Fender American Series Stratocaster HH Electric Guitar (Rosewood, with Case)
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1 Black Cobra humbucker. 1 Sidewinder humbucker. Rosewood fretboard.
Overview
Why choose between hot humbuckers and vibrant single-coils? Play the best of both worlds when you own the most versatile guitars on the planet - the all-new American Series HSS or HH guitars and basses. All American Series HSS, HH, HH Hardtail Stratocaster, Precision Bass
Specs
Model Name: American Stratocaster HH
Model Number: 011-7100-(Color #)
Series: American Series
Colors:
(706) Black
(725) Chrome Red
(744) Shoreline Gold
(769) Charcoal Frost Metallic
(Polyurethane Finish)
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple, Modern 'C' Shape, (Satin Polyurethane Finish)
Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5 in. Radius (241mm)
No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
Pickups:
1 Sidewinder Humbucking Pickup (Neck)
1 Black Cobra Humbucking Pickup (Bridge)
Controls:
Master Volume (with S-1 Switch)
Tone 1. (Neck Pickup)
Tone 2. No-Load Tone Control (Bridge Pickups)
Pickup Switching:
5-Position Blade and 2-Position Push/Push S-1:
S-1 Switch Up:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup with Both Coils in Series, Using Bridge Tone Control Only
Position 2. Inside Coils of Bridge and Neck Pickup in Parallel and in Series with Outer Bridge Coil, Using Bridge Tone Control Only
Position 3. Bridge and Neck Pickups with Each Coil Pair in Series, Using Bridge and Neck Tone Controls
Position 4. Inside Coils of Bridge and Neck Pickup in Parallel and in Series with Outer Neck Coil, Using Neck Tone Control Only
Position 5. Neck Pickup with Both Coils in Series, Using Neck Tone Control Only
S-1 Switch Down:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup with Both Coils in Parallel, Using Bridge Tone Control Only
Position 2. Outer Bridge Coil, Using Bridge Tone Control Only
Position 3. Outer Coils of Bridge and Neck Pickups, Using Bridge and Neck Tone Controls
Position 4. Outer Neck Coil, Using Neck Tone Control Only
Position 5. Neck Pickup with Both Coils in Parallel, Using Neck Tone Control Only
Bridge: American 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Stainless Steel Saddles
Machine Heads: Fender/Schaller Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines
Hardware: Chrome
Pickguard:
3-Ply Parchment On:
(706) Black
(725) Chrome Red
3-Ply Black/White/Black:
(744) Shoreline Gold
(769) Charcoal Frost Metallic
Scale Length: 25.5 in. (648 mm)
Width at Nut: 1.6875 in. (43 mm)
Unique Features:
S-1 Switching
Black Knobs, Switch Tips and Pickup Covers on: (744) Shoreline Gold, (769) Charcoal Frost Metallic
Parchment Knobs, Switch Tips and Pickup Covers on: (706) Black, (725) Chrome Red
Original Headstock Shape
Original Body Shape with Original Contour Body Decal on Headstock
Rolled Fingerboard Edges
H/S/H Pickup Routing
Strings: Fender Super Bullets 3250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042)
Accessories: Standard Molded Case
Case: Standard Molded Case
Introduced: 7/2003
Notice: Product Prices, Features And Specifications Are Subject To Change Without Notice
Model Number: 011-7100-(Color #)
Series: American Series
Colors:
(706) Black
(725) Chrome Red
(744) Shoreline Gold
(769) Charcoal Frost Metallic
(Polyurethane Finish)
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple, Modern 'C' Shape, (Satin Polyurethane Finish)
Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5 in. Radius (241mm)
No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
Pickups:
1 Sidewinder Humbucking Pickup (Neck)
1 Black Cobra Humbucking Pickup (Bridge)
Controls:
Master Volume (with S-1 Switch)
Tone 1. (Neck Pickup)
Tone 2. No-Load Tone Control (Bridge Pickups)
Pickup Switching:
5-Position Blade and 2-Position Push/Push S-1:
S-1 Switch Up:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup with Both Coils in Series, Using Bridge Tone Control Only
Position 2. Inside Coils of Bridge and Neck Pickup in Parallel and in Series with Outer Bridge Coil, Using Bridge Tone Control Only
