If Stratocaster Masters had a Mount Rushmore, Stevie Ray Vaughan would be among the greats. He single - handedly drove the electric blues revival in the 80s and 90s, using his beloved Strat® to top the charts. This guitar was co - designed by Vaughan before his untimely passing, crafted by Custom Shop artisans. It's a world - renowned guitar and a proud addition to Fender's Custom Artist Collection.
SRV customized his Strat to fit his dynamic yet controlled playing. It has three hot, high - output Custom Shop Hand - Wound Texas Special pickups for that big, authentic Fender tone. Paying homage to Jimi Hendrix, SRV used a left - handed vintage - style synchronized tremolo bridge, and Fender has recreated this unique modification. The two - piece alder body, chosen for its weight and grain, has a Relic lacquer finish that will age distinctively. The tinted riftsawn maple neck with an “Oval C” profile, thinner on the treble side, makes string - bending a breeze.
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: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fretboard Material: Rosewood
- Fretboard Radius: 12' (305 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5' (648 mm)
- No. of Frets: 21
- Fretboard Inlays: Micarta White
- Pickups: Custom Shop Hand - Wound Texas Special™ Single - Coil Strat®
- Bridge: 6 - Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
- Pickguard: 3 - Ply Black
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010 -.046 Gauges)
- Tuning Machines: Vintage - Style
- Hardware Finish: Gold
- Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity
Using this Fender guitar is a joy. When you start playing, adjust the 5 - way pickup switch to find the tone that suits your style. The tremolo bridge gives you a cool effect, but be gentle when using the tremolo arm.
For storage, always use the deluxe hardshell case that comes with the guitar. This protects it from scratches and impacts. When not in use, keep it in a dry and cool place, away from direct sunlight.
To maintain your guitar, clean the strings regularly with a soft cloth to keep them sounding great. Wipe down the body and neck after each use to prevent dirt and sweat from building up. Also, check the tuning machines periodically to make sure they're working well and keep the guitar in tune.
