Fender American Ultra Luxe

Featuring Ultra noiseless pickups, an augmented D neck profile and stainless steel frets.

Fender has announced the American Ultra Luxe electric guitar series, described as an evolution of the Ultra series and the brand’s “most advanced series” yet.

The range introduces several new features to the Stratocaster and Telecaster, including an Augmented “D” neck profile and stainless-steel frets.

The Augmented “D” neck is an update to the Modern “D” profile that Fender claims feels fuller towards the 12th fret. The neck is completed with a smooth Ultra satin finish for increased playability.

Meanwhile, the stainless-steel frets are hardier than the brand’s usual nickel-silver ones, and are said to offer a “fluid, glassy playing feel” that should make bending silky smooth.