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Review Summary
2019-01-22T08:17:11
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
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
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
Best strat ever,
David B.
2019-01-17T07:42:01
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.
Stratocaster
Alder
Gloss Polyurethane
Maple
Compound Back Shape, Modern "C" to "D"
25.5" / 647.70mm
9.5-14" / 241.30-355.60mm Compound Radius
22
Medium Jumbo
Synthetic Bone
1.68" / 42.67mm
Heel-Mounted Spoke Wheel Adjustment
4-Bolt Asymmetrical
Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Maple
Large Black Pearloid Dots
Shawbucker
New 4th Generation Noiseless
New 4th Generation Noiseless
Master Volume (with S-1 Switch), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle and Bridge Pickups)
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
HSS
Push-Push Passing lane switch to engage Bridge Pickup and bypass tone controls
2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm
Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
Right-Hand
3-Ply Mint Green
Aged White Soft Touch Knobs
Fender USA, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges)
885978649624
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.