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Clik here to view.Back in 1954, if you wanted to buy a Stratocaster, you just bought a Stratocaster—there was only one model. Today there are many, many different model (17 pages worth on Fender.com), but that’s ok: we all like options. So if you’re thinking about buying a Strat now, here are some new ones to consider:
First up is the the Limited Edition American Standard Stratocaster. It comes with a channel-bound compound-radius fingerboard. There is no side seam between the neck and fingerboard. Available in Sonic Blue:
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And Dakota Red:
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List: $1499
In Mystic Aztec Gold with a parchment pickguard and maple fingerboard:
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List: $1299
White with a tortoise shell pick guard and rosewood fingerboard:
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List: $1299
Also new is the Classic Player Strat HH, designed by custom shop master builder Yuriy Shishkov. It’s loaded with dual wide range special humbucking pickups, five-way switching and coil splitting. Available in Mercedes Blue:
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List price: $949
If you try one or buy one, let us know: we want your review!
For more, head to Fender.