Fender American Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Maple with Case)

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Fender American Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Maple with Case), Black
Fender American Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Maple with Case), Black
Play the guitar that started it all. The American Standard Strat has all the features that made Stratocasters synonymous with guitar and a maple fretboard.

Icon. Not a word to be used lightly. But the Stratocaster is just that. The new American Standard Stratocaster guitars are beauties to behold in sound, look and feel. Fender kept the hand-rolled fingerboard edges, alnico V pickups and staggered tuning machines for playability, tone and stability, and added several new features, including:

- A new bridge with improved bent-steel saddles and a copper-infused high-mass block for increased resonance and sustain.

- A new neck treatment-tinted for a richer presentation, with the maple or rosewood fingerboard buffed to a high gloss. The back of the neck still has that silky satin finish.

- A thinner finish undercoat that lets the body breathe and improves resonance.

- A new Fender-exclusive SKB molded case.

- Two beautiful new finish options, Sienna Sunburst and Blizzard Pearl

This version of the American Standard Stratocaster features a Maple neck for punchier attack and faster action.

Body:
- Alder on:
(700) 3-Color Sunburst,
(705) Olympic White,
(706) Black,
(712) Candy Cola,
(769) Charcoal Frost Metallic,

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

Fingerboard: 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

Pickguard: 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), p/n 073-3250-203

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

Case: High-Tech, Molded Rectangular SKB Case

Introduced: 1/2008

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-488-1818
User Manual

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (34 ratings)
Submitted March 5, 2011 by a customer from att.net

"Best Guitar, Best Price Point, Best Value for the money."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I know I'll be enjoying this guitar for years to come.
Sound
This American Standard strat has the classic strat sound with modern updates and I chose it over the deluxe strat for that very reason.
Ease of Use
The action was great and setup to play right out of the box. Super smooth!!
Quality
This guitar has great fit and finish.
Value
A great guitar for the money. Very happy Fender hasn't priced themselves out of market like other manufacturers.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed to use it.
The Wow Factor
The candy cola really looks nice with the maple neck.

Musical Background:

Active Musician

Musical Style:

Rock, Alternative
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