
I literally said that 50 seconds in
@erenozuaydn1240
13 күн бұрын
Or you can change your ultra's frets with stainless ones without paying much more to Luxe and it's sucking headstock paint 😭😭😭
@stevecookphotography
13 күн бұрын
@@erenozuaydn1240 A quality fret replacement costs at least $500 so the money issue is not an issue. As far as the headstock paint, everyone has their likes and dislikes. What sucks to you may be what someone else really likes. No need to get uptight and angry about it.
@erenozuaydn1240
13 күн бұрын
@@stevecookphotography No worries there is no anger my friend please. You're right -personally- and the economical conditions can change from country to country. Apologies for misunderstandment 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@stevecookphotography
13 күн бұрын
@@erenozuaydn1240 👍🙏
Yeah but...has Fender finally designed a usable trem that you can use and the guitar stay in tune...G&L has no locking tuners, no fine tuners,I don't know how they do it but it stays in tune 😊
@tima6044
3 ай бұрын
Locking tuners don't affect stability, they just make to easier to restring. A nut lock, though, that'll hold it down nice and stable.
@IkeGuitar
3 ай бұрын
Good luck reselling the G&L! Locking tuners make it easier to restring. Doesn’t necessarily affect tuning stability.
Promo_SM 🤔
Nope. Eric Johnson early made models
@IkeGuitar
3 ай бұрын
I LOVE the EJ Thinline!
@teknomanning
3 ай бұрын
Go back even further I have 2010. Finest Strat I’ve ever own. Buddy of mine did something I didn’t ask. I was furious at the time! He piloted it yup. Now 15 yrs later , just gets better👍🏿
@SixStringJoy
3 ай бұрын
Agreed. Best modern Strat. Hands down.
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