DESCRIPTION
When Fender 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.
The wax-potted Pure Vintage '59 single-coil Stratocaster pickups are as period-correct as possible, from the Formvar-coated coil wire to the cloth-covered output wires, fibre bobbins and alnico 5 magnets. The thick "Soft V" neck profile is perfect for chording, while the 9.5"-radius fingerboard enhances playability. Other authentic touches include vintage-tall frets, original-era body radii, vintage-style hardware-including a six-point synchronised tremolo bridge-vintage-style hardshell case and a lacquer finish that not only lets the wood "breathe" naturally, it also ages in a distinctively appealing way.
The American Original '50s Stratocaster is the best way to experience the performance, style and tone that made Fender a household name amongst guitarists.
FEATURES
- Ash body with lacquer finish
- Three Pure Vintage '59 single-coil Stratocaster pickups
- Thick "Soft V"-shaped neck profile; 9.5"-radius fingerboard
- Vintage-style hardware; six-point synchronised tremolo bridge
- Includes vintage-style hardshell case
General
American Original
Right-Hand
White Blonde
US
Neck
Maple
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Soft "V"
Bolt-On
9.5" (241 mm)
Maple
Black Dot
21
Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Vintage-Style Slotted
Bone
1.650" (42 mm)
Bone
Body
Ash
Gloss Lacquer
StratocasterŪ
Ash
Hardware
Pure Vintage Synchronised Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
6-Screw Vintage-Style
1-Ply Eggshell
Eggshell
Eggshell
Eggshell
Nickel/Chrome
Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
Dual-Wing
FenderŪ USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
Vintage-Style Tremolo Arm
4-Bolt
Vintage-Style
Electronics
Pure Vintage '59 Single-Coil StratŪ
Pure Vintage '59 Single-Coil StratŪ
Pure Vintage '59 Single-Coil StratŪ
SSS
Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge/Middle Pickup)
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
Measurements
16.26x44.45x111.25 CM
10.81 KG
Vintage Tall
25.5" (64.77 cm)
111.25 CM
16.26 CM
44.45 CM
LACQUER FINISH
The nitrocellulose lacquer finish not only lets the body breathe with its true tonal character, it also ages and wears in a distinctively personal way.
PURE VINTAGE 59 PICKUPS
American Original instruments feature specially voiced pickups crafted to reproduce the authentic sound and performance of individual model years.
THICK "SOFT V" NECK SHAPE
The thick Soft V-shaped neck slightly smooths the sharpness of a V profile, rounding it out so its more comfortable for rhythm and lead playing.
VINTAGE-ACCURATE BODY AND NECK RADII
Original-era fans can rest assured every curve and line of the body and neck are accurate to the historic originals.
VINTAGE-CORRECT HARDWARE
From the bridge to the string tree and tuning machines, every piece of hardware is just like the original.
FINGERBOARD & FRETS
This 9.5-radius fingerboard is slightly flatter than a vintage-style 7.25 radius, providing a comfortable fret-hand feel. Vintage-tall frets make it easier to bend notes without fretting out.
