Description
This is the Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '60s Stratocaster HSS in Fiesta Red, built for players who love the look and feel of a classic '60s Strat but need more versatility under the hood. If you're after that vintage aesthetic with a little extra horsepower for heavier tones or modern rock applications, this HSS version checks a lot of boxes. It's a great fit for gigging players or studio folks who want a reliable Strat that can flex between sparkle and crunch without swapping guitars.
This one's got the same aged Heirloom nitro finish over an alder body, and the Fiesta Red really pops in person-especially under stage lighting. The maple neck is quartersawn with a Modern "D" profile, ultra-rolled edges, and a rosewood fingerboard with a 10"-14" compound radius, which makes it easy to get around on and super comfortable to play. You're working with a Haymaker humbucker in the bridge, plus two Pure Vintage '61 single-coils in the neck and middle. So you get fat, articulate tones at the bridge, but still have access to those chimey Strat sounds. The S-1 switch splits the humbucker too, which makes the whole setup that much more versatile.
It's got a rock-solid feel all around. The contoured heel makes high-register playing easy, and the 2-point Ultra trem paired with locking tuners keeps it stable no matter how much you lean into it. We've been really impressed with how these HSS models handle-they don't feel like a compromise. If you want vintage Strat looks but need a bit more range and bite, this one's worth a closer look.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Heirloom Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck: Maple, Modern "D"
- Neck Finish: Heirloom Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, 10" to 14" Compound Radius
- Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
- Position Inlays: Vintage Style Clay Dots
- Nut (Material/Width): TUSQ, 1.685" (42.8 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Deluxe Locking Short Post
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Bridge: 2-Point Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint/Black/Mint
- Pickups: Haymaker Humbucker (Bridge), Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat (Middle/Neck)
- Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade, S-1 Switch Coil Splits Humbucker
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle), Tone 2 (Bridge)
- Control Knobs: Aged White Soft Touch
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Brown Hardshell
Sku: 0118230840
This one's got the same aged Heirloom nitro finish over an alder body, and the Fiesta Red really pops in person-especially under stage lighting. The maple neck is quartersawn with a Modern "D" profile, ultra-rolled edges, and a rosewood fingerboard with a 10"-14" compound radius, which makes it easy to get around on and super comfortable to play. You're working with a Haymaker humbucker in the bridge, plus two Pure Vintage '61 single-coils in the neck and middle. So you get fat, articulate tones at the bridge, but still have access to those chimey Strat sounds. The S-1 switch splits the humbucker too, which makes the whole setup that much more versatile.
It's got a rock-solid feel all around. The contoured heel makes high-register playing easy, and the 2-point Ultra trem paired with locking tuners keeps it stable no matter how much you lean into it. We've been really impressed with how these HSS models handle-they don't feel like a compromise. If you want vintage Strat looks but need a bit more range and bite, this one's worth a closer look.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Heirloom Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck: Maple, Modern "D"
- Neck Finish: Heirloom Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, 10" to 14" Compound Radius
- Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
- Position Inlays: Vintage Style Clay Dots
- Nut (Material/Width): TUSQ, 1.685" (42.8 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Deluxe Locking Short Post
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Bridge: 2-Point Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint/Black/Mint
- Pickups: Haymaker Humbucker (Bridge), Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat (Middle/Neck)
- Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade, S-1 Switch Coil Splits Humbucker
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle), Tone 2 (Bridge)
- Control Knobs: Aged White Soft Touch
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Brown Hardshell
Sku: 0118230840
