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Fender Stratocaster Ultra \u2013 1990 USA<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Fender Stratocaster Ultra<\/strong>, introduced in 1990, was the most advanced and feature-rich Stratocaster available in Fender\u2019s regular production lineup at the time \u2014 positioned just below the Custom Shop. It was designed for professional musicians seeking modern playability, tonal versatility, and refined aesthetics, all while staying true to the Stratocaster\u2019s iconic DNA.<\/p>\n

The Ultra was part of the Strat Plus series<\/strong>, which debuted in the late 1980s and marked Fender\u2019s return to form after the CBS era. While the standard Strat Plus already featured several upgrades over traditional models, the Ultra took things a step further<\/strong>, offering premium materials, more complex electronics, and unique cosmetic appointments.<\/p>\n

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Key Features & Specifications:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Year of Production<\/strong>: 1990<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Made in<\/strong>: USA (Corona, California)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Body<\/strong>: Alder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Neck<\/strong>: Maple, bolt-on<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Fingerboard<\/strong>: Ebony, 22 frets, 9.5″ radius \u2013 known for its smooth feel and articulate response<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Pickups<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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      Neck<\/strong>: Lace Sensor Blue \u2013 warm and rounded tones<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Middle<\/strong>: Lace Sensor Gold \u2013 classic \u201950s Strat sparkle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Bridge<\/strong>: Lace Sensor Red Dually (humbucker, splittable) \u2013 powerful and thick, with coil-split for extra flexibility<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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      Electronics<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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        5-way selector switch<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Mini toggle switch for coil splitting the bridge humbucker<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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        Bridge<\/strong>: 2-point synchronized Fender Deluxe tremolo system<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Hardware<\/strong>: Chrome<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Finish<\/strong>: Transparent Sunburst (body grain visible through the finish)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Why it\u2019s special:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Flagship of early \u201990s Fender production<\/strong> \u2013 the Ultra offered the most modern Stratocaster available at the time without entering the Custom Shop price range.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Lace Sensor pickup system<\/strong> \u2013 delivers classic tones with dramatically reduced hum and noise, ideal for stage and studio work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          HSS layout with coil-splittable bridge<\/strong> \u2013 perfect for guitarists who need both sparkling single-coil clarity and fat humbucker drive.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Ebony fingerboard<\/strong> \u2013 rare on Fender Stratocasters, offering improved attack, sustain, and smoother playability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Built during the early years of the Corona factory<\/strong> \u2013 regarded by many as a golden era for post-CBS Fender USA instruments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Condition & Notes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          This particular example is in excellent condition for its age, fully original and recently inspected. Frets, electronics, and hardware are in great shape. It\u2019s a professional-grade instrument, suitable for both collectors and serious players looking for a premium USA-made Strat with unique tonal capabilities.<\/p>\n

          Available with original Fender hard case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Fender Stratocaster Ultra \u2013 1990 USA<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          The Fender Stratocaster Ultra<\/strong>, introduced in 1990, was the most advanced and feature-rich Stratocaster available in Fender\u2019s regular production lineup at the time \u2014 positioned just below the Custom Shop. It was designed for professional musicians seeking modern playability, tonal versatility, and refined aesthetics, all while staying true to the Stratocaster\u2019s iconic DNA.<\/p>\n

          The Ultra was part of the Strat Plus series<\/strong>, which debuted in the late 1980s and marked Fender\u2019s return to form after the CBS era. While the standard Strat Plus already featured several upgrades over traditional models, the Ultra took things a step further<\/strong>, offering premium materials, more complex electronics, and unique cosmetic appointments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":14179,"template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[137,136],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-14159","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-electric","7":"product_cat-guitars","9":"first","10":"outofstock","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"product-type-simple","13":"entry","14":"content-bg","15":"loop-entry"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/14159","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14179"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14159"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=14159"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=14159"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=14159"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}