• New bridge with improved bent-steel saddles for increased resonance and sustain
• New tinted neck treatment for a richer look
• Thinner finish undercoat lets the body breathe and improves resonance
• New Fender-exclusive SKB molded case
• Beautiful new finish options
The Fender American Stratocaster Electric Guitar is a Fender icon. Juicy upgrades include a richer, deeper neck tint for a more elegant and expensive appearance; glossed neck front for improved looks with satin back for smooth playability; and bent steel Fender saddles with classic look and great tone. String spacing is narrowed for modern playability, saddle height screws are resized to reduce rough feel, and string slot on saddle is elongated to reduce string friction or breakage. The Copper Infused Cast Strat® Bridge Block (steel with copper—100% metal) provides increased mass and improved tone. This Strat features the original headstock shape but has staggered machine heads losing one string tree and improving string angle over the nut. Custom staggered pickup magnets improve string-to-string balance and give the G-string better tone. Cosmetics include parchment/black/parchment pickguard and parchment pickup covers, knobs, and tips.
The return of the American Standard Series Strat continues Fender's tradition of commitment to the people who play Fender instruments out there in the real world. Today's American Standard Stratocaster guitars are worthy heirs of their revered ancestors—mindful of player needs and taking full advantage of modern advances, yet remaining completely true to the elements and spirit that made these instruments legendary in the first place. Improvements include redesigned bridges, neck and body finishes, and a Fender-exclusive high-tech molded case. Still there are the beloved hand-rolled fingerboard edges, alnico V pickups and staggered tuning machines for tone and stability guaranteed to last a lifetime (with its limited lifetime warranty)! So make history with the redesigned American Standard!
Redesigned American Standard Strat® Bridge
Gives sought-after tone with modern smooth trem travel. Block retains the mass and tone of a vintage bridge block, but is chamfered for access to deeper dives. Saddles have the classic look and tone, but with modern improvements (spacing, slot elongation, height, screw length).
Bridge Component Specifics
American Standard saddles - The original vintage-style Fender bent steel adjustable saddle is one of the components that give vintage Fenders their tonal 'mojo.' Fender conducted tone comparison tests, and fell in love with them all over again. They have a wider tonal range and more character many other saddles. Then Fender improved them; narrowing the spacing to afford more room (and complement the bigger frets and rolled edges), elongated the string slot to reduce friction and string breakage, and improved the string break angle over the primary contact point.
Tone-fusion block - A typical cast bridge block is impregnated with a resin to eliminate voids in the material and to bond it together this steel block is infused with copper, which makes the block 100% homogeneous metal. The result is a more musical, higher mass bridge that has more of that machined-block sound. Fender was also able to keep the same American Series profile for increased tremolo travel.
Fender American Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar Features:
Solid alder body (urethane finish)
Modern C-shaped maple neck with rich, deep neck tint, glossed neck front with satin back
22 medium jumbo frets
3 hot American Strat single-coil pickups
Delta-tone™ no-load circuit (includes high output bridge pickup and special no-load tone control for middle and bridge pickups)
Bent steel Fender saddles
Copper Infused Cast Strat® Bridge Block (steel with copper- 100% metal) for Increased Mass and Improved Tone
Thinner undercoat for improved body resonance
American 2-point trem
Rosewood or maple fretboard
Staggered machine heads
Fender American Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar Includes:
Fender SKB hardshell case, cable, strap, and polishing cloth
Play Fender's most famous guitar. Don't hesitate, make it yours today.
Fender American Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar
Posted by Darth Chaos from Pittsburg, Kansas on Feb 7, 2010
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician - 20 years experience
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Blues, Alternative, Classic Rock
First this is not a guitar for everyone. Metal players this is probably not the axe for you. Not to say that you can't get a decent distortion or overdrive tone out of it, but it is not the modern "high gain guitar" that many modern players prefer. However, if you are looking for THE tone of the great blues and blues rock albums of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, look no further. This axe has that creamy strat tone that just can't be immitated. The neck is supremely comfortable. The finish (sienna sunburst for me) is just absolutely gorgeous and I have very little problems with tuning stability. The stock pickups are decent but I may replace them with Lace 25th anniversary molten gold sensors to add some more midrange and tighten up the bottom end. This guitar is one of my two main axes live (PRS Custom 22 is my other baby) and it really delivers and has been extremely reliable. Overall, a great axe. I gave the value and overall a 4.5 because the stock pups are good but not great and Fender still needs to bring the price down a little bit.
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Fender does it right again.
Posted by BobRock from Los Angeles, Ca. on Feb 3, 2010
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Metal, Blues
This guitar is a joy to play. I bought my 3 tone sunburst a year ago, what a great purchase. This thing is smooth as silk when playing and fits like a glove on your body. Well balanced and tons of tone to get your mojo on. Now this not the guitar to get if your gonnna play metal, go with a axe with hummbuckers, but for blues, pop, or some classic rock, this is the ticket. Some people complain about the price, this axe is a steal. There are plenty of guitars out there way more expensive. Buy one, you won't regret it.
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Best Guitar Ever Man!
Posted by Pastor from Salt Lake City, UT on Jan 8, 2010
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock
I just received my Black with maple fret board Strat and consider my mind blown. This is the most comfortable guitar I have ever played, and the sound of it can't be matched. I've been playing a MIM strat and I like that guitar a lot but compairing the two side by side the difference is clear. I was nervous about a new Fender but they have shown me that they still care about their product. If you want one, you should get one.
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Love it!!!
Posted by LesPaulsAreOverpricedNovelties from Philadelphia, PA on Jan 5, 2010
Experience w/product: I have heard about it
Reviewer's Background: Active musician for 9 years
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock/Alternative/Jazz
I upgraded to American in the summer of 2008 after owning both a MIM Strat and an MIM Tele. I first went to guitar center and tried out many different black american strats (that is the color I wanted) and realized the dramatic difference in quality from the MIM's. The fretboard is highly glossed which, along with the smooth underside of the neck, allows for easy and comfortable playing. The hardware is significantly sturdier and more reliable.
Although I agree the price is a bit steep, keep in mind that the Americans come with a sturdy road-ready locking case, a strap, a cleaning cloth, every tool you would need to work on it, and a warranty.
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Rip.....
Posted by Ctnrox from NC on Jan 3, 2010
Experience w/product: I have used it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist, Club Performer
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Hard Rock, Sololist
This guitar is a waste. If you have the money, i guess you can get it....you're mainly paying for the quality and looks. As for sound, this was no different from an american strat. Which is a lot cheaper!
Maybe this is American made. Which i guess makes it expensive. All you'd really need to do is retouch and add a little stuff to the standard strat. Which would be a lot cheaper. In my opinion, the American strat is just for looks...
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