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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
  • Body Material

    Alder

  • Body Shape

    Stratocaster

  • Body Finish

    Gloss Polyurethane

  • Neck Material

    Maple

  • Neck Finish

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

  • Neck Shape

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

  • Scale Length

    25.5" (648mm)

  • Fingerboard Material

    Ebony

  • 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" (42.8mm)

  • Position Inlays

    Large Pearloid Dots

  • Truss Rod

    Dual-Action

  • Truss Rod Nut

    Heel-Mounted Spoke Wheel Adjustment

Electronics

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  • 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)

  • 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

  • Configuration

    HSS

  • Special Electronics

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

Hardware

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  • 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

Miscellaneous

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  • Strings

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

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.

Innovative Sound and Style
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.

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 Noisless 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.

Passing Lane Switch
The Passing Lane switch kicks your sound into overdrive, rerouting the bridge pickup and bypassing the tone circuit for hotter output with enhanced overtones, blowing the doors off your sound. Discretely located between the tone controls, the low-profile push-push switch is easy to activate while resisting accidental triggering.

Lock 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.

Fender Elite Stratocaster HSS Features

  • Double cutaway electric guitar
  • Two all-new fourth generation Noiseless single-coil Stratocaster pickups; single Shawbucker open-coil humbucking bridge pickup
  • Push-push switch enables "passing lane" mode
  • 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

Key Features

  • Double cutaway electric guitar
  • Push-push switch enables "passing lane" mode
  • 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

What's in the box:

  • American Elite Stratocaster
  • Elite Molded Case
  • Fender 2 Year Limited Warranty