2016 Fender American Elite Stratocaster Rosewood Fingerboard Sky Burst Metallic
2016 Fender USA American Elite Stratocaster SSS Rosewood Fingerboard Sky Burst Metallic
AMERICAN ELITE STRATOCASTER®
TRAILBLAZING DESIGN
Externally the American Elite Stratocaster has Fender’s timeless style, but under the hood it’s an entirely new breed of guitar designed for 21st-century players who constantly push the envelope. With over a dozen new innovations, each guitar is a true performer with eye-catching style, exceptional feel and versatile sound from the very first moment you plug it in and play.
FEATURES
Double cutaway electric guitar
Three all-new fourth generation Noiseless single-coil Stratocaster pickups
S-1™ switching for even more tonal versatility
Compound profile neck; redesigned contoured neck heel
9.5”-14” compound radius fingerboard
Locking short-post tuning machines; speedy soft-touch control knobs
Includes redesigned ABS Elite Molded Case with TSA locks
ALL-NEW AMERICAN ELITE NECK AND NECK HEEL
Designed for 21st-century players, the American Elite Series sports a new compound neck profile designed for comfort and the ultimate playability. A modern “C”-shape at the nut, the rear of the neck morphs along the length of the neck to a modern “D”-shaped profile at the updated neck heel that blends into the asymmetrical neck volute, providing plenty of ergonomic support and comfortably enhanced playing feel.
ALL-NEW 4TH GENERATION NOISELESS PICKUPS
With the all-new 4th generation Noiseless pickups, exclusive to the American Elite Series, we’ve achieved the sonic equivalent of cold fusion—authentic vintage-style Fender sound combined with noise-free performance. A quantum leap in pickup technology, these bleeding-edge pickups are the pinnacle of our pickup designs, offering crisp, clear cleans as well as gigantic overdriven tones that are bursting with pure rock power.
NEW DOUBLE ACTION TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT WHEEL
The new double action truss rod adjustment wheel makes it a snap to adjust the instrument’s neck relief without any special tools.
S-1™ SWITCH
The S-1 switch activates alternate wiring options for even more tonal variations. Discreetly placed atop the volume control, it engages or disengages at the tap of a finger for on-the-fly adjustments.
NEW SOFT TOUCH KNOBS
These easy-grip knobs make on-the-fly volume and tone adjustments a breeze.
LOCKING TUNING MACHINES WITH ALL SHORT POSTS
Enjoy lightning-fast, easy re-stringing and enhanced playability from the new locking short-post tuning machines. Not only do they provide increased break angle at the nut, they also increase tuning stability.
FEATURES
Model Fender USA American Elite Stratocaster
Builder Fender USA
Year 2016
Body Type Solid Body
Body Wood Alder
Finish Type Gloss Polyurethane
Finish Color Sky Burst Metallic
Back Finish Gloss Polyurethane
Neck Wood Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Neck Carve Compound Back Shape, Modern "C" to "D"
Scale Length 25.5
Neck Radius 9.5"-14" Compound Radius (241 mm-355.6 mm)
Frets 22
Nut Width 1.685" (42.8 mm)
Nut Material Bone
Neck Finish Satin Urethane Back with Gloss Headstock Face
Inlays Large Pearloid Dots
Side Dots White Dots
Headstock Gloss Headstock Face
Neck Pickup New 4th Generation Noiseless
Middle Pickup New 4th Generation Noiseless
Bridge Pickup New 4th Generation Noiseless
Pickguard 3-Ply Mint Green
Hardware Nickel/Chrome
Bridge 2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm
Tuners Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
Controls S-1 Volume, Tone, Tone
Electronics 5-Position Blade: 1. Bridge Pickup, 2. Bridge / Mid Pickup, 3. Mid Pickup, 4. Middle / Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
Extras Aged White Soft Touch Knobs amd Switch Tip. 4-Bolt Asymmetrical Neck Plate
Case Fender ABS Case
Weight 7.70 Pounds
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