Fender Japan Traditional II 50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Maple FB, Black

Fender's Japan - made Traditional guitar series combines the timeless Fender instrument - making aesthetics with top - notch Japanese craftsmanship. This Stratocaster - shaped electric guitar features a basswood body with a gloss polyester finish, providing a smooth and durable look. The maple fretboard has a 9.5' (241 mm) radius and 21 frets with black dot inlays. It comes equipped with vintage - style single - coil Strat pickups for that classic Fender sound. The 6 - saddle vintage - style synchronized tremolo bridge offers great tuning stability. The guitar uses nickel - plated steel strings in.009 -.042 gauges and has a 1 - ply eggshell pickguard. With vintage - style tuning machines and nickel/chrome hardware finish, it looks and plays great. It also comes with a gig bag for easy transport.

Using this Fender electric guitar is a breeze. First, make sure you're using the right strings. The included nickel - plated steel strings in.009 -.042 gauges are perfect for this guitar. When you're ready to play, just plug it into your amplifier. Adjust the volume and tone knobs to get the sound you like. The vintage - style single - coil Strat pickups give you a classic Fender sound, so experiment with different settings. As for maintenance, keep the guitar in a dry place to prevent the wood from warping. Wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use to keep the finish looking good. If you need to change the strings, do it one at a time to avoid putting too much stress on the neck. And when it comes to the tremolo bridge, make sure it's properly adjusted to keep the guitar in tune. Finally, use the included gig bag to protect your guitar when you're on the go.