• Three American Standard alnico V pickups deliver the full spectrum of classic and contemporary Strat tones.

• The combination of bent-steel saddles, high-mass bridge block and a thinner finish undercoat contribute to this model's exceptional resonance and sustain.

• Hand-rolled fingerboard edges and the back of the neck being satin-finished make the neck feel fast and exceptionally comfortable.

Icon - Not a word to be used lightly, but the Stratocaster is just that. The new American Standard Stratocaster guitars are beauties to behold in sound, look and feel. Features include hand-rolled fingerboard edges, alnico V pickups, staggered tuners, improved bridge with bent steel saddles and copper-infused high-mass block for increased resonance and sustain, tinted neck, high-gloss maple or rosewood freeboard, satin neck back for smooth playability, thin-finish undercoat that lets the body breathe and improves resonance, and Fender exclusive SKB molded case.