« Classic look and feel »

This is one of the most distinguishable guitar that has ever been build. The three tone sunburst Fender Strat. This guitar seems to float around in every single guitar player's closest. I know I have one and it was the first guitar that I ever bought. this guitar is such an American staple and an American classic that anything else in the guitar world just doesn't match up against it. This guitar has such a look and allure that can only be rock n roll and only Fender. Gibson has the Les Paul but it still hasn't gotten the accomplishment of this guitar. Pretty close but not quite

UTILIZATION

Body:
- Alder on:
3-Color Sunburst

Neck: Maple, Modern "C" Shape, (Gloss Headstock Face with Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck)

Fingerboard: Rosewood (p/n 011-0400) or Maple (p/n 011-0402), 9.5 in. Radius (241mm)

No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets

Pickups: 3 American Strat Single-Coil Pickups

Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. Delta Tone
("Delta Tone" system includes high output bridge pickup and special No-Load tone control for Middle and Bridge Pickups)

Pickup Switching - 5-Position Blade:
- Position 1. Bridge Pickup
- Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup
- Position 3. Middle Pickup
- Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup
- Position 5. Neck Pickup

Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with New American Standard Bent Steel Saddles

Machine Heads: Fender Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines

Hardware: Chrome

Pick guard: 3-Ply Parchment

Scale Length: 25.5 in. (648 mm)

Width at Nut: 1.685 in. (42.8 mm)

Unique Features:
- New Bent Steel Saddles with Elongated String Slots
- Copper Infused High Mass 100% Metal Bridge Block
- Thinner Undercoat Finish for Improved Body Resonance
- Tinted Neck
- Maple Fingerboard Neck: Satin Finish on Back, Gloss Finish on Front
- Rosewood Fingerboard Neck: Satin Finish on Back, Gloss Finish on Headstock Front with Buffed Fingerboard
- 4-Bolt Neck Attachment with Micro-Tilt Adjustment
- Bi-Flex Truss Rod System
- Parchment Knobs and Pickup Covers
- Rolled Fretboard Edges
- Staggered Tuning Keys
- H/S/H Pickup Routing
- New Molded Fender/SKB Case with TSA Locks, Glass Reinforced Nylon Trigger Latches, and Form Fitted Plush Interior

Strings: Fender Standard Tension Bullet ST3250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042)

Included Accessories: Fender/SKB Case, Cable, Strap, Polishing Cloth

Case: High-Tech, Molded Rectangular SKB Case

SOUNDS

This guitar is a nice look to classic American guitar. This particular one has a nice body paint on it that you don't always see around. The classic three tone sunburst just looks exquisite. The maple neck compliments the look of this paint job very well. The tone of this guitar is just one of a kind. Sure other builders have build a better sounding and more versatile strats and they have room to play at the table as well, but this is classic and original. Something to be said about the original and you can get boutique all you want but the Fender Strat is still a staple in rock music. You can find these guitars played by some of the most famous musicians around the world. Everyone and their grandmother seems to have played this guitar at one time or another.

OVERALL OPINION

You can pick these guitars up new right at around $1049, which is a great price for an American made fender Stratocatser guitar. There is a$50 upcharge for the sunburst because there is extra work involved to spray the paint on the body. this is a player's guitar and not a custom or showroom piece. This guitar is meant to be played and played hard. It has a great whisper of elegance and loud aggressive voice that will make any amp sing.