Best Stratocaster Style Guitars With 1.685" (42.8mm) Nut Width in 2025

Here are the top Stratocaster style guitars with 1.685" (42.8mm) nut width.

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 American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS

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Playability 70
Sound 84
Build quality 82
Value for money 69
Overall Score 79

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  • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (7 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (6 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (5 votes)
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  • 6 Prices - New from $2,199.98 >
  • From Fender's 2021 American Ultra series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender Ultra Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge
  • Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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  • From Fender's 2021 American Ultra series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender Ultra Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge
  • Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS Specifications
Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS
General
Brand: Fender
Year: 2021
Configuration: HSS
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: American Ultra
Colors: Black, Gray Burst
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Maple
Decoration: White Pearloid Dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Augmented “D”
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.84'' (21.3mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Fender Ultra Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • S-1 Switch Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Retainer Bar
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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2. Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS

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Playability 70
Sound 79
Build quality 77
Value for money 65
Overall Score 75
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  • From Fender's 2024 American Ultra II series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Select Alder body
  • Quartersawn Maple neck
  • Quartersawn Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Haymaker Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block bridge
  • Modern "D" Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) tuners
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  • 3 Prices - New from $2,204.98 >
  • From Fender's 2024 American Ultra II series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Select Alder body
  • Quartersawn Maple neck
  • Quartersawn Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Haymaker Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block bridge
  • Modern "D" Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS Specifications
Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS
General
Brand: Fender
Year: 2024
Configuration: HSS
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: American Ultra II
Colors: Black, Blue, Orange, Red, Yellow
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Select Alder
Bridge: 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
Fretboard: Quartersawn Maple
Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
Decoration: Black Pearloid Dot 7 mm
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Modern "D"
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
Nut: Ivory Tusq
Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Haymaker Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Nickel
Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in United States
  • Ivory Tusq Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • S-1 Switch Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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3. Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster

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Playability 70
Sound 79
Build quality 77
Value for money 65
Overall Score 75
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  • 3 Prices - New from $2,155.98 >
  • From Fender's 2024 American Ultra II series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Select Alder body
  • Quartersawn Maple neck
  • Quartersawn Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block bridge
  • Modern "D" Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) tuners
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  • 3 Prices - New from $2,155.98 >
  • From Fender's 2024 American Ultra II series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Select Alder body
  • Quartersawn Maple neck
  • Quartersawn Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block bridge
  • Modern "D" Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster Specifications
Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster
General
Brand: Fender
Year: 2024
Configuration: SSS
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: American Ultra II
Colors: White, Black, Blue, Orange, Red, Yellow
Left-Handed Version: Yes
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Select Alder
Bridge: 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
Fretboard: Quartersawn Maple
Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
Decoration: Black Pearloid Dot 7 mm
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Modern "D"
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
Nut: Ivory Tusq
Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Nickel
Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in United States
  • Ivory Tusq Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • S-1 Switch Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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4. Fender Juanes Stratocaster

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Playability 70
Sound 79
Build quality 79
Value for money 66
Overall Score 76

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (10 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
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  • From Fender's 2023 Artist series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Maple neck
  • Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Alnico II Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 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 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Fender Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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  • 3 Prices - New from $2,349.98 >
  • From Fender's 2023 Artist series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Maple neck
  • Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Alnico II Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 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 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Fender Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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Fender Juanes Stratocaster Specifications
Fender Juanes Stratocaster
General
Brand: Fender
Year: 2023
Configuration: HSS
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: Artist
Colors:
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: Fender Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking
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 Medium Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Fender Custom Juanes Alnico II Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender Juanes Stratocaster
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in United States
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • S-1 Switch Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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5. Fender Lincoln Brewster Stratocaster

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Playability 70
Sound 77
Build quality 74
Value for money 64
Overall Score 74

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
  • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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  • From Fender's 2024 Artist series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9.5" to 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Ash body
  • 1-Piece Maple neck
  • Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Area 61 (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: DiMarzio Area 58 (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: DiMarzio Area 58 (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles and Pop-In Tremolo Arm bridge
  • Soft "V" Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Vintage-Style Locking tuners
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  • 4 Prices - New from $2,499.98 >
  • From Fender's 2024 Artist series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9.5" to 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Ash body
  • 1-Piece Maple neck
  • Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Area 61 (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: DiMarzio Area 58 (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: DiMarzio Area 58 (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles and Pop-In Tremolo Arm bridge
  • Soft "V" Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Vintage-Style Locking tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Fender Lincoln Brewster Stratocaster Specifications
Fender Lincoln Brewster Stratocaster
General
Brand: Fender
Year: 2024
Configuration: SSS
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: Artist
Colors: Yellow
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Ash
Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles and Pop-In Tremolo Arm
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Vintage-Style Locking
Fretboard: Maple
Neck Material: 1-Piece Maple
Decoration: Black Dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Soft "V"
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 9.5" to 14"
Nut: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: DiMarzio Area 61 (Single Coil / Passive)
Middle Pickup: DiMarzio Area 58 (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: DiMarzio Area 58 (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Nickel
Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender Lincoln Brewster Stratocaster
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Synthetic Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • 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 70th Anniversary Ultra Stratocaster HSS

