Fender Ultra Luxe 60s Strat HSS SFMG

Fender Ultra Luxe 60s Strat HSS SFMG review

The Fender Ultra Luxe 60s Strat HSS SFMG puts a familiar Strat-style outline together with a pickup layout and hardware intended to make the instrument straightforward to use. Its alder body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, and Sea Foam Green finish form the core of the specification. The guitar has 22 medium jumbo frets and a 648 mm (25.5-inch) scale. Fender lists the model as made in the USA and available since August 2025.

The field impression supplied for this review describes it as a strong choice for players who like vintage-style sound but want modern convenience. That view fits the design on paper: two Pure Vintage '61 Strat single-coil pickups provide the traditional part of the HSS arrangement, while a Haymaker humbucker adds a different voice at the bridge. The five-way switch and S-1 switch extend the available pickup and control options, though the supplied specifications do not detail the S-1 switching combinations.

HSS pickups and controls

The pickup set consists of one Haymaker humbucker and two Pure Vintage '61 Strat single-coil pickups. This arrangement gives the guitar a broader pickup configuration than a three-single-coil layout, while retaining two single coils for the familiar Strat-style positions. A five-way selector handles pickup selection. The master volume control includes an S-1 switch, and two tone controls provide the remaining onboard adjustments.

These details point to a guitar intended to cover more than one basic pickup character without adding a complicated control panel. The specification does not provide output measurements, wiring diagrams, or individual tone-control assignments, so those details should be checked with Fender or a dealer if they matter to a buying decision. The supplied field note favors the balance between vintage character and everyday usability, but it does not claim a particular sound for every setting.

Neck, fingerboard, and playability

The maple neck uses an augmented D profile, paired with a rosewood fingerboard and clay dot inlays. Its compound fingerboard radius runs from 254 mm (10 inches) to 355.6 mm (14 inches). Fender also specifies a 42.8 mm (1.685-inch) nut width and 22 medium jumbo frets. Together, these measurements give buyers concrete points to compare against their preferred neck shape and fretboard feel.

The 648 mm (25.5-inch) scale is a standard long scale for this style of guitar. That figure, the compound radius, and the augmented D profile describe the neck more precisely than a broad label such as "modern." However, measurements cannot establish whether the profile will suit a particular player. Trying the neck in person remains the clearest way to judge its depth and shape.

Body, tremolo, and included case

The body is alder, with no separate top listed. A three-ply mint green pickguard adds contrast to the Sea Foam Green finish. Fender specifies an heirloom nitrocellulose lacquer finish, nickel and chrome hardware, and sealed deluxe cast locking tuning machines. The guitar also includes a two-point Deluxe synchronized tremolo with a pop-in arm. This is a synchronized tremolo system, not a fixed bridge, and the supplied information does not state how it performs under particular playing conditions.

Fender lists the nut as TUSQ and the factory strings as USA 250L nickel-plated steel, gauged.009 to.042. A deluxe hard-shell case is included. The product data separately notes that a bag is not included, which is consistent with the case being the supplied carrying option.

Verdict

The Ultra Luxe 60s Strat HSS SFMG is a specification-rich option for players drawn to a vintage-inspired Strat-style sound who also want a humbucker, a switching option at the master volume, and locking tuning machines. Its compound-radius fingerboard, augmented D neck, and two-point synchronized tremolo give it a clearly defined hardware and neck package. The provided field assessment is favorable toward its blend of vintage character and modern ease, while the listed components explain the intended appeal without requiring claims about unverified performance.

The listed price is 3,222. With its included hard-shell case, US-made construction, and detailed HSS setup, this model will suit buyers who specifically want those features in a Sea Foam Green Fender. Players should confirm the S-1 function, neck feel, and tremolo response for themselves before purchase, since those points cannot be established from the specification alone.