Fender American Standard Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar, Maple Fingerboard with Case

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Add some humbucking punch to your arsenal with the American Standard HSS Strat. This Fender features upgraded Custom Shop pickups.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Fender Custom Shop Fat '50s single-coils Versatile pickups; bright, fat lows, smooth output
Diamondback humbucking bridge pickup Extended harmonic response with high output
2-point tremolo system 2 pivot points enhance stability & sonic coupling
Maple neck and fretboard Bright, even tone with long sustain

Looking for a Strat with an added humbucker punch? Check out the American Standard HSS. Updated, the HSS Strat serves up generous portions of classic Stratocaster tone with the added versatility of a humbucker in the bridge position. Shimmering Fender highs and crunchy humbucking mids, the American Standard HSS does it all with the quality and comfort you expect from Fender.

Fender Custom Shop Pickups

The HSS sports a triple set of superb pickups straight from the Fender Custom Shop. A dual-coil Diamondback humbucker occupies the bridge position while two Fat '50s single-coils sit in the middle and neck slots. The Diamondback gives full low-end and hotter mids to cover everything from blues-rock to metal. The single-coils upfront churn out ample amounts of ringing Fender high-end so there's no lack of surf-rock tones to go around. With three powerful pickups and a five-way pickup selector, the HSS Strat presents an all-you-can-eat buffet of zesty tonal flavors.

Upgraded Features and Components

This HSS Strat features a high mass metal bridge with improved steel saddles for outstanding sustain and stability. The neck is crafted in a comfortable modern C-shaped profile with hand-rolled edges and a maple fingerboard. Like the rest of the American Standard series, the undercoating is thinner than in previous releases which allows the wood to breath more and enhances resonances through the entire guitar.

Features:

- Three high-end Fender pickups with Custom Shop Fat '50s read more 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
- Tinted neck and aged plastic parts for classic Fender look
- Included hardshell case

HSS Stratocasters are a great choice for players in need of classic Fender tone with a little something extra. For one of most versatile and powerful HSS Strats yet, look no further than the American Standard.
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- Series: American Standard
- Body: Alder, Ash (Sienna Sunburst only)
- Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
- 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 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: Fender Pro Series Case (FEN 0996180320), Cable, Strap, Polishing Cloth

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

Fender USA STD HSS Stratocaster, MN

The same great best-selling, high-output hot-rodded guitar it has always been, but the Fender 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 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

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (9 ratings)
Submitted January 25, 2015 by michael sanson in stoutsville, OH

"just amazing"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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this is the second one of these guitars I have bought. the first I had to sell due to illness in the family but now I have another. I bought the first one and this one because of the humbucker and the sienna burst finish. the first time I seen this guitar I fell in love. this finish adds a little to the cost but it is well spent money. I love the wood grain showing through. the neck is flawless and the pickups are great. the action was a tad low and buzzed just a bit but that was an easy fix. its a well made guitar that would be great in any collection.

Musical Background:

been playing off and on for many years. not really professionally but i have been on stage a few times. my dad played pro though

Musical Style:

I play whati like , country, classic rock, hair metal, even bluegrass. my dad played professionally in bluegrass so I grew up wi
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