Features A compound allows exhilaratingly effortless string bending anywhere along the neck. N3 noiseless pickups supercharge your sound with improved Stratocaster tones for sparkling bell-like chime with no hum. Reconfigured S-1 switching delivers more versatile tonal options. New "passing lane "switch routes the signal straight to the bridge position with the tone circuit bypassed, heightening volume and overtones. Hi Tech Molded SKB Case, Cable, Strap, and Strap locks included. A compound radius fretboard allows exhilaratingly effortless string bending anywhere along the neck. Reconfigured S-1(TM) switching delivers more versatile tonal options. New "passing lane" switch routes the signal straight to the bridge position with the tone circuit bypassed, heightening volume and overtones. Hi Tech Molded SKB® Case, Cable, Strap, and Straplocks included. Description Product Description Tone, tradition and innovation. Fender's new American Deluxe Stratocaster Ash has the distinctive grain pattern and spanking tone of an ash body, with all the cool specs of the new American Deluxe Stratocaster. The compound radius freeboard allows effortless string bending anywhere along the neck. New N3 Noiseless pickups provide improved Stratocaster tones for sparkling bell-like chime with no hum, and reconfigured S-1 switching offers even more distinctive tonal options. Other features include staggered locking tuners, two-point synchronized American Deluxe tremolo bridge with pop-in arm, and beveled neck heel.