{"product_id":"standard-stratocaster-maple-fingerboard-white-pickguard-olympic-white","title":"Fender Standard Stratocaster Olympic White Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYour First Real Fender\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want a Stratocaster. Not something that looks like one, not a budget alternative—the real thing with Fender on the headstock. The Standard Stratocaster gets you there. This is the guitar that walks you through your first open mic, your first band practice, your first time realizing you can actually play this thing. It's built around the same blueprint that's been launching players since 1954: three single-coil pickups, a contoured double-cutaway body, a bolt-on maple neck, and a synchronized tremolo that lets you add shimmer or dive-bomb to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Modern C neck profile fits most hands comfortably without feeling chunky, and the 9.5-inch radius fingerboard gives you room to move whether you're strumming chords or working up the neck. The Fender Standard ceramic single-coil pickups deliver the signature Strat snap—bright, articulate, and punchy—with enough output to push into grittier territory when you need it. The five-way blade switch unlocks everything from glassy neck tones to biting bridge bite, plus those in-between quack tones that made the Strat famous. Made in Indonesia and priced to get you in the door, this is how Fender keeps the tradition alive without asking you to skip meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're stepping up from a starter guitar or finally ready to own the instrument you've been borrowing, the Standard Stratocaster gives you everything that matters: Fender DNA, real Strat versatility, and a platform you can grow with for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Comfort and Speed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Standard Stratocaster's body is made from poplar with a gloss polyurethane finish that protects the wood and gives the Olympic White finish a clean, classic look. The body shape is pure Stratocaster—sculpted contours on the back and a beveled forearm cut make this guitar sit naturally whether you're standing or sitting. At 25.5 inches, the scale length is standard Strat spec, giving you balanced string tension that supports both rhythm work and lead playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maple neck wears a satin urethane finish on the back that feels smooth under your hand without getting sticky. The Modern C profile is Fender's go-to shape: not too thick, not too thin, just right for most players. You get 21 medium jumbo frets on a maple fingerboard with black dot inlays, and the 9.5-inch radius strikes a balance between vintage feel and modern playability. The nut width measures 1.6875 inches, giving you comfortable string spacing without feeling cramped. A dual-action truss rod adjusts from the headstock, so setup tweaks are straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Pickups, Five Voices\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pickup setup is classic SSS: three Fender Standard ceramic single-coils that cover neck, middle, and bridge positions. Ceramic magnets deliver higher output than vintage-style Alnico pickups, which means you get more presence and a bit more drive when you dig in. These pickups are voiced to give you the tones you expect from a Strat—glassy cleans, snappy rhythm crunch, and cutting lead bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe middle pickup is reverse-wound and reverse-polarity, so positions 2 and 4 on the five-way switch give you hum-canceling operation along with those iconic in-between tones. You've got master volume, a tone control for the neck and middle pickups, and a second tone control dedicated to the bridge. It's a straightforward layout that puts your sound right at your fingertips. The white pickguard, knobs, and pickup covers keep the aesthetic clean and traditional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHardware That Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bridge is a 2-point synchronized tremolo with satin chrome steel block saddles. This modern tremolo design offers smooth operation and stable tuning—easy to use for subtle vibrato or more aggressive dives. The two-point mounting reduces friction and helps the bridge return to pitch reliably. Tuning is handled by Fender Standard cast and sealed tuners with hex buttons: they're solid, functional, and get the job done. Chrome hardware throughout ties the look together. 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