Fender has officially unleashed the Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage Series, a line designed for players who want the soulful response of classic ’50s and ’60s Fender instruments with the modern comfort, precision, and reliability of the Ultra platform. These guitars merge Pure Vintage pickups, Heirloom nitro finishes, and some of the most comfortable neck designs Fender has ever released.

If you’re a player who loves vintage feel and tone but refuses to compromise on modern playability, the Ultra Luxe Vintage Series sits squarely in that sweet spot.

Below is a full, model-by-model breakdown of the lineup so you can decide which one belongs in your rig.

’50s Stratocaster — Vintage Soul, Modern Precision

Few sounds shaped the early rock era more than the voice of a ’50s Stratocaster. From Buddy Holly and Buddy Guy to Clapton’s Blackie, that era defined what a Strat should sound like.

Pure Vintage ’57 Pickups

Fender equipped the Fender Ultra Luxe Vintage ’50s Stratocaster with Pure Vintage ’57 single-coils, known for their woody attack, bell-like clarity, and warm, rounded lows. With these pickups, the guitar leans heavily into the tones heard on foundational blues, early rock, and classic pop recordings.

Ultra Modern D Neck Profile

Traditional ’50s necks are known for their large shoulders and chunky feel. Great for some players — not so great for others. Fender solves that with the Ultra Modern D profile, offering:

• A comfortable slim feel

• A 10–14” compound radius

• Rolled edges

• Quartersawn maple construction

• Smooth, thin nitro finish

It’s a neck designed for fast, precise, modern playing — all while maintaining vintage coherence.

Modern Hardware, Classic Character

You also get:

• S-1 switching (adds the neck pickup to positions 1 & 2)

• Stainless steel frets

• Locking tuners

• Two-point tremolo with cold-rolled steel block

• Luminlay side dots

All together, this Strat manages to feel “broken in,” but with none of the limitations of true vintage instruments.

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’50s Telecaster — Early Fender Bite with Modern Comfort

The Telecaster shaped entire genres — country, soul, punk, Americana, rock. And the early ’50s Tele tone still stands as one of the most unmistakable voices in electric guitar history.

Pure Vintage ’51 Pickups

The Fender Ultra Luxe Vintage ’50s Telecaster uses Pure Vintage ’51 single-coils, giving you:

• Tight, punchy attack

• Brawny midrange

• That dry, twangy signature Tele bite

It’s the kind of tone you hear on records from James Burton, Don Rich, Buck Owens, Jimmy Page, and countless others.

Ultra Modern D Neck

Vintage Telecasters often featured a fat-U profile — legendary but polarizing. Fender again uses the Ultra Modern D neck, opening the door for players who want that iconic Tele sound without the hand-filling neck girth.

Thoughtful Modern Upgrades

This Telecaster also features:

• Arm bevel + belly carve (rare for Teles)

• Contoured heel for upper-fret access

• Brass block saddles

• Locking tuners

• S-1 switching for series mode

It’s the Telecaster for players who want old-school sound without old-school ergonomics.

’60s Stratocaster — The Iconic Decade, Refined

If the ’50s Strat defined an era, the ’60s Strat rewrote the rulebook. From surf to psychedelic rock to blues, this era captured everything expressive about the Stratocaster.

Pure Vintage ’61 Pickups

These sit between the bite of ’50s pickups and the scooped later-’60s tones. They offer:

• Balanced EQ

• Classic Fender chime

• Enough mid push for blues, soul, and rock

• Clear attack that works well with pedals

There’s also an HSS version featuring a Haymaker humbucker — the same pickup found in the Meteora — with a coil split that retains convincing single-coil personality.

Ultra Modern D Neck + Rosewood Board

The ’60s variation includes:

• Quartersawn roasted maple

• Rosewood fretboard

• Clay-dot style inlays

• Compound radius

• Rolled edges

• Stainless steel frets

Paired with the contoured heel and Luminlay side dots, this is one of the most accessible Strat necks Fender makes.

Modern Strat Stability

The two-point synchronized tremolo and locking tuners help maintain tuning when bending hard or using vibrato — something early ’60s Strats struggled with.

’60s Telecaster — Elegant, Punchy, and Versatile

The Fender Ultra Luxe Vintage ’60s Telecaster pays tribute to one of the most visually stunning T-style designs ever: the double-bound ’60s Custom Tele.

Pure Vintage ’63 Pickups

These are slightly scooped in the mids yet still punchy enough for:

• Blues

• R&B

• Country

• Rock

• Soul

If you want the sound heard on Dylan’s “Highway 61 Revisited,” you’re in the right place.

Ultra Modern D Neck + Vintage Touches

The ’60s Tele mirrors its Strat counterpart, with:

• Roasted maple

• Rosewood fingerboard

• Compound radius

• Stainless frets

• Clay-style dots

The difference?
This model retains the classic Tele top binding and skips the arm bevel so the silhouette stays true.

Modern Refinements

Even with the traditional aesthetic, you still get:

• A contoured heel

• Locking tuners

• Stainless steel frets

• Rolled edges

It’s a Tele that looks like a showroom classic and plays like a 2025 flagship.

Final Thoughts — The Best of Two Eras, Seamlessly Mixed

The Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage Series is built for players who want the unmistakable tones of the ’50s and ’60s but need modern reliability, comfort, and tuning stability.

These instruments deliver:

• Pure Vintage authenticity

• Ultra-level ergonomics

• Premium materials

• Stainless frets + locking hardware

• Heirloom nitrocellulose finishes

They look vintage, feel modern, and sound like the recordings that shaped electric guitar history.

Whether you lean toward the bluesy warmth of a ’50s Strat, the punch of a ’50s Tele, the expressive clarity of a ’60s Strat, or the elegant bite of a double-bound Tele — the Ultra Luxe Vintage Series delivers a best-of-both-worlds experience.

And yes — they're all available at Vera Guitars.