Fender 011-8242-850 Am Ultra Luxe ’50s Tele, MN, Butterscotch Blonde

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Representing the pinnacle of innovation and craftsmanship, Fender American Ultra Luxe sets the benchmark for premium electric instruments. The new American Ultra Luxe Vintage series takes it a step further, showcasing the finest of Fender heritage – where timeless classics meet uncompromising modern refinement.

The American Ultra Luxe Vintage 50s Telecaster® features premium ash body with carved contours that complement the aged Heirloom™ nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Built for precision performance, the quartersawn maple neck with a Modern ‘D’ shape and Ultra rolled edges features medium jumbo stainless-steel frets, Luminlay® side dots, and a Graph Tech TUSQ® nut. Each instrument features a tapered neck heel to ensure unparalleled access to the higher register.

Under the hood, Pure Vintage ’51 Tele® pickups deliver classic Fender tones, from sparkling cleans to rich, expressive leads. Performance hardware includes a precision-engineered 6-saddle string-through-body bridge with brass block saddles and deluxe locking short post tuners for quick string changes and superior tuning stability.

The American Ultra Luxe Vintage 50s Telecaster® delivers flawless modern performance with distinctive classic design.

• CASE/GIG BAG: Hardshell Case Included.

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SELECT ASH BODY WITH ULTRA CONTOURS AND HEIRLOOM™ NITROCELLULOSE LACQUER FINISH
Premium ash bodies provide the foundation for authentic Fender tone, offering exceptional resonance and character. Elegant ‘Ultra’ sculpted rear body contours are as beautiful as they are functional. Channeling a 1950s Telecaster®, our Heirloom Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish reproduces the subtle patina and distinctive look of a treasured vintage instrument.

QUARTERSAWN MODERN “D” PROFILE NECK AND TAPERED NECK HEEL
Slim with wide shoulders, the “Modern D” neck profile works for any style of playing. Paired with an extra-strong quartersawn maple neck and tapered neck heel, this neck delivers unparalleled stability and access to the upper registers of the fingerboard.

10”-14” COMPOUND RADIUS FINGERBOARD WITH ULTRA ROLLED EDGES AND LUMINLAY® SIDE DOTS
Built for speed, comfort and facility, the 10”-14” 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.

STAINLESS STEEL FRETS
Premium stainless steel frets deliver unmatched tone, durability and performance. These frets require minimal maintenance, resist corrosion, and maintain their mirror-like polish – ensuring consistent playability and lasting quality for years to come

PURE VINTAGE ’51 TELE® SINGLE-COIL PICKUPS, ADVANCED ELECTRONICS AND S-1™ SWITCHING
Specially voiced to reproduce the authentic sound and performance of individual model years, Pure Vintage pickups are constructed exactly like the pickups from Fender’s golden years. Materials include cloth-covered wire, fiber bobbins and alnico magnets. Our 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.

ULTRA TELE BRIDGE WITH UNPLATED POLISHED BRASS SADDLES
Featuring six unplated polished brass block saddles, the Ultra Tele® bridge delivers exceptional intonation accuracy and classic Telecaster® snap without compromising traditional tone. The precisely engineered saddles provide improved string-to-string balance and enhanced sustain while preserving that coveted brass-induced twang that defines the Telecaster® sound.

Features

• Heirloom™ Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish
• Pure Vintage ’51 Tele® Single-Coil Pickups, Advanced Electronics and S-1™ Switching
• Stainless Steel Frets
• Select Ash Body with Ultra Contours and Tapered Neck Heel
• Quartersawn Modern “D” profile neck
• 10″-14″ Compound Radius fingerboard with Ultra Rolled Edges and Luminlay® side dots

Specs

General

• Series: American Ultra Luxe Vintage
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Color: Butterscotch Blonde
• Country of Origin: USA

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Satin Lacquer
• Neck Shape: Modern “D”
• Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard
• Fingerboard Radius: 10″–14″ Compound Radius (254 mm–355.6 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
• Side Dots: Luminlay®
• Number of Frets: 22
• Nut Width: 1.685″ (42.8 mm)
• Nut Material: TUSQ™
• String Nut: TUSQ™
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
• Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)

Body

• Body Shape: Telecaster®
• Body Style: Solid Body
• Body Material: Ash
• Body Finish: Heirloom™ Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Hardware

• Bridge: 6-Saddle American Tele® with Brass Block Saddles
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
• Pickup Covers: Neck: Chrome; Bridge: Black
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
• Switch Tip: Barrel Style
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking
• Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009–.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
• Strap Buttons: Locking

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage ’51 Single-Coil Tele®
• Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage ’51 Single-Coil Tele®
• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Controls: Master Volume (S-1™ Switch), Master Tone

Switching

• 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup; Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups; Position 3. Neck Pickup

Special Electronics

• S-1™ Switch activates series wiring option in any pickup position (bypasses pickup selector switch)