New Fender American Ultra II - Fender's Most Modern Guitars Evolved!

[@andertons]

Check out our playing only demo of the new Fender American Ultra II range here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGW7lIqAbJqUbLs

[@josephbecerra9211]

Please do a Ultra 1 vs Ultra 2 follow-up video... I am considering buying an Ultra 1 strat while they're still in stock.

[@slash196]

Cool that the meteora is getting more love.

[@richardstaz721]

Sorry, it looks like a pretty ugly guitar to me.

[@neiljohnsen276]

Love it!

[@orphanuprising]

It tried to kill Ola

[@toddwilliamson8557]

Something nobody asked for.

[@jecoboost7775]

But they got rid of the Jazzmaster which was great

[@eddievelazquez5467]

They got rid of the binding on the Teles… not a great move. That was the one cosmetic feature that I felt I liked the most.

[@adamkrauss303]

Agree, I’d like to see binding.

[@Moist_Moose_]

It does have a forearm carve now. I like binding, but a forearm carve on a tele is nice

[@ChristianParschau]

More Fenders need binding !!!

[@xfighter1117]

Glad I got my ulta tele in plasma burst with binding when they first came out. Most beautiful guitar I’ve seen. Such a dream to play. Not too impressed with these new ultra 2s. Feel like they could have done a better job cosmetically for that premium price.

[@joehynes2964]

I prefer the cutaways and contouring. Teles are like planks without it.

[@magicman12b]

Love the new animation for the guitars , great way to bring attention to the information being discussed

[@glenh2752]

The Japanese Fenders are often overlooked by Anderton’s. I personally think they’re the best value Fender guitars out there and amazing quality.

[@rowbags3017]

I agree. The Fender Japan Hybrid II HSS Strat that I bought from Andertons in a sale last Christmas is a stunning guitar - exceptional value at less than a grand! 😎

[@czechplastik]

they have a bunch on the website right now.

[@glenh2752]

@@czechplastik yep, but the videos always focus on the Mexican or US models.

[@MajicFreeman]

Ultra II reminds me of a lot of stuff G&L has been doing for decades. Brushed anodized metal pickguards, quartersawn necks, super satin necks, belly and arm cuts on the t-type. Hey at least fender is finally catching up to fender.

[@austyrocker4231]

G&L has always been better in my opinion

[@MajicFreeman]

I mean I'm for it that Fender is doing better stuff at a good price point, but to call it modern is like whaa? Leo did/pioneered A LOT of what fender or andertons is calling "modern" in the ultra II in the 80s. And more. Like bi-cut necks for one.

[@TheRealMikeySullivan]

@@MajicFreeman For a very slow-to-change company like fender, the ultras are their most "modern" offerings (even if they still neglect to make an ultra tele deluxe). I still say the AV II lineup is their best stuff out there right now though.

[@damianmb5]

@@TheRealMikeySullivan I've demoed a totally horrible AV II the other day, on par with a Squire.

[@charles9487]

Probably because the vast majority of buyers want vintage looks and specs which fender already have a huge share in.

[@LilSirAxolotl]

Finally a Tele with an arm and belly cut! It was about freaking time!

[@Earbrass1]

Agreed. The latest Squier Affinity Teles have a belly cut - I recently traded in my old slab bodied Sqiuer tele for one, and it makes so much difference to the comfort in playing, for me at any rate. Less than a tenth of the price of these too! Love the tele vibe, but hate the slab body.

[@rogermoore2798]

The ultra I had the belly and heel carve.....this ultra II seems to have the arm carve as well....great stuff

[@MajicFreeman]

G&L has been doing that and quartersawn necks for a minute.

[@LilSirAxolotl]

@@MajicFreeman yeah I'm so picky though and I just can't vibe with their headstock design. So this is a good Tuesday for me! Definitely loving the quarter sawn neck too

[@sub-jec-tiv]

And for such a reasonable price! 😂

[@fstjeanm]

There’s no telling how much I love my ultra strat and these look stunning !

