Fender Limited Edition American Elite Stratocaster (with Case)

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Fender Limited Edition American Elite Stratocaster (with Case)
Part of the Magnificent 7 series, this Strat not only looks amazing with its flame maple top, but is also whisper quiet thanks to the Noiseless single coils.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Flamed maple top Premium wood grain with bright, projecting tone
Alder body Light weight with a wide tonal range
Fender 4th Generation Noiseless Pickups Single-coil tone free of unwanted hum
2-point tremolo system 2 pivot points enhance stability & sonic coupling

Externally the Limited Edition American Elite Stratocaster 2-Color Sunburst has Fender's timeless style, but under the hood it's an entirely new breed of guitar designed for 21st-century players who constantly push the envelope. With over a dozen new innovations, each guitar is a true performer with eye-catching style, exceptional feel and versatile sound from the very first moment you plug it in and play. The latest version of our high performance series, this limited edition sports an astounding flame maple top, highly figured maple neck, aged white pearl pickguard and special 2-Color Sunburst finish. Includes a "Limited Edition" neck plate.

FEATURES:

- Flame maple top; highly figured maple neck
- Three all-new 4th-generation Noiseless single-coil Stratocaster pickups
- S-1 switching for even more tonal versatility
- Compound profile neck; redesigned contoured neck heel
- 9.5"-14" compound radius fingerboard
- Locking short-post tuning machines; speedy soft-touch control knobs
- Includes redesigned ABS Elite Molded Case with TSA locks and "Limited Edition" neck plate

- BODY MATERIAL: Alder with Flame Maple Top
- NECK MATERIAL: Maple
- NECK FINISH: Satin Urethane Back with Gloss Headstock Face
- NECK SHAPE: Compound Back Shape, Modern "C" to "D"
- SCALE LENGTH: 25.5" (648 mm)
- FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Rosewood
- FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 9.5"-14" Compound Radius (241 mm-355.6 mm)
- NUMBER OF FRETS: 22
- FRET SIZE: Medium Jumbo
- NUT MATERIAL: Bone
- NUT WIDTH: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
- POSITION INLAYS: Large Pearloid Dots
- TRUSS ROD: Dual-Action
- TRUSS ROD NUT: Heel-Mounted Spoke Wheel Adjustment
- PICKUPS: New 4th Generation Noiseless
- CONTROLS: S-1 Volume, Tone, Tone
- 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
- BRIDGE: 2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm
- HARDWARE FINISH: Nickel/Chrome
- TUNING MACHINES: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
- PICKGUARD: 4-Ply Aged White Pearloid
- CONTROL KNOBS: Aged White Soft Touch Knobs
- SWITCH TIP: Aged White
- NECK PLATE: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical
- STRINGS: Fender USA, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges)
- CASE: Elite Molded Case

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

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted April 19, 2022 by Tom B in Boston, MA

"Best Strat I’ve ever played!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I bought this guitar on looks alone in 2016. I didn’t know much else about it other than the impressive specs. It turned out to be the best playing guitar I’ve ever owned. The action came very low (5/64th & 4/64th) with absolutely no buzz and the entire neck is comfortable in all aspects ( frets, action graduated shape, etc.) I didn’t realize there are only 500 made. Best of Fender’s “Magnificent 7” by far!
Sound
The sound is the 4th gen noiseless pups. I find I have to play with my amp settings a bit to make these as hot as my tele’s regular pups but you can’t beat the lack of hum and buzz.
Features
I love rosewood and sunburst/ flame so this guitar fits me to a T and has the classic looks to boot. I love the locking tuners, the 5- position switching and push pot for maximum sound options.
Ease of Use
Great sound, easy to use, need to work the amp settings a bit, Super playable.
Quality
Very well-made and reliable. I haven’t touched the setup except to raise the pups a bit and I’ve had it for years with no problems.
Value
When I bought this it was $2k, I’ve since seen asking prices both lower and higher. Worth the price.
The Wow Factor
The combination of rosewood fret board, flame top, white antique pearl pick guard, and highly figured neck makes this sexy and irresistible! But it still retains the classic look I respect. This guitar is perfect in every way.

Musical Background:

Experienced amateur 5 decades

Musical Style:

Rock, pop, jazz
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