Blink-182's Tom DeLonge teams up with Fender again to present The Tom DeLonge Stratocaster®. Just in time for Blink's reunion tour and new album, this classic Strat® is back. The guitar features a Seymour Duncan® Invader™ humbucker, delivering huge output and turbo - charged tones for chunky power chords and crunchy riffs. The streamlined control setup with a single master volume and treble bleed circuit keeps the guitar's natural high - end, offering sparkly cleans and chime - y breakup tones. Its modern 'C' neck with medium jumbo frets on a 9.5' radius rosewood fingerboard provides a great modern feel and excellent playability. Vintage - style tuners and a hardtail Stratocaster bridge with block saddles give it a classic look, good intonation, and stable tuning. A custom Tom DeLonge neck plate, decorated with his original artwork, adds a unique touch. Whether you're a Blink - 182 fan wanting their signature sound or looking for a standout instrument, this guitar is a must - have. Features include Seymour Duncan® Invader™ Humbucker, Master Volume with Treble Bleed Circuit, Hardtail Stratocaster® Bridge with Block Saddles, Maple Modern “C” Neck, 9.5” Radius Slab Rosewood Fingerboard with Medium Jumbo Frets, and Custom Tom DeLonge Neck Plate. Specifications: Body Shape - Stratocaster®, Body Material - Alder, Body Colour - Surf Green, Body Finish - Gloss Polyester, Fretboard Material - Slab Rosewood, Fretboard Radius - 9.5' (241 mm), Scale Length - 25.5' (64.77 cm), No. of Frets - 21, Fretboard Inlays - White Dot, Pickup(s) - Seymour Duncan® Invader™ SH8 Humbucking (Bridge), Bridge - 6 - Saddle String - Through - Body Hardtail With Block Saddles, Pickguard - 4 - Ply White Pearloid, Strings - Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010 -.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406, Tuning Machines - Fender® Vintage - Style, Hardware Finish - Nickel/Chrome, Case - Deluxe Gig Bag.
Using your Tom DeLonge Stratocaster is a breeze. First, make sure it's properly tuned using the vintage - style tuners. You can play different styles of music, from chunky power chords to crunchy riffs thanks to the Seymour Duncan® Invader™ humbucker. Adjust the single master volume to control the overall sound, and the treble bleed circuit will keep those high - end tones crisp. When not in use, store it in the deluxe gig bag provided to protect it from dust and minor bumps. Keep the guitar away from extreme temperatures and humidity as this can damage the wood and affect tuning. Regularly clean the strings with a soft cloth to maintain good tone and playability. And don't forget to check the intonation every once in a while using the block saddles on the hardtail bridge to ensure accurate tuning across all frets.
