The modern D-Shape neck of the Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster is the first I believe I’ve ever used. I have to say that I really enjoyed this neck. The shape and the satin finish made it ...

One neck I notice that won't be getting dirty is the one attached to an unassuming-looking Strat hanging on the wall in the Custom Shop lounge. It's got great scalloped-out gouges dug into the ...

The American Performer series had a maple neck that had better playability and felt better overall. The Vintera is all classic Strat. There was no fret sprout, which there shouldn’t be ...

This new option is one of my favorite sounds on the new Strat—right up there with the classic neck position for rhythm guitar parts. For the Enthusiast or Professional Those who nerd out about ...

the Stratocaster has three American single-coils. The protruding, unchamfered Alnico V slug magnets follow a vintage stagger save for the raised G string magnet; the five-way switch offers the ...

Find out more about how we test. The bolt-on maple neck of course suggests a Stratocaster from the stated era, since it is topped by the appropriately enlarged headstock and a model logo to match. The ...

The output from the bridge humbucker wasn't quite as gritty or roaring as what I get from my own Strat, but the middle and all-important neck pickups had a smoother tone than what I can wring from ...

The guitar also favors most hand sizes, as it comes equipped with modern oval “C”-neck shape. HER’s Stratocaster guitar is available now on the Fender website and is currently priced at $1,099.

The Ultra Stratocaster HSS on review here is an attention ... the glossy body presents a lovely contrast to the roasted maple neck, which wears a hand-rubbed oil-urethane finish on the back ...

Now the team has partnered with Ernest Packaging and Fender's custom shop to create a playable cardboard Stratocaster. Except for its corrugated body and neck, the guitar is outfitted with the ...