{"product_id":"standard-stratocaster-laurel-fingerboard-white-pickguard-3-color-sunburst","title":"Fender Standard Stratocaster Laurel Fingerboard 3-Color Sunburst Electric Guitar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClassic Stratocaster Feel, Accessible Price\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003ccite index=\"4-2\"\u003eThe Standard Stratocaster delivers the approachable playability and inspiring tone that made Fender an icon of rock \u0026amp; roll\u003c\/cite\u003e, giving you the core Strat experience without the boutique price tag. \u003ccite index=\"1-2\"\u003eThis 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\u003c\/cite\u003e. If you've been circling around a Strat for a while, this one makes it easy to finally pull the trigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"2-1\"\u003eThe poplar body comes finished in gloss polyurethane\u003c\/cite\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Pickups, Five Voices\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"2-1\"\u003eThree Standard Single-Coil Strat pickups\u003c\/cite\u003e give you the full spread of Stratocaster tones. \u003ccite index=\"1-2\"\u003eThe 5-position blade switch\u003c\/cite\u003e 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. \u003ccite index=\"2-1\"\u003eYou get a master volume, Tone 1 for neck and middle pickups, and Tone 2 for the bridge pickup\u003c\/cite\u003e, so you can shape your sound without reaching for a pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComfortable Playability Front to Back\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"2-1\"\u003eThe Modern C-shaped maple neck features a satin urethane finish with gloss urethane on the headstock face\u003c\/cite\u003e. 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. \u003ccite index=\"2-1\"\u003eThe 9.5-inch radius Indian Laurel fingerboard\u003c\/cite\u003e splits the difference between vintage and modern specs, giving you enough curve for comfortable chording but enough flatness to bend strings without fretting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"2-1\"\u003eThe bolt-on neck construction uses a 4-bolt neck plate\u003c\/cite\u003e, a Fender standard that makes setup and maintenance straightforward. \u003ccite index=\"5-1\"\u003eYou get 21 medium jumbo frets on a 25.5-inch scale length\u003c\/cite\u003e, which is classic Fender territory. \u003ccite index=\"2-1\"\u003eThe nut width measures 1.6875 inches\u003c\/cite\u003e, giving you enough room at the first position without feeling like a baseball bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHardware Built to Stay in Tune\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"2-1\"\u003eThe Standard 2-Point Tremolo bridge uses satin chrome steel block saddles\u003c\/cite\u003e 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. \u003ccite index=\"2-1\"\u003eFender Standard cast\/sealed tuning machines with hex buttons\u003c\/cite\u003e handle tuning duties with chrome hardware throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"5-1\"\u003eThis guitar ships strung with nickel-plated steel strings in .009-.042 gauges\u003c\/cite\u003e, a versatile set that balances playability and tone. 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