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When we released the Stratocaster in 1954, we didn't set out to create a classic-but we did. The Stratocaster's sleek style, articulate sound and plethora of innovations redefined electric guitar and opened up a brave new world of musical possibilities. The American Original '50s Stratocaster maintains Fender's legendary original-era style and ground-breaking tone, while adding modern feel and pickup switching.

The wax-potted Pure Vintage '59 single-coil Stratocaster pickups are as period-correct as possible, from the Formvar-coated coil wire to the cloth-covered output wires, fiber bobbins and alnico 5 magnets. The thick "Soft V" neck profile is perfect for chording, while the 9.5"-radius fingerboard enhances playability. Other authentic touches include vintage-tall frets, original-era body radii, vintage-style hardware-including a six-point synchronized tremolo bridge-vintage-style hardshell case and a lacquer finish that not only lets the wood "breathe" naturally, it also ages in a distinctively appealing way.

The American Original '50s Stratocaster is the best way to experience the performance, style and tone that made Fender a household name among guitarists.

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  Body shape: Double cutaway
• Body type: Solid body
• Body material: Solid wood
• Top wood:
• Body wood: Alder/Ash Dependent on finish
• Body finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose
• Orientation: Right handed

Neck

• Neck shape: V soft
• Neck wood: 1-piece Maple
• Joint: Bolt-on
• Scale length: 25.5 in.
• Truss rod: Yes
• Neck finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose

Fretboard

• Material: Maple
• Radius: 9.5 in.
• Fret size: Vintage tall
• Number of frets: 21
• Inlays: Dot
• Nut width: 1.65 in. (42 mm) Bone

Pickups

• Configuration: SSS
• Neck: Pure Vintage '59 single-coil Strat
• Middle: Pure Vintage '59 single-coil Strat
• Bridge: Pure Vintage '59 single-coil Strat
• Brand: Fender
• Active or passive pickups: Passive
• Series or parallel: Parallel
• Piezo: No
• Active EQ: No
• Special electronics:

Controls

• Control layout: Master volume, tone 1, tone 2
• Pickup switch: 5-way
• Coil tap or split:
• Kill switch: No

Hardware

• Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
• Bridge design: Vintage synchronized tremolo
• Tailpiece: Not applicable
• Tuning machines: Vintage-style
• Color: Nickel/chrome

Other

• Number of strings: 6-string
• Special features: 1-ply pickguard
• Case: Hardshell case
• Accessories: None
• Country of origin: United States