The Japan - made Hybrid II Stratocaster® HSS seamlessly combines vintage allure with modern adaptability. It features vintage - style locking tuners for stable tuning. The neck has a modern 'C' shape with a satin finish, and a 9.5' radius rosewood fingerboard with narrow - tall frets, offering a smooth playing feel for players of all skill levels. The two - point tremolo system with vintage - style saddles enhances playability. Its new Hybrid II Custom Voiced Humbucking pickup, along with two Hybrid II Custom Voiced Single Coil pickups, can produce a wide range of tones, from punchy to crisp and cutting, making it suitable for any player and music genre. Specifications: Body shape is Stratocaster®, made of Alder with a gloss polyester finish. Neck profile is modern 'C'. Fretboard is rosewood with a 9.5' (241 mm) radius, 21 narrow - tall frets and white dot inlays. Pickups include a Hybrid II Custom Voiced Humbucker at the bridge and Hybrid II Custom Voiced Single Coil Stratocaster® in the middle and neck. The bridge is a 2 - point synchronized tremolo with vintage - style stamped steel saddles. It has a 3 - ply mint green pickguard, nickel - plated steel strings (.009 -.042 gauges), vintage - style locking tuning machines, nickel/chrome hardware finish, and comes with a gig bag.
Using this Fender Japan Hybrid II HSS Stratocaster is a breeze. First, tune your guitar using the vintage - style locking tuners. They'll keep your guitar in tune for longer. Adjust the two - point tremolo system to add some fun vibrato to your playing. The pickups give you different tones, so play around with the controls to find the sound you like. When it comes to maintenance, keep your guitar clean. Wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use to remove sweat and dirt. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity as it can damage the wood and hardware. Check the strings regularly and change them when they start to sound dull. And if you're not using the guitar for a while, store it in the gig bag to protect it from dust and scratches.
