Classic Strat Feel with Modern Versatility
The Stratocaster has been the working musician's go-to since 1954, and the Standard Stratocaster HSS delivers that same iconic vibe without breaking the bank. This isn't some stripped-down beginner model — it's a genuine Fender Strat with the features you need to cover serious ground. The HSS pickup layout gives you traditional single-coil snap in the neck and middle positions, plus a humbucker at the bridge for when you need more punch. Whether you're playing clean rhythm parts, bluesy leads, or pushing into heavier territory, you've got the tonal range to get there.
The Modern C-shaped maple neck feels immediately familiar if you've played Strats before, and if you haven't, you'll understand why so many players gravitate toward this profile. It's not too thick, not too thin — just a comfortable, all-day playing feel that works across different styles and techniques. The 9.5-inch radius Indian laurel fingerboard strikes a nice balance between vintage and modern, giving you enough curve for comfortable chord work while staying flat enough for smooth bends and leads.
This guitar is built in Indonesia and finished in Candy Cola — a bold, eye-catching finish that adds some visual personality to the classic Strat silhouette. With a poplar body, satin-finished neck, and chrome hardware, the Standard Stratocaster HSS is a solid, reliable instrument that's ready to handle whatever you throw at it.
HSS Pickup Configuration That Actually Works
The beauty of the HSS layout is that it's not just a compromise — it's genuinely useful. The two Fender Standard single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions deliver that classic Stratocaster character: bright, articulate, and responsive. You get those glassy clean tones and that signature quack in the in-between positions that Strats are known for. The bridge humbucker changes the equation entirely, giving you thicker, more aggressive tones that work for rock, heavier styles, or anytime you need more output and less noise.
The five-position blade switch gives you plenty of tonal options: bridge humbucker for full-bodied leads, bridge and middle for a beefier quack, middle pickup alone for that classic Strat voice, middle and neck for smooth rhythm tones, and neck pickup for warm, round lead sounds. The master volume and two tone controls (one for neck/middle, one for bridge) give you straightforward, intuitive control over your sound.
Built for Comfort and Playability
The Modern C neck profile has become a Fender standard for good reason — it fits a wide range of hand sizes and playing styles without feeling generic. The satin urethane finish on the back of the neck keeps things smooth and fast, while the gloss urethane headstock face maintains that classic Fender look. With 21 medium jumbo frets and a 25.5-inch scale length, this is a full-scale Stratocaster with plenty of room to work.
The 2-point synchronized tremolo bridge gives you smooth, reliable vibrato action with better tuning stability than vintage-style six-screw trems. The satin chrome steel block saddles feel smooth under your palm, and the screw-in tremolo arm stays put when you need it. Fender Standard cast/sealed tuners with hex buttons handle tuning duties, and the dual-wing string trees help maintain proper break angle over the nut.
Product Features:
- Body: Poplar with gloss polyurethane finish in Candy Cola
- Neck: Bolt-on maple with Modern C profile and satin urethane finish
- Fingerboard: Indian laurel with 9.5-inch radius and 21 medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: Fender Standard humbucking (bridge), two Fender Standard single-coil Strat pickups (neck and middle)
- Bridge: Standard 2-point tremolo with satin chrome steel block saddles
- Controls: Master volume, tone 1 (neck/middle), tone 2 (bridge), 5-position blade switch
- Scale length: 25.5 inches
- Nut: Micarta, 1.6875-inch width
- Hardware: Chrome with 3-ply white pickguard
- Made in Indonesia
Brand: Fender
Model: Standard Stratocaster HSS
SKU: 0266440571
Condition: New
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