There are Stratocasters and then there is the American Ultra II. This is the most advanced Stratocaster Fender has ever built and the Sinister Red finish makes it one of the most visually striking guitars we carry at The Pied Piper Music Store New Albany showroom. We want to be honest with you about something. The photos do not do this finish justice. Sinister Red is one of those colors that has a depth and richness in person that a camera simply cannot capture. Under the lights it is deep, complex, and commanding in a way that stops people in their tracks when they walk past it on the floor. You need to see it in person to understand what we mean.

The HSS pickup configuration is where this guitar separates itself from every other Strat on the market. Two Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat single coils give you that classic Stratocaster chime and sparkle with absolutely zero hum. The Haymaker humbucker in the bridge adds thick powerful tones for rock, blues, and anything that needs real muscle. Engage the S1 switch and the humbucker splits into a single coil, opening up a whole new range of sounds without touching a pedal or switching guitars. The tonal range on this guitar is genuinely remarkable. From glassy clean tones to singing leads to heavy rhythm work this is one instrument that covers all of it without compromise.

The quartersawn maple neck with Modern D profile and Ultra Satin finish feels fast and effortless from the first note. The compound 10 to 14 inch radius transitions seamlessly from comfortable open chord playing in the lower positions to smooth effortless bending up high. Rolled fingerboard edges feel broken in before you even start playing. The sculpted neck heel and body contours give you unrestricted access to every fret. Luminlay side dots glow in the dark so you always know exactly where you are on a dimly lit stage. The 2 point American Ultra synchronized tremolo with polished stainless steel saddles and cold rolled steel tremolo block gives you smooth resonant vibrato with excellent return to pitch. Short post locking tuners keep you in tune through aggressive playing. Graph Tech TUSQ nut. Select alder body with sculpted Ultra contours. Deluxe molded hardshell case included.

Made by Fender's master builders in Corona California. This is an American made instrument built to the highest standard Fender produces.

At 2359 dollars this is a serious investment in a serious instrument. Players in New Albany, Columbus, Westerville, Dublin, Gahanna, Powell, and all across the Columbus Ohio metro area come into The Pied Piper Of New Albany showroom to play this guitar and leave understanding why the American Ultra II represents the pinnacle of Stratocaster design. Come in and plug it in. Feel that neck. Hear those Ultra II Noiseless pickups. And see that Sinister Red finish in person. We promise it is even better than you are imagining right now. We will have it set up and ready for you.

American made. Zero compromise. Come see it for yourself. This is the Stratocaster.