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.
Product Specs
Model Name American Original '50s Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, 2-Colour Sunburst
Model #0110112803
Series American Original
Country Of Origin US
Colour 2-Colour 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 6.40x17.50x43.80 IN
Weight 23.80 LB
