We have just received the first of the 2010 American Deluxe Stratocasters!
Fender have taken the Deluxe to the next level with new specs, including a compound radius fretboard, N3 Noiseless pickups and a revised switching system making this perhaps the best-feeling, best-sounding Strat ever!
Here is what Fender have to say about it:
Tone ... Tradition ... Innovation. Fender's new American Deluxe Stratocaster has all the modern features today's guitarists require. A compound radius fretboard allows effortless string bending anywhere along the neck, and new N3 noiseless pickups provide improved Stratocaster tones for sparkling bell-like chime with no hum. Reconfigured S-1 switching (PDF) offers other distinctive tonal options; other features include staggered locking tuners, two-point synchronized American Deluxe tremolo bridge with pop-in arm, and beveled neck heel.
Tone ... Tradition ... Innovation. Fender's new American Deluxe Stratocaster has all the modern features today's guitarists require. A compound radius fretboard allows effortless string bending anywhere along the neck, and new N3 noiseless pickups provide improved Stratocaster tones for sparkling bell-like chime with no hum. Reconfigured S-1 switching (PDF) offers other distinctive tonal options; other features include staggered locking tuners, two-point synchronized American Deluxe tremolo bridge with pop-in arm, and beveled neck heel.
Specifications
- Body: Alder
- Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Neck: Maple, Modern "C" Shape, Satin Urethane Finish
- Fingerboard: Maple or Rosewood, Compound Radius 9.5" - 14"
- Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo Frets
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)Hardware: Chrome
- Tuning Keys: Fender Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking
- Tremolo: Fender Deluxe 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Pop in Bridge
- Pickups: 3 New Noiseless N3 Strat Pickups (Neck/Middle/Bridge)
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade and 2-Position Push/Push S-1Controls: Master Volume (with S-1 Switch), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. No-Load Tone Control (Middle and Bridge Pickups)
- Strings: Fender 250L Nickel Plated Steel Ball End, (.009 to .042),
- Incl. Accessories: Hi-tech Molded SKB Case, Cable, Strap Locks
