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Apr 17, 2024 · There are lots of different guitars made by Fender, but it’s fair to say that the most recognizable models are the Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster, Jaguar and Mustang.
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Aug 28, 2024 · Here’s literally everything you need to know about Fender’s guitar series: how they work, how they’re different, and which one is right for you… Fender makes a slew of iconic guitars – from the Strat to the Tele to the Jazzmaster.
- Finding The Best Stratocaster For You
- Anatomy of A Stratocaster
- The Player Series
- The Vintera '50s Series
- The American Performer Series Strat® with Curt Henderson
- The Limited Edition Hm Strat® with Ethan Brosh
- Features and Specs
- Stevie Ray Vaughan Signature®
- The Srv Strat® with Dinesh Lekhraj on Fender Play Live
- The '50s American Original Stratocaster with Tyler Bryant
There is no such thing as the perfect Stratocaster®. What thrills one set of ears may not thrill another. What one player loves about one particular guitar might be a show-stopper for someone else. That's what makes each and every Fender so unique and personal. We've put together a short guide of important considerations when selecting a Strat®. Le...
Stratocaster Bodies
Modern Stratocaster bodies are still made of the same woods the originals were made from over 60 years ago: alder and ash. Most contemporary Strats are alder, while the Strats featured in the Deluxe range feature ash bodies.
Stratocaster Necks
This is one place where each of the seven Strat models compared here differ from one another, though most are 25.5" scale with a 9.5" fingerboard radius, 22 frets and some variation on a "C"-shaped neck.
Stratocaster Electronics
All Strats featured here have the classic five-way selector switch, but that's just for starters. Each offer a unique set of pickups and some feature additional electronics to help you further find your unique tone, such as the S-1 Switch on the American Ultra and the Greasebucket tone circuitry found on the American Performer Strat® This article specfically compares seven single-coil Strats with the traditional SSS pickup configuration. Strats with other pickup configurations are also availa...
The Player Stratocaster ® is for the player looking for legendary design, all the classic features and most-of-all versatility. The Player series stratocasteris our most versatile beginner instrument because it combines a classic model with contemporary appointments including a 22-fret neck and a dedicated bridge pickup knob, giving you more contro...
The Vintera series 50s Stratocaster®is for someone looking for the golden era Stratocaster® sound in a brand new instrument. We've created three vintage-style pickups that capture articulate tone that make 50s single-coil pickups a favorite amongst players. Visually speaking, this guitar looks like something that would have come out of the Fender f...
The Yosemite pickups are voiced specifically for each instrument, so you know you are getting a one-of-a-kind experience. The three gorgeous color options, satin finished neck and 70s shape headstock gives this guitar a truly striking appearance. Under the hood, Fender's "Greasebucket" tone system allows you to cut treble without sacrificing on ton...
This limited edition model is a reissue of the classic Heavy Metal Strat® Fender released in the 80s. If you are looking to shred loud and hard this is the model for you. The extremely flat 17" fretboard radius and a thin "C" neck guarantee a fast and low action perfect for speedy solos. The recessed Floyd Rose bridge will keep you in tune longer t...
Basswood bodyCustom high-gain pickupsMaple neck with maple of rosewood fingerboard25.1” scale with 17” radius and 24 jumbo fretsFor those seeking the ultimates blues tone, you've come to the right place. This model is based of SRV's "Number One" Stratocaster®. This is "the number one" instrument for the number one blues guitarist of all time, the creme de la creme blues Stratocaster®. This guitar really pops aesthetically with its gold-plated hardware, engraved SRV pickguar...
In an episode of Fender Play Live called "How to Play like Stevie Ray Vaughan", guitar expert Dinesh Lekhraj dives into the style, tone & everything else that defines the blues legend. Check out the clip below where he shows off the SRV Stratocaster in action by playing some of the classic tune "Crossfire". Check out the full SRV Fender Play Live r...
This guitar is for someone that likes the original. We've captured the ethos of the 50s era Stratocaster® in this re imagining of the original golden era strats. We've included period correct details including the signature one-ply pickguard and "soft-V" neck. The Pure Vintage '59 Strat® Pickups deliver the classic rounded warm tone that 50s strats...
When you’re looking over the specs of a Fender electric guitar or bass, one of the first things you’ll see listed is the kind of wood the body is made of. And with few exceptions, two mainstay woods have been used throughout Fender history for fashioning electric instrument bodies — alder and ash.
Dec 27, 2023 · Generations of musicians has discovered the revolutionary and innovative sonic possibilities that Fender guitars offer the modern guitar player. And, whilst most famous of their electric guitar, we’ll see how competitive they are in all types of guitars today.
Jan 13, 2022 · There are three main types of wood that Fender has used on its guitars from the early days to the present—ash, maple, and alder. The current situation, however, forces the manufacturer to use other woods, too. Let’s take a look at Fender’s history and describe specific materials in more detail.
In this Fender Electric Guitars guide, we’ve broken down the brand's huge catalogue to make it easy for you to find the perfect instrument - whether that be an affordable Player model or a premium, US-made guitar!
