Fender Japan Hybrid II Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar, Maple FB, Vintage Natural

The Made-in-Japan Hybrid II series truly lives up to its 'hybrid' name. It retains a classic vintage look while integrating modern features that are highly adaptable, suitable for any player and music genre. This guitar offers great playability and a rich instrument tone, appealing to both rhythm and lead guitarists and bassists alike. It has won many fans worldwide. The Hybrid II Stratocaster® HSS is a newly designed hybrid guitar. It emphasizes balance with a Hybrid II Custom Voiced Humbucking pickup and two Hybrid II Custom Voiced Single Coil pickups. Through coil splitting, it can produce a wide range of sounds, from punchy humbucking tones to crisp single - coil cutting sounds. This model also comes with a two - point tremolo system featuring vintage - style saddles. Vintage locking tuners, a modern 'C' shaped neck with a satin finish, a 9.5' radius fingerboard, and narrow - tall frets ensure smooth playing. Specifications: - Body Shape: Stratocaster® - Body Material: Alder - Body Finish: Gloss Polyester - Neck Profile: Modern 'C' - Fretboard Material: Maple - Fretboard Radius: 9.5' (241 mm) - Scale Length: 25.5' (64.77 cm) - No. of Frets: 22 Narrow Tall Frets - Fretboard Inlays: White Dot - Pickups: Hybrid II Custom Voiced Humbucker (Bridge), Hybrid II Custom Voiced Single Coil Stratocaster® (Middle), Hybrid II Custom Voiced Single Coil Stratocaster® (Neck) - Bridge: 2 - Point Synchronized Tremolo with Vintage - Style Stamped Steel Saddles - Pickguard: 3 - Ply White - Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges) - Tuning Machines: Vintage - Style Locking - Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome - Case: Gig Bag

Using your Fender Japan Hybrid II Stratocaster HSS is a breeze. First, tune your guitar using the vintage - style locking tuners. Make sure the strings are at the right tension for your playing style. When you're ready to play, you can switch between different sounds using the pickups. The Humbucking pickup gives you a punchy, thick sound, great for rock and heavy - metal riffs. The Single Coil pickups, on the other hand, offer a crisp and clear tone, perfect for clean solos and country licks. When using the two - point tremolo system, be gentle. It can add a cool vibrato effect to your playing, but excessive force might throw your guitar out of tune. For maintenance, keep your guitar in a dry place. Wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use to remove sweat and dirt. You can also use a guitar polish occasionally to keep the body finish looking shiny. Change your strings regularly, about every few months or when they start to sound dull. This will keep your guitar sounding its best and make it easier to play.