Fender Artist Series Jeff Beck Signature Stratocaster (Rosewood, With Case)

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Made in U.S. Updated version.

Innovative, tasteful, tuneful, and visionary... That's how we describe Jeff Beck, and his trusty Strat is certainly part of his signature sound. This updated model reflects the significant changes Jeff made to his guitar to accommodate his constantly evolving style. You'll notice the new neck shape is a softer "C," not as large or deep as Jeff's previous choice. Also, the guitar features the new Fender special design dual-coil ceramic NoiselessTM pickups, a contoured heel for easier access to the higher registers, and straight-ahead Strat 5-way switching. (U.S.)

Features
Body: Alder

Neck: Maple

Machine Heads: Deluxe Fender/Schaller Locking Tuners

Fingerboard: Rosewood

No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets

Pickguard: 3-Ply White (W/B/W)

Pickups: 3-Dual Coil Ceramic Noiseless Pickups

Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck), Tone 2. (Middle, Bridge)

Bridge: American Standard 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo

Pickup Switching: 5-Way

Unique Features: Thinner "C" Shape Maple Neck, Contoured Heel for Easier Access to Upper Frets, LSR Roller Nut, Aged Knobs, and Pickup Covers

Body: Alder

Neck: Maple

Machine Heads: Deluxe Fender/Schaller Locking Tuners

Fingerboard: Rosewood (9.5 in. Radius/241 mm)

No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets

Pickguard: 3-Ply White (W/B/W)

Pickups: 3-Dual Coil Ceramic Noiseless Pickups

Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck), Tone 2. (Middle, Bridge)

Bridge: American Standard 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo

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

Scale Length: 25.5 in. (648 mm)

Width at Nut: 1.6875 in. (43 mm)

Colors:
(805) Olympic White,
(857) Surf Green, (Poly-urethane Finish)

Strings: Fender Super 250L's (.009 to .042) Nickel Plated Steel pn# 073-0250-003

Source: U.S.

Hardware: Chrome

Specs: Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.

Series: Artist Signature Series

Accessories: Tweed Case, Strap, Cable, Truss Rod Adjustment Wrench pn# 0023811000 (1/8 in. Hex), Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench pn# 0018531000 (.050 in. Hex)

Introduced: 7/2001

Wrench Sizes: .050" Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench, pn# 0018531000, 1/8 in. Truss Rod Adjustment Wrench pn# 0023811000

Unique Features: Thinner "C" Shape Maple Neck, Contoured Heel for Easier Access to Upper Frets, LSR Roller Nut, Aged Knobs and Pickup Covers

Switching Model: 9

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (91 ratings)
Submitted May 29, 2008 by a customer from yahoo.com

"Beck is Best and so is his namesake guitar"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Best Strat out there.
Sound
I bought it through ZZounds about a 1 1/2 years ago. Out of the tweed case it was the best guitar I ever owned or played. Sounds great on all 5 settings. Been using it with a Pocket Pod for the last 6 months and it can handle every sonic register I throw at it.
Features
Three noislesspickups, 5 positions...Tone and volume..whammy bar...locking tuners....Who needs more than that?
Ease of Use
Easy to play. Great action.
Quality
This one goes to "11".
Value
Most of the artist series guitars I have seen lately are paint jobs of existing models. I haven't seen a Strat with all the features the JB has.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed any.
The Wow Factor
Got it.

Musical Background:

Active hobbyist

Musical Style:

Rock..blues
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