The Japan - made Hybrid II Stratocaster® HSH is a masterpiece that marries vintage allure with modern adaptability. Featuring vintage - style locking tuners, a modern 'C' shaped neck with a satin finish, a 9.5 - inch radius fingerboard, and narrow - tall frets, it's a joy to play for guitarists of every skill level. The two - point tremolo system with vintage - style saddles ensures smooth performance. Its newly designed Hybrid II Custom Voiced Humbucking pickups and a single Hybrid II Custom Voiced Single Coil pickup make it a musical chameleon, capable of producing punchy, crisp, and cutting tones for any music genre. Specifications include a Stratocaster® body shape made of Alder, a Forest Blue Gloss Polyester finish, a Maple fretboard with a 9.5 - inch (241 mm) radius, a 25.5 - inch (64.77 cm) scale length, 22 frets with black dot inlays, Hybrid II Custom Voiced Humbucking pickups at the neck and bridge and a Hybrid II Custom Voiced Single Coil Stratocaster® pickup in the middle, a 2 - Point Synchronized Tremolo with Vintage - Style Stamped Steel Saddles, a 3 - Ply Eggshell pickguard, Nickel Plated Steel strings (.009 -.042 gauges), vintage - style locking tuning machines, Nickel/Chrome hardware finish, and it comes with a gig bag.
Using this Fender Japan Hybrid II HSH electric guitar is a breeze. First, tune your guitar using the vintage - style locking tuners. You can easily adjust the strings to your desired pitch. When you start playing, the smooth - playing neck with its modern 'C' shape and satin finish will feel great in your hands. The two - point tremolo system allows you to add some cool vibrato effects to your music. You can switch between different pickups to get various sounds. The Humbucking pickups at the neck and bridge are great for rich, powerful tones, while the Single Coil pickup in the middle gives you a crisp and bright sound. As for maintenance, keep your guitar in a dry place to prevent the wood from warping. Wipe the strings with a clean cloth after each use to remove dirt and sweat. Check the tuning machines regularly to make sure they're working properly. If you're not using the guitar for a long time, loosen the strings a bit to relieve the tension on the neck. Also, be careful when using the tremolo system; don't over - use it in a way that could damage the bridge. And always carry your guitar in the provided gig bag to protect it from scratches and bumps.
