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Fender American Original '50s Stratocaster, Maple Fingerboard - White Blonde

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American Original \'50s Stratocaster, Maple Fingerboard - White Blonde

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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, fiber 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 synchronized 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 among guitarists.

Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Nut Material: Bone
Fingerboard Width: 9.5" (241 mm)
Neck Shape: Soft "V"
Case/Gig Bag: Vintage-Style Hardshell

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Aged Blonde 56 Stratocaster 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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I bought one and fell in love with it, the tone that comes out of this guitar is awesome, with the flash finish the ash breathes big time. You can really tell the difference from the flash finish to the thicker poly finish, the poly is definitely thinner sounding but still great. The soft V neck is extremely comfortable on the left hand. Just be very careful with it if you want it to stay new looking, the finish is very thin so any light ding will mark this guitar. Overall, I love this guitar and would tell anyone to try it if you are looking for that one Strat that does it all. Geoff, London, ON
Posted by Geoff on Mar 1, 2018
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