Fender ultra series. sighhhhhh

[Xeromus]

Ok, so it's nice that Fender has finally entered this century with modern features on their instruments. But the prices are stupid unreasonable. There are other options that offer the same thing for way less, and have been for a few decades now. Pass.

[Mr. B]

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Entered this century? Ibanez and Charvel made those upgrades to the basic strat theme back in the 1980's....
$1900.00 for a basic Strat with a few upgrades that should have been included 35 years ago? No thanks.

[Masta' C]

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There's already a thread on this, but, yes, outside of some cool paint schemes, there's really nothing to see here...

[Mincer]

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I do really like the colors.

[PFDarkside]

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Cool story.

[Chris Pile]

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Give them about 4 years, and everyone will be snatching up the used ones....

[GuitarStv]

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More importantly . . . when will Warmoth offer an identical body/neck? :P

[nexion218]

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People usually give me the dirty looks when I confess that I couldn't be less interested in their "historicvintagestandardmodernultrarelic" Gibson or Fender. "Innovations" like these confirm that I have made the right choice not to care about these guitars. Some years ago it used to be a strictly Strat and LP aversion only, but sadly enough these sentiments are starting to seep into my thoughts whenever I think of any big name, once glorius brand, not just these two. At least they're sticking to their guns, so that should be kinda positive. If only it didn't mean that they're shamelessly ripping off their fans...

[Mincer]

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Give them about 4 years, and everyone will be snatching up the used ones....

I wonder what innovations they will have on the new models in 4 years.

[Ascension]

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Looked at a new Lincoln Brewster Stat a few weeks ago and though the same thing. Really cool guitar BUT the $ of $1900 street was nuts for the quality of the build. Drop a grand off the price cool guitar but in that price range would just buy another Kiesel that would stomp an absolute mudhole in that Fender in quality of build, offer better materials and more options at the same price!

[Boogie Bill]

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I'm sticking with my G&Ls.

Bill

[NegativeEase]

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I'm sticking with my G&Ls.

Bill

I have a friend who right now uses Fender Ultras and G&Ls on tour.

She said the new Fender Ultras have supplanted the G&Ls as her numbers 1s -they are stunning.

Of course, thats a preference and opinion, but at least that gives you an idea of what Fender is accomplishing.

[Ascension]

Re: Fender ultra series. sighhhhhh

I have a friend who right now uses Fender Ultras and G&Ls on tour.

She said the new Fender Ultras have supplanted the G&Ls as her numbers 1s -they are stunning.

Of course, thats a preference and opinion, but at least that gives you an idea of what Fender is accomplishing.

Not saying they are not nice guitars. They are just in a price range with a bunch of guitars that are a LOT better in materials and workmanship. Example with be this in stock Kiesel as it will kill them head to head!

https://www.kieselguitars.com/guitars-in-stock/140905

[Chris Pile]

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Example with be this in stock Kiesel as it will kill them head to head!

And you KNOW this.... HOW?

[Mincer]

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No Kiesel I've ever played can touch a Fender that is 1/2 that cost. But I've played equally expensive Music Mans, Valley Arts, Suhr, and Warmoths that were better than even CS-level Fenders.