[@brucerichard2904]

Okay, surprisingly, the Meteora is my favorite. It just makes the most sense. It has all the high-end features without the noiseless pickups compromise. I sold my Ultra Tele recently. It sounded good and played great, but it never sounded 100% like I wanted.

[@joehynes2964]

The noiseless pickups are simply 'fine.' They are a let down - colorless and bland.

[@martym3815]

I have the ultra 1 tele - didn't sound right to me either until I put some custom shop Texas specials in it rather than the stock noiseless!

[@JoeReid10001]

Same here, had an arctic white one but traded it in for a Pro 2 Butterscotch and I made the right move

[@wingedrhinotv]

I'd like to see an Ultra Luxe II. That series has stainless steel frets and an original Floyd on a tele body.

[@jimwoodard64]

@22:39 thanks for making the mocha bursts more collectible. 😃I love the look of my mocha burst Ultra Strat, and to be honest, the Cobra Blue (gone) and Mocha Burst (gone) were my two favorites. Glad I got those when I did! Still got mine, still love 'em!

[@mikelowry5027]

Me too, I’ve got the Mocha Tele and Cobra SSS Strat…such great colours…both from Andertons of course!

[@neiljohnsen276]

Love the Meteora! Lets see an American pro 2 with wide range pickups!

[@rovaj13]

Mocha burst was by far the best color EVER!!!

[@SatelliteSounds]

I want that meteora, love it in Texas Tea

[@sub-jec-tiv]

This guy and his attitude, perfect for showing off guitars that are so expensive they don’t even flash the prices onscreen, yet somehow don’t come with stainless steel frets. 😂

[@GraniteSoundtrack]

They’re too expensive for me too, but I don’t think they’re shamefully priced. Nothing like a PRS core (£1000 more at least), Gibson (an LP standard is at least £300-500 more heck even Epiphone make a guitar that’s near £2000 these days) or custom shop anything (1000s more).

[@Lez325]

All around £2,000- too expensive

[@PaulJonesy]

I was expecting them to cost more. As for stainless steel frets, I expect Fender know what they’re doing.

[@GraniteSoundtrack]

@@PaulJonesy yeah I thought they were gonna be shockingly expensive because of comments, but they're not as bad as some other brands. As for SS frets. I have them and love them. I'm surprised people have made it a thing. I guess you can make anything a debate these days.

[@michaeljohnson8058]

sire.

[@bjorn3815]

Hey Peter! That intro jam🤌🏻

[@OilCanHarry2U]

Agree. Pete is a fabulous musician

[@andrewpappas9311]

Cool to see this is what Fender has been teasing over the last little while, all of these sound awesome and I love the look of those Strats and that white/silver Tele…

[@gcvrsa]

Quartersawn maple and ebony was all I needed to hear.

[@centocerez]

I just brought home a Charvel Pro-Mod... It has basically the same specs as the Strat (I'd say even better, with Duncan PUs). Made in Mexico. Costs a third.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

I was just looking at the Charvels. My Grandson really likes the Jake E. Lee white model.

[@AllanRinnegan]

fr, fender just trolling at this point

[@Stu4rtG4lvin]

I’ve just been looking after seeing your comment. I’m going Pro Mod for sure for around 900 shnook

[@sagittated]

Lol Fender thanks you for buying their guitar. You really got em. 😂

[@Game4Lord]

@@sagittatedA Fender sub brand that has superior specs for less money. This isn't the gotcha that you seem to believe it to be.

[@NeMaAn]

That meteora is wicked! I want one.

[@1dragon9447]

The maple neck ones are gorgeous. Just gorgeous

[@JoeyJoJoJr51]

I’ll be giving one of the HSS Solar Flare Strats a loving home. That colour is gorgeous

[@danielc196]

Looking forward to picking up one of these on sale on Black Friday 2025.

[@rigorhead01]

I love these modern Fenders. My #1 guitar is a 2010 American Deluxe strat with Lindy Fralin Blues Special pickups. I didn't love the Noiseless pickups of 2010, but the guitar is so good! The compound radius neck, the 2-point trem, the absolutely stunning paint (Sunset Metallic)! Now I want to try the latest iteration, the Ultra II. I like the addition of the glow in the dark side dots

[@rigorhead01]

Wow! I can't believe how much low end that bridge pickup has on the tele, and how great it sounds overdriven! 😱

[@davidpaul6656]

The sinister red and the avalanche would look badass with black body binding!

