Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS - Black

The Fender Stratocaster was light years ahead of its contemporaries when it was introduced in 1954, instantly becoming a timeless classic with its ergonomically contoured double-cutaway body, versatile triple pickup configuration and inventive spring-loaded tremolo bridge.

Built to accompany players on their formative musical adventures, the Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS delivers the approachable playability and inspiring tone that made Fender an icon of rock & roll. Powered by a set of Fender Standard pickups for high-output sonic character and an inviting "Modern C"-shaped neck for superior playing comfort, this Strat truly sets the standard for the Fender experience.

Features - Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS - Black

• Poplar body with gloss finish
• Fender Standard ceramic humbucking and single-coil Stratocaster pickups
• 2-point synchronized tremolo bridge with satin chrome saddles
• "Modern C"-shaped maple neck with satin finish
• 9.5"-radius fingerboard

Specifications - Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS - Black

Body

• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Body Material: Poplar
• Body Shape: Stratocaster

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
• Neck Shape: Modern "C"
• Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Micarta
• Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
• Position Inlays: White Dot
• Side Dots: White
• Truss Rod: Dual-Action Head Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Standard Humbucking
• Middle Pickup: Standard Single-Coil Strat
• Neck Pickup: Standard Single-Coil Strat
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge 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
• Configuration: HSS

Hardware

• Bridge: Standard 2-Point Tremolo with Satin Chrome Steel Block Saddles
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed with Hex Buttons
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
• Control Knobs: Black Plastic
• Switch Tip: Black
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt

Miscellaneous

• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)