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USA Fender American Elite Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar Olympic White + Case
Estimated price for orientation: 1 399 $
Category: Electric Guitar
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Description Brand: Fender MPN: Does Not Apply EAN: Does not apply
Welcome to the latest addition to the Fender USA line…the American Elite HSS Stratocaster. Replacing the amazing American Deluxe line the Elite brings back a bunch of features we all know and love as well as some new ones. This is the most innovative Stratocaster that they have made since they first introduced the model in 1954.The BodyNot too much has actually changed with the body. The curves are slightly more exaggerated and the comfort cuts are a bit deeper. Apart from that this is still the same Alder body that has been used on strats for years.The NeckFender have made a lot of changes here. The most visible one is that they have moved the truss rod adjustment to the bottom of the neck. Previously it was at the headstock and was a real pain to adjust once strung. With this new position at the body however you can easily set up the neck absolutely anywhere.It does not end there however is they have also constructed a new compound shape neck to match the compound radius fingerboard. Now the neck carves from their Modern ‘C’ shape to a very modern ‘D’ carve so you get great control over both ends of the neck. This matches up perfectly with their compound radius fretboard that goes between a vintage 9.5” radius and the low end to a shredtastic 14” at the high end.The idea here is that these changes will make it easier to play solid rhythms and insane leads on the same guitar. There’s not much you can’t do with this guitar out of the box.Fresh New HardwareThe tremolo and tuners are close to what we had before with the American Deluxe but with minor changes. The rest of the hardware including the pickups and truss rod are fresh and new for the American Elite line.The pickups for this guitar are a more modern HSS style setup. With a Fender Shawbucker pickup in the bridge position that goes from 50’s warm smooth tones to modern hard rock leads you have a lot of modern tones covered right there. Need something a bit more vintage? Flick over to either the middle or neck pickup to experience the 4th generation of noiseless single coil pickups.Generation 4 of the Noiseless pickups fixes all of the complaints pushed at the N3 and delivers the authentic single coil tone everyone was hunting for. Best of all it does that without losing the noiseless nature of the sound. No annoying coil hum or whine just the sound of some great pickups running through your dream rig.SpecificationsSeries: American EliteBody Material: AlderBody Finish: Gloss PolyurethaneNeck: Maple, Compound Back Shape, Modern “C” to “D”Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock FaceFrets: 22, Medium JumboTuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)Bridge: 2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In ArmPickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green (700,710,796), 4-Ply Tortoiseshell (723)Pickups: Shawbucker™(Bridge), New 4th Generation Noiseless(Neck+Middle)Pickup Switching: S-1 Switch Up: Position 1. Bridge Pickup. Position 2. Bridge/MiddlePickup. Position 3. Middle Pickup. Position 4. Middle and NeckPickup. Position 5. Neck PickupControl Knobs: Aged White Soft Touch KnobsHardware Finish: ChromeCase/Gig Bag: New Elite Molded CaseFingerboard: Rosewood or Maple, 9.5”-14” Compound Radius (241 mm-355.6 mm)Position Inlays: Large White Pearloid Dots (Rosewood), Large Black Pearloid Dots (Maple)Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.685” (42.8 mm)Special Electronics: Push-Push Passing Lane Switch to Engage Bridge Pickup andBypass Tone ControlsControls: Master Volume (with S-1™ Switch), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2 (Middle and Bridge Pickups)Accessories: Strap Locks, Deluxe Leather Strap, 10 foot cable, Pop-in Trem arm, Adjustment wrenchesCheckoutWe accept PayPal, providing secure payment processing for all major credits and debit cards. After purchasing your items, payment is really easy. Within a few minutes from ordering, you will receive an email confirmation with instructions how process your payment. Within two clicks this will take you through the secure eBay checkout.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________CARRIAGEAll orders over £100 are eligible for free postage (UK orders only). Postage prices are displayed on checkout for all other orders. All orders are sent via Royal Mail 1st class, except for instruments, cases and other high value items which are sent by courier.