[@daniherg]

Lee shouldn't be doing the demos with the Fender guy.. don't get me wrong, I love this channel and I know that it also exists so Andertons can sell instruments and gear, but that's exactly what bothers me a bit in this video. I'm sure the Ultra II-Series is a super cool line of instruments with a lot of nice features. In the end Lee is a business guy and you can see that. There is no neutral view on the guitars, it feels more like an ad than a first look on the guitar. That's my only critique. Besides that I really enjoyed the video and was super entertained. Good work you guys! :)

[@adriandavidm.guillen3825]

You are forgetting the point that this is a music store KZbin channel so the very main goal will be to drive people to buy the stuff they invest into and advertise lol

[@jamesmarcin4787]

I own a Ultra Texas tea stratocaster and an Ultra Luxe Telecaster already. These look cool but I think Im good.😀

[@schmoemi3386]

I made a Partscaster Tele using an Ultra body which happens to share a lot of features with the new Ultra IIs (e.g. treble bleed circuit, the Control plate with the angled switch) plus some more - like phase reverse. I think I'm fine, too. 😅

[@jessejordache1869]

That push-push on the treble pot is how I rewired my Player Telecaster. Otoh, a treble bleed on a Telecaster is two steps from a banjo: I'm probably morally opposed to all treble bleeds, but especially on a tele. Take a bit of tin off when you go to 9 on volume is part of your general tone control tools.

[@stevegroh4520]

That tele sounded amazing with the grungy distortion

[@A.M......]

Just wait till we find out that Lee owns Fender

[@xanderstander1999]

Say Lee Owns Fender 5x quickly. The truth was infront of us all along.

[@southernpanda33]

He doesn’t have that kind of money………or does he? 🤔

[@benkeen]

Plot twist. Fender owns Lee!

[@joemerchant92]

Mocha burst discontinued? That was the nicest finish in my opinion.

[@michaelmetal71]

well i can’t complain,they do offer a left handed strat with the Texas Tea finish which looks amazing 🤘🏼🎸 a little steep at $2000 but id definitely would want one for my collection

[@-processdrone-]

The fact that the Meteora is in this range cements the Meteora as Fenders HH pro model. I wish the Harley Bentons & Eastcoasts of this world would cotton on to that and start making HH "M Shape" guitars.

[@Sparksnorthern]

Have had an am pro strat for 2 months and think the Ultra II sounds great. I'd have to do a side-by-side to really pick out the differences, and even then, I can't imagine that with an EQ pedal, you could get the brightness you want. More than anything, I'd make my decision over the neck shape.

[@adriancarroll6995]

That new telecaster sounds GREAT

[@SlimeyGuitarStrings]

Man, I still wish they would do a hardtail Meteora. It's such a cool shape, but it needs a hardtail. edit: oh, it is. That's intriguing. That's actually basically my dream spec. The colors aren't my favorite, but I think I may need to check one of those out.

[@sonidojamon]

I've fallen in love with that Meteora. Shame about the not-ss frets!

[@APMTenants]

The Lace Sensor pickups Fender used were not noiseless. They are low noise, but they are actually single coils that use a different technology, and ferrite magnets.

[@ec6169]

The "yeah" at 22:46 is SO badass

[@fuzzymuppet1990]

It sounds like a very little thing, but an angled selector switch on a tele is brilliant. Im going to hunt down an after-market one, I never thought of that !

[@Ekksanpher]

The opening jam is still wonderful - I think it’s the same base loop as like the first Fender accusation’s video you did, and it’s a delight to hear it again, I had forgotten it!

[@jasonswitzer1748]

What happened to the binding on the Tele? The loss of binding is a big miss for me. Immediately off the list. Good news is the OG Ultas are now discounted.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Eric Johnson is awesome. Definitely one of my guitar hero’s.

