Description

When Fender released the Stratocaster in 1954, they didn’t set out to create a classic – but they did. The Stratocaster’s sleek style, articulate sound and plethora of innovations redefined electric guitar and opened up a brave new world of musical possibilities. The American Original ’50s Stratocaster maintains Fender’s legendary original-era style and ground-breaking tone, while adding modern feel and pickup switching.
The wax-potted Pure Vintage 59 single-coil Stratocaster pickups are as period-correct as possible, from the Formvar-coated coil wire to the cloth-covered output wires, fiber bobbins and alnico 5 magnets. The thick « Soft V » neck profile is perfect for chording, while the 9.5″-radius fingerboard enhances playability. Other authentic touches include vintage-tall frets, original-era body radii, vintage-style hardware (including a six-point synchronized tremolo bridge), vintage-style hardshell case and a lacquer finish that not only lets the wood « breathe » naturally, it also ages in a distinctively appealing way.
The American Original ’50s Stratocaster is the best way to experience the performance, style and tone that made Fender a household name among guitarists.
Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)
Nut Width: 1.650″ (42 mm)
Nut Material: Bone
Fingerboard Width: 9.5″ (241 mm)
Neck Shape: Soft « V »
Case/Gig Bag: Vintage-Style Hardshell