Fender American Special Strat HSS in 3 Colour Sunburst
New for 2010, the American Special series gives you everything you could ever want in an American Strat at a price that is within your reach. Featuring an Alder body with Maple neck and Rosewood fretboard, own an all American axe that is versatile and built to top standards. The HSS version has an Atomic Humbucker in the bridge position as well as the Texas Special single coils in the neck and middle.
This model is finished in Three Colour Sunburst (Fender colour number 300).
Introducing the American Special...
Reviews
Here's what Guitarist had to say about the American Special Series
- "A quick scan over the whole guitar reveals the type of build quality, fit and finish that has put Fender back in front of late. Everything says 'precision'..."
- "Over the years, Fender's Texas Special pickups have received mixed reaction... Indeed, this reviewer has seldom warmed to a guitar that carried them... [However] through a Carvin Vintage 16 amp - the American Special is a pure delight"
- "Once again, Fender has focused its sights, aimed at the target and hit bullseye with its first shot. We'd like to see a more adventurous colour palette and better gig-bag, but otherwise we can't fault this guitar at this price point. 4.5/5 stars."
Neville Marten - Guitarist Magazine. Read the whole review in the March 2010 Issue
Here's what Fender say about the American Special Strats
Singing sparkle and full-blooded scream in the newest version of the world's most popular electric guitar. With timeless looks and the signature tones of our best-selling Texas Special pickups, it's a U.S.-made treasure for a tremendous value.
Gloss Urethane Finish
Beautiful and durable, it allows superior flexion and resonance allowing the wood to vibrate for improved tone.
Atomic Bridge Pickup
The addition of the roaring humbucking bridge pickup to the Strat HSS gives you the best of both worlds - the output and crunch of a humbucking pickup and the sparkle of our Texas Special single-coil pickups in the middle and neck positions. "Maximum versatility" says it all.
Satin Neck Back
For smooth, effortless sliding up and down the neck - no "catching" or "sticking"
22 Frets
Extra fret allows the last note to be bent one full step to complete the second octave on the fretboard. Jumbo frets and a 9.5" radius for comfort and ease of playing.
Large 70s Stratocaster Headstock
For increased mass and sustain
Features
- Alder Body
- Gloss urethane finish
- 9.5" radius maple neck
- Jumbo frets
- Texas Special Neck/Middle pickups
- Atomic Humbucking Bridge Pickup
- Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
