Best Ash Body Stratocaster Guitars in 2023
Here you'll find the best Ash body Stratocaster style guitars. The most popular Ash wood for guitars is swamp Ash. It has a really light color with beautiful patterns, which makes it perfect for a natural-looking finish. It's not as lightweight as Alder, but also not as heavy as Mahogany. It's known for producing a bright tone with solid mids and lows.
Out of the more than 2000 guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.
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1. Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster
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Player Feedback
- Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (5 votes)
- Fret edges: Smooth (5 votes)
- Tuning stability: Holds tune well (4 votes)
- Weight: Lightweight (4 votes)
- Neck profile shape: D (5 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (4 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (6 votes)
- Pickups power: Slightly Hot (4 votes)
- From Fender's 2021 American Ultra series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
- Ash body
- Maple neck
- Maple fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Bridge pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Middle pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
- 5-way Switch
- 2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm bridge
- Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
- 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster
Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Locking Tuners
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- S-1 Switch Pickups
- Tremolo
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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2. Fender Custom Artisan Spalted Maple Thinline Stratocaster
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- From Fender Custom's 2020 Artisan series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius
- Spalted Maple top
- Roasted Ash with Spalted Maple Top body
- 3A Roasted Birdseye Maple neck
- Round-Lam Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Middle pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
- 5-way Switch
- Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge
- '60s Oval C Bolt-On neck
- 21 Narrow Tall frets
- Vintage Style with Tortoise Shell Buttons tuners
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Fender Custom Artisan Spalted Maple Thinline Stratocaster
Fender Custom Artisan Spalted Maple Thinline Stratocaster
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Bone Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Tremolo
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
3. Fender Custom Artisan Koa Thinline Stratocaster
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- From Fender Custom's 2020 Artisan series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius
- 4A Figured Koa top
- Roasted Ash body
- 3A Roasted Birdseye Maple neck
- Round-Lam Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Middle pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
- 5-way Switch
- Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge
- '60s Oval C Bolt-On neck
- 21 Narrow Tall frets
- Vintage Style with Tortoise Shell Buttons tuners
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Fender Custom Artisan Koa Thinline Stratocaster
Fender Custom Artisan Koa Thinline Stratocaster
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Bone Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Tremolo
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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4. Fender Custom American Custom Strat RW
- From Fender Custom's 2020 American Custom series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius
- 2-Piece Select Ash body
- 2A Roasted Birdseye Maple neck
- Round-Laminated Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '64 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '64 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Middle pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP '64 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '64 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
- 5-way Switch
- Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge
- 1960 Oval C Bolt-On neck
- 22 Narrow Tall frets
- Sperzel Die-Cast with White Pearloid Buttons tuners
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Fender Custom American Custom Strat RW
Fender Custom American Custom Strat RW
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Bone Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Tremolo
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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5. Fender Custom Postmodern Strat Journeyman Relic Maple
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- From Fender Custom's 2015 Postmodern series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius
- 2-Piece Select Ash body
- Quartersawn Maple neck
- Round-Laminated Quartersawn Maple fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Middle pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
- 5-way Switch
- Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge
- 1959 D Bolt-On neck
- 21 Narrow Tall frets
- Vintage-Style tuners
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Fender Custom Postmodern Strat Journeyman Relic Maple
Fender Custom Postmodern Strat Journeyman Relic Maple
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Bone Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Tremolo
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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6. Fender Custom American Custom Strat MN
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- From Fender Custom's 2020 American Custom series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 9.5" Fretboard Radius
- 2-Piece Select Ash body
- 3A Roasted Flame Maple neck
- 1-Piece Maple Neck fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat ’64 Single Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat ’64 Single Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Middle pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP Fat ’64 Single Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat ’64 Single Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
- 5-way Switch
- Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge
- 10/56 V Bolt-On neck
- 22 Narrow Tall frets
- Sperzel Die-Cast with White Pearloid Buttons tuners
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Fender Custom American Custom Strat MN
Fender Custom American Custom Strat MN
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Bone Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Tremolo
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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7. Fender Custom Vintage Custom 1955 Stratocaster
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- From Fender Custom's 2018 Vintage Custom series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 7.25" to 9.5" Fretboard Radius
- Premium Ash body
- Rift Sawn Maple neck
- Maple fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '55 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '55 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Middle pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '55 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '55 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
- 5-way Switch
- 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge
- 1954 U Bolt-On neck
- 21 Medium frets
- Vintage-Style tuners
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Fender Custom Vintage Custom 1955 Stratocaster
Fender Custom Vintage Custom 1955 Stratocaster
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Bone Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Tremolo
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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8. Fender Custom Vintage Custom '57 Stratocaster
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- From Fender Custom's 2020 Vintage Custom series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 7.25" to 9.5" Fretboard Radius
- Ash body
- Rift Sawn Maple neck
- Maple fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '57 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '57 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Middle pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '57 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '57 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
- 5-way Switch
- 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo bridge
- 1957 Soft V Bolt-On neck
- 21 Medium frets
- Vintage-Style tuners
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Fender Custom Vintage Custom '57 Stratocaster
Fender Custom Vintage Custom '57 Stratocaster
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Bone Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Tremolo
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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9. Fender Custom Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster Journeyman Relic
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- Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
- From Fender Custom's 2017 Custom Artist series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 9.5" Fretboard Radius
- 2-Piece Select Ash body
- Rift Sawn Maple neck
- 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Fender Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Bridge pickup: Fender Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Middle pickup: Fender Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Fender Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
- 5-way Switch
- Blocked American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge
- Soft V Bolt-On neck
- 22 Vintage frets
- Fender Vintage-Style tuners
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Fender Custom Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster Journeyman Relic
Fender Custom Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster Journeyman Relic
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Bone Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Boost Pickups
- Tremolo
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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10. Fender Custom Vintage Custom '55 Hardtail Strat
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- From Fender Custom's 2017 Vintage Custom series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 7.25" to 9.5" Fretboard Radius
- 2-Piece Select Ash body
- 1-Piece Rift Sawn Maple neck
- 1-Piece Maple Neck fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '55 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '55 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Middle pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '55 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '55 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
- 5-way Switch
- 6-Saddle Hardtail with Pat. Pend. Saddles bridge
- 1954 U Bolt-On neck
- 21 Medium frets
- Vintage Style tuners
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Fender Custom Vintage Custom '55 Hardtail Strat
Fender Custom Vintage Custom '55 Hardtail Strat
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Bone Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock