Best Electric Guitars With 9.5" Fingerboard Radius in 2024

Here are the top electric guitars with 9.5" fingerboard radius. This is the most common radius for Stratocaster guitars. It's considered curved when compared to most other models. This b>allows you to play chords very easily without muting strings accidentally and gives you more space between strings for fingerpicking/b>. However, this curve also gives the guitar less allowance for lower action. If you bend too hard at the high frets, some of your notes might get muted because the curve will make the string fret out.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. 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 Custom American Custom Strat MN

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Playability 70
Sound 77
Build quality 72
Value for money 58
Overall Score 73
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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)
  • 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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  • 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)
  • 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 Specifications
Fender Custom American Custom Strat MN
General
Brand: Fender Custom
Year: 2020
Configuration: SSS
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: American Custom
Colors: Black, Yellow
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: 2-Piece Select Ash
Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Sperzel Die-Cast with White Pearloid Buttons
Fretboard: 1-Piece Maple Neck
Neck Material: 3A Roasted Flame Maple
Decoration: Mother of Pearl dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: 10/56 V
Frets: 22 Narrow Tall
Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 41.9mm (1.65'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: 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)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Nickel
Strengths & Weaknesses
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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    2. Fender American Original 60s Jaguar

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    Playability 75
    Sound 76
    Build quality 72
    Value for money 64
    Overall Score 74

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    • Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (2 votes)
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    • From Fender's 2018 American Original series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24"'' scale
    • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Round-Lam Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fender Pure Vintage 62 Single-Coil Jaguar (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Fender Pure Vintage 62 Single-Coil Jaguar (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Vintage-Style Floating Tremolo with Tremolo Lock Button and Push-In Tremolo Arm bridge
    • Mid 60s C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Vintage Tall frets
    • Pure Vintage Single Line Fender Deluxe tuners
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    • From Fender's 2018 American Original series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24"'' scale
    • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Round-Lam Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fender Pure Vintage 62 Single-Coil Jaguar (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Fender Pure Vintage 62 Single-Coil Jaguar (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Vintage-Style Floating Tremolo with Tremolo Lock Button and Push-In Tremolo Arm bridge
    • Mid 60s C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Vintage Tall frets
    • Pure Vintage Single Line Fender Deluxe tuners
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    Fender American Original 60s Jaguar Specifications
    Fender American Original 60s Jaguar
    General
    Brand: Fender
    Year: 2018
    Configuration: SS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: American Original
    Colors: Sunburst, Blue, Green
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Alder
    Bridge: Vintage-Style Floating Tremolo with Tremolo Lock Button and Push-In Tremolo Arm
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Pure Vintage Single Line Fender Deluxe
    Fretboard: Round-Lam Rosewood
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: White Pearloid Dot - 7mm
    Scale Size: 24"
    Shape: Mid 60s C
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.825'' (21mm) - 12th Fret: 0.975'' (24.8mm)
    Frets: 22 Vintage Tall
    Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fender Pure Vintage 62 Single-Coil Jaguar (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Fender Pure Vintage 62 Single-Coil Jaguar (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Bell
    Pickup Mods: High-Pass Filter
    Volume Controls: 2
    Tone Controls: 2
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Fender American Original 60s Jaguar
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • High-Pass Filter 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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      3. Gretsch G6120 Eddie Cochran Signature 6120

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      Playability 72
      Sound 68
      Build quality 72
      Value for money 56
      Overall Score 71

