When you’re ready to experience quintessential Fender design and playability, look no further than the Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS. Built with the player in mind, the standard design allows beginners and aficionados alike to experience essential Fender features that make the brand’s guitars the first choice of so many Music Experience guitarists. With a satin-finished and time-tested modern C-shaped neck and a 9.5-inch-radius Indian laurel fingerboard, this guitar is immensely comfortable for both chords and individually fretted notes. The Standard Single-coil Strat pickups offer the iconic snappy tone, while a high-output Standard Ceramic Humbucker lends itself to a more aggressive modern sound. Achieve patented Strat vibrato and dynamic versatility with the onboard 2-point synchronized tremolo system, complete with even tension that is easy to use and stays in tune. Whether you’re buying your first guitar or looking to add some Strat sparkle to your collection, the Standard Stratocaster offers all the playability, tonality, and style a Fender guitar can provide.

Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS at a Glance:

• Poplar body with gloss finish
• Fender Standard ceramic humbucking and single-coil Stratocaster pickups
• 2-point synchronized tremolo bridge with satin chrome saddles
• “Modern C”-shaped maple neck with satin finish
• 9.5"-radius fingerboard

Tried-and-true design

The Fender Stratocaster is one of the most widely recognized and popular electric guitar designs worldwide. Its S-shaped body features dual cutaways for easy fretboard access, and its sleek tapered edges are comfortable for any player. This Standard Stratocaster is a no-frills representation of that legacy, capturing the beloved style and sound in one approachable instrument.

The best of both worlds  

With two traditional single-coil pickups and a ceramic humbucker, the Standard Strat HSS offers a spectrum of tonal variety. The Standard Single-coil Strat pickups supply bright, smooth, clean tones that are at home in any genre, and the Standard Ceramic Humbucker can push your amp into crunchier tones or melt faces with gritty high-gain drive. This versatile instrument makes the perfect platform for experimenting with your sound and dialing in your setup. Use it to practice or perform across various styles with multiple techniques.

C-shaped perfection 

The Standard Stratocaster's neck sports Fender's much-loved modern C shape. Combined with the 9.5-inch radius of the fretboard, this neck is excellent at reducing tension in your hand. Easy to play, the maple neck fits comfortably in the hand, allowing plenty of room to fret complex chords, pick out simple melodies, or shred through scales. The satin finish is smooth without being tacky, keeping your movements fluid, while the Indian laurel fretboard adds a splash of darkness to the guitar’s aesthetic!

What Fender Says...

The Fender® Stratocaster® was light years ahead of its contemporaries when it was introduced in 1954, instantly becoming a timeless classic with its ergonomically contoured double-cutaway body, versatile triple pickup configuration and inventive spring-loaded tremolo bridge. Built to accompany players on their formative musical adventures, the Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS delivers the approachable playability and inspiring tone that made Fender an icon of rock & roll. Powered by a set of Fender Standard pickups for high-output sonic character and an inviting “Modern C”-shaped neck for superior playing comfort, this Strat® truly sets the standard for the Fender experience.

Fender Standard Pickups

Designed for high-output authentic Fender tone, these pickups provide undeniable versatility for players pursuing any musical avenue.

"Modern C" Neck Profile

This neck is designed for comfort and performance, with a “Modern C”-shaped profile and a smooth back finish— ideal for almost any playing style.

Satin Chrome Bridge Saddles

This modern 2-point synchronized tremolo bridge features block steel saddles with a satin chrome finish for a smooth feel.