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2018-12-21T03:28:04

Rated 5 out of 5

A True Beauty

Been playing for 40 years, by far the nicest Strat I have ever owned. It has every high end feature I could ever want, sounds so nice. Even the case is impressive! Got it for a great price and I am very proud to own it.

Christopher P.

2018-05-22T11:30:18

Rated 5 out of 5

American Elite Fender

Got this guitar during the last sale. Great pricing, color is better in person vs the pictures. Comes in double card boxes + the hard shell case. Shipping was fast too!

Samuel S.

2018-05-15T08:38:47

Rated 4 out of 5

excellent guitar, action a little low

The action was a little low when I received it, but that was easily remedied. Great price for a great guitar.

David G.

2018-03-13T14:43:14

Rated 4 out of 5

The pickups while noiseless are not tonally satisfying. The action gets fairly low but it's no shur / anderson.

It's pretty good

JASKO B.

2018-03-13T08:49:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Guitar!

These are the first of Fender's noiseless pickups that I think are true to the original sound. Love the skyburst metallic finish too!

John F.

2017-09-21T04:42:20

Rated 5 out of 5

No doubt it’s Fenders best

It would have been worth every penny even if I had paid full price. Thanks for the Labor Day dale adorama. The elite series necks are just so easy to play on and comfortable. Don’t downplay the new noiseless pick ups until you’ve tried them. It really is fenders most...elite.

john j.

2017-07-13T17:32:24

Rated 4 out of 5

Very nice quality all around including pickups, electronics and plush case.

This is a nice Strat with higher than normal quality pickups. Mine has perfect action and is a joy to play. Love the S switch.

David S.

2017-01-21T15:00:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Good

Fast delivery . It was good

Hae L.

2017-01-19T04:55:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Quite the amazing guitar.

This guitar is absolutely perfect. So much "technology" like the beveled neck, s1 switch and noiseless pickups. It plays easily and sounds amazing.

george b.

2017-01-18T12:25:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent feel and playability

Everything on the guitar is well made with no visual flaws. The noiseless pickups work very well with both traditional amps and with Rocksmith.

Michael N.

2017-01-18T07:56:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic guitar

I love this guitar. It exceeds my expectations.

Jeff T.

2016-12-25T15:44:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent and easy to play

I played the American Deluxe Start before and really like it. I was going to buy it until I saw this awesome offer during Black Friday on the Elite. I made the purchase and I'm glad I did it. The guitar came in a beautiful case. The sunburst color was better than I expected with a little darker color. It actually looked better than in the picture. The sound is awesome and I observed very minimal noise (if at all) from the pickup. Note the Strat has in general a higher tone (compared to the Gibson). I used this with an Acoustic Amp and I think I got the best of both world for the type of music I played. I have not experiment too much on the switch settings for the pickup but there definite are many settings to choose from depending on the type of tone emphasis you want. Playing is very smooth. Fingering is easy. I'm looking forward to many years of playing with this guitar. I'll probably do a more complete review of this guitar perhaps after a year from now but it's been an awesome experience. I think it's worth the money to buy a nice one rather a few of the lower quality Strat. Excellent workmanship and sound quality.

CUONG N.

2016-12-20T07:58:26

Rated 3 out of 5

Fender strat elite

The tremelo arm is pretty bad. It comes off the guitar so easily when I try to pull. The guitar also came with a weird resonance on the g string. I honestly am not sure if it's the guitar or the amp so I won't hold it against fender.

JAY N.

2016-12-12T08:58:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Great action, feel, and quality

First brand new strat to keep my mom hm series company. Great action, feel, and quality. Nice case with strap locks, strap, and well padded. Processed rebate immediately so I don' forget. Thanks Adorama

KEVIN K.

