Which strats are made in american

Which Neck Shape Is for You? The fingerboard radius is the measure of the arc of the fingerboard across its width. Fret size refers to the actual fret wire used to create the frets. If you like your fingers to actually touch the fingerboard when fretting the strings medium jumbo or vintage frets are likely for you. Medium Jumbo? Fret Sizes Explained. Rosewood is known for being a softer, warmer tonewood.

On the the other hand, Maple produces a much brighter and percussive sound. Check out the Fender Shop for which fretboard options are available for each series. Note, depending on the series certain color options are not available in both fingerboard options.

Alone among Fender's guitars, the Stratocaster actually has two headstock options: the smaller, streamlined headstock seen at left and the larger, CBS-era headstocks at right. It's simple, really. One of CBS's first changes to Fender instrument design was the introduction of a larger headstock. To accomodate a larger logo decal, of course. Some people prefer the smaller headstock, which was introduced in and mostly solidified by Others prefer the larger, which was introduced in December It's really just a matter of personal taste.

If you prefer the larger headstock you can find it on the American Special and the Deluxe Strat models. All Strats featured here have the classic five-way selector switch, but that's just for starters. This article specfically compares seven single-coil Strats with the traditional SSS pickup configuration.

Arguably the most important invention found on the first Strat models, the synchronized tremolo system has gone through many innovations and iterations over the years, some of those changes define the difference between the instruments compared here. The American Ultra Stratocaster features a more modern take in the 2-Point "Pop-In" Tremolo Arm, which has a more stable, set-screw system than the traditional screw-in tremolo arm.

The Player series stratocaster is our most versatile beginner instrument because it combines a classic model with contemporary appointments including a fret neck and a dedicated bridge pickup knob, giving you more control of the other pickup positions. Choose from seven eye-catching colors including Tidepool metallic teal and the classic Fender 3-Tone Sunburst. We've created three vintage-style pickups that capture articulate tone that make 50s single-coil pickups a favorite amongst players.

Visually speaking, this guitar looks like something that would have come out of the Fender factory in the mids with its 1-ply pickguard and vintage-style handware including the classic six-point synchronized tremolo.

Learn more about the Vintera Series Here. The Yosemite pickups are voiced specifically for each instrument, so you know you are getting a one-of-a-kind experience. The three gorgeous color options, satin finished neck and 70s shape headstock gives this guitar a truly striking appearance.

Under the hood, Fender's "Greasebucket" tone system allows you to cut treble without sacrificing on tone or affecting your gain. Pickups: 3x Vintage Noiseless Strat single-coils. Bridge Pickup , 5-way blade switch. Finish: Chrome Glow. Fender Tom Morello Stratocaster. Bridge Pickup , Kill-switch toggle. Finish: Black. Reasons to avoid - Floyd Rose and kill-switch not for everyone. Fingerboard: Maple, Rosewood. Frets: 22, narrow tall. Controls: Master Volume, 2x Tone, 5-way pickup selector.

Reasons to avoid - Besides the price, not much. Fender Stevie Ray Vaughan Stratocaster. Body: Select Alder. Neck: Maple thick oval shape. Fingerboard: Pau Ferro. Pickups: 3x Texas Special Single-Coils. Hardware: Gold. Finish: 3-color sunburst design with polyurethane finish.

Reasons to avoid - Reverse bridge might not be for everyone. Fender American Original '60s Stratocaster. Body: Alder with lacquer finish. Fingerboard: Rosewood. Pickups: 3x Three Pure Vintage '65 single-coils. Reasons to avoid - More suited to vintage-style players. Fender American Ultra Stratocaster. Body: Alder ash on trans finish. Neck: Maple, bolt-on. Fingerboard: Rosewood or maple. Frets: 22, medium jumbo. Pickups: 3x Ultra Noiseless Vintage Strat single-coil pickups.

So I'm going with all the electronics are made in America switch, pots, pickups, capacitors. Vintage59 , Apr 8, Messages: 14, Since the Prodigy series was discontinued after about two and half years of production without a clear reason, it is considered one of Fender's rare models because of its limited production.

The headstock is imprinted with "Made in U. This caused a back lash that was probably the reason that the Prodigy only lasted 2 years. I could care less where the parts were made, Tabdog. I guess things get kind of hazy on the materials Fender or any other company uses.

And the wires for the electronics, the pickups, the poles, what about them? If Fender truly does make everyhing here aside from raw materials origin Im pretty impressed. That's not an easy thing to accomplish these days. Stringbender11 , Apr 8, Age: 28 Messages: 3, They do in fact make every part of the guitar in america. Except maybe some of the highway 1 parts, I'm not sure. The schaller tuners on the USA deluxe might be german, im not sre. BHighkin , Apr 8, Messages: 12, Every Schaller part is entirely made in Germany by Schaller.

The Production Schaller-Electronic Fender uses them because they are high quality. There are high quality parts available made in the USA tough. Cheers, Robin. Robins , Apr 8,