Position 3. Bridge and Neck Pickups with Each Coil Pair in Series, Using Bridge and Neck Tone Controls
Position 4. Inside Coils of Bridge and Neck Pickup in Parallel and in Series with Outer Neck Coil, Using Neck Tone Control Only
Position 5. Neck Pickup with Both Coils in Series, Using Neck Tone Control Only
S-1 Switch Down:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup with Both Coils in Parallel, Using Bridge Tone Control Only
Position 2. Outer Bridge Coil, Using Bridge Tone Control Only
Position 3. Outer Coils of Bridge and Neck Pickups, Using Bridge and Neck Tone Controls
Position 4. Outer Neck Coil, Using Neck Tone Control Only
Position 5. Neck Pickup with Both Coils in Parallel, Using Neck Tone Control Only
Bridge: American 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Stainless Steel Saddles
Machine Heads: Fender/Schaller Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines
Hardware: Chrome
Pickguard:
3-Ply Parchment On:
(706) Black
(725) Chrome Red
3-Ply Black/White/Black:
(744) Shoreline Gold
(769) Charcoal Frost Metallic
Scale Length: 25.5 in. (648 mm)
Width at Nut: 1.6875 in. (43 mm)
Unique Features:
S-1 Switching
Black Knobs, Switch Tips and Pickup Covers on: (744) Shoreline Gold, (769) Charcoal Frost Metallic
Parchment Knobs, Switch Tips and Pickup Covers on: (706) Black, (725) Chrome Red
Original Headstock Shape
Original Body Shape with Original Contour Body Decal on Headstock
Rolled Fingerboard Edges
H/S/H Pickup Routing
Strings: Fender Super Bullets 3250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042)
Accessories: Standard Molded Case
Case: Standard Molded Case
Introduced: 7/2003
Notice: Product Prices, Features And Specifications Are Subject To Change Without Notice
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(139 ratings)
Submitted September 4, 2008 by a customer from buc.blinn.edu
"A Classic in Training"
This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful.
I believe this instrument will last a lifetime because I take very good care of it. If I may make a suggestion with anyone else owning one, use it with an Ibanez TS-808 tubescreamer. This little green box from hell boosts the sound of this beast from ordinary to amazing. I also use it with a CRATE Flexwave full stack. It really is an amazing combination.
Sound
I have owned this wonderful guitar for 3 years now. I am very glad that I got my hands on one before they quit making this particular model, (05)because I would have missed out on what has become my flagship guitar on many gigs. I recieved this chrome blue and black beast as a christmas gift my sophmore year in high school from my mother of all people. 3 years later it still sounds amazing. This in my opinion is the guitar that does it all. Using the S-1 switch, I can go from searing blues you can only get from a Fender Stratocaster with single coils to that wicked southern rock sound that made the gibson les paul famous (at least to me.) The neck is more comfortable than that of the other 5 guitars I own by a long shot. When used with the proper equipment to truly do it justice, It becomes an amazing instrument that seems to bring out the true talent in me that suprises me afterward, especially if I listen to one of the recordings.
Features
This guitar came with a hardshell case, a crappy strap, 2 wammy bars, equipment to adjust all of its components, and… read more a guitar cable. I have never used the strap, I don't really play much that require the use of the tremolo. No offense to fender but the american series tremolo has intonation issues. Always has. The cable has been a faithful and vital part of my practice and recording. It is to short for stage use, but where space is an issue, this cord has yet to give me a single issue.
Ease of Use
This is the most playable guitar that I have ever owned. Compared to my PRS custom 22, I have to say that I prefer this guitar over that one because of its playability. This is the workhorse of my live sound because it can do almost anything at the flip of a switch. Fender would do well for itself to make these again, because there are a lot of people who would love this instrument providing the word got out.
