Jimi Hendrix, the ultimate pioneer of modern music, was a left - hander who played a right - handed guitar. His 'upside - down', reverse - strung instrument produced a fiery tone that revolutionized the way contemporary guitarists play. The Voodoo Child Strat, recreated by Fender Custom Shop artisans for right - handed players, lets you experience the very tone and setup of Hendrix's guitars.
This guitar takes multiple approaches to mimic Hendrix's unique style. The reversed headstock gives a tighter playing feel on the low - E string and makes bending and vibrato easier on the high - E. Three left - handed hand - wound Custom Shop ’69 Strat single - coil pickups with reversed pole pieces offer enhanced upper harmonics and sharp definition. Reversing the bridge pickup angle provides the authentic Hendrix sound.
It features a two - piece select alder body with a NOS nitrocellulose lacquer finish. The tinted maple neck has a ’65 Strat “Oval C” shape, a 9.5” - radius fingerboard, and 21 6105 frets. With 5 - way switching, vintage wiring, a 3 - ply Eggshell pickguard, American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo, vintage - style tuning machines with the Fender logo, a bone nut, and a wing string tree. It comes with a deluxe hardshell case, strap, and Certificate of Authenticity.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Stratocaster®
- Body Material: 2 - Piece Select Alder
- Body Colour: Olympic White
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fretboard Material: Maple
- Fretboard Radius: 9.5' (241 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5' (648 mm)
- No. of Frets: 21
- Fretboard Inlays: Black Dots
- Pickups: Custom Shop Hand - Wound '69 Strat® Single - Coil
- Bridge: 6 - Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
- Pickguard: 3 - Ply Eggshell
- Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010 -.046 Gauges)
- Tuning Machines: Vintage - Style with Fender Logo
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome Closet Classic
- Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity
Using your Fender Custom Shop Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Child Stratocaster is a breeze. First, make sure it's in tune using the vintage - style tuning machines. Plug it into your amplifier and start strumming. The 5 - way switch allows you to change the pickup combination for different tones.
When it comes to playing, take advantage of the reversed headstock for a different feel on the strings. The high - E string is easier for bending and vibrato, while the low - E gives a tighter play.
For maintenance, keep it in the deluxe hardshell case when not in use to protect it from dust and damage. Wipe the body with a soft cloth regularly to maintain the nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Check the strings periodically and replace them when they start to sound dull or lose their elasticity. Also, make sure to keep the tuning machines clean and lubricated for smooth tuning. And always handle it with care, as it's a high - quality instrument.