[@이태원-u5r]

Great colors as always! Sinister Red, Noble Blue and Solar flare looks great on Strats with black metal guards. Only problem with Ultra or Ultra II for me is those Ultra Noiseless PUs.😂 I had Ultra strat Cobra blue once, Really loved the guitar but I get rid of whole assembly and put another PU assembly. Sold it at last because I found out I'm a vintage lover.

[@Jonnicom]

For a split second that switch from one pickup to another with the volume boost at 17:38 sounds almost snyth like! I love that tone!

[@SlimeyGuitarStrings]

You may want to check out Pneuma by tool. The guitar solo around 6:30 in the song in particular might be to your liking.

[@Jonnicom]

I think Fender/Squier have finally got it figured out with each line. Fender is producing the stuff real big, pickier enthusiast want. These all have great features. Then they're really experimenting with what wacky stuff they can try on the Squier side. The Paranormal series is a great example, but even the Sonic series lately has had some really interesting good stuff, moretraditional in some ways but experimental in others like color ways, pickup combos, etc. Both have things I love. I think I'd pick one of these Teles up for sure. While with Squier, I've been enjoying the Sonic strat and Tele, as well as the Contemporary series Jag and Jazz for a few years.

[@KarstenJohansson]

I'm very much a Strat guy, but I can't deny that Meteora sounds badass. And that Texas Tea is one of the best new colours I've seen in a long time. Wasn't planning on buying a new Strat this year, but I think I might have to buy 2 (the SSS and HSS) because they're both so durn sexy!

[@gohamm8629]

Love the Pete + Ben combo for style change on the demos. I play both styles (poorly), so that’s very helpful.

[@BG-jg4pt]

I prefer the way the old S1 switch works on starts my old HSS elite does this: Position one: all three pickups wired in series Position two: bridge and middle pickups wired in series Position three: middle and neck pickups wired in series Position four: bridge and neck pickups wired out of phase, with a special tone capacitor Position five: bridge and middle pickups wired in series and out of phase, in parallel with neck pickup A lot of tone. I especially love S-1 position 4 and 5 on that guitar. Its still a beast to this day

[@Jonwsm]

Talk about reinventing the wheel

[@MaTTheWish]

Look at any other industry.... Fender guitars are barely any better than when they were invented in the 50s and in their infancy, the 60s. What other industry is like that? Honestly..

[@sagittated]

So you want Fender to stop making telecasters and stratocasters? Their best selling models?

[@twanto]

This guy actually answered questions...wow

[@Hbomb731]

Please do the side by side comparison of the Ultra l vs the Ultra ll. I’d love to see that!

[@froorocks100]

Probably would last 2 mins to outline the differences 😏

[@EdibleDeodorant]

I see Jack from RLM has gotten a new job.

[@SomeDudeDan]

Worth the wait! I’m gonna pick up a Tele and a Strat! Thanks for the great demo and explanation guys/gals! 🤘🎩

[@mikemercer5808]

I just wish Fender would make a plain white 70's Strat. Big head stock, white with white guard. Classic.

[@ToddTheJoker]

check out the Vintera II series...I have a 70s vintage blond strat with big headstock and it is a great guitar.

[@AdolphZeugner-u3t]

Gotta admit, I was never much of a Fender guy but the American Deluxe Strat and only that Fender axe was one of the best guitars I've ever owned. Gibson, Ibanez,Gretsch were generally where I lived along with a few Hammers but that particular Fender really did a number on me!!! Any body else remember them???

[@XOY321]

Director Al is a Fender Bossman OG!

[@nickmarbot]

I love the meteora

[@Roundtablist]

Pick up my Ultra II SSS Strat in Solar Flare (I don't have a personality so I have to buy one) tomorrow! Sooooo excited!

[@MeesterJoey]

I feel like I'm listening to a certain phone brand seller who tries to hype something that has very few changes. Or maybe it's just the American way of talking about things. I think it's crazy to pay Ultra prices for what you get.

