Fender American Standard Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar, Maple Fingerboard with Case

Add some humbucking punch to your arsenal with the American Standard HSS Strat. This Fender features upgraded Custom Shop pickups.

Overall User Ratings (based on 9 ratings)
  • Overall:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted January 25, 2015 by michael sanson in stoutsville, OH

"just amazing"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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this is the second one of these guitars I have bought. the first I had to sell due to illness in the family but now I have another. I bought the first one and this one because of the humbucker and the sienna burst finish. the first time I seen this guitar I fell in love. this finish adds a little to the cost but it is well spent money. I love the wood grain showing through. the neck is flawless and the pickups are great. the action was a tad low and buzzed just a bit but that was an easy fix. its a well made guitar that would be great in any collection.

Musical Background:

been playing off and on for many years. not really professionally but i have been on stage a few times. my dad played pro though

Musical Style:

I play whati like , country, classic rock, hair metal, even bluegrass. my dad played professionally in bluegrass so I grew up wi
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Submitted June 28, 2013 by Larry F in West Palm , FL

"HSS USA Strat"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I feel like I have been struggling with my guitars until I played this new HSS I just purchased. My hands fly around it, serious exceeded my expectations.

Musical Background:

Amateur, Jam at home, home to get out with this new HSS

Musical Style:

Rock, Alt
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Submitted August 20, 2012 by wesley willis in santa cruz, CA

"FENDER STRAOCASTER"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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EXCELLENT INSTRUMENT. BEST GUITAR I HAVE EVER PLAYED. 35 YEARS OF PLAYING AND I WOULD GLADLY PURCHASE ANOTHER.

Musical Background:

35 years

Musical Style:

Rock
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Submitted May 5, 2015 by Regan W in Whitesboro, TX

"Fender American Standard HSS Shawbucker Stratocaster"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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If you have never played an American made strat' you owe it to yourself to take one for a test drive. I have played Mexican, Japanese, and Korean Stratocasters, Squires, and most recently, a Washburn WI-64 and they don't even come close. Intonation is perfect on this guitar out of the box. Every note is in tune no matter where you play it on the fret board. I have heard that strats had trouble staying in tune but compared to what I am used to, this one never wavers. Admittedly I have not unblocked the tremolo yet but I also don't have locking tuners and it still stays put, bend after bend. By contrast, if I bend a string on the Washburn, it stays bent until I re-tune. The Tim Shaw designed humbucker in the bridge position adds an interestingly fat sound to the traditional strat pallet while the Fender custom shop single coils sound exactly like they are supposed to. All in all I could not be happier.

Musical Background:

I play lead and acoustic guitar, banjo, and mandolin in a church praise band. I also play local venues.

Musical Style:

Eclectic, Blues, Classic Rock, Christian, Southern Gospel
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Submitted October 18, 2014 by waylon webster in hazel green, AL

"Really surprised"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I just got my strat in (jade). I love it, neck is so smooth and sound is awesome. I have a mini for my son, a squire bullet, and just sold a modern player to get this one. The modern player was nice but no where near the level of comfort or beauty that is an American Strat. Thank you zZounds for giving me the ability to own an American strat.
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Submitted November 2, 2014 by Kellye M in Wesley, AR

"Awesome Strat"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Great sounding guitar. I did have to do a setup on mine although it played pretty good right out of the box. I would buy it again no question ask. Thanks zZounds as always a great product and financing at the price as any other store but without interest.

Musical Background:

Been playing 28 years now jam at home and play with a group

Musical Style:

Play Rock Country Blues Christian
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Submitted November 24, 2013 by Paul M in Colorado Springs, CO

"Fender 2012 USA STD HSS Stratocaster"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Had this guitar for almost a year and will never let it go. The Custom shop 50's are wonderful. If you like a well pronounced bell tone Strat, this is it. They are hot and the diamond HB is a perfect match. It sounds great through my Line 6 Spider and unbelievable through my Fender Twin Reverb. I am so impressed with this guitar I am considering buying another with the three single 50's and a Rosewood neck. I let my Clapton Strat go back in 2006 and have regretted it ever sense. This guitar has eased my pain.

Musical Background:

Payed Guitar for 15 years

Musical Style:

Rock, Blues and a little Country
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Submitted June 29, 2015 by joseph f in boyne city, MI

"Fender hss american strat standard is awesome!!!!!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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If your looking for a guitar that does it all... look no further this American standard HSS stratocaster is nothing but tone!!! Its all you would expect from a fender instrument.. I own several strats, telecaster, les pauls and SG's... all great in their own way... now with this stratocaster hss standard its all i have to carry to gig...

Musical Background:

have been a long time player over 37 years all kinds of music...

Musical Style:

cover band... all types
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Submitted October 28, 2014 by Jason K

"Amazing instrument and versatile"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I have several guitars and all are different. What I like about this one is the neck, the rolled edges, and the sweet, sweet tones it creates. Just lovely. I love the diamondback and the fat 50's. an excellent combo. I have the Jade pearl as I have several sunburst fenders and its a beauty

Musical Background:

semi-pro

Musical Style:

everything
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