Fender American Original 50s Strat Maple Neck - White Blonde

The replacement for the Vintage series from Fender sees the arrival of the Original series. Some subtle, but compelling upgrades makes this a must for your collection.

Originally released in 1954, the Fender Stratocaster became a classic. With its sleek style, articulate sound and numerous innovations, the electric guitar was redefined, bringing a huge range of possibilities to the world of music.

With the Fender American Original ‘50s Stratocaster, you have the opportunity to enjoy that same, legendary style and incredible tone but with modern feel and pickup switching.

Specification

• Body: Ash (Aged White Blonde), Alder (2 Colour Sunburst & Black)
• Body Finish: New Fender Flash Coat Lacquer
• Neck Shape: Thick Soft "V" Shape
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Tall Vintage
• Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
• Fretboard: Maple
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: New Fender Flash Coat Lacquer
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Scale Length: 25.5" (64.8 cm)
• Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Heel Adjust
• Bridge Pickup: New American Vintage '56 Strat® Single-Coil Pickup (Bridge)
• Middle Pickup: New American Vintage '56 Strat® Single-Coil Pickup (Middle)
• Neck Pickup: New American Vintage '56 Strat® Single-Coil Pickup (Neck)
• 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
• Controls:
• -Master Volume
• -Tone 1. (Neck Pickup)
• -Tone 2. (Bridge/Middle Pickup)
• Hardware: Chrome
• Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
• String Nut: Bone
• Tuning Machines: Single Line "Fender Deluxe" Vintage Style
• Strings: Fender® USA 250R NPS, (.010-.046 Gauges)
• Unique Features:
• -Mid-'56 thick maple neck with soft "V" profile and comfortably rolled edges- one of the most popular Fender neck styles ever
• -All-new pickups wound to period-correct specs and sound
• -Vintage-accurate bridge saddles and tuner spacing
• Case: New Deluxe Vintage Tweed Case Included
• Pickguard: 1-Ply White
• Control Knobs: New White Strat®
• -Owner's Manual
• -Saddle Height Wrench