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You don’t buy an American Ultra if you want a faithful ’62 Strat reissue – you buy one because you want the ultimate evolution of the Stratocaster concept. This is what a high-tech, super playable Strat looks like in 2019 – and if you’ve never gotten along with Strats because you find them too traditional, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by just how shreddable, comfortable, and purely modern the American Ultra series is.

In terms of sonics, this guitar can cover the vast majority of genres – even some pretty extreme metal – although it’s most at home in rock and blues-based styles, and makes a great shred and fusion guitar. It’s a great choice as a studio all-rounder, or for cover band guitarists who need to go from Jimi to Eddie to Satch to Morello in the course of a night. Yet, it has enough of a distinctive – if still clearly Stratty – voice to help you forge your own sonic identity.