Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Ash Electric Guitar (Rosewood with Case)

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Get the bright tone of an ash body with the specs of a Deluxe Strat. This guitar features N3 Noiseless pickups that deliver sparkling tone without hum.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
S-1 switching system On-board series/parallel wiring voices
Contoured heel Rounded heel for easy access to high frets
Staggered-height tuning machines More string tension across nut, enhances sustain
Noiseless N3 pickups Stacked design, vintage tone and dynamics

Part homage to Stratocasters of the 1950s and part showcase for Fender's modern upgrades, the Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Ash is a result of decades of development. With a lightweight ash body and modern neck profile, it aims to be a comfortable experience for all players.

Ash Affords a Unique Look and Sound

Upon picking up the American Deluxe, the first thing you're likely to notice is the prominent grain pattern of the ash wood body. Pick it up and you'll see how light ash feels on the shoulders. Play it and hear the airy twang the tonewood offers -- the ideal voicing for country or blues. Bolted to the body is a 22-fret maple neck in a modern "C" shape. Committed to making this a fast-playing neck, Fender topped it with a compound-radius rosewood fretboard, with frets that flatten out towards the higher end for more comfortable lead play.

Versatile Electronics Make Palette of Tones

The American Deluxe is equipped with the classic three-pickup Strat setup, but makes use of some of Fender's contemporary enhancements to its electronics. First, this Strat is loaded with three Fender Noiseless N3 pickups, which preserve the well-known bell-like tone of the single-coils, while reducing the troublesome hum commonly associated with them. Fender's S-1 switching system opens up 5 pickup combination possibilities, including out-of-phase options.

Bend-Friendly Hardware

Strats have always been favorites of whammy bar abusers and the American Deluxe carries on read more that tradition by sporting a Deluxe 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo. Helping you make the most of this feature are the locking tuning machines on the headstock, there to keep the Strat in tune through all your dive-bombs and flutters.

Features:

- Ash-bodied Stratocaster
- Maple neck in modern "C" shape
- 22-fret compound-radius rosewood fretboard
- Fender Noiseless N3 single-coil pickups in bridge, middle, and neck positions
- S-1 switching system offers 5 pickup combinations
- Master volume and two tone controls
- Deluxe 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo
- Deluxe cast/sealed locking tuning machines
- Schaller Strap Lock System
- Case included

Discover new Strat tones with the Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Ash.
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Features
- Country of origin: US
- Special features: Compound Radius Fretboard, Noiseless N3 Strat Pickups, Reconfigured S-1 Switching, Locking Tuning Machines, Contoured Heel

Dimensions
- Height: 6.0
- Length: 44.5
- Volume: 2.627

Accessories
- Case/Gig Bag: Molded Rectangular SKB Case
- Strings: Super Bullets 3250L, NPS, (.009 to .042 Gauges)
- Control Knobs: Aged White Knobs
- Straplocks: Schaller Strap Lock System

Body
- Body Shape: Stratocaster

Electronics
- Auxillary Switching: S-1 Switch On: Pos. 1. Bridge/Mid/Neck Pickups, 2-Bridge/Mid, 3-Mid/Neck, 4-Bridge/Neck Out-Of-Phase/In Series w/ Tone Cap, 5-Bridge/Mid In Series/Out-Of-Phase/In Parallel with Neck Pickup
- Bridge Pickup: Noiseless N3 Strat Bridge Pickup
- Controls: Master Volume (with S-1 Switch), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. No-Load Tone Control (Middle and Bridge Pickups)
- Middle Pickup: Noiseless N3 Strat Middle Pickup
- Neck Pickup: Noiseless N3 Strat Neck Pickup
- Pickup Configuration: S/S/S
- 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
- Special Electronics: S-1 Switch

Hardware
- Bridge: Deluxe 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Pop in Arm
- Hardware: Chrome
- Strap Buttons: American Series Strap Buttons
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone Nut
- Switch Tip: Aged White Switch Tip
- Tremolo Arm/Handle: Pop-In Deluxe Tremolo Arm
- Tuning Machines: Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking Tuning Machines

Neck
- Fretboard Radius: 9.5 - 14 inch Compound Radius (241mm-355.6mm)
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Neck Material: Maple Neck
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Neck Plate with Micro-Tilt
- Neck Shape: Modern "C" Shape
- Number of Frets: 22
- Nut Width: 1.6875" (43 mm)
- Position Inlays: Pearl Dot Inlays
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
- Truss Rod Nut: 1/8" American Series Nut

Miscellaneous
- Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench: .050" Hex (Allen) Wrench
- Truss Rod Wrench: 1/8" Hex (Allen) Wrench

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

Fender American DLX Stratocaster Ash RW

Tone... Tradition... Innovation. Fender's American Deluxe Stratocaster(R) Ash gives you the distinct grain pattern and spanking tone of an ash body, with all the cool specs of the American Deluxe Stratocaster. The compound radius fretboard allows effortless string bending anywhere along the neck. N3 Noiseless pickups provide improved Stratocaster tones for sparkling bell-like chime with no hum, and reconfigured S-1 switching offers even more distinctive tonal options.

Other features include staggered locking tuners, two-point synchronized American Deluxe tremolo bridge with pop-in arm, and beveled neck heel. This version of the Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Ash features a Rosewood fretboard for slightly warmer tone.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (6 ratings)
Submitted January 11, 2015 by Mark A in Denver, CO

"Deluxe Stratocaster Ash Electric Guitar (Rosewood with Case)"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Purchased a 'Blemished' Deluxe Ash Stratocaster from zZounds! It arrived exactly as scheduled and in immaculate condition. The Blemish was a little hard to discern as there were a couple of really minor scratches on the body of the guitar in places that took a great deal of examination in direct light to discover, so for all intents and purposes it was a brand new guitar. Everything was included in the case that would have been included with a 'brand new guitar' and it played, after some tuning, perfectly right out of the box which was well packed and in perfect shipping condition. I was most pleased by the condition of the guitar as I was a bit apprehensive buying a guitar at this price without having seen it. I will definitely buy from zZounds again as they were professional, prompt, and the product met my best expectations.

Musical Background:

I have played guitar for 50 years but I'm not a professional player!

Musical Style:

Blues, Rock, Country, Folk, Jazz,
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