Fender Americ.Elite Stratocaster Specifications

  • Body Material

    Alder

  • Body Finish

    Gloss Polyurethane

  • Body Shape

    Stratocaster

  • Neck Material

    Maple

  • Neck Finish

    Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front

  • Neck Shape

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

  • Scale Length

    25.5" (647.70mm)

  • Fingerboard Material

    Maple

  • Fingerboard Radius

    9.5" to 14" Compound Radius (241mm-355.6mm)

  • Number of Frets

    22

  • Fret Size

    Medium Jumbo

  • Nut Material

    Synthetic Bone

  • Nut Width

    1.685" (42.80mm)

  • Position Inlays

    Large Black Pearloid Dots

  • Truss Rod

    2-Way Adjustable

  • Truss Rod Nut

    Heel-Mounted Spoke Wheel Adjustment

  • Bridge Pickup

    New 4th Generation Noiseless

  • 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; No-Load Tone control)

  • 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

  • Configuration

    SSS

  • Bridge

    2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm

  • Hardware Finish

    Chrome

  • Tuning Machines

    Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)

  • Pickguard

    3-Ply Mint Green

  • Control Knobs

    Aged White Soft Touch Knobs

  • Switch Tip

    Aged White

  • Neck Plate

    4-Bolt Asymmetrical

  • Strings

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

  • UPC Code

    885978859894

About Fender Americ.Elite Stratocaster

FEATURED REVIEWS

Excellent and easy to play

By CUONG N.

I played the American Deluxe Start before and really like it. I was going to buy it until I saw this awesome offer during Black Friday on the Elite. I made the purchase and I'm glad I did it. The guitar came in a beautiful case. The sunburst color was better than I expected with a little darker color. It actually looked better than in the picture. The sound is awesome and I observed very minimal noise (if at all) from the pickup. Note the Strat has in general a higher tone (compared to...

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A True Beauty

By Christopher P.

Been playing for 40 years, by far the nicest Strat I have ever owned. It has every high end feature I could ever want, sounds so nice. Even the case is impressive! Got it for a great price and I am very proud to own it.

Trailblazing Design
Externally the American Elite Stratocaster has Fender's timeless style, but under the hood it's an entirely new breed of guitar designed for 21st-century players who constantly push the envelope. With over a dozen new innovations, each guitar is a true performer with eye-catching style, exceptional feel and versatile sound from the very first moment you plug it in and play.

• Double cutaway electric guitar
• Three all-new fourth generation Noiseless single-coil Stratocaster pickups
• S-1 switching for even more tonal versatility
• Compound profile neck; redesigned contoured neck heel
• 9.5"-14" compound radius fingerboard
• Locking short-post tuning machines; speedy soft-touch control knobs
• Includes redesigned ABS Elite Molded Case with TSA locks

All-New American Elite Neck And Neck Heel
Designed for 21st-century players, the American Elite Series sports a new compound neck profile designed for comfort and the ultimate playability. A modern "C"-shape at the nut, the rear of the neck morphs along the length of the neck to a modern "D"-shaped profile at the updated neck heel that blends into the asymmetrical neck volute, providing plenty of ergonomic support and comfortably enhanced playing feel.

All-New 4th Generation Noiseless Pickups
With the all-new 4th generation Noiseless pickups, exclusive to the American Elite Series, we've achieved the sonic equivalent of cold fusion-authentic vintage-style Fender sound combined with noise-free performance. A quantum leap in pickup technology, these bleeding-edge pickups are the pinnacle of our pickup designs, offering crisp, clear cleans as well as gigantic overdriven tones that are bursting with pure rock power.

New Double Action Truss Rod Adjustment Wheel
The new double action truss rod adjustment wheel makes it a snap to adjust the instrument's neck relief without any special tools.

S-1 Switch
The S-1 switch activates alternate wiring options for even more tonal variations. Discreetly placed atop the volume control, it engages or disengages at the tap of a finger for on-the-fly adjustments.

New Soft Touch Knobs
These easy-grip knobs make on-the-fly volume and tone adjustments a breeze.

Locking Tuning Machines With All Short Posts
Enjoy lightning-fast, easy re-stringing and enhanced playability from the new locking short-post tuning machines. Not only do they provide increased break angle at the nut, they also increase tuning stability.

What's in the box:

  • Fender American Elite Stratocaster 6-String Electric Guitar
  • ABS Elite Molded Case with TSA Locks
  • Fender 2 Year Limited Warranty