Fender American Original 50's Stratocaster, Maple neck, w/ case, 2-Tone Sunburst

When we released the Stratocaster in 1954, we didn't set out to create a classic-but we 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.

Specifications

• Model Name :  American Original '50s Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, 2-Color Sunburst
• Model # :  110112803
• Series :  American Original
• Color :  2-Color Sunburst
• Body :  Alder
• Body Finish :  Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Shape :  Stratocaster®
• Neck Material :  Maple
• Neck Finish :  Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Shape :  Soft "V"
• Scale Length :  25.5" (648 mm)
• Fingerboard :  Maple
• Fingerboard Radius :  9.5" (241 mm)
• Number of Frets :  21
• Frets Size :  Vintage Tall
• String Nut :  Bone
• Nut Width :  1.650" (42 mm)
• Position Inlays :  Black Dots
• Truss Rods :  Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• Bridge Pickup :  Pure Vintage '59 Single-Coil Strat
• Middle Pickup :  Pure Vintage '59 Single-Coil Strat
• Neck Pickup :  Pure Vintage '59 Single-Coil Strat
• Controls :  Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge/Middle Pickup)
• Pickup Switching :  5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup Position 3. Middle Pickup Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup Position 5. Neck Pickup
• Pickup Configuration :  SSS
• Bridge :  Pure Vintage 6-Saddle Synchronized Tremolo
• Hardware Finish :  Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines :  Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
• Pickguard :  1-Ply Eggshell
• Control Knobs :  Eggshell
• Strings :  Fender® USA, NPS, (.010-.046 Gauges)
• Dimensions :  6.4x17.5x43.8 IN
• Weight :  23.8 LB