Fender American Standard Left-Handed Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Maple with Case)

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With outstanding tone and playability, this Strat has become iconic for righties and lefties alike. This left-handed model features hand-rolled fingerboard edges and Alnico V pickups.

Icon. Not a word to be used lightly. But the Stratocaster is just that. The new American Standard left-handed 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 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.

Specifications
Body: Alder

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

Fingerboard: 9.5" Radius (241 mm)

No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets

Pickups: 3 American Strat(R) Single-Coil Pickups

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

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

Machine Heads: Fender(R) Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines

Hardware: Chrome

Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment

Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)

Width at Nut: 1.685"(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, 4-Bolt Neck Attachment with Micro-Tilt(TM) 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(R) Standard Tension(TM) Bullet ST3250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042), p/n 073-3250-203

Accessories: Fender/SKB(R) Case, Cable, Strap, Polishing Cloth

Case: High-Tech, Molded Rectangular SKB(R) Case

Introduced: 1/2008

Notice: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice

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

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (5 ratings)
Submitted April 29, 2012 by James Pittman in La Habra, CA

"American standard strat olympic white (maple)"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I love my american standard strat! I have always wanted one and especially in white it looks amazing. This is definitely my dream guitar because I could never afford one of this quality. My only regret would be, I didn't get the 2012 model, hopefully when the next year rolls around I'll pick up the 2013 version. The tones that I get from this strat are probably the best sounds I have heard from any guitar I've owned like ever. It would be cool to get an american telecaster so I might get one to add to my fender collection.

Musical Background:

Active musician for 15 years

Musical Style:

jazz/blues/rock
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