OMG! Yes... I have two guitars and have wanted to add a third for several years. Problem is when I almost decide on something everyone comes out with new models and I hesitate once again. Boy do I love that Strat Duh Luxe
Haha yep, 8 months ago I asked the guitar shop to call me when they had the Ultra Luxe in stock (apparently not easy to get even for the #1 fender dealer in my state), now I figure I might as well wait for the next release.
for anyone scrolling, I just bought the black american ultra luxe with the floyd, it is an incredible guitar that feels like a step above their other lines on the same level as custom shop, and are capable of anything, blues, jazz, death metal, you name it. obviously go and try one in person if you are able too, but if youre on the fence this is a instrument that radiates quality
Finally Fender putting something out that we've been begging for years. Hopefully the SS frets make there way through the entire American line as an option.
I would really have liked more commentary on how much deeper the D shape is on the Luxe Strat vs. the current Ultra. I find my Ultra neck a bit thin...
The only thing I could imagine that would make these better is some 24 fret action and maybe making is a 10-16 instead of a 10-14, but that latter half is more of a personal preference thing.
That's tough because I probably love the Brent Mason the most, but it's truly a real country machine. I would probably go for the Ultra, unless you were interested in the stainless steel frets of the Luxe. Those would be a nice addition for the tone of the rock/jazz stuff. But as for an incredible guitar that hits all the right criteria for me, I'd probably look at the Ultra! Can't go wrong with any, though.
The problem is the price tags. You can get all these features for a 1/5 of the price. Personally, I wouldn't pay more than a grand for a brand new Fender. But if I had a grand to spend, I'd buy a Charvel and get an even better deal.
you get what you pay for. if you go for a cheap/mid level $1000 guitar, that's what you'll get out of it. ain't nothing wrong with that. expensive guitars are not needed at all. i played on stage with a $200 guitar for 10 years. now i play a $5000 Gibson Les Paul Custom. it's worth every penny.
Beautiful guitars except 1 feature...the noiseless pickups always sound so weak to me. Put in some 59's or 65 gray bottom pick ups and it would be a no brainer must have. Just my opinion
Is anyone bothered by the sound of steel frets? they have a sligtly different sound, i have a guitar with them, they are nice feeling but the sound is different, im not sure i like it. Its kind of a (dry) sound, for lack of way to explain.
I can't believe that anyone actually requested a painted headstock on a Strat or Tele. A surf green headstock? Really? If anything, that green headstock is a dealbreaker for a lot of potential buyers. I know it is for me. Otherwise, stainless steel frets should be a no-brainer on any modern guitar, as well as locking tuners. The only thing this one is missing at this pricepoint is a roasted neck.
Ok so just to let you know, I tried your website and I think it SU...! It is horrible to use. Type in Telecaster Ultra and you get a run a round. It may be a great idea to fix it so people can find what they want. Just sayin
These guitars need to have hot noiseless, not vintage. And HSS for Strats without Floyd. Coz now it's modern guitars with vintage sound, which is not what players want.
Curious why you say this? With the addition of stainless steel frets i feel like these are approaching Suhr quality. Unless your main gripe is the sound of the pickups which is still subjective, these are pretty spec’d out guitars.
