The American Custom Stratocaster is a masterpiece. Start with a classic Fender® Stratocaster® and enhance it with player - focused custom features, top - notch hand - selected figured woods, and custom hand - wound pickups. Its two - piece select ash body has deep contours, a contoured neck heel, and an NOS nitrocellulose lacquer finish. All control and pickup routes are shielded and grounded to reduce electromagnetic interference. The one - piece 3A birdseye maple neck has a 1954 “soft - V” profile and a bi - flex truss rod adjustable from the headstock. The 9.5” - 12” compound - radius fingerboard has abalone face dots and 22 medium jumbo frets. The hand - wound Dual - Mag pickups feature alnico V magnets on the bass side and beveled alnico II magnets on the treble side, ensuring tonal balance, consistency, and clear string - to - string sound. The Vintage Modified #2 wiring with tone - saver treble bleed offers a master volume, tone #1 for neck and middle pickups, and tone #2 for the bridge. Other features include a three - ply parchment pickguard, strap locks, Sperzel® tuning machines with pearl buttons, a bone nut, and an American Standard String Tree. It comes with a deluxe hardshell case, a strap, and a certificate of authenticity.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Stratocaster®
- Body Material: 2 - Piece Select Ash
- Body Finish: NitroCellulose Lacquer
- Neck Profile: 1954 “Soft V”
- Fretboard Material: AAA Birdseye Maple
- Fretboard Radius: 9.5” - 12” Compound Radius (241 mm - 305 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5 (648 mm)
- No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
- Fretboard Inlays: Abalone Dot
- Pickup: Custom Shop Hand - Wound Dual - Mag Strat® (Neck), Custom Shop Hand - Wound RWRP Dual - Mag® Strat® (Middle), Custom Shop Hand - Wound Dual - Mag Strat® (Bridge)
- Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronised Tremolo
- Pickguard: 3 - Ply Parchment
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010 - .046 Gauges)
- Tuning Machines: Sperzel® Die - Cast with White Pearloid Buttons
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
Using your Fender Custom Shop American Custom Stratocaster is a breeze. First, make sure your guitar is in tune using the Sperzel® tuning machines. Plug it into an amplifier and start playing around with the master volume, tone controls. The Vintage Modified #2 wiring with treble bleed allows you to adjust the sound to your liking, whether you want a bright, clear tone or a more mellow one. When not in use, always store your guitar in the deluxe hardshell case provided to protect it from damage. Keep the guitar in a dry and stable environment to prevent any warping of the neck or body. Wipe down the strings after each use with a clean cloth to remove sweat and dirt, which can affect the tone and the lifespan of the strings. Occasionally, check the truss rod adjustment if you notice any changes in the neck curvature, but it's best to have a professional do this if you're not experienced. And enjoy making beautiful music with your amazing guitar!
