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2019-01-22T08:17:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Price and well packaged.

Great experience start to finish for a gorgeous "open box" deal on a guitar that didn't look like it had ever been touched.

Greg R.

2019-01-17T19:39:08

Rated 5 out of 5

100% Satisfaction

Awesome guitar with all of the high end features you can get. Loved the three single coil I bought so much, I got the Shawbuster as well.

Christopher P.

2019-01-17T16:33:49

Rated 5 out of 5

All I expected

Let’s start by saying it was everything I expected. I’ve purchased an Elite model before but this time I tried the HSS configuration so it’s not exactly a strat sound but the difference is what I wanted. And being a Fender high end model the quality is what I paid for.

john j.

2019-01-17T13:32:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Guitar

Best strat ever,

David B.

2019-01-17T07:42:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Helpful patient staff and fast shipping.

Checked out similar guitars in the NYC store prior to purchasing. The guy in the guitar section (I think his name was Drew?) was really helpful and patient. I ended up getting this one delivered to the store based soley on his advice.. couldn't be happier with it. Have wanted one of these guitars since I can remember.Really fast shipping (arrived at store the next day) and helpful staff. Store is great and has a lot of products there, so you're able to at least check out similar models of products prior to purchasing online.

TIM D.

Fender Elite Stratocaster HSS Specifications

  • Body Shape

    Stratocaster

  • Body Material

    Alder

  • Body Finish

    Gloss Polyurethane

  • Neck Material

    Maple

  • Neck Shape

    Compound Back Shape, Modern "C" to "D"

  • Scale Length

    25.5" / 647.70mm

  • Fingerboard Radius

    9.5-14" / 241.30-355.60mm Compound Radius

  • Number of Frets

    22

  • Fret Size

    Medium Jumbo

  • String Nut

    Synthetic Bone

  • Nut Width

    1.68" / 42.67mm

  • Truss Rod Nut

    Heel-Mounted Spoke Wheel Adjustment

  • Neck Plate

    4-Bolt Asymmetrical

  • Neck Finish

    Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face

  • Fingerboard

    Maple

  • Position Inlays

    Large Black Pearloid Dots

  • Bridge Pickup

    Shawbucker

  • Middle Pickup

    New 4th Generation Noiseless

  • Neck Pickup

    New 4th Generation Noiseless

  • Controls

    Master Volume (with S-1 Switch), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle and Bridge Pickups)

  • Pickup Switching

    S-1 Switch Up:
    Position 1. Bridge Pickup
    Position 2. Bridge/Middle Pickup
    Position 3. Middle Pickup
    Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup
    Position 5. Neck Pickup

  • Pickup Configuration

    HSS

  • Special Electronics

    Push-Push Passing lane switch to engage Bridge Pickup and bypass tone controls

  • Bridge

    2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm

  • Tuning Machines

    Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)

  • Orientation

    Right-Hand

  • Pickguard

    3-Ply Mint Green

  • Control Knobs

    Aged White Soft Touch Knobs

  • Strings

    Fender USA, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges)

  • UPC Code

    885978649624

About Fender Elite Stratocaster HSS

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great Price and well packaged.

By Greg R.

Great experience start to finish for a gorgeous "open box" deal on a guitar that didn't look like it had ever been touched.

100% Satisfaction

By Christopher P.

Awesome guitar with all of the high end features you can get. Loved the three single coil I bought so much, I got the Shawbuster as well.

Mixing modern sound and a plethora of innovative features with traditional visual style, the American Elite Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker doesn't just push the envelope-it completely annihilates it. Designed for modern players who need tonal variety on tap, as well as unprecedented performance and supple playing feel, this top-notch performer delivers every single time you plug it in and play.

This American Elite HSS model combines a powerful Shawbucker open-coil humbucking bridge pickup with the exclusive New fourth generation Noiseless pickups, which represent a quantum leap in pickup design. The new Noiseless pickups' hum-free vintage-style sound and the Shawbucker's snarling midrange creates pristine cleans and gigantic overdriven tones for multidimensional classic Stratocaster sound turned up to 11. Push-push switching enables the "passing lane", which instantly rerouts your bridge pickup signal, bypassing the tone circuit. This kicks your tone into overdrive with enhanced overtones and high output.

Designed for fast playing and effortless position changes, the compound profile neck with a 9.5"-14" compound radius fingerboard is ideal for all playing styles. A modern "C"-shape at the nut, the profile morphs along the length of the neck to a modern "D"- shaped profile at the updated neck heel, providing plenty of comfortable support for fret hand antics. New locking short-post tuning machines provide increased break angle at the new synthetic bone nut for buzz-free performance while the smooth two-point modern tremolo adds emotive touches to your performance without sacrificing your tuning. In a vintage-inspired touch, the new truss rod adjustment wheel has been moved to the butt end of the neck for easier access, making neck relief adjustments a snap.

Fender is renowned for mind-blowing style and this guitar is no different-from the redesigned sleek contours that hug the player's body for an enhanced playing experience to the black chrome headstock logo, new modern string tree, large pearloid fret markers and unique new colors this instrument will dazzle the audience with classic aesthetics. The American Elite Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker is a bold new guitar for progressive players setting out to explore new musical frontiers. Includes a redesigned Elite Molded Case with TSA locks to provide increased protection for your cherished instrument.

What's in the box:

  • Fender American Elite Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker Electric Guitar
  • Elite Molded Case with TSA Locks
  • Fender Lifetime for Guitar and 1 Year for Components Limited Warranty