It's got all the appointments needed to get the job done, executed in a way that caters to the modern musician while capturing the ethos of Leo Fender's original design. Vintage pickups combined with modern wiring options provide a range of tonal possibilities further expanded by the S-1 switch which blends the neck pickup into any switch position. Body contours, a tapered neck heel and rolled fingerboard edges make this guitar as comfortable to play as it is functional. The "Modern D" neck profile with satin finish and 10" - 14" compound radius are perfect for those looking for a "fast" neck for soloing and leads.
The Ultra is available in seven colors including Plasma Red Burst and the increasingly popular Texas Tea which changes colors in the light. The hollow body means this guitar sounds great plugged into an amp on stage or in your lap. The top is made of spruce, which is a common choice for acoustic guitars due to its resonance. The "Mod Knob" gives you control of these 10 voices by giving you the option to switch between or blend 2 distinct models available in each of 5 positions.
Here is a quick summary of the tones offered:. Learn more about the American Acoustasonic Series Stratocaster here. While all Fender guitars are held to an extremely high standard of quality for component parts, fit and finish, some models include advanced features that can make the cost jump.
Features like a rosewood fingerboard or innovations like the pop-in tremolo arm, locking tuning and body contouring will also make the cost of any instrument rise. Due to variations in the density of wood and the structure of various components, no two Stratocasters—even from the same series—are likely to weigh exactly the same.
And no two Strats from the same series that weigh the same may not sound the same. That said, almost all of the Strats featured here fall somewhere between seven and nine pounds, with the majority in the meaty middle of that range.
People with smaller builds may prefer an instrument on the lighter side, while a lighter guitar doesn't feel substantial enough for others. Woe to the southpaw player. Always searching for guitars only to find that left-handed options aren't available. More left-handed guitars here. Skip to main content. By Ben Nemeroff. Time to get acquainted with the basics and then browse 8 models with Fender Insiders Anatomy of a Stratocaster Stratocaster Bodies Modern Stratocaster bodies are still made of the same woods the originals were made from over 60 years ago: alder and ash.
This circuit gives you more tonal options than regular Stratocasters. The neck is nice and comfortable for chords as well as solos. The package includes a guitar, a ton of accessories, and a perfect lesson subscription for beginners. I like this package a lot because it ships with a great Fender Player guitar, a nice hardshell case, and accessories like picks, a strap, a cable, a tuner, and a capo. It even comes with a lesson subscription to Fender Play, an online lesson site.
The Player Stratocaster has a good neck and three excellent single-coil pickups. The two-point tremolo stays in tune longer, and you get 22 jumbo frets on a modern C-profile which is comfortable to play. This is a great deal. It has three Eric Johnson signature single-coil pickups and a fast neck. The Eric Johnson Thinline Stratocaster is a unique guitar, and it sounds great for many different styles. I like the signature pickups on this model, and the guitar is lightweight thanks to the semi-hollow body.
The V profile neck is smooth and comfortable for both rhythm guitar work as well as solos. It has an excellent tremolo and machine heads, which stabilize the tuning of this great guitar.
The Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster is a shredding monster with scalloped frets for fast playing. It has a vintage tremolo that stays in tune, an easy-to-play C profile neck, and Seymour Duncan pickups. The highlight of the Malmsteen Stratocaster is the scalloped fretboard.
The scooped neck makes it easier to play fast guitar lines, although it takes getting used to. If you like fast guitar, this neck can get you there. Another highlight is the Seymour Duncan pickups. These are high output pickups that are great for rock and metal styles. This is an amazing guitar, and it comes with a hardshell case to protect your purchase. It has a comfortable C profile neck and a great set of pickups. You get an authentic Fender tone, yet the guitar is capable of a wide range of modern tones as well.
The addition of a humbucker opens the guitar up to many different tones. The instrument is affordable and sounds great, so try one today. For those that want a vintage feel, the Vintera s Stratocaster series by Fender is a clear winner.
