Best Stratocaster Style Guitars With Locking Tuners in 2024

Here are the top Stratocaster style guitars with Locking tuners.

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

What our users think

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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7 Prices - New from $2,474.98 >
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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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. Schecter Nick Johnston USA Signature

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Playability 73

Sound 79

Build quality 75

Value for money 61

Overall Score 76

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4 Prices - New from $3,289.30 >
From Schecter's 2017 Artist series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Contoured 4-Bolt Wenge neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Nick Johnston Signature Atomic Set (Single Coil/Passive)
Middle pickup: Schecter USA Nick Johnston Signature Atomic Set (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Schecter USA Nick Johnston Signature Atomic Set (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
5-way Switch
Schecter Vintage 2-Point Tremolo bridge
Nick Johnston Custom C Bolt-On neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Schecter/Hipshot Staggered Locking Tuners tuners
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4 Prices - New from $3,289.30 >
From Schecter's 2017 Artist series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Contoured 4-Bolt Wenge neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Nick Johnston Signature Atomic Set (Single Coil/Passive)
Middle pickup: Schecter USA Nick Johnston Signature Atomic Set (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Schecter USