Built for players boldly seeking the best, the Fender American Ultra II 6-String Right-Handed Telecaster Guitar in Avalanche is the most advanced series of instruments. American Ultra II guitars and basses feature premium materials, precision craftsmanship and cutting-edge design for instruments that both advance the state-of-the-art and stand the test of time. The Fender American Ultra II Telecaster Guitar features a select alder body with sculpted body contours. Under the hood, the Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Tele pickups deliver sweet crystalline cleans, snappy twang and beefy growl, all without a hint of hum. Additional features are knurled aluminum knobs and 1-ply anodized aluminum pickguard.The American Ultra II Telecaster infuses iconic style with advanced appointments to take your playing to stratospheric new heights. For players who demand flawless tone, infinite versatility and limitless performance, American Ultra II delivers. Select Alder Body with Ultra Contours and Sculpted Neck Heel A resonant alder body provides classic Fender tone, while the tapered neck heel allows unparalleled access to the upper registers of the fingerboard and ultra-sculpted rear body contours are as beautiful as they are functional. Quartersawn Maple Modern 'D' Profile NeckSlim with wide shoulders, the 'Modern D' neck profile works for any style of playing, while extra-strong quartersawn maple ensures unparalleled stability. Quartersawn Maple FingerboardBuilt for speed, comfort and facility, the 10-inch to 14-inch compound-radius fingerboard is rounded near the nut, becoming increasingly flatter as it nears the upper register. Luminlay glow-in the-dark side dots provide exceptional visibility even on the darkest stages while 'Ultra' rolled fingerboard edges and a silky, smooth 'Ultra' satin finish make the neck effortless to play. Pickups and SwitchingThe Ultra II Noiseless Vintage pickups are responsive and expressive, delivering definitive Tele twang for exceptional Fender tone without hum. Ultra II Noiseless pickups feature an evolved architecture of specialized stacked coils with the top coil wound around Alnico V rod magnets to produce true single-coil Fender tone, and the isolated bottom coil calibrated to preserve the tone and simply reject hum. The patented S-1 switch selects between series or parallel wiring for added tonal range, while the treble bleed circuit maintains your highs at any volume.6-Saddle StringThis precision manufactured strings-through- body bridge features chromed brass block saddles for endless sustain, precise attack and rock-solid tuning stability. Short Post Locking TunersA high-performance feature, short post locking tuning machines provide a sharper and more consistent break angle over the nut for increased sustain and enhanced tuning stability while making string changes fast and easy.