A Stratocaster is a Stratocaster is a Stratocaster. Or is it? When it comes to the most famous guitar in the world, tradition is the top priority and so it is very easy to recognize. With the American Ultra Stratocaster, however, Fender has taken a slightly different approach. While at first glance it still looks inconspicuous and is definitely recognizable as a Strat, behind the facade it takes more than just one step towards the guitarist and is an ergonomically and technically consistently modernized new edition of the classic. Nevertheless, all components are still built at the main factory in California, where some of the parts are still made on the original machines from the 1950s. The guitar also comes with a modern and robust Elite case, which provides optimum protection for the instrument during storage and transportation.