With over 70 years of experience as the industry leader in electric guitars, Fender takes pride in offering a multitude of options for players of all skill levels without ever compromising its commitment to quality and playability. It's this commitment to quality that makes the Fender Starcaster Stratocaster the go-to guitar for beginning guitar players. The Fender Starcaster has the same time tested and craftsmanship and components as any other Fender instrument, at a price that is perfect for the beginner or intermediate guitarist.

Fender Quality for The Beginner

The Fender Starcaster Stratocaster has all the same features as its bigger, more expensive Stratocaster brothers, but at an entry-level price. With a synchronized tremolo bridge, three single-coil pickups connected to a 5-way switch, and a fast maple neck with a comfortable rosewood fretboard, the Starcaster Stratocaster offers everything that has made the Stratocaster a legend. It's this kind of attention to detail that makes the Starcaster Stratocaster a high-quality electric guitar that will help you play and sound just like your heroes.

A Tradition of Exceptional Guitars

The sound of the Fender Stratocaster is etched into the history of popular music. That's because the comfortable neck and brilliantly voiced single-coil pickups are inspiring and versatile, allowing those who play the Stratocaster a greater degree of artistic freedom and expression in their playing. The Fender Starcaster Stratocaster… read more will offer you that same kind of freedom and flexibility. It's no secret that to sound the best, you have to play the best. Get a head start on your journey to guitar glory and pick up the Fender Starcaster Stratocaster.

Features:

- Three Fender single-coil pickups
- Synchronous tremolo bridge with tremolo bar
- Basswood body
- 22-fret maple neck with rosewood fretboard
- Sealed die-cast tuners
- 5-way pickup selector
- Three-ply white pickguard

Shopping for your first electric guitar is something to get excited about. You might have played around on a few acoustic guitars, or jammed on your friend's brother's beat-up, out-of-tune electric guitar -- but this time, you're about to own and play an electric guitar that is all your own. If there is one thing that will ruin this moment, it's purchasing a cheap guitar. Since a poorly constructed guitar is harder to play and will often sound weak and thin, it's likely to cost more money over time as you attempt to make repairs just to get your guitar to stay in tune, or to sound "normal." Thankfully, Fender doesn't want your fun to be spoiled by purchasing a low-quality guitar. The Fender Starcaster Stratocaster delivers Fender quality at a price that won't deflate your wallet -- and an electric guitar you won't be able to put down. read less