Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar - Black

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A Standard Approach to an Iconic Guitar When you’re ready to experience quintessential Fender design and playability, look no further than the Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS. Built with the player in mind, the standard design allows beginners and aficionados alike to experience essential Fender features that make the brand’s guitars the first choice of so many Sweetwater guitarists. With a satin-finished and time-tested modern C-shaped neck and a 9.5-inch-radius Indian laurel fingerboard, this guitar is immensely comfortable for both chords and individually fretted notes. The Standard Single-coil Strat pickups offer the iconic snappy tone, while a high-output Standard Ceramic Humbucker lends itself to a more aggressive modern sound. Achieve patented Strat vibrato and dynamic versatility with the onboard 2-point synchronized tremolo system, complete with even tension that is easy to use and stays in tune. Whether you’re buying your first guitar or looking to add some Strat sparkle to your Sweetwater is an Authorized Fender Dealer Genuine New Item Sweetwater's 2-year warranty* and 55 point inspection Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar - Black Solidbody Electric Guitar with Poplar Body, Maple Neck, Laurel Fingerboard, 2 Single-coil Pickups, 1 Humbucking Pickup, and Tremolo - Black A Standard Approach to an Iconic Guitar When you’re ready to experience quintessential Fender design and playability, look no further than the Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS. Built with the player in mind, the standard design allows beginners and aficionados alike to experience essential Fender features that make the brand’s guitars the first choice of so many Sweetwater guitarists. With a satin-finished and time-tested modern C-shaped neck and a 9.5-inch-radius Indian laurel fingerboard, this guitar is immensely comfortable for both chords and individually fretted notes. The Standard Single-coil Strat pickups offer the iconic snappy tone, while a high-output Standard Ceramic Humbucker lends itself to a more aggressive modern sound. Achieve patented Strat vibrato and dynamic versatility with the onboard 2-point synchronized tremolo system, complete with even tension that is easy to use and stays in tune. Whether you’re buying your first guitar or looking to add some Strat sparkle to your collection, the Standard Stratocaster offers all the playability, tonality, and style a Fender guitar can provide. Tried-and-true design The Fender Stratocaster is one of the most widely recognized and popular electric guitar designs worldwide. Its S-shaped body features dual cutaways for easy fretboard access, and its sleek tapered edges are comfortable for any player. This Standard Stratocaster is a no-frills representation of that legacy, capturing the beloved style and sound in one approachable instrument. The best of both worlds With two traditional single-coil pickups and a ceramic humbucker, the Standard Strat HSS offers a spectrum of tonal variety. The Standard Single-coil Strat pickups supply bright, smooth, clean tones that are at home in any genre, and the Standard Ceramic Humbucker can push your amp into crunchier tones or melt faces with gritty high-gain drive. This versatile instrument makes the perfect platform for experimenting with your sound and dialing in your setup. Use it to practice or perform across various styles with multiple techniques. C-shaped perfection The Standard Stratocaster's neck sports Fender's much-loved modern C shape. Combined with the 9.5-inch radius of the fretboard, this neck is excellent at reducing tension in your hand. Easy to play, the maple neck fits comfortably in the hand, allowing plenty of room to fret complex chords, pick out simple melodies, or shred through scales. The satin finish is smooth without being tacky, keeping your movements fluid, while the Indian laurel fretboard adds a splash of darkness to the guitar’s aesthetic. Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS Features: Standard design offers Fender style with essential Stratocaster playability and features Satin-finished modern C maple neck with Indian laurel fingerboard maximizes speed and comfort 9.5-in. fingerboard radius is comfortable, smooth, and accessible Standard Single-coil Strat pickups in the neck and middle positions for iconic snappy tone Standard Ceramic Humbucker in the bridge for searing leads and modern high-output sound 2-point synchronized tremolo system is easy to use and stays in tune Specification Detail Model Standard Stratocaster Number of Strings 6 Left-/Right-handed Right-handed Body Type Solidbody Body Shape Stratocaster Body Material Poplar Color Black Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane Neck Material Maple Neck Finish Satin Urethane Neck Shape Modern C Neck Joint Bolt-on Radius 9.5" Fingerboard Material Indian Laurel Fingerboard Inlay Dots Number of Frets 21 Fret Type Medium Jumbo Scale Length 25.5" Nut Width 1.6875" Nut Material Micarta Bridge/Tailpiece Fender Standard 2-Point Tremolo with Satin Chrome Steel Block Saddles Tuners Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Neck Pickup Fender Standard Strat Single-coil Middle Pickup Fender Standard Strat Single-coil Bridge Pickup Fender Standard Humbucker Controls 1 x volume, 2 x tone Switching 5-way blade pickup switch Strings Nickel Plated Steel, .009-.042 Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately RETURN INFORMATION We want you to be completely happy with your purchase from Sweetwater. 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