A Sweetwater-exclusive Strat!

This Sweetwater-exclusive Special Run American Standard Stratocaster® is the latest evolution of an American classic, sporting several redesigned features that prime this icon for the 21st century. Among the cool features on this limited-run axe are a limited-edition neck plate, a Mercedes Blue body finish (normally a Custom Shop color), and Texas Special™ pickups. Also included is a Fender-exclusive high-tech molded case by SKB. The Special Run American Standard Strat® includes classic FENDER® touches and fan-favorites such as hand-rolled fingerboard edges and staggered tuning machines. These upgrades position the American Standard Stratocaster as a must-have modern classic - and you can only get it here!










Fender Special Run American Standard Stratcaster Special Features

* Mercedes Blue finish (a Custom Shop color!)
* Texas Special Single-Coil Pickups
* Limited Edition neckplate
* Available only at Sweetwater Sound!
* Fender Special Run of 20[/b]

Fender Special Run American Standard Stratocaster LTD Solidbody Electric Guitar Features at a Glance:

* Body: Alder
* Finish: Polyurethane Finish, Mercedes Blue
* Neck: Maple
* Fretboard: Maple, 9.5"
* Number of Frets: 22, Medium-Jumbo
* Scale Length: 25.5"
* Nut: Melamine, Width: 1.685"
* Hardware: Chrome
* Machine Heads: Fender Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Tuning Keys
* Bridge: 2-point Synchronized Tremolo with New American Standard Bent Steel Saddles
* Pickguard: 3-ply Parchment
* Pickups: Texas Special Single-coils
* Pickup Switching: 5-position
* Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1.(Neck pickup), Tone 2. Delta Tone™ (Middle and Bridge)
* Tinted Neck with Gloss Front/Satin Back
* Bent Steel
* Saddles with Elongated String Slots
* Copper Infused High
* Mass 100% Metal Bridge Block
* Thinner Undercoat Finish
* for Improved Resonance
* Rolled Fretboard Edges
* Case: Molded Fender/SKB Hardshell Case Included

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/StratAMMBL/

Only 20 of 'em - - now that's special!

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I´m very very happy now! My GAS is gone!

If they only had the vintage tuners...

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Being able to play and enjoy music is a gift that's often taken for granted.

Don't leave home without it!

Im preety happy for what it is. I was going to pay just about the same on GC/MF for a standard plus taxes. But sweetwater is tax free. So I´ve paid just about the same on a limited run.

This FSR US Standard comes equipped with Fender locking machine heads and a set of Texas Special single-coils for that gritty SRV/Roadhouse blues-rock tone!



Glad to see this baby with a Mercedes Blue finish - reminds me the original Mark Kendrick-masterbuilt Strat used by Eric Clapton in Hyde Park in 1996!

Now begins my GAS for equipment to match this babe.
Just preordered my Line6 POD HD300.
What amp do you guys think will suit this better at home levels ? I tought about a Pro Jr for its clean headroom and nice tone. The HD300 must have good clean headroom for its amp modelers. Any suggestions on the $399 budget will be welcome.

Hi great looking strat wish they had them here in aus. only 20 thu dount think i will see them down under .Cheers

Exactly, Mike; exactly. But besides that...damn, that's a nice guitar.

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'10 Gibson LP Studio Faded
'09 Fender American Standard Stratocaster
'08 Fender Classic Player 60s Stratocaster
'07 Fender Classic Player Baja Telecaster
'05 Breedlove AC 25 SR Plus

Oct 06, 10 06:44 am
On FedEx vehicle for delivery

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[quote="chromeface"]This FSR US Standard comes equipped with Fender locking machine heads and a set of Texas Special single-coils for that gritty SRV/Roadhouse blues-rock tone!

Ever consider coming across the big ponds and working the PR end for the company

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By Sauron's ring, a Smeagolcaster, no less

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"Another day in paradise!"

I see the reason behind the observation, but as an American Standard it wouldn't make sense to retro the tuners. In addition, I'd be wanting one of my personal neck preferences on the guitar.

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Now they have it on NATURAL body also.. but not as limited run of 20...

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/StratAMMNat/

Nice looking guitar - but I hate 'exclusives'...typically higher pricing with no competition, and no local representation.

But since you were going to order one online anyway for near the same cost - seems like a decent buy!