Jimi Hendrix, the ultimate innovator in modern music, was a left - handed guitarist who played a right - handed guitar. He transformed the way contemporary guitarists play with the searing tone of his 'upside - down', reverse - strung instrument. The sounds he crafted with his Strat® influenced his unique technique and songwriting, creating a legendary legacy. The Voodoo Child Strat offers right - handed players a direct way to experience the tone and essential setup of his guitars, meticulously recreated by the experts at the Fender Custom Shop. Specifications include a Stratocaster® body made of 2 - Piece Select Alder with a Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish. The maple fretboard has a 9.5' (241 mm) radius and 21 frets with black dot inlays. It features a '66 Strat Oval 'C' neck profile and a 25.5' (648 mm) scale length. The pickups are Custom Shop Hand - Wound '69 Single Coil Strat® in the neck and middle, and a Custom Shop Hand - Wound Single - Coil '69 Strat® at the bridge. The 6 - Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge, 3 - Ply Eggshell pickguard, Fender® USA NPS strings (.010 -.046 Gauges), vintage - style tuning machines with the Fender logo, and nickel/chrome hardware finish complete the look. Accessories come with a deluxe hardshell case, a strap, and a certificate of authenticity.
Using your Fender Custom Shop Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Child Stratocaster is a breeze. First, take it out of the deluxe hardshell case gently. Attach the strap if you plan to play standing up. Tune the guitar using the vintage - style tuning machines. When you start playing, experiment with different pickups to get various tones. The Custom Shop Hand - Wound pickups give you a rich, authentic sound. For cleaning, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the body and fretboard after each use. Avoid exposing the guitar to extreme temperatures or humidity as it can damage the nitrocellulose lacquer finish and the wood. If you notice any issues with the strings, like fraying, replace them with Fender® USA NPS strings of the same gauges (.010 -.046). Keep the certificate of authenticity in a safe place as it proves the guitar's genuineness.
