If there was a Mount Rushmore for Stratocaster masters, Stevie Ray Vaughan would definitely be among the legends. He single - handedly led the electric blues revival in the 80s and 90s, using his beloved Strat® to reach the top of the music charts. Before his untimely passing, Vaughan co - designed this amazing guitar with the Custom Shop artisans. Now, it's a proud and permanent part of the Custom Artist Collection. SRV customized his Strat to fit his powerful yet controlled playing style. Fender added three hot, high - output Custom Shop Hand - Wound Texas Special pickups. They give you that fiery, true Fender tone as big as the Lone Star state. As a tribute to his hero Jimi Hendrix, SRV used a left - handed vintage - style synchronized tremolo bridge. You can work the tremolo arm with your elbow, just like he did. The two - piece alder body is chosen for its weight and grain. The NOS lacquer finish will age and wear in a unique way, just like the original. The tinted riftsawn maple neck has an “Oval C” profile, thinner on the treble side. This makes it super easy to bend strings high up. Other features are 5 - way pickup switching, vintage - style wiring, a 3 - ply Black “SRV” pickguard, vintage - style tuning machines, a rosewood fingerboard, a bone nut, and a wing 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 Alder; Body Finish: Lacquer; Fretboard Material: Rosewood; Fretboard Radius: 12' (305 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (648 mm); No. of Frets: 21; Fretboard Inlays: Micarta White; Pickup(s): Custom Shop Hand - Wound Texas Special™ Single - Coil Strat®; Bridge: Left Handed American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo; Pickguard: 3 - Ply Black/White/Black; Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010 -.046 Gauges); Tuning Machines: Vintage - Style; Hardware Finish: Gold; Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case; Accessories: Strap, Certificate of Authenticity.
Using your Fender Custom Shop SRV Signature Stratocaster is a breeze. First, plug it into an amplifier. You can use the 5 - way pickup switch to change the tone according to your preference. The left - handed vintage - style synchronized tremolo bridge allows you to add some cool vibrato effects. Just use your elbow to work the tremolo arm. When you're not playing, store it in the deluxe hardshell case to protect it from damage. Keep it away from extreme temperatures and humidity as these can affect the wood and the electronics. Regularly clean the strings with a soft cloth to keep them in good condition. And check the tuning machines often to make sure your guitar stays in tune. If you need to replace the strings, use nickel - plated steel strings with.010 -.046 gauges. Enjoy playing your amazing guitar!
