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Fender - 70TH ULTRA STRAT HSS AMETHYST W/CS

Description

Introducing the 70th Anniversary Stratocaster® Collection: Celebrating seven decades of timeless tone and iconic style. Each 70th Anniversary Stratocaster model showcases the rich heritage and legendary tones that have made the Strat® an unrivaled icon. From vintage purists to progressive players seeking cutting-edge features, rest assured there's a model that will deliver. Immerse yourself in the legacy of the Stratocaster and own a piece of Fender® history with the 70th Anniversary Stratocaster Collection.

Experience elevated tones and playability with the 70th Anniversary American Ultra Stratocaster HSS. An incredible sight to behold, the lustrous and pearly iridescent Amethyst finish dances across the alder body's sculpted contours - changing colors before your very eyes. The 70th Anniversary American Ultra Stratocaster HSS features a unique "Modern D" neck profile with Ultra rolled fingerboard edges for hours of playing comfort. Roasted maple ensures absolute stability and enhanced resonance, while the tapered neck heel allows easy access to the highest register. A speedy 10"-14" compound-radius fingerboard and 22 medium-jumbo frets provide effortless playability across the entire neck. The 70th Anniversary Ultra Noiseless™ Strat® pickups and 70th Anniversary Ultra Quadra Tap™ Humbucker, along with advanced wiring options, provide endless tonal possibilities - with pristine clarity and no hum. Other key features include Ultra 2-point tremolo bridge, sealed locking tuning machines, chrome hardware and bone nut. Includes vintage-style Black Tweed case. The 70th Anniversary American Ultra Stratocaster HSS: a versatile, state-of-the-art instrument designed to push your playing to new heights.

The instruments in the 70th Anniversary Stratocaster Collection are available in limited quantities, so choose your 70th Anniversary Stratocaster today.

Features

* Amethyst Finish Alder Body with Sculpted Rear Contours
* 70th Anniversary Ultra Quadra Tap™ Humbucker (Bridge); 70th Anniversary Ultra Noiseless™ Strat® Pickups (Middle and Neck)
* Roasted Maple "Modern D"-Shaped Neck with Ultra Satin Finish
* 10"-14" Compound-Radius Fingerboard; 22 Medium-Jumbo Frets
* Includes Black Tweed Hardshell Case

Specifications

Neck
HEADSTOCK: Stratocaster®
NECK MATERIAL: Roasted Maple
NECK FINISH: Hand-Applied Oil-Based Urethane Back and Front, Satin Urethane Headstock Face
NECK SHAPE: Modern "D"
NECK CONSTRUCTION: 4-Bolt Standard
FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Maple
POSITION INLAYS: Black Pearloid Dots
SIDE DOTS: Black
NUMBER OF FRETS: 22
TRUSS ROD: Bi-Flex™
TRUSS ROD NUT: 1/8" Hex Adjustment
STRING NUT: Bone
NUT WIDTH: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
NUT MATERIAL: Bone

Body
BODY: Alder
BODY FINISH: Gloss Urethane
BODY SHAPE: Stratocaster®
BODY MATERIAL: Alder

Hardware
BRIDGE: 2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm
BRIDGE MOUNTING: 2-Point Modern
PICKGUARD: 3-Ply Black/White/Black
PICKUP COVERS: Black
CONTROL KNOBS: Black Stratocaster®-Style Skirt
SWITCH TIP: Black
HARDWARE FINISH: Nickel/Chrome
TUNING MACHINES: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
STRINGS: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
TREMOLO ARM: Pop-In Tremolo Arm
NECK PLATE: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical with 70th Anniversary Engraving
STRAP BUTTONS: Locking

Electronics
BRIDGE PICKUP: 70th Anniversary Ultra Quadra Tap™ Humbucker
MIDDLE PICKUP: 70th Anniversary Ultra Noiseless™ Strat®
NECK PICKUP: 70th Anniversary Ultra Noiseless™ Strat®
PICKUP CONFIGURATIONH: SS
CONTROLS: Master Volume (with S-1™ Switch), Tone 1. (with S-1™ Switch, Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge 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
SPECIAL ELECTRONICS: S-1™ Switch on Volume Coil-Splits Humbucker, S-1™ Switch on Tone 1 Activates Hot Voicing