We reserve the right to send items using the method we consider most suitable. Goods are normally insured while in transit, if goods arrive damaged we must be notified immediately. Please keep all packaging in the case of damaged items as the insurers may ask to examine. RETURNING GOODSPlease be aware that if goods are being returned the safe return is the responsibility of the sender! We strongly advise the sender to insure the goods using a compensated parcel service - most carriers offer this service. Please ensure you keep all your return documents in a safe place as they will be needed in the unfortunate event of your having to make a claim. Please take great care when packing instruments - make sure that any loose items in the case are cushioned/wrapped in tissue paper/newspaper or similar; gently shake the case and if the instrument appears to be moving cushion as above until satisfied that it is stable. Then place case in the box it was sent in; again cushioning the gap between case and the box and putting a clear note explaining the circumstances of the return. Firmly seal the box with packing tape/string as necessary.Mark the exterior of the box ‘FRAGILE’. Please take care and use common sense when returning goods! If you would like any further advice please contact us.Keep all packing materials.Make sure you use a service that offers adequate compensation (e.g. 'UPS', 'Registered Post').Remember to keep the documentation in case you need to make a claim.Don't forget to enclose a covering note which should include the invoice number.The customer is responsible for the cost of returning goods for repair under guarantee and we will return at our expense. The customer is responsible for carriage costs both ways when returning for routine service/checkup.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Description
| Brand: | Fender | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| EAN: | Does not apply |
Welcome to the latest addition to the Fender USA line…the American Elite HSS Stratocaster. Replacing the amazing American Deluxe line the Elite brings back a bunch of features we all know and love as well as some new ones. This is the most innovative Stratocaster that they have made since they first introduced the model in 1954.The BodyNot too much has actually changed with the body. The curves are slightly more exaggerated and the comfort cuts are a bit deeper. Apart from that this is still the same Alder body that has been used on strats for years.The NeckFender have made a lot of changes here. The most visible one is that they have moved the truss rod adjustment to the bottom of the neck. Previously it was at the headstock and was a real pain to adjust once strung. With this new position at the body however you can easily set up the neck absolutely anywhere.It does not end there however is they have also constructed a new compound shape neck to match the compound radius fingerboard. Now the neck carves from their Modern ‘C’ shape to a very modern ‘D’ carve so you get great control over both ends of the neck. This matches up perfectly with their compound radius fretboard that goes between a vintage 9.5” radius and the low end to a shredtastic 14” at the high end.The idea here is that these changes will make it easier to play solid rhythms and insane leads on the same guitar. There’s not much you can’t do with this guitar out of the box.Fresh New HardwareThe tremolo and tuners are close to what we had before with the American Deluxe but with minor changes. The rest of the hardware including the pickups and truss rod are fresh and new for the American Elite line.The pickups for this guitar are a more modern HSS style setup. With a Fender Shawbucker pickup in the bridge position that goes from 50’s warm smooth tones to modern hard rock leads you have a lot of modern tones covered right there. Need something a bit more vintage? Flick over to either the middle or neck pickup to experience the 4th generation of noiseless single coil pickups.Generation 4 of the Noiseless pickups fixes all of the complaints pushed at the N3 and delivers the authentic single coil tone everyone was hunting for. Best of all it does that without losing the noiseless nature of the sound. No annoying coil hum or whine just the sound of some great pickups running through your dream rig.SpecificationsSeries: American EliteBody Material: AlderBody Finish: Gloss PolyurethaneNeck: Maple, Compound Back Shape, Modern “C” to “D”Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock FaceFrets: 22, Medium JumboTuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)Bridge: 2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In ArmPickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green (700,710,796), 4-Ply Tortoiseshell (723)Pickups: Shawbucker™(Bridge), New 4th Generation Noiseless(Neck+Middle)Pickup Switching: S-1 Switch Up: Position 1. Bridge Pickup. Position 2. Bridge/MiddlePickup. Position 3. Middle Pickup. Position 4. Middle and NeckPickup. Position 5. Neck PickupControl Knobs: Aged White Soft Touch KnobsHardware Finish: ChromeCase/Gig Bag: New Elite Molded CaseFingerboard: Rosewood or Maple, 9.5”-14” Compound Radius (241 mm-355.6 mm)Position Inlays: Large White Pearloid Dots (Rosewood), Large Black Pearloid Dots (Maple)Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.685” (42.8 mm)Special Electronics: Push-Push Passing Lane Switch to Engage Bridge Pickup andBypass Tone ControlsControls: Master Volume (with S-1™ Switch), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2 (Middle and Bridge Pickups)Accessories: Strap Locks, Deluxe Leather Strap, 10 foot cable, Pop-in Trem arm, Adjustment wrenches