Quality
I have had some pretty close calls with this guitar, and to my amazement, it has come through being dropped on several occasions. I had one particular incident at a show in Ft. Worth in which it came loose from my strap locks, (user error) and fell about 7 feet. To my amazement, I picked it up and it still played like before with nothing but a scratch. It is extremely dependable. I don't have a backup, unfortuneately, so I take better care of it nowadays because it will be the only one I will probably ever have. The paint job is in remarkable shape for 3 years of slugging it out on the road. I love it.
Value
I thought it was expensive 3 years ago, but now I realize that it was a steal, now that I have bought a couple of 2000 dollar guitars that are nowhere near the sound quality of this one.
Manufacturer Support
I have never needed any support because this guitar is amazing. I have upgraded the neck pickup from the stock humbucker to a Duncan pearly gates neck pickup.
The Wow Factor
I have had some very positive feedback from the crowd with this guitar from crowds across Texas. They kinda know its me when I pull it out of my stage stand and put it on. It has one upgrade to its looks: a white Nitrofish racing decal that is beside the 5-way swich on the pickguard. It has kinda become a trademark for me. My chrome blue and black Strat is as much a part of me as my hand, or my ****.
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Southern Rock/Country/Blues read less
Sound
I have owned this wonderful guitar for 3 years now. I am very glad that I got my hands on one before they quit making this particular model, (05)because I would have missed out on what has become my flagship guitar on many gigs. I recieved this chrome blue and black beast as a christmas gift my sophmore year in high school from my mother of all people. 3 years later it still sounds amazing. This in my opinion is the guitar that does it all. Using the S-1 switch, I can go from searing blues you can only get from a Fender Stratocaster with single coils to that wicked southern rock sound that made the gibson les paul famous (at least to me.) The neck is more comfortable than that of the other 5 guitars I own by a long shot. When used with the proper equipment to truly do it justice, It becomes an amazing instrument that seems to bring out the true talent in me that suprises me afterward, especially if I listen to one of the recordings.
Features
This guitar came with a hardshell case, a crappy strap, 2 wammy bars, equipment to adjust all of its components, and… read more a guitar cable. I have never used the strap, I don't really play much that require the use of the tremolo. No offense to fender but the american series tremolo has intonation issues. Always has. The cable has been a faithful and vital part of my practice and recording. It is to short for stage use, but where space is an issue, this cord has yet to give me a single issue.
Ease of Use
This is the most playable guitar that I have ever owned. Compared to my PRS custom 22, I have to say that I prefer this guitar over that one because of its playability. This is the workhorse of my live sound because it can do almost anything at the flip of a switch. Fender would do well for itself to make these again, because there are a lot of people who would love this instrument providing the word got out.
Quality
I have had some pretty close calls with this guitar, and to my amazement, it has come through being dropped on several occasions. I had one particular incident at a show in Ft. Worth in which it came loose from my strap locks, (user error) and fell about 7 feet. To my amazement, I picked it up and it still played like before with nothing but a scratch. It is extremely dependable. I don't have a backup, unfortuneately, so I take better care of it nowadays because it will be the only one I will probably ever have. The paint job is in remarkable shape for 3 years of slugging it out on the road. I love it.
Value
I thought it was expensive 3 years ago, but now I realize that it was a steal, now that I have bought a couple of 2000 dollar guitars that are nowhere near the sound quality of this one.
Manufacturer Support
I have never needed any support because this guitar is amazing. I have upgraded the neck pickup from the stock humbucker to a Duncan pearly gates neck pickup.
The Wow Factor
I have had some very positive feedback from the crowd with this guitar from crowds across Texas. They kinda know its me when I pull it out of my stage stand and put it on. It has one upgrade to its looks: a white Nitrofish racing decal that is beside the 5-way swich on the pickguard. It has kinda become a trademark for me. My chrome blue and black Strat is as much a part of me as my hand, or my ****.
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Southern Rock/Country/Blues read less
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