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Fender 2012 American Standard Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar, with Rosewood Fingerboard and Case

Experience the humbucking power of an HSS Strat. The 2012 release includes high-end Custom Shop pickups. (3) Read 3 reviews for this product | Rate and Review This Product
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The HSS Stratocaster is an outstanding choice for players in need of serious sonic versatility. Updated for 2012 with a set of Fender Custom Shop pickups, the American Standard HSS takes the Strat to a whole new level of tonal excellence. The 2012 HSS Strat features upgraded hardware and expanded finish options, delivering classic Fender tone, style, and quality with the added punch of a humbucker.

Upgraded Fender Electronics

From shimmering highs to vibrant lows and everything in-between, the HSS Strat is ready to conquer any genre of music with power and poise. The Diamondback humbucker at the bridge gives a boisterous double-coil texture, while the pair of Fat '50s single-coils provide the classic bell-like tones that have become synonymous with the Stratocaster. The five-way pickup selector allows easy implementation of the HSS' wide tonal arsenal whether you're churning out hard-rock power-chords, twangy funk licks, or wailing blues solos.

This video from Fender shows each step in the creation of an American Strat at Fender's Corona, CA facility:


Upgraded Features and Components

Like the rest of the 2012 American Standard series, the HSS Strat uses a thinner undercoating than in previous releases which allows the wood to breath more and enhances resonances through the entire guitar. Fender has also updated the high mass bridge for enhanced sustain and tuning stability. The neck is crafted in a comfortable modern C-shaped profile with hand-rolled edges and a rosewood fingerboard for maximum comfort and playability.

Features:

- Three high-end Fender pickups with Custom Shop Fat '50s in the neck and middle pickups positions and Diamondback humbucker at the bridge
- High mass bridge block with bent steel saddles and two-point synchronized tremolo
- Thinner undercoat finish for improved body resonance
- Modern C-shaped neck with hand-rolled edges and rosewood fingerboard
- Tinted neck and aged plastic parts for classic Fender look
- Included hardshell case

No matter what your genre, the American Standard HSS Strat supplies the tone you need to shred with the best of them. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Fender products.
- Series: American Standard
- Body: Alder, Ash (Sienna Sunburst only)
- Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Neck: Maple
- Neck Finish: Urethane
- Rosewood Fingerboard: Satin Finish on Back, Gloss Finish on Headstock Front with Buffed Fingerboard
- Neck Shape: Modern C Shape
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- 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 50's Strat Neck/Middle, Diamondback Humbucking Pickup
- Pickup Switching: Pos. 1. Humbucking Pickup, Pos. 2. Middle Pickup/Inside Coil of Bridge Humbucking Pickup in Parallel, Pos. 3. Middle Pickup, Pos. 4. Neck and Middle Pickup in Parallel, Pos. 5. Neck Pickup
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck and Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup and Bridge/Middle Pickup Combination)
- 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: Molded rectangular SKB Case, Cable, Strap, Polishing Cloth
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Jade Pearl
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Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 17 x 7 in
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Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 17 x 7 in
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Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 18 x 6 in
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Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 17 x 7 in
Fender Warranty If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 800-488-1818

Product Description

The same great best-selling, high-output hot-rodded guitar it has always been, but the Fender 2012 American Standard Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar is now upgraded with aged plastic parts and full-sounding Fender Custom Shop Fat '50s neck and middle pickups. These amazing pickups compliment the Diamondback humbucker bridge pickup, giving the 2012 American Standard Strat HSS huge versatility and power.

Features

- Fender Custom Shop Fat '50s neck and middle pickups and Diamondback bridge humbucker
- 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 give great vintage vibe
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Overall: My guitar came in perfect condition and all I had to do is give it a light tuning. Intonation was great. I couldn't ask for a better guitar. It has the awesome fender clean sound and the humbucker is perfect for hard rock and with a little distortion metal. I had an Ibanez RG series and this blows it away. I gave it to my neighbor.
Style of Music: Rock, metal, country
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Overall: I have been playing for about 2 yrs,I have 7 guitars,All fenders,And i play them all,the fender team did a outstanding job,with this one,What a cry baby,Its light,the tones on this one has handle all my line 6 P.O.D s sounds ,that"s a plus,just in its self, and i have three of those,The guitar came in prefect condition, A light tuning ,and wow,It can handle anything i send it,From rock.to blues,and death metal ,And thank you zZsounds. for pay as you play option ,You guys are great,I will buy all my guitars from you,And i have, Bottom line,if i could only have one,this one would have to be it.,Thank you FENDER,AND THE GUYS FROM zZSOUNDS
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