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Help!I'maRock!
02-27-2009, 01:43 PM
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Classic Strat Styling with Modern Features
When Leo FENDER® introduced the world to his newest creation, the Stratocaster®, nobody could possibly have known it would change the face of contemporary music forever. In the beginning, there was just one Strat® configuration with three single coil pickups. Today there's a Strat to match everyone's budget or their playing style. The Fat Strat is a modern take on a classic design with the addition of a humbucking pickup in the bridge position and special switching for a nearly infinite range of tones. So whether you play country, blues, heavy metal or R&B, the Fat Strat can deliver the sound you want.

Fender Standard Fat Strat Features at a Glance:
Lightweight alder body with fully shielded body cavities
Vintage Style tremolo with high mass bridge block
Two standard single coil pickups (neck and middle) with bridge humbucker
Maple neck and rosewood fingerboard with modern "C" shape and satin polyester finish
Includes padded gig bag

Lightweight alder body with fully shielded body cavities
Like most contemporary Strats, the Fat Strat features a lightweight, "comfort contoured" alder body which has actually changed very little since the first Strats rolled off the production lines in 1954. However, this new version has shielded body cavities for quieter operation and reduced hum, which is particularly important with single-coil pickups - they sound great but could get a bit noisy at times.

Vintage Style tremolo with high mass bridge block
While there's no denying the fact that Leo Fender's guitar designs were an amazing blend of art and engineering, it was the erroneously named synchronized tremolo (it's actually a vibrato) that may well have been his most inspired bit of engineering. With it you could bend notes or even entire chords up or down without throwing the guitar out of tune. Even though Fender has continued to improve upon the tremolo, many players simply prefer the look and feel of the original. In the Fat Strat®, there's also a high mass bridge block for improved sustain and overall tone.

Two standard single coil pickups (neck and middle) with bridge humbucker
The Stratocaster® was the first production line guitar with three pickups, and that basic configuration is just as popular today as it was in 1954. While the Fat Strat has three pickups, only two are the original single-coil design. By adding a humbucking pickup with coil tapping in the bridge position, Fender has added some slightly more aggressive sounds to the Strat's sonic arsenal.

Maple neck and rosewood fingerboard with modern "C" shape and satin polyester finish
Leo Fender wasn't a guitar player. In fact, he got his start repairing radios. So he had no idea that guitars weren't supposed to have maple necks. In time, those blond maple necks and fingerboards became a Fender trademark, although the company eventually offered rosewood fingerboards on most models. This Fat Strat has the maple and rosewood combination for those who prefer its slightly warmer sound and feel. In keeping with contemporary tastes, this Strat has the modern "C" shape maple neck with a satin polyester finish.

Includes deluxe padded gig bag
To protect your Fat Strat, and keep it looking new for many years, Fender has included a nicely padded gig bag at no extra charge.

Fender Standard HSS Fat Strat Features:
Color: Lake Placid Blue
Body Type: Solidbody
Finish: Polyester
Neck Wood: Maple
Neck Shape: Modern "C" shape
Body Wood: Alder
Machine Heads: Fender/Ping standard
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Fingerboard: Rosewood
No. of Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo Frets
Position Markers: Dot
Pickups: Two standard single coil (neck and middle) and bridge humbucker
Controls: Master volume, two tone
Pickup Switching: Five-position blade
Bridge/Tailpiece: Vintage style tremolo with high mass bridge block
Hardware: Chrome
Case: Gig bag

Retail Price: $690.00
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Prages
02-27-2009, 02:11 PM
Yep, it's a Strat.

telecaster911
02-27-2009, 02:19 PM
Nice, I'll take one in sonic blue.:aok:

telecaster911
02-27-2009, 02:20 PM
...but not at Fenders new pricing schedule:mad:

Help!I'maRock!
02-27-2009, 02:32 PM
Yep, it's a Strat.


...but not at Fenders new pricing schedule:mad:

welcome to the new, overpriced Fender Fridays!!!

Chihlidog
02-27-2009, 02:34 PM
Not terrible. Im not big on the color, but I'd take it.

Denverdave
02-27-2009, 03:40 PM
I really like super strats. The MIM ones like that are pretty nice guitars, and with some upgraded pups are really nice....

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JModius1972
02-27-2009, 06:46 PM
I'd definitely trade my pink one for it...

Phil513
02-27-2009, 09:33 PM
yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes


yes.

Thats about as perfect as an electric guitar gets.

Help!I'maRock!
02-27-2009, 11:08 PM
yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes


yes.

Thats about as perfect as an electric guitar gets.

except for the pickups, electronics, hardware, trem block, and price; i agree with you.

Phil513
02-28-2009, 12:54 AM
except for the pickups, electronics, hardware, trem block, and price; i agree with you.

Yes, i get your point. I dont know if the pickups and electronics are all that bad though, are they?

Help!I'maRock!
02-28-2009, 01:25 AM
Yes, i get your point. I dont know if the pickups and electronics are all that bad though, are they?

the pickups have historically not been so good. they've gotten better, but they still leave a lot to be desired.

the pots and switches are probably serviceable. if i were changing pups, i'd change the whole thing though.

Mark Wein
02-28-2009, 05:26 AM
idn_smilie

"it is what it is"

hobo
03-02-2009, 05:14 AM
:HB:there's just something magical about Fender guitars and amps :HB:

yeah, I like Fender and if I had money to spend, I'd buy a Fender strat, natural



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