      What our users think

      • Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
      • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
      • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
      • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
      • Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)
      • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
      • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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      • From Gretsch's 2010 Professional Collection series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 24.6"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • Arched Laminated Maple top
      • Laminated Maple body
      • 2-Piece Maple neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Gretsch DynaSonic (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Bigsby B6CBVF Vibrato Tailpiece bridge
      • Eddie Cochran Set neck
      • 22 Vintage frets
      • Grover V98 Sta-Tite Open-Back tuners
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      • From Gretsch's 2010 Professional Collection series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 24.6"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • Arched Laminated Maple top
      • Laminated Maple body
      • 2-Piece Maple neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Gretsch DynaSonic (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Bigsby B6CBVF Vibrato Tailpiece bridge
      • Eddie Cochran Set neck
      • 22 Vintage frets
      • Grover V98 Sta-Tite Open-Back tuners
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      Gretsch G6120 Eddie Cochran Signature 6120 Specifications
      Gretsch G6120 Eddie Cochran Signature 6120
      General
      Brand: Gretsch
      Year: 2010
      Configuration: SP90
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Japan
      Series: Professional Collection
      Colors: Orange
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: Arched Laminated Maple
      Type: Hollowbody
      Body Material: Laminated Maple
      Bridge: Bigsby B6CBVF Vibrato Tailpiece
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Grover V98 Sta-Tite Open-Back
      Fretboard: Rosewood
      Neck Material: 2-Piece Maple
      Decoration: Western Block Inlay Position Markers of Cactus, Steerheads & Fences
      Scale Size: 24.6"
      Shape: Eddie Cochran
      Frets: 22 Vintage
      Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
      Nut: Brass
      Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Gretsch DynaSonic (Single Coil / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Gretsch Lindy Fralin Dog Ear Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Speed
      Volume Controls: 2
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Gold
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Gretsch G6120 Eddie Cochran Signature 6120
      • Made in Japan
      • Expensive Wood
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Tremolo
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • No High-Quality Nut
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      4. Fender Custom '66 Jaguar Deluxe Closet Classic

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      Playability 75
      Sound 72
      Build quality 72
      Value for money 58
      Overall Score 73
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      • From Fender Custom's 2018 Time Machine series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • 2-Piece Select Alder body
      • Quartersawn Maple neck
      • Round-Laminated Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop '62 Single-Coil Jaguar (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop '62 Single-Coil Jaguar (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Adjusto-Matic Bridge with Vintage Style Floating Tremolo Tailpiece bridge
      • 1966 Jaguar C Bolt-On neck
      • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Schaller F tuners
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      • From Fender Custom's 2018 Time Machine series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • 2-Piece Select Alder body
      • Quartersawn Maple neck
      • Round-Laminated Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop '62 Single-Coil Jaguar (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop '62 Single-Coil Jaguar (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Adjusto-Matic Bridge with Vintage Style Floating Tremolo Tailpiece bridge
      • 1966 Jaguar C Bolt-On neck
      • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Schaller F tuners
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      Fender Custom '66 Jaguar Deluxe Closet Classic Specifications
      Fender Custom '66 Jaguar Deluxe Closet Classic
      General
      Brand: Fender Custom
      Year: 2018
      Configuration: SS
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: Time Machine
      Colors: Gold, White, Green
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder
      Bridge: Adjusto-Matic Bridge with Vintage Style Floating Tremolo Tailpiece
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Schaller F
      Fretboard: Round-Laminated Rosewood
      Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
      Decoration: Mother of Pearl dot
      Scale Size: 24"
      Shape: 1966 Jaguar C
      Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 41.9mm (1.65'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Fender Custom Shop '62 Single-Coil Jaguar (Single Coil / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Fender Custom Shop '62 Single-Coil Jaguar (Single Coil / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Bell
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Nickel
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Fender Custom '66 Jaguar Deluxe Closet Classic
      • 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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      5. Fender 70th Anniversary American Professional II Stratocaster

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      Playability 70
      Sound 79
      Build quality 69
      Value for money 68
      Overall Score 73
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      • From Fender's 2024 70th Anniversary Stratocaster Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • Alder body
      • Maple neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fender 70th Anniversary V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Fender 70th Anniversary V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Fender 70th Anniversary V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block bridge
      • Deep "C" Bolt-On neck
      • 22 Narrow Tall frets
      • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) tuners
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      • From Fender's 2024 70th Anniversary Stratocaster Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • Alder body
      • Maple neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fender 70th Anniversary V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Fender 70th Anniversary V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Fender 70th Anniversary V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block bridge
      • Deep "C" Bolt-On neck
      • 22 Narrow Tall frets
      • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) tuners
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      Fender 70th Anniversary American Professional II Stratocaster Specifications
      Fender 70th Anniversary American Professional II Stratocaster
      General
      Brand: Fender
      Year: 2024
      Configuration: SSS
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: 70th Anniversary Stratocaster Collection
      Colors: Burst
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Alder
      Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
      Fretboard: Rosewood
      Neck Material: Maple
      Decoration: White Dot
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Deep "C"
      Frets: 22 Narrow Tall
      Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Fender 70th Anniversary V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
      Middle Pickup: Fender 70th Anniversary V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Fender 70th Anniversary V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
      Switch: 5
      Knobs: Bell
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 2
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Fender 70th Anniversary American Professional II Stratocaster
      • Locking Tuners
      • Made in United States
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Tremolo
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • 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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      6. Fender Custom Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster Journeyman Relic

