The Fender Stratocaster was light years ahead of its contemporaries when it was introduced in 1954, instantly becoming a timeless classic with its ergonomically contoured double-cutaway body, versatile triple pickup configuration and inventive spring-loaded tremolo bridge.
Built to accompany players on their formative musical adventures, the Fender Standard Stratocaster delivers the approachable playability and inspiring tone that made Fender an icon of rock & roll. Powered by a set of Fender Standard pickups for high-output sonic character and an inviting “Modern C”-shaped neck for superior playing comfort, this Strat truly sets the standard for the Fender experience.
Features
- Poplar body w/ Stratocaster shape & gloss polyurethane finish
- Maple neck w/ Modern "C" profile, 25.5" scale length & satin urethane finish with gloss urethane headstock face
- Maple fretboard w/ 9.5" radius & black dot inlays
- 21 medium jumbo frets
- 1.6875" micarta nut
- Fender Standard Cast/Sealed tuners with hex buttons
- Standard 2-Point Tremolo bridge w/ satin chrome steel block saddles
- Standard Single-Coil Strat pickups in bridge, middle, and neck positions
- Master volume knob, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2 (Bridge Pickup) & 5-position blade switch
- 3-ply white pickguard, white control knobs, & white switch tip
- 4-bolt neck plate for added stability
- Includes Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042) strings