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.
American Original '50s Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, 2-Color Sunburst
Body Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Fingerboard Radius
9.5" (241 mm)
Position Inlays
Black Dot
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
Bridge
Pure Vintage 6-Saddle Synchronized Tremolo
Hardware Finish
Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines
Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"