Here is a 2022 Fender American Ultra Stratocaster in that gorgeous Cobra Blue finish. If you are unfamiliar, the finish has so much metallic in it that it almost looks like a sparkle metal flake finish up close. It is a deep and wet finish and the blue changes darkness depending on the viewing angle. It's a lot like Lake Placid Blue but a touch more vibrant and way deeper. This guitar was made at the Fender factory in Corona California U.S.A. It was purchased and stored under the bed-until now. It appears in unplayed condition, and still has the sticker on the pickguard. It has been set up and it is ready to go-it needs nothing.
The body is clean with nice deep contours and the finish shines nice and glossy-see photos. The finish is clean on the front sides and back. There is a tiny line in the clear somewhere near the strap pin on the front. It is too small to capture with a camera and not really noticeable anyway. The neck is an excellent fitment and the satin finish gives it a super smooth feel. It is laser straight as well. The neck profile is the Modern D shape, according to Fender. it feels really good. The neck depth measures .847" at the 1st fret and .900" at the 12th fret. The nut measures 1.70" wide. The Ultra series comes with rolled edges for added comfort. The original locking tuners all function smoothly. The headstock and logo display excellent. The maple fingerboard is clean and exhibits minimal handling wear, if any-see photos. The frets are polished and clean, free of any playing evidence. The string height is set at .010" at the 1st fret and .050" at the 12th for a low fast action that is easy to play. The guitar plays excellent up and down the fingerboard with zero issues. It shred!
The pickups all function perfectly with that classic stratocaster bell chime tone. They are the ultra noiseless vintage Strat units and resistance measures 7.73 ohms at the neck, 7.74 in the middle and 9.05 ohms in the bridge position. The electronics feature a treble bleed circuit for maximum versatility at all volumes. The bridge is the 2-point deluxe synchronized unit with pop-in trem arm and block saddles for excellent sustain.
The guitar is fairly lightweight for a Strat at 8.12 lbs and it feels great. It looks great, sounds great and plays excellent. Comes with original Fender hardcase.
