Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar (Maple Fingerboard)

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The Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS offers a twist on the popular Strat sound. With a maple fretboard and a humbucker in the bridge, this HSS Strat rocks.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Alder body Light weight with a wide tonal range
Maple neck Bright tone, full sustain and strength
Synchronized tremolo Fully adjustable vintage vibrato tailpiece
H/S/S pickup configuration 2 single-coils and bridge humbucker; tonal variety

Get the classic tone of a Fender Strat with the added kick of a humbucker pickup. As part of the popular Fender Standard Series, this HSS Strat delivers outstanding value and build quality in a classic design. Featuring a smooth maple neck, whammy bar, and a five-way pickup selector, the HSS Strat is a sleek and versatile tone machine.

Sound of the HSS Setup

The humbucker, single, single pickup configuration is a long-time favorite of players in need a guitar that can do it all. The dual single-coils in the forward positions provide the vintage Strat tone of the surf-rock '60s with chiming, bell-like high-end. For players looking for a little something extra, the humbucker in the bridge position packs plenty of fat double-coil tone with robust mids and lows to complement the sparkle of the single-coils. Use the five-way pickup switch to dial-in the exact right tone for any situation. The humbucker by itself gives a thick, warm tone ideal for jazz and hard-rock, while the combination of both single-coils gives a wide yet precise jangle for classic-rock and blues.

Fender Quality Hardware and Classic Strat Playability

This Strat includes quality Fender hardware and components for an extremely comfortable and natural-feeling playing experience. The high-mass bridge sports a synchronized tremolo system in the classic Fender mold to add another layer of sonic versatility. The neck is made with a comfortable C-shaped profile which -- combined with the maple fretboard -- read more affords fluid action all up and down the guitar. Like any Stratocaster, this guitar gushes with vintage style giving it a old-school vibe to match its classic tone.

Features:

- Versatile pickup configuration with one humbucker and two single-coil Fender Standard pickups
- Synchronized tremolo with high-mass bridge block
- Smooth maple fretboard with medium jumbo frets
- Comfortable C-shaped neck with tinted finish
- Classic Fender vibe with 70s-style headstock logo

Celebrated for its value, the Fender Standard Series delivers unbelievable quality in an affordable guitars and basses. The HSS entry in the Fender Standard line takes things a step further with a versatile set of tonal options to conquer any genre and tone.
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General
- Model Name: Standard Stratocaster HSS
- Series: Standard

Body
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Body Finish: Polyester

Neck
- Neck Shape: Modern "C" Shape
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Position Inlays: Black or White Dot Position Inlays
- Fretboard Radius: 9.5" (24.1 cm)
- Fretboard: Maple
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Satin Finish on Back, Gloss Finish on Front
- Nut Width: 1.650 (42 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.8 cm)
- Neck Plate: Standard 4 Bolt
- Truss Rod Nut: 3/16" Hex Adjustment

Electronics
- Pickup Configuration: H/S/S
- Bridge Pickup: Standard Humbucking Pickup
- Middle Pickup: Standard Single-Coil Strat Middle Pickup
- Neck Pickup: Standard Single-Coil Strat Neck Pickup
- Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade, Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Front Coil of Bridge Pickup and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle/Neck Pickups, Position 5. Neck Pickup
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge/Middle Pickup)

Hardware
- Hardware: Chrome
- Bridge: Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Switch Tip: Parchment Plastic
- Tremolo Arm/Handle: Vintage Style Tremolo Arm

Tools
- Truss Rod Wrench: 0.1875"

Miscellaneous
- Strings: Fender USA Super Bullets 3250L, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges)
- Unique Features: Special Switching, Fender Transition Logo, Parchment Plastic Parts

Accessories
- Control Knobs: Parchment Plastic

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

Fender Standard Maple HSS Strat

The Standard Stratocaster HSS offers legendary Fender tone with classic styling. Features include one humbucking/two single-coil pickup configuration, synchronized tremolo with high-mass bridge block, shielded body cavities, medium jumbo frets, tinted neck, parchment pickguard and control knobs and 70s-style headstock logo.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (13 ratings)
Submitted May 12, 2011 by a customer from yahoo.com

"Awesome guitar at an awesome price!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Will be playing this beautiful beast for a while.
Sound
The guitar is very responsive and versatile, allowing me to play a wide variety of music ranging from church music to rock to country. The only thing that I knocked points for is the fact the bridge pup could be beefier. That problem will soon be solved with a Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB humbucker.
Features
For tthe price and quality, I was pleased with the guitar and gigbag.
Ease of Use
Very solid instrument. One of the best playing out of the box guitars I've ever played.
Quality
Very solid and wdell made. Mexican quality and durability really surprised me.
Value
Very much worth the price.
Manufacturer Support
Great manual. The best support is an instrument so well made you never need it.
The Wow Factor
Very beautiiful guitar but I've always been partial to burst finish guitars.

Musical Background:

Active Musician

Musical Style:

Rock, Christian
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