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      Playability 67
      Sound 77
      Build quality 74
      Value for money 58
      Overall Score 73

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      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
      • Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)
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      • 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)
      • 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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      • 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)
      • 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 Specifications
      Fender Custom Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster Journeyman Relic
      General
      Brand: Fender Custom
      Year: 2017
      Configuration: SSS
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: Custom Artist
      Colors: White, Sunburst
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: 2-Piece Select Ash
      Bridge: Blocked American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Fender Vintage-Style
      Fretboard: 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck
      Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
      Decoration: Micarta Black Dot
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Soft V
      Frets: 22 Vintage
      Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 41.9mm (1.65'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: 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)
      Switch: 5
      Knobs: Bell
      Pickup Mods: Boost
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 2
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Nickel
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      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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      7. Fender Custom '68 Tele Thinline Journeyman Relic

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      Playability 70
      Sound 74
      Build quality 74
      Value for money 58
      Overall Score 73

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      • Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
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      • From Fender Custom's 2020 Time Machine series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • 1-Piece Vintage Michigan Mahogany body
      • Rift Sawn Maple neck
      • Round-Laminated Rift Sawn Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Twisted Tele Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Twisted Tele Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Bigsby B5 Bridge and Tailpiece bridge
      • 1960 Oval C Bolt-On neck
      • 21 Narrow Tall frets
      • Schaller F tuners
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      • From Fender Custom's 2020 Time Machine series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • 1-Piece Vintage Michigan Mahogany body
      • Rift Sawn Maple neck
      • Round-Laminated Rift Sawn Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Twisted Tele Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Twisted Tele Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Bigsby B5 Bridge and Tailpiece bridge
      • 1960 Oval C Bolt-On neck
      • 21 Narrow Tall frets
      • Schaller F tuners
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      Fender Custom '68 Tele Thinline Journeyman Relic Specifications
      Fender Custom '68 Tele Thinline Journeyman Relic
      General
      Brand: Fender Custom
      Year: 2020
      Configuration: SS
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: Time Machine
      Colors: Sunburst, Black, Natural
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Semi-Hollow
      Body Material: 1-Piece Vintage Michigan Mahogany
      Bridge: Bigsby B5 Bridge and Tailpiece
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Schaller F
      Fretboard: Round-Laminated Rift Sawn Maple
      Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
      Decoration: Micarta Black Dot
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: 1960 Oval C
      Frets: 21 Narrow Tall
      Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 41.9mm (1.65'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Twisted Tele Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Twisted Tele Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Nickel
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Fender Custom '68 Tele Thinline Journeyman Relic
      • 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 Luminescent Inlay
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      8. Fender Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster

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      Fender Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster
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      Playability 68
      Sound 77
      Build quality 72
      Value for money 62
      Overall Score 72
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      • From Fender's 2022 Artist series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • Alder body
      • Maple neck
      • Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fender Hitmaker Nile Rogers Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Fender Hitmaker Nile Rogers RWRP Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Fender Hitmaker Nile Rogers Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • 6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Strat Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles bridge
      • 1959 C Bolt-On neck
      • 21 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Sperzel Locking tuners
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      • 4 Prices - New from $2,199.98 >
      • From Fender's 2022 Artist series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • Alder body
      • Maple neck
      • Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fender Hitmaker Nile Rogers Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Fender Hitmaker Nile Rogers RWRP Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Fender Hitmaker Nile Rogers Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • 6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Strat Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles bridge
      • 1959 C Bolt-On neck
      • 21 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Sperzel Locking tuners
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      Fender Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster Specifications
      Fender Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster
      General
      Brand: Fender
      Year: 2022
      Configuration: SSS
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: Artist
      Colors: White
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Alder
      Bridge: 6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Strat Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Sperzel Locking
      Fretboard: Maple
      Neck Material: Maple
      Decoration: Black Dot
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: 1959 C
      Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 41.3mm (1.625'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Fender Hitmaker Nile Rogers Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
      Middle Pickup: Fender Hitmaker Nile Rogers RWRP Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Fender Hitmaker Nile Rogers Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
      Switch: 5
      Knobs: Bell
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 2
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Nickel
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Fender Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster
      • Locking Tuners
      • Made in United States
      • Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Expensive Woods
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Tremolo
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      9. Fender EOB Sustainer Stratocaster

