Fender American Standard Stratocaster Left-Handed Electric Guitar, with Maple Fingerboard and Case

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Get a huge range of tones from your American Stratocaster. This lefty Fender features 3 powerful Custom Shop Fat 50s single-coils and a 5-way pickup switch.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Fender Custom Shop Fat '50s single-coils Versatile pickups; bright, fat lows, smooth output
5-way pickup selector switch Versatile; wide range of tones from fat to thin
2-point tremolo system 2 pivot points enhance stability & sonic coupling
Maple neck and fretboard Bright, even tone with long sustain

Freshly updated, the American Standard Stratocaster combines the classic tone and style of its forbearers with a set of sleek refinements. This left-handed Strat wields upgraded Custom Shop Fat '50s pickups, improved hardware, and a thinner undercoating which enhances resonance through the entire instrument. The American Standard Strat has always been a go-to guitar for players in every genre; with this release, the incredibly popular guitar just keeps getting better.

Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-coil Pickups

The American Standard Strat includes three Fender Custom Shop Fat '50s pickups. These powerful single-coils are featured on some of Fender's highest-end custom models and represent the best of the best in Fender electronics. Classic Stratocaster tone is most often defined by its brightness and versatility, and the Fat 50s do an outstanding job in both regards. There's enough high-end bite to play syncopated funk parts, and enough depth to strum some folk-rock chord progressions. The triple set of Fat '50s deliver everything you'd expect and more in vintage Strat sound.

Improved Hardware and Features

In addition to its stellar new pickups, Fender has implemented other changes to enhance this guitar's tone and playability. The undercoating finish is thinner than in previous releases which allows the wood to breathe more openly and enables better resonance through the body and neck. The two-point synchronized tremolo bridge with classic Fender whammy bar has been refined read more for better tuning stability. The package also includes a hardshell case and a healthy dose of Fender "case candy."

Comfortable C-shaped Neck and Maple Fretboard

Stratocaster aficionados have always celebrated the smooth playability afforded by the classic Strat neck. This version uses the popular C-shaped profile with a maple fingerboard to achieve that timeless Strat feel. Maple fingerboards have been preferred by such luminaries as Eric Clapton and David Gilmour. The neck's edges have also been hand-rolled for further comfort as your hands glide up and down the fretboard.

Features:

- Three Fender Custom Shop Fat '50s pickups
- Comfortable Modern C-shaped maple neck with hand-rolled edges
- Two-point synchronized tremolo bridge with classic Fender whammy bar
- Thinner undercoating for improved resonance
- Vintage vibe with aged plastic knobs and tinted neck finish
- Constructed in Fender's Corona, CA facility
- Includes hardshell case

Like the rest of Fender's American Standard Series, this stunning Stratocaster maintains all the classic qualities of the model while introducing a slew of useful features.
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- Series: American Standard
- Body: Alder, Gloss Urethane Finish
- Neck: Maple
- Neck Finish: Urethane
- Maple Fingerboard: Satin Finish on Back, Gloss Finish on Front
- Neck Shape: Modern C Shape
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5 inches (24.1 cm)
- Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
- Position Inlays: Black Dot Position Inlays
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches (64.8 cm)
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone, 1.685 inches (42.8 mm)
- Truss Rod: Bi-Flex Truss Rod System
- Truss Rod Nut: 1/8 inch American Series Nut
- Pickups: Custom Shop Fat 50s Strat Neck/Middle/Bridge
- Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
- Hardware: Chrome
- Tuning Keys: Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines
- Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Vintage Style Bent Steel Saddles
- Strap Buttons: American Series Strap Buttons
- Control Knobs: Aged White
- Included Accessories: Hardshell case, Cable, Strap, Polishing Cloth

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

Fender USA STD Strat Left-Handed MN

The Fender American Standard Stratocaster left-handed electric guitar is a lefty version of the same great best-selling, go-to guitar it has always been -- now upgraded with aged plastic parts and a full-sounding trio of Fender Custom Shop Fat '50s pickups! This version of the lefty American Standard Strat is the very essence of Fender Strat tone thanks to the beefy pickups and copper infused high mass 100 percent metal bridge block. The left-handed American Standard Stratocaster is a beauty to see, hear and feel.

Features:

- Fender Custom Shop Fat '50s pickups offer beefy, bell-like Strat tone
- Bent steel saddles with elongated string slots
- Copper infused high mass 100 percent metal bridge block
- Thinner undercoat finish for improved body resonance
- Tinted neck for a luxurious look
- Aged plastic parts for great vintage vibe

Fender Custom Shop Fat 50s Pickups

The sound of a '50s Strat but with a little more attitude! The left handed American Standard Strat features Fender Custom Shop Fat '50s pickups which deliver enhanced bass response without the harsh mid-range. Pickups feature hand beveled, staggered Alnico 5 Magnets and Formvar magnet wire. The middle pickups is reverse wound/reverse polarity for hum canceling in positions 2 and 4.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted March 18, 2015 by Dave M in Chicago, IL

"Amazing"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Bought this with the help of "Pay as you play". Great financing for someone who doesn't want to spend a lot of money upfront. The guitar is just sensational. Sweet tone with alternating pickups. I cannot not say one bad thing about this model so far. This is BEST strat I've ever owned! Do yourself a favor and own one if your hesitant about getting one. Well worth it!!

Musical Background:

Jam at home and with friends

Musical Style:

Blues, Rock,
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