This guitar features the famous Fender tremolo, three great-sounding single-coil pickups, and a fast neck. I like the Vintera series as it sticks pretty close to the classic Stratocasters of the 50ss. These guitars have vintage looks and appeal. The 50s Vintera is my favorite because I like the looks of it.
This is the guitar from the early rock era. It has vintage 50s single-coil pickups, a synchronized tremolo, a V-shaped maple neck, and 21 vintage frets. It comes with a deluxe gig bag. The Fender Ultra Stratocaster is a great-sounding guitar.
This model features three noiseless single-coil pickups and a pop-in tremolo. It has a modern D profile neck, and it ships with a hardshell case. Fender has made a great guitar in the Ultra. The D profile neck has a taper, so you get easy access to the 22 medium-jumbo frets on this model. The guitar comes with locking machine heads, which makes changing strings easier.
Please keep these points in mind before you order one, as they can help you pick out the right instrument for you. Included in this guide: 1.
Squier Affinity Stratocaster. Scale: Fingerboard: Indian Laurel Or Maple. Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo. Pickups: 3 x Standard Single Coil Strat. Left-handed: Yes. Reasons to avoid - Superior Squier Classic Vibe guitars aren't that more expensive. Affordable classic from the era that taste, and build quality, forgot. Body: Poplar. Frets: 21 Narrow Tall.
Black Only With Maple Fingerboard. Reasons to avoid - More finish options would be nice. Fender Player Stratocaster. The best Stratocaster for Champagne looks and feel for Mountain Dew money Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo. Reasons to avoid - Tuners are a bit stiff. Fender Vintera '50s Stratocaster Modified. Left-handed: No. Finish: 2-Colour Sunburst, Daphne Blue.
Reasons to avoid - Some may prefer the vintage spec un-modified version. Fender Boxer Strat HH. Fingerboard: Rosewood. Frets: 22 Jumbo. Pickups: 2 x Boxer Humbuckers. Reasons to avoid - You miss out on some classic Strat tones. Fender American Performer Stratocaster. The best Stratocaster if you want a US-built guitar on a budget. Fingerboard: Rosewood Or Maple. Pickups: 3 x Yosemite Single Coil Stratocaster.
Reasons to avoid - Not everyone loves vintage bent steel saddles. A versatile signature Strat with a bunch of tricks up its sleeve. Fingerboard: Maple. Finish: Olympic White.
Reasons to avoid - Sustainer not necessary for most players. Fender Tom Morello Stratocaster. If anyone would like to kick off a debate in the comments section about whether a 7-pound Strat has an advantage or disadvantage compared to an 8-pound Strat go right ahead. The Fender scale length for Strats and Telecasters is a bit longer than the Les Paul scale length: Scale length is, basically, the distance between the nut and the bridge, and a longer measurement means a brighter, snappier sound.
There are a lot of reasons Stratocasters sound bright and snappy. Tonewoods and pickups play into it of course, but the scale length matters too. This is part of the reason these guitars sound like they do. It also gives the guitar a slightly tighter feel while playing.
I always say your hands are a key part of your guitar tone, so your interaction with the strings certainly matters. That should really be the reason you choose any guitar, right? Of course, many guitar companies have built on the SSS Stratocaster design, to varying degrees of success. But that single-coil rip is unmistakably Fender, through and through. Those pickups are what made the Strat tone legendary.
The Stratocaster has had an interesting journey over the past sixty years. Not to get too philosophical here, but take a moment to ponder the legacy of this amazing guitar.
When I look at my Strats I get this classy, vintage vibe. I think of guys like Buddy Holly and Dick Dale, who were early pioneers. But then I think of what players in later years did. The age of the super-strat was born, and the guitar became the weapon of choice for many hard rock and metal players. There must be something special about a guitar that can get the job done for artists as dissimilar as Buddy Holly and Iron Maiden.
The Stratocaster has endured. It has somehow simultaneously evolved with the times, but also not really changed at all. Should you play a Strat? Learning to Play. Playing in a Band.
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