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Playability 70
Sound 77
Build quality 74
Value for money 64
Overall Score 74
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  • From Fender's 2024 70th Anniversary Stratocaster Collection series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender 70th Anniversary Ultra Quadra Tap Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Fender 70th Anniversary Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender 70th Anniversary Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • 2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm bridge
  • Modern "D" Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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  • From Fender's 2024 70th Anniversary Stratocaster Collection series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender 70th Anniversary Ultra Quadra Tap Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Fender 70th Anniversary Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender 70th Anniversary Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • 2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm bridge
  • Modern "D" Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Fender 70th Anniversary Ultra Stratocaster HSS Specifications
Fender 70th Anniversary Ultra Stratocaster HSS
General
Brand: Fender
Year: 2024
Configuration: HSS
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: 70th Anniversary Stratocaster Collection
Colors: Amethyst
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: 2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
Fretboard: Maple
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Decoration: Black Pearloid Dots
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Modern "D"
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Fender 70th Anniversary Ultra Quadra Tap Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Fender 70th Anniversary Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Fender 70th Anniversary Ultra Noiseless 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 Ultra Stratocaster HSS
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in United States
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • 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 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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7. 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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  • 4 Prices - New from $1,939.99 >
  • 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
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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  • 4 Prices - New from $1,939.99 >
  • 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
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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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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8. Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS

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Playability 70
Sound 79
Build quality 70
Value for money 68
Overall Score 73

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Easy (3 votes)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (3 votes)
  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (4 votes)
  • Weight: Lightweight (3 votes)
  • 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
  • Roasted Pine body
  • Maple neck
  • Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender V-Mod II Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Fender V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender V-Mod 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
  • 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
  • Roasted Pine body
  • Maple neck
  • Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender V-Mod II Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Fender V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender V-Mod 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
  • Fender® Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS Specifications
Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS
General
Brand: Fender
Year: 2020
Configuration: HSS
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: American Professional II
Colors: White, Sunburst, Blue, Green, Brown, Gray Burst
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Roasted Pine
Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block
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)
Middle Pickup: Fender V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Fender V-Mod Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS
  • Made in United States
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • S-1 Switch Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • 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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9. Fender American Professional II Stratocaster

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Playability 70
Sound 79
Build quality 70
Value for money 68
Overall Score 73

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Easy (2 votes)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (3 votes)
  • Tuning stability: Sightly unstable (1 vote)
  • Weight: Slightly heavy (3 votes)
  • Neck profile shape: C (10 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (2 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 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Fender V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender 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
  • Fender® Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered tuners
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  • 6 Prices - New from $1,569.99 >
  • 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 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Fender V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender 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
  • Fender® Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Specifications
Fender American Professional II Stratocaster
General
Brand: Fender
Year: 2020
Configuration: SSS
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: American Professional II
Colors: White, Sunburst, Black, Blue, Green, Brown, Gray Burst
Left-Handed Version: Yes
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: 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 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Fender V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Fender V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender American Professional II Stratocaster
  • Made in United States
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • S-1 Switch Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • 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 Performer Stratocaster

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Playability 70
Sound 79
Build quality 69
Value for money 73
Overall Score 73

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Normal (2 votes)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
  • Tuning stability: Sightly unstable (1 vote)
  • Weight: Slightly heavy (2 votes)
  • Neck profile shape: C (47 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (43 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)
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  • From Fender's 2019 American Performer series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender Yosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Fender Yosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender Yosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo bridge
  • Modern C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Fender ClassicGear tuners
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  • From Fender's 2019 American Performer series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender Yosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Fender Yosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender Yosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo bridge
  • Modern C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Fender ClassicGear tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Fender American Performer Stratocaster Specifications
Fender American Performer Stratocaster
General
Brand: Fender
Year: 2019
Configuration: SSS
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: American Performer
Colors: White, Blue, Brown Burst
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Fender ClassicGear
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Maple
Decoration: White Dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Modern C
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.87'' (22.1mm)
Frets: 22 Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
Nut: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Fender Yosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster (Single Coil / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Fender Yosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Fender Yosemite Single-Coil Stratocaster (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender American Performer Stratocaster
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Synthetic Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • S-1 Switch 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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