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.

Specifications

Model Name : American Original ’50s Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, 2-Color Sunburst
Model # : 110112803
Series : American Original
Color : 2-Color Sunburst
Body : Alder
Body Finish : Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape : Stratocaster®
Neck Material : Maple
Neck Finish : Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape : Soft “V”
Scale Length : 25.5″ (648 mm)
Fingerboard : Maple
Fingerboard Radius : 9.5″ (241 mm)
Number of Frets : 21
Frets Size : Vintage Tall
String Nut : Bone
Nut Width : 1.650″ (42 mm)
Position Inlays : Black Dots
Truss Rods : Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Bridge Pickup : Pure Vintage ’59 Single-Coil Strat
Middle Pickup : Pure Vintage ’59 Single-Coil Strat
Neck Pickup : Pure Vintage ’59 Single-Coil Strat
Controls : Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge/Middle Pickup)
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
Pickup Configuration : SSS
Bridge : Pure Vintage 6-Saddle Synchronized Tremolo
Hardware Finish : Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines : Pure Vintage Single Line “Fender Deluxe”
Pickguard : 1-Ply Eggshell
Control Knobs : Eggshell
Strings : Fender® USA, NPS, (.010-.046 Gauges)
Dimensions : 6.4×17.5×43.8 IN
Weight : 23.8 LB