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      Fender EOB Sustainer Stratocaster
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      Playability 73
      Sound 83
      Build quality 62
      Value for money 73
      Overall Score 73
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      • From Fender's 2018 Artist series
      • Made in Mexico
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • Alder body
      • Maple neck
      • Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB Jr. SJBJ-1B (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Fender Custom Shop Texas Special Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Sustainer Driver (Humbucker/Active)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo bridge
      • 10/56 V Back-Shape Bolt-On neck
      • 21 Narrow Tall frets
      • Vintage-Style tuners
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      • 3 Prices - New from $1,449.99 >
      • From Fender's 2018 Artist series
      • Made in Mexico
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • Alder body
      • Maple neck
      • Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB Jr. SJBJ-1B (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Fender Custom Shop Texas Special Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Sustainer Driver (Humbucker/Active)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo bridge
      • 10/56 V Back-Shape Bolt-On neck
      • 21 Narrow Tall frets
      • Vintage-Style tuners
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      Fender EOB Sustainer Stratocaster Specifications
      Fender EOB Sustainer Stratocaster
      General
      Brand: Fender
      Year: 2018
      Configuration: HSH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Mexico
      Series: Artist
      Colors: White
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Alder
      Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Vintage-Style
      Fretboard: Maple
      Neck Material: Maple
      Decoration: Black Dot
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: 10/56 V Back-Shape
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.895'' (22.7mm) - 12th Fret: 1'' (25.4mm)
      Frets: 21 Narrow Tall
      Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
      Nut: Synthetic Bone
      Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan JB Jr. SJBJ-1B (Humbucker / Passive)
      Middle Pickup: Fender Custom Shop Texas Special Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Sustainer Driver (Humbucker / Active)
      Switch: 5
      Knobs: Bell
      Pickup Mods: Sustainer
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Fender EOB Sustainer Stratocaster
      • Synthetic Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Sustainer Pickups
      • Tremolo
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in Mexico
      • No Expensive Woods
      • 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 American Professional II Telecaster Deluxe

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      Fender American Professional II Telecaster Deluxe
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      Playability 72
      Sound 78
      Build quality 67
      Value for money 72
      Overall Score 72

      What our users think

      • Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
      • Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
      • Tuning stability: Won't stay in tune (1 vote)
      • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
      • Neck profile shape: C (10 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
      • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)
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      • From Fender's 2020 American Professional II series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • Alder body
      • Maple neck
      • Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fender V-Mod II Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Fender V-Mod II Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • 3-Saddle Custom Cut-Off Vintage-Style Tele Bridge with Compensated Brass Saddles bridge
      • Deep C Bolt-On neck
      • 22 Narrow Tall frets
      • Fender® Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered tuners
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      • From Fender's 2020 American Professional II series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • Alder body
      • Maple neck
      • Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fender V-Mod II Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Fender V-Mod II Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • 3-Saddle Custom Cut-Off Vintage-Style Tele Bridge with Compensated Brass Saddles bridge
      • Deep C Bolt-On neck
      • 22 Narrow Tall frets
      • Fender® Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered tuners
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      Fender American Professional II Telecaster Deluxe Specifications
      Fender American Professional II Telecaster Deluxe
      General
      Brand: Fender
      Year: 2020
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: American Professional II
      Colors: White, Sunburst, Blue, Green, Gray
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Alder
      Bridge: 3-Saddle Custom Cut-Off Vintage-Style Tele Bridge with Compensated Brass Saddles
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Fender® Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
      Fretboard: Maple
      Neck Material: Maple
      Decoration: Black Dot
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Deep C
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.8'' (20.3mm) - 12th Fret: 0.92'' (23.4mm)
      Frets: 22 Narrow Tall
      Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Fender V-Mod II Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Fender V-Mod II Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Bell
      Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
      Volume Controls: 2
      Tone Controls: 2
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Fender American Professional II Telecaster Deluxe
      • Made in United States
      • Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • S-1 Switch Pickups
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • No Expensive Woods
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Tremolo
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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