When they released the Stratocaster in 1954, they didn’t set out to create a classic—but they did. The Stratocaster’s sleek style, articulate sound and plethora of innovations redefined electric guitar and opened up a brave new world of musical possibilities. The American Original ‘50s Stratocaster maintains Fender’s legendary original-era style and ground-breaking tone, while adding modern feel and pickup switching.
Features
- Body: Ash
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Control Knobs: Eggshell
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Eggshell
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Body Shape: Stratocaster®
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: Soft "V"
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Vintage Tall
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
- Truss Rod Wrench:
- Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage '59 Single-Coil Strat®
- Middle Pickup: Pure Vintage '59 Single-Coil Strat®
- Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage '59 Single-Coil Strat®
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge/Middle Pickup)
- 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
- Bridge: Pure Vintage 6-Saddle Synchronized Tremolo
- Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
- Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Case: Vintage-Style Hardshell