Tom DeLonge’s Single-pickup Signature Pop-Punk Strat Returns
Over 20 years ago, Fender teamed with Tom DeLonge to produce a signature series of now much-sought-after single-pickup Strats. A few bands and Blink-182 reunions later, Fender is proud to (re)launch the Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster: that very same guitar and the instrument that defined much of Blink-182’s most revered riffs. From the single volume knob to the alder body’s string-through hardtail bridge, every facet of the Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster is primed to take the most exuberant down-stroked power-chord beatings without breaking a sweat. And just like the original, the Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster comes complete with a single high-power Seymour Duncan Invader SH-8 pickup — a no-brainer for the Blink-182-style pop-punk tone but also more than versatile enough to cover the subtler, effect-laden textures of Tom’s later works. Lastly, the Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster comes complete with all the small things that made the original such a unique instrument, including several high-energy pastel finishes such as Surf Green, Daphane Blue, Garffiti Yellow, and Black. We can't forget to mention that this pop-punk guitar has a sparkling pearloid pickguard and a large ’70s-style headstock atop the rosewood-capped maple neck.
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Seymour Duncan Invader humbucker provides pop-punk crunch
Tom’s tonal preference for Seymour Duncan’s SH-8 pickups stretches all the way back to his fan-favorite “Sticker Strat,” which was used on much of Blink-182’s earliest output. The Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster carries on that tradition with a single bridge-position Seymour Duncan Invader SH-8 humbucker to kick out everything from raucous pop-punk power chord rhythms to the more subtle sonic textures Tom explores with Angels & Airwaves. It’s a decidedly high-power humbucker, packing three large ceramic magnets, overwound coils, and distinctive metal oxide pole pieces that give you an immense low-end response — perfect for snarling riffs and pop-punk style crunchy chords.
Hardtail bridge for superior stability
A rock-solid 6-saddle, string-through hardtail bridge with block saddles takes the Tom DeLonge Stratocaster’s utilitarian bent even further, forgoing the Strat’s traditional setup for maximum stability. This heavy-duty bridge design accommodates even the most hard-hitting strumming without batting an eye. What’s more, many Sweetwater guitarists praise hardtail Strat designs for their superior sustain and enhanced string-to-body resonance, making it an excellent alternative for players who don’t require a tremolo system.
High-performance Modern “C” neck profile
The Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster’s maple neck comes equipped with a slim and fast-playing Modern “C” profile that’s sure to please players of all backgrounds and styles. It’s an ideal crossroads between the chunky Fender neck profiles of yesteryear and modern ultra-high-performance toothpick profiles, giving you a perfect grip that precisely hits the “just-right” mark for many modern players. The slab rosewood fingerboard is loaded with an equally accommodating setup of 21 medium-jumbo frets in a 9.5-inch radius — a formidable combo that provides effortless chording at the base of the neck and an equally comfortable feel when bending up high.
Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster Electric Guitar Features:
- Signature 6-string of pop-punk and alternative icon Tom DeLonge of Blink-182 and Angels & Airwaves
- Resonant alder body with a string-through hardtail bridge for maximum stability and enhanced tone
- Maple neck carved into a slim Modern “C” profile for a fast, speedy feel
- Slab rosewood fingerboard loaded with 21 medium-jumbo frets in a 9.5-inch radius offers slick playability and easy bends across the neck’s entire register
- Seymour Duncan SH-8 Invader pickup provides an immensely powerful, full-range humbucking tone that’s equally capable of crunchy pop-punk rhythms and cleaner, more nuanced textures
- A single volume knob with a treble bleed circuit keeps things simple but still provides exceptional tonal flexibility
- Eye-catching 4-ply pearloid pickguard
- Vintage-style Fender tuners make changing strings a breeze
- Signature neck plate with custom Tom DeLonge artwork
