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Fender Classic '50s Stratocaster Lacquer Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Fender Classic '50s Stratocaster Lacquer Electric Guitar (with Case), Candy Apple Red
Fender Classic '50s Stratocaster Lacquer Electric Guitar (with Case), Candy Apple Red
This Strat boasts the vintage-style single-coils and tremolo bridge that made Fender famous -- plus a unique lacquer paint job, just like a '50s hot rod.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish Lets guitar age naturally without impeding tone
Alder body Light weight with a wide tonal range
Maple neck and fretboard Bright, even tone with long sustain
Synchronized tremolo Fully adjustable vintage vibrato tailpiece

The Fender Classic Series '50s Stratocaster Lacquer epitomized the instrument in the era of its origin, with an authentic nitrocellulose lacquer finish on its alder body. Other features include a "soft V"- shaped tinted maple neck, 7.25"-radius maple fingerboard with 21 vintage-style frets and blackdot inlays, three vintage-style single-coil pickups with staggered alnico pole pieces and five-way switching, single-ply white pickguard, aged control knobs and switch tip, vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge and vintage-style tuners. Tweed case included.

During rock music's infancy in 1950s, Fender introduced a revolutionary guitar-the Stratocaster. With its sleekly contoured twohorned body, triple-pickup layout and innovative tremolo bridge, it redefined the possibilities for guitarists everywhere and set the stage for unimagined musical heights to come.

- Series: Classic
- Body Wood: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck: 1-Piece Maple, Soft "V" Shape
- Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone, 1.650 in. (42 mm)
- Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25 in. Radius (184.1 mm)
- Frets: 21, Vintage-Style
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Hardware: Chrome
- Bridge: Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
- Strings: Fender USA Super 250R, NPS, (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Pickup Configuration: S/S/S
- Pickups: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat (Bridge, Middle, and Neck)
- 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
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
- Pickguard: 1-Ply White
- Case/Gig Bag: Tweed Case
- Unique Features: Aged Knobs and Switch Tip, Vintage Styling, Synthetic Bone Nut

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

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted February 21, 2016 by Kody N in Rockford, IL

"Get this beautiful guitar"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Bought this guitar through Zzounds a month ago and I love it. Don't let the MiM throw you because, honestly, I like most of the Mexican made stuff better than the American. Obviously the electronics aren't quite as good but that's all stuff you can change out later and with the money you save buying this vs an American you aren't losing out plus you can pick whatever upgrades you do. I love this guitar because of the neck. Not everyone will though, the 7.5" radius and thin frets most won't like but that's what I wanted. Looks wise, I can stare at this beauty all day. It's so pretty. The sparkle red paint and the tinted maple neck and fretboard. It's the best looking guitar there is, IMO. The pickups sounds surprisingly good and they all have their own tone. You can switch through all five positions and hear the tonal difference. I've owned starts that you couldn't do that. I would've given it a five for this but I would've liked it better if Fender does something different for once. Like reverse wound recede polarity in the middle or changed the tone control to the bridge like everyone wants anyway. Not a knock against the guitar, just Fender. The case is a beautiful tweed case with plush red interior and two spots to keep your stuff. Fits perfect, as it should. Haven't dealt with Fender for support so no rating. Value, $900 is high for a foreign guitar, Zzounds did price match $750 for me so I have it a better rating. I don't think the $900 is too because like I said before… read more I really like the stuff coming from the Mexico plant. Others will disagree. Ease of use, it's a strat I mean what else do you need to know? The neck being rounder and thin frets make it so this won't be a shred machine but if that's what you want buy a soloist. Wow factor, I get a gasp and wow every time I pull this thing out. People love it. They love the look and when they hear it and play it they love it. Overall, buy this if you like starts and want a vintage type neck. If not, I'd look else where.

Musical Background:
10 years amateur.

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