Fender Deluxe Stratocaster (Black)

FLEXIBLE FENDER SOUND

A tonally versatile guitar with time-honored Fender style and sound, the Deluxe Strat has a few tricks up its sleeve. Special switching unlocks extra pickup combinations for those moments you find yourself needing a little extra kick to stand out. Combining noise-free performance with enhanced playing comfort, this sleek instrument is a truly deluxe performer that excels on stage and in the studio.

 

FEATURES

VINTAGE NOISELESS PICKUPS

These pickups produce all the brilliant pristine, well-defined tone of vintage single-coil Strat pickups, with no hum.

 

12" FINGERBOARD RADIUS

This instrument features a fingerboard radius (the amount of curvature across the width of the fingerboard) that, at 12", is substantially more flattened than both a vintage-style 7.25" radius and a modern 9.5" radius. Feels notably flat even though there’s still slight curvature—great for bending notes without fretting out.

 

TWO-POINT TREMOLO BRIDGE WITH VINTAGE-STYLE SADDLES

This Stratocaster features a two-point tremolo bridge with vintage-style saddles for superior intonation, sustain, tuning stability, tremolo action and ease of adjustment, along with an extra touch of original-era authenticity.

 

LOCKING TUNING MACHINES

This instrument features locking tuning machines for increased tuning stability and easy restringing.

 

SPECIAL ELECTRONICS

Placed discretely between the tone controls, the push/push mini-switch on this model activates the bridge pickup when the pickup selector is in positions four and five. These new pickup combinations enhance the already flexible sound.

 

ASH BODY

Strong and dense, ash is a longtime Fender classic for electric instrument bodies. Notably resonant and sweet sounding, it’s characterized by clearly chiming highs, well-defined midrange and strong low end. It also features an attractive grain accentuated by light-colored finishes.

BODY

Body Material: Ash

Body Finish: Gloss Polyester

Body Shape: Stratocaster®

 

NECK

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Finish: Satin Urethane

Neck Shape: Modern "C"

Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)

Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro

Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)

Number of Frets: 22

Fret Size: Narrow Tall

Nut Material: Synthetic Bone

Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)

Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot

Truss Rod: Standard

Truss Rod Nut: 3/16" Hex Adjustment

 

ELECTRONICS

Bridge Pickup: Vintage Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat®

Middle Pickup: Vintage Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat®

Neck Pickup: Vintage Noiseless™ Single-Coil Strat®

Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)

Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge, Position 2. Bridge and Middle, Position 3. Middle, Position 4. Middle and Neck (Plus Bridge When Push/Push Switch Is Activated), Position 5. Neck (Plus Bridge When Push/Push Switch Is Activated)

Configuration: SSS

 

HARDWARE

Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles

Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome

Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking with Vintage Style Button

Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black

Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic

Switch Tip: Aged White

Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical

 

MISCELLANEOUS

Strings: Fender® USA, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges)

 

ACCESSORIES

Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Gig Bag