A Standard Approach to an Iconic Guitar
When you’re ready to experience quintessential Fender design and playability, look no further than the Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS. Built with the player in mind, the standard design allows beginners and aficionados alike to experience essential Fender features that make the brand’s guitars the first choice of so many Sweetwater guitarists. With a satin-finished and time-tested modern C-shaped neck and a 9.5-inch-radius Indian laurel fingerboard, this guitar is immensely comfortable for both chords and individually fretted notes. The Standard Single-coil Strat pickups offer the iconic snappy tone, while a high-output Standard Ceramic Humbucker lends itself to a more aggressive modern sound. Achieve patented Strat vibrato and dynamic versatility with the onboard 2-point synchronized tremolo system, complete with even tension that is easy to use and stays in tune. Whether you’re buying your first guitar or looking to add some Strat sparkle to your collection, the Standard Stratocaster offers all the playability, tonality, and style a Fender guitar can provide.
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Tried-and-true design
The Fender Stratocaster is one of the most widely recognized and popular electric guitar designs worldwide. Its S-shaped body features dual cutaways for easy fretboard access, and its sleek tapered edges are comfortable for any player. This Standard Stratocaster is a no-frills representation of that legacy, capturing the beloved style and sound in one approachable instrument.
The best of both worlds
With two traditional single-coil pickups and a ceramic humbucker, the Standard Strat HSS offers a spectrum of tonal variety. The Standard Single-coil Strat pickups supply bright, smooth, clean tones that are at home in any genre, and the Standard Ceramic Humbucker can push your amp into crunchier tones or melt faces with gritty high-gain drive. This versatile instrument makes the perfect platform for experimenting with your sound and dialing in your setup. Use it to practice or perform across various styles with multiple techniques.
C-shaped perfection
The Standard Stratocaster's neck sports Fender's much-loved modern C shape. Combined with the 9.5-inch radius of the fretboard, this neck is excellent at reducing tension in your hand. Easy to play, the maple neck fits comfortably in the hand, allowing plenty of room to fret complex chords, pick out simple melodies, or shred through scales. The satin finish is smooth without being tacky, keeping your movements fluid, while the Indian laurel fretboard adds a splash of darkness to the guitar’s aesthetic.
Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS Features:
- Standard design offers Fender style with essential Stratocaster playability and features
- Satin-finished modern C maple neck with Indian laurel fingerboard maximizes speed and comfort
- 9.5-in. fingerboard radius is comfortable, smooth, and accessible
- Standard Single-coil Strat pickups in the neck and middle positions for iconic snappy tone
- Standard Ceramic Humbucker in the bridge for searing leads and modern high-output sound
- 2-point synchronized tremolo system is easy to use and stays in tune
