Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS Laurel Neck Electric Guitar
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The Fender Stratocaster is the ultimate all-purpose guitar — versatile, stylish, and ready for any stage. The Standard Stratocaster HSS enhances this versatility with a bridge-position humbucker replacing the traditional single-coil. This upgrade delivers everything from crystal-clear '50s tones to heavy '80s distortion.
Whether you're playing rock, funk, punk, or anything in between, this guitar adapts seamlessly, making it an excellent choice for musicians who want one instrument that can do it all.
A Neck That Supports Every Technique
Let’s be honest: nobody likes fighting their instrument just to play a barre chord. The neck on this Strat is designed to make you feel like a better player than you actually are. With its satin urethane finish, your hand glides up and down the fretboard without getting stuck, even during those sweaty garage jam sessions. It’s comfortable, fast, and forgiving — essentially the best friend your fretting hand has ever had.
Modern "C" Profile: Shaped for comfort, this neck fits perfectly whether you have bear claws for hands or the delicate digits of a concert pianist. It’s designed to reduce fatigue, so your hand won’t cramp up mid-solo.
Indian Laurel Fingerboard: This sustainable wood offers the classic, dark look of rosewood with a slick, fast feel. The 9.5" radius makes bending strings feel like a hot knife through butter.
Satin Finish: Smooth and non-sticky, this finish lets you glide across the fretboard without getting bogged down by your own hand sweat. It's so fast, you might need a seatbelt.
A Dual Sonic Identity
Why choose just one tone when you can have them all? The "HSS" configuration is the key. It delivers the bright, punchy single-coil tones the Strat is known for, along with a ceramic humbucker in the bridge for powerful, high-energy sound. It’s like combining precision and power in one instrument.
Ceramic Humbucker: Situated at the bridge, this pickup provides the thick, high-output crunch needed for heavy rock and searing leads, eliminating that annoying 60-cycle hum when you crank the gain.
Single-Coil Clarity: The middle and neck pickups deliver that iconic, bell-like chime and snappy attack that defined the sound of surf rock, blues, and funk.
5-Way Switching: Flip through five distinct tonal personalities in seconds, allowing you to go from a warm, jazzy neck tone to a biting bridge lead with the flick of a finger.
Designed for Impact and Durability
Fender didn’t just throw this guitar together — they built it to handle your passion. The hardware is tough enough to stay in tune, even with heavy use of the tremolo bar. The body offers great resonance while remaining lightweight, so you won’t need a chiropractor after a two-hour gig.
2-Point Tremolo: An upgrade from the vintage 6-screw design, this synchronized tremolo bridge offers smoother whammy bar action and vastly improved tuning stability.
Poplar Body: This tonewood is resonant and balanced, but crucially, it’s lightweight enough that you can play standing up all night without your shoulder screaming at you.
Gloss Finish: The durable polyester finish not only protects the wood from dings and scratches but looks shiny enough to check your hair reflection before the encore.
Your Axe Awaits
The Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS is a versatile guitar built to handle anything. It combines vintage style with modern playability, delivering authentic Fender tone without breaking the bank. Stop dreaming about sounding like a rock star — start playing like one.
Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS Features:
High-output HSS pickup configuration with a ceramic humbucker and two single-coils
Lightweight and resonant Poplar body with a durable gloss finish
Comfortable "Modern C"-shaped maple neck with a smooth satin back
Indian Laurel fingerboard with a 9.5” radius and 21 medium jumbo frets
2-point synchronized tremolo bridge with satin chrome block saddles for stability
Master volume and dual tone controls with 5-way blade switching
Warranty: 2 Years Limited on Custom Shop; 2 Years Limited on Stringed Instruments; 2 Years Limited on Electronic Products; 5 Years Limited Transferable on Fortis; 1 Year Limited on Accessories; 1 Year on IEM; 90 Days on Vacuum Tubes