Made in the USA Fender Buying Guide

It doesn't always have to be "out with the old and in with the new." As far as guitars are concerned, a healthy mix delivers the best of both worlds. Blending the best of yesterday and today, the Fender American Professional Series gives players optimized, modern versions of revered models like the Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster, Jazz Bass and Precision Bass. With unique configurations, refined controls and pickups from design gurus like Tim Shaw and Michael Bump, these American Professional II guitars and basses represent the latest form of electric inspiration from Fender.

When you have an intense passion for playing guitar, just any old axe isn't going to cut it. Enter the Fender American Ultra Series. As premium production model instruments, the American Ultra combine traditional Fender aesthetics with enhanced electronics and build quality for an unmatched playing experience. Comfortably play in every position thanks to the compound-radius fretboard and cutaway neck heel. Explore your tonal options with the S-1 switching system on guitars, or switchable active/passive electronics on the basses. Any way you look at it, the American Ultras have what you need to play your best.

If you're in the camp that believes Fender got it right the first time, then the American Original series is for you. Forget about the last 40 years -- these models mimic the design, construction, and sound of the essential eras within which these guitars were originally made. Look elsewhere for modern refinements -- these guitars and basses are made especially for lovers of old-school Fender.