Fender Limited Edition Final Fantasy XIV Stratocaster in Black

Developed in collaboration with the FFXIV team, Fender's limited edition Final Fantasy XIV Stratocaster captures the originality, style and excitement of one of the world’s most popular online role-playing video games.

Made in Japan to stellar standards, this distinctive instrument possesses immense tonal versatility thanks to a trio of V-Mod single-coils and a unique “limit break” circuit that puts the bridge and middle pickups in series. With a gorgeous finish to boot, the Fender Final Fantasy XIV Strat is a must-have for FF and Fender fans looking for an instrument with heaps of future collectable prestige!

Key Features

• Final Fantasy Finish — All-black livery with translucent sections of blue and purple “crystals”, designed to mirror the 'Crystals of Darkness and Light' (key thematic elements of the game).
• Alder Body — Timeless tonewood choice synonymous with bolt-on electric guitars. Provides a balanced tonal foundation for the pickups, with tight lows, bold mids and singing highs.
• Bolt-On Construction — Produces a snappy note response for an immediate playing experience.
• Modern "C"-Shaped Neck — Slim profile provides comfortable playability, suitable for both traditional and contemporary guitarists.
• Rosewood Fingerboard — Dark material with a smooth, silky feel under the fingers; featuring meteor symbol inlaid into the 12th fret.
• Narrow Tall Frets — Offer a controllable feel for wide vibrato and pitch-perfect string bends.
• V-Mod Pickups — Crystalline, warm and touch-sensitive tones are made possible via this triple threat of Strat single-coils, while a “limit break” (a special ability used in FFXIV) switch takes the form of a push-push tone pot that puts the bridge and middle pickups in series for beefier sounds.
• Synthetic Black Bone Nut — Low-friction material minimises unwanted tuning slips and enhances sustain.
• Vintage-Style Tuners — High-quality, old-school tuning machines allow for precise string pitching.
• Made in Japan — Crafted to first-class standards at the Fender Japan factory.
• Case & Candy — Fender and FFXIV logos adorn the front of the included vintage-style hardshell case. The guitar also comes with a special book containing a numbered certificate and an exclusive FFXIV illustration card made by Square Enix.

Specifications

Body

• Body: Alder with Imitation Crystal
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Body Shape: Stratocaster

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Shape: Modern "C"
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Fingerboard: Select Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Narrow Tall
• Nut Material: Synthetic Black Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Position Inlays: Custom Inlay on 12th Fret

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: V-Mod Single-Coil Strat
• Middle Pickup: V-Mod Single-Coil Strat
• Neck Pickup: V-Mod Single-Coil Strat
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge/Middle Pickup), Push-Push Tone 2 Control Puts Middle and Bridge Pickups in Series Mode
• 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
• Auxiliary Switching: Push-Push Tone 2 Control Puts Middle and Bridge Pickups in Series Mode

Hardware

• Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
• Hardware Finish: Black Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
• Control Knobs: Black Plastic
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)