CheckoutWe accept PayPal, providing secure payment processing for all major credits and debit cards. After purchasing your items, payment is really easy. Within a few minutes from ordering, you will receive an email confirmation with instructions how process your payment. Within two clicks this will take you through the secure eBay checkout.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CARRIAGEAll orders over £100 are eligible for free postage (UK orders only). Postage prices are displayed on checkout for all other orders. All orders are sent via Royal Mail 1st class, except for instruments, cases and other high value items which are sent by courier.
We reserve the right to send items using the method we consider most suitable. Goods are normally insured while in transit, if goods arrive damaged we must be notified immediately. Please keep all packaging in the case of damaged items as the insurers may ask to examine. RETURNING GOODSPlease be aware that if goods are being returned the safe return is the responsibility of the sender! We strongly advise the sender to insure the goods using a compensated parcel service - most carriers offer this service. Please ensure you keep all your return documents in a safe place as they will be needed in the unfortunate event of your having to make a claim. Please take great care when packing instruments - make sure that any loose items in the case are cushioned/wrapped in tissue paper/newspaper or similar; gently shake the case and if the instrument appears to be moving cushion as above until satisfied that it is stable. Then place case in the box it was sent in; again cushioning the gap between case and the box and putting a clear note explaining the circumstances of the return. Firmly seal the box with packing tape/string as necessary.Mark the exterior of the box ‘FRAGILE’. Please take care and use common sense when returning goods! If you would like any further advice please contact us.Keep all packing materials.Make sure you use a service that offers adequate compensation (e.g. 'UPS', 'Registered Post').Remember to keep the documentation in case you need to make a claim.Don't forget to enclose a covering note which should include the invoice number.The customer is responsible for the cost of returning goods for repair under guarantee and we will return at our expense. The customer is responsible for carriage costs both ways when returning for routine service/checkup.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
We reserve the right to send items using the method we consider most suitable. Goods are normally insured while in transit, if goods arrive damaged we must be notified immediately. Please keep all packaging in the case of damaged items as the insurers may ask to examine. RETURNING GOODSPlease be aware that if goods are being returned the safe return is the responsibility of the sender! We strongly advise the sender to insure the goods using a compensated parcel service - most carriers offer this service. Please ensure you keep all your return documents in a safe place as they will be needed in the unfortunate event of your having to make a claim. Please take great care when packing instruments - make sure that any loose items in the case are cushioned/wrapped in tissue paper/newspaper or similar; gently shake the case and if the instrument appears to be moving cushion as above until satisfied that it is stable. Then place case in the box it was sent in; again cushioning the gap between case and the box and putting a clear note explaining the circumstances of the return. Firmly seal the box with packing tape/string as necessary.Mark the exterior of the box ‘FRAGILE’. Please take care and use common sense when returning goods! If you would like any further advice please contact us.Keep all packing materials.Make sure you use a service that offers adequate compensation (e.g. 'UPS', 'Registered Post').Remember to keep the documentation in case you need to make a claim.Don't forget to enclose a covering note which should include the invoice number.The customer is responsible for the cost of returning goods for repair under guarantee and we will return at our expense. The customer is responsible for carriage costs both ways when returning for routine service/checkup.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________