This one’s for the vintage Strat enthusiast. From its sound to its look and feel, this MIJ Traditional Series ’50s Stratocaster pays homage to the instrument’s roots.
Throwback appointments include a 7.25-inch-radius maple fretboard, a synchronized tremolo bridge, standard Strat controls, and three vintage-spec’ed single-coils. The basswood body also features custom competition stripes to dial up the style.
For guitarists who must have original-era Strat® sound, look and feel, the Made in Japan Traditional Series ‘50s Stratocaster epitomizes the instrument during its second decade. With authentic features including vintage-style pickups, synchronized tremolo bridge and 7.25”-radius maple fingerboard, the Traditional Strat feels like an old friend. To top it all off, these limited-edition Strats sport custom competition stripes for added flair.
Body: Basswood
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Polyester
Neck Shape: "C" Shape
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Frets Size: Vintage
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays: Black Dots
Truss Rods: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat®
Middle Pickup: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat®
Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat®
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Pickup Switching 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment/Black/Parchment
Control Knobs: Parchment Plastic
Strings: Fender® USA 250L, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges)
Weight: 7 lb 5 oz