Fender Deluxe Roadhouse Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard (with Gig Bag)

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The Deluxe Roadhouse Stratocaster features Texas Special pickups and the unique V6 rotary switch to select between six distinct onboard-preamp tone settings.

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
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel
Vintage-style synchronized tremolo Vintage-accurate string spacing, fully adjustable

The Fender Deluxe Roadhouse Stratocaster Electric Guitar is a stylish axe with three extra-hot Texas Special single-coil pickups that give it more attitude than your typical Strat. And if that didn't get your attention, the Deluxe Roadhouse Strat offers unique tonal possibilities thanks to the combination of Fender's V6 rotary knob and S-1 switch. Built into the volume knob, the S-1 switch grants you seven distinct tone circuits (six preamped and one bypass), allowing you to play everything from silky-smooth melodies to howling leads.

V6 Rotary Knob

In lieu of a second tone control knob, the middle tone knob conceals the Deluxe Roadhouse Strat's secret weapon: Fender's V6 rotary knob. The V6 knob allows you to select between six different onboard preamp tone circuits -- from hollowed-out tones to screeching leads -- so you can play any style you like on the Deluxe Roadhouse Strat.

S-1 Switch

For additional tonal control, the Deluxe Roadhouse Strat is also equipped with Fender's S-1 switch, residing atop the master volume knob. Acting as a killswitch for the V6 preamp, the S-1 switch can even bypass the V6 altogether for straight Stratocaster sounds.

Features:

- Mexican-made Fender Roadhouse Stratocaster electric guitar with selectable tone circuits
- Alder Stratocaster body with gloss polyester finish
- C-shaped maple neck with gloss urethane finish
- 25.5" scale rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and a 9.5" fingerboard radius
- Three Texas read more Special single-coil Strat pickups
- One master volume and one master tone control
- V6 rotary knob is disguised as second tone knob -- lets you select between six different preamp circuits for a highly customizable tone
- S-1 switch on top of master volume knob lets you bypass preamp completely for pure Strat tones
- 5-way pickup selector switch
- Vintage-style synchronized tremolo with vintage-style tremolo arm
- Standard sealed tuning machines
- Chrome hardware and aged white plastic control knobs
- 4-ply aged white pearloid pickguard
- Fender USA .009-.042 gauge nickel-plated steel strings and Fender Deluxe gig bag included

Hit the road with the Fender Deluxe Roadhouse Stratocaster -- a true tonal chameleon of a guitar at a musician-friendly price.
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General:
- Model Name: Deluxe Roadhouse(TM) Stratocaster(R), Rosewood Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst

Body:
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Body Shape: Stratocaster(R)

Neck:
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Neck Shape: Modern "C"
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Position Inlays: White Dot
- Truss Rod Nut: 3/16" Hex Adjustment
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Standard

Electronics:
- Bridge Pickup: Texas Special(TM) Single-Coil Strat
- Middle Pickup: Texas Special(TM) Single-Coil Strat
- Neck Pickup: Texas Special(TM) Single-Coil Strat
- Controls: Master Volume, Master 6-Position V6 Rotary Tone Switch, Master Tone
- 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
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Special Electronics: The 6-position V6 rotary switch utilizes the onboard preamp to provide 6 distinct tone settings ranging from wiry single-coil to scorching lead. The S-1 Switch bypasses the preamp completely.

Hardware:
- Bridge: Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Tremolo Arm Handle: Vintage-Style Tremolo Arm
- Tuning Machines: Standard Cast/Sealed
- Pickguard: 4-Ply Aged White Pearloid
- Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
- Switch Tips: Aged White

Miscellaneous:
- Strings: Fender(R) USA, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges)
- Unique Features: Onboard Preamp with Rear Mounted Battery Compartment, Large '70s Style Strat(R) Headstock and Logo Decal, Dual Wing String Trees, Lightly Tinted Neck

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

Fender Deluxe Roadhouse Strat Guitar

Fender's Deluxe Roadhouse Stratocaster tears the place down with extra-scorching Strat sound and style. Its three Texas Special single-coil pickups are wired for supercharged tonal versatility, with a special V6 rotary switch (disguised as the middle tone knob) that delivers six distinct onboard-preamp tone settings from wiry single-coil to searing lead. The S-1 switch built into the volume knob bypasses the preamp completely for pure Strat tone.

Other features include a tinted maple neck with "modern C" profile and large '70s-style headstock, 9.5"-radius maple or rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets, five-way pickup switch, four-ply aged white pearloid pickguard, three aged white control knobs (master volume/S-1, V6, master tone), and vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted April 19, 2015 by Robert Fowler in Peoria, AZ

"Exactly what I needed and always wanted. "

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I have long wished for an actual Fender Stratocaster. Not a Squire (although I've played some very nice ones) and not a knockoff regardless of the quality. I wanted the guitar I saw Buddy Holly rock the world with, and Eric Clapton make sweet love to. Since forming my own professional band, I knew that I could not be taken seriously playing a "cheap" guitar. My problem is cheap guitars have always been beyond my budget. Then I find zzounds.com. Not only did they have the exact Fender Stat I wanted, the Roadhouse, but I could split it up into 4 very affordable payments and not have to wait! I had been turned down by this store that claims to be a center for guitars (see what I did there) , plus the salesman completely ignored me when I asked about the Roadhouse. This guitar is almost perfect. As a Buddy Holly fan, I had wanted a sunburst finish with a maple fret board, but I decided I wanted the amazing variety of sounds I could get from the fake tuner knob even more. I still get a finish similar to what I wanted, and I actually prefer the rosewood to the maple, as I find the maple looks dirty and warn after a short period of time. The sounds are amazing! I can get a huge variety of sounds just by changing my tuner knob and my pickup selector. I strongly recommend trying this guitar out and comparing it to a standard Strat. Just don't try to do at the center for guitars. Lol

Musical Background:

I've been playing for 40 years. I play professionally with my band Timeless Energy.

Musical Style:

Rock. Oldies, classic, and alternative. Country also.
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