Fender Classic '50s Stratocaster (Black)

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Fender Classic '50s Stratocaster (Black)

Item ID: Strat50MBlk

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body, Maple Neck and Fingerboard, and Three Single-coil Pickups - Black

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Retail Price$999.99
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Classic Sound, Look and Vibe!

The Classic '50s Strat^® epitomize the vibe of the '50s! The color selection alone takes you back to the era of diners and cars with fins. A Maple fingerboard, tinted neck, simple single-ply pickguard and aged plastic parts... a Classic '50s Strat has retro written all over it. With three single-coil pickups and staggered Alnico magnet pole pieces, you not only get the look, you get the sound, too.

Now made at Fender's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, the Classic '50s Strat features deep body contours, characteristic neck shapes and aged plastic parts.

Classic '50s Stratocaster^® Features:

Color: Black
Body: Alder
Neck: 1-Piece Maple, Soft "V" Shape
Fingerboard: Maple
Pickups: 3 Vintage Style Single-Coil Strat Pickups with Staggered, Alnico Magnet Pole Pieces and Aged Covers
Bridge: Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo
Hardware: Chrome
Unique Features: Aged Knobs and Switch Tip
Deluxe FENDER^® Gig Bag included

Specification	Detail
Body Material	Alder
Body Finish	Polyester
Color	Black
Neck Material	Maple, Bolt-on
Neck Shape	Soft V
Scale Length	25.5"
Fingerboard Material	Maple, 7.25" Radius
Fingerboard Inlay	Black Dots
Number of Frets	21
Nut Width	1.650"
Bridge/Tailpiece	Vintage Tremolo
Tuners	Vintage Style
Number of Pickups	3
Neck Pickup	Vintage Style Single-Coil
Middle Pickup	Vintage Style Single-Coil
Bridge Pickup	Vintage Style Single-Coil
Controls	1 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 5-way Switch
Case Included	Gig Bag
Manufacturer Part Number	013-1002-306

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