[@NickWebbSax]

He does sound like a really bad infomercial narrator

[@soogen]

I don't think the point is to buy every new model that comes out lol

[@Sheeeeeeeen]

I’m American and got the same vibe from him. He seems like he’s nice but as he’s talking it’s very clear he’s at work.

[@sagittated]

There's no planned obsolescence with these. Not the same thing at all. Plus, there's actually several changes from the last iteration. But at least you got your prejudices out there. And you got to whine.

[@dadanardi5541]

This new products are long run right, will be available for people until 5-6years to come compared to smartphone which will came out every year. Need it? then buy it. Want it but too expensive? Wait until they are discounted. There are better competitor out there? Then buy them.

[@martinclayton7260]

I love Fender guitars, they are my favourite, i wish i could afford to buy one of these! Fender should employ me, as I could come up with nice designs for the guitars, and some fantastic colours!

[@karlcox662]

Love the head of Fender showing his skills and guitars. Awesome. Favourite is the meteora (isn't that a pizza?) Texas Tea colour ❤

[@worthmoremusic]

Gorgeous red tele with the flat pick guard...! 😍

[@garycutter520]

Just purchased my dream guitar from you guys 🙂 a very very nice strat. I’ve had a Mexican one for years and always thought one day I’d upgrade to my dream Strat… that day was today (well… last night technically 😂) but should arrive tomorrow! Can’t wait!!!

[@JesseDrawz]

Will Fender sell the Ultra II noiseless pickups separately as well as they have done with the Ultra noiseless pickups?

[@Jonnicom]

I'm a Jag/Jazz player, but I picked up the second Tele style in my life in the more recent Sonic Tele series. Same red here. But man... that Fender Tele in red with that beautiful neck color, that's really something. I could be convinced, I have really enjoyed the Sonic Tele, I bet this plays like a dream.

[@charliepayne9248]

They look great, I bet those colours pop in the flesh. Good to see those slanted pickup selector switches, I’ve got them on one of my Tele’s, stops you turning yourself down…

[@teachscott]

I like that they were true to LEO on that solar flare Strat using the black amp knobs on the guitar. LEO never wasted parts if he could help it!!!! LOVEEEEEE IT!!!!

[@teachscott]

TELE DELUXE??????

[@teachscott]

THAT SOLAR STRAT NEEDS A BLACK NUT!!!!!

[@StopTheRot]

Amazing project metro as always. Loved the neck tone, not so much the bridge.

[@denverrandy7143]

Love the yellow and black strat

[@Patrick-k8o6s]

In a previous video you were talking to Gary Moore’s 1961 Stratocaster. According to Fender it was Fiesta red and had faded over time with use and sweat. They matched the faded Fiesta red for a custom shop model.

[@anmolatwal]

Thank God, they kept the Texas Tea. I loved the mocha burst. Ernie Ball Music Man did a similar finish as well, the sparkle sunburst!!

[@metalfatigue]

What really caught my eye was the size of that watch. Does it chime on the hour? As a reluctant Part-O-Caster Master, what I don't understand is, despite being bolt-in guitars, they're like my shoes. They only come in a D. For the price, there should be a C, a thin C, a BB (baseball bat), a V and a D. Why guess what players might like? Think of all the clothing that didn't catch on and has to be blown out at the end of the season. Everything else on these Ultra Ultras looks nice except maybe ebony which is stellar on a jazz box but shrill on a Strat/Tele. At least it looks gorgeous.

[@sonidojamon]

I've fallen in love with that Meteora. Shame about the not-ss frets! I love the Bass cut control idea!! Great for recording!! Anyone know what kind of cut and frequency/curve it's doing?

[@JheridanSoe]

The truss rod adjustment on the elite was a great addition Pity it was stopped on the Ultra range.

[@DouglasKing-o5h]

Let’s be honest a skilled guitarist can make anything sound fantastic every guitar Anderton’s reviews sounds great 👍 You guys could play a tin can with a broom stick and make it sound great

[@gohamm8629]

When you do the Ultra 1 vs Ultra 2, can you throw the 70th anniversary Amethyst Ultra strat in the mix?

[@keithbriscoe99]

I've always been surprised that Fender do their logo in different colors/materials on their "modern/high end" variants.... in the light the logo often becomes invisible. Thought that would be the opposite of what they were going for.

[@Mister.L598]

It’s really amazing, I’m reading the incredible features of this Ultra, and I have all that for a fifth of the price with my Cort. Fabulous, Cort is an extraordinary manufacturer!

[@StoneSourFanBoy]

But come on, you heard it, it's BRAND NEW !

[@dustinbrummett3774]

I bought a really good Cort acoustic $120 on sale at guitar center. Great guitar all around. Very surprised, too good to not buy. Played better than most in the store. I find them gems as a one off time to time but haven’t heard anyone else that has one. Good to know I might start looking at Cort more.

[@nostromoalien2]

Cmon Lee, Nathan and Cici you know what video i need

[@BlackTonearm]

that 'Ujummmm' 👀face after the captain mentioned the sensors 10:45

[@alexwong7]

I had luminlay dots put into my Ultra 1 Tele. I really struggled without them on a dark stage.

[@ledhendrix5054]

Lovely Guitars from Fender as always , Fender must be the Busiest Guitar makers on the planet it seems like it's every other month they have something newish.

[@Stoobers]

That grey/grey tele looks really nice! :o

[@jessejordache1869]

The Meteora puts Fender back in the driver's seat of the REAL contest: "Who makes a guitar that would look coolest as a weapon?" Feel like I need to grow my beard out and braid it in a few places before I'd be worthy for the Avalanche.

[@Horseffect]

the Meteroa with Ebony FB and a proper HT Bridge is Great, however the whole look is almost ruined by these pickup rings.

[@lucgratton6259]

Love the Telecaster in Avalanche. Any thoughts on if the colour will yellow over time?

[@pernauldthevisch5907]

I've got one of the american deluxe teles from 04' (which became elite and now ultra). Its heavy, but overall not bad. Got it used in 05' for 800 bucks. Funny thing is that nowadays everyone says the original SCN tele pickups are really good. So just buy your guitars used and then hold onto them for 20 years, folks! Sooner or later people will say its good, even when it really isn't.

[@xfighter1117]

Love my tele ulta in plasma burst maple neck . Only tele I’ve ever bonded with.

[@poesybeat]

That red Strat makes me want to play some Loverboy

[@garyshaw1002]

Is there going to be New Ultra Luxe models???????

[@Stoobers]

OK well, so far, I'm actually impressed that this guy can actually attack a guitar and make it look and sound awesome. Well done Fender.

[@Whosayswho79]

Liking that Strat in the funny greeny yellow metallic. But then everything sounds good when Pete’s playing ….

[@ilovegreenock]

It is nice to see a brand modernising classic guitars with modern cons. I can't think of any of the Gibson Les Paul with locking tuners !

[@larrydj549]

That Meteora is a mean one

[@cgb1394]

Ultra 1 vs 2 comparison please!

[@craig.encinitas]

I’d like ebony fretboard available on all colors. The red would look aces with that dark wood. 🎸

[@charles9487]

I wish fender wouldn’t put non-ashtray bridges on the teles, the flat saddle bridges are such an eyesore.

[@chriscolabella880]

If you ever want an example of how Fender will only ever make as good a guitar as the bean counters will let them make, it's here. The boss of Fender says he isn't happy with the pick-ups, Lee to his credit brings up the Lace Sensors. I've got those in my 94 Strat Plus and it sounds better than any modern Fender I've owned, and I've owned a lot up to and including CS. But... the design of these is patented so Fender have to pay Lace music for them. So they come up with their own design which even when the boss is out promoting the flagship product he can't quite bring himself to say he's entirely happy with. That's insane in a guitar at this price point. It should be the best of everything. Especially pick-ups which are the most crucial component to sound.

[@Severinate]

Finally - curves on a Tele.... Hoping that transfers to more affordable models.

[@joehynes2964]

It's like trying to change the formula to Coca Cola. Purists will scream in agony... Lol. I love the added contours and cutaways.