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 HSS 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 Humbucking bridge pickup, Standard Single-Coil Strat middle and neck pickups
- 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