Classic Stratocaster Feel, Accessible Price
The Fender Stratocaster changed everything when it launched in 1954, and that double-cutaway shape still feels right whether you're working through chord progressions or reaching for the high frets. The Standard Stratocaster delivers the approachable playability and inspiring tone that made Fender an icon of rock & roll, giving you the core Strat experience without the boutique price tag. This model features Fender Standard ceramic single-coil Stratocaster pickups, a 2-point synchronized tremolo bridge with satin chrome saddles, and a Modern C-shaped maple neck. If you've been circling around a Strat for a while, this one makes it easy to finally pull the trigger.
The poplar body comes finished in gloss polyurethane, wearing the timeless 3-Color Sunburst that looks equally at home under stage lights or in your living room. The white pickguard keeps things classic. You're looking at a guitar that works for blues, rock, funk, country — basically anywhere a Stratocaster belongs, which is just about everywhere.
Three Pickups, Five Voices
Three Standard Single-Coil Strat pickups give you the full spread of Stratocaster tones. The 5-position blade switch lets you dial in the bridge pickup's bite, the neck pickup's warmth, or any of the in-between positions that give you those glassy, quacky tones Strats are famous for. You get a master volume, Tone 1 for neck and middle pickups, and Tone 2 for the bridge pickup, so you can shape your sound without reaching for a pedal.
The ceramic single-coils offer solid output and clarity. They're not vintage-voiced, but that's not a bad thing — you get a bit more punch and presence, which translates well whether you're playing clean or pushing an amp into breakup. The pickups respond to your pick attack, so you can get dynamic without overthinking it.
Comfortable Playability Front to Back
The Modern C-shaped maple neck features a satin urethane finish with gloss urethane on the headstock face. That satin finish on the back of the neck means less drag when you're moving around the fretboard — it just feels faster under your hand. The 9.5-inch radius Indian Laurel fingerboard splits the difference between vintage and modern specs, giving you enough curve for comfortable chording but enough flatness to bend strings without fretting out.
The bolt-on neck construction uses a 4-bolt neck plate, a Fender standard that makes setup and maintenance straightforward. You get 21 medium jumbo frets on a 25.5-inch scale length, which is classic Fender territory. The nut width measures 1.6875 inches, giving you enough room at the first position without feeling like a baseball bat.
Hardware Built to Stay in Tune
The Standard 2-Point Tremolo bridge uses satin chrome steel block saddles and gives you smooth travel whether you're adding subtle vibrato or divebombing into the next county. The two-point design improves tuning stability compared to vintage six-screw setups, and the screw-in tremolo arm means you can adjust tension to taste. Fender Standard cast/sealed tuning machines with hex buttons handle tuning duties with chrome hardware throughout.
This guitar ships strung with nickel-plated steel strings in .009-.042 gauges, a versatile set that balances playability and tone. The dual-action truss rod adjusts at the headstock, making neck relief tweaks quick if you need them down the road.
Product Features:
- Body: Poplar with gloss polyurethane finish in 3-Color Sunburst
- Neck: Maple Modern C profile with satin urethane finish, bolt-on construction
- Fingerboard: Indian Laurel, 9.5-inch radius, 21 medium jumbo frets, white dot inlays
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches with 1.6875-inch nut width
- Pickups: Three Fender Standard ceramic single-coil Stratocaster pickups (SSS configuration)
- Controls: Master volume, tone 1 (neck/middle), tone 2 (bridge), 5-position blade switch
- Bridge: Standard 2-point synchronized tremolo with satin chrome steel block saddles
- Hardware: Chrome Fender Standard cast/sealed tuning machines, 3-ply white pickguard
- Country of Origin: Indonesia
Brand: Fender
Model: Standard Stratocaster
SKU: 0266240500
Condition: New
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