Fender American Standard Hand Stained Ash Stratocaster - Wine Red

Altering a classic in any way is always a risk but Fender has done the American Standard Stratocaster proud with this new tasteful take on the legend. Not altering the guitar too much. the Fender American Standard Hand Stained Ash Stratocaster features an ash body with a hand-rubbed stain covered by a protective satin-lacquer topcoat. Part of their FSR Series, this model is limited to just 250 globally, with just 75 making their way to Europe.

Other than the beautiful body wood choice, hand-rubbed stain and vinaceous finish, the Fender American Standard Hand Stained Ash Stratocaster retains everything that has made it a classic.

Neck

Striding out from the Fender American Standard Stratocaster Hand Stained Ash’s body is a maple neck, strengthened by the Bi-Flex Truss Rod System and carved to Fender’s fantastically comfortable Modern "C" shape. Furthermore the back of the neck features a satin finish to further aid fast playing. Topping this is a buffed, 22 medium-jumbo fret rosewood fingerboard with a radius of 9.5".

Electronics

Just as any self-respecting Strat, the Fender American Standard Hand Stained Ash Stratocaster features three single-coil pickups. These are set in the neck, middle and bridge positions, with a five-way switchblade giving you easy pickup selection. The three pickups offer classic Strat tone: thin sound from the bridge, warmth from the neck and everything in-between, with the flick of a switch.

Control of the Fender American Standard Hand Stained Ash Stratocaster’s output is supplied by a master volume knob and two No-Load Tone knobs (one for the neck pickup & one for the bridge and middle pickups).

The Package

The Fender American Standard Hand Stained Ash Stratocaster comes complete with a Fender/SKB Case, cable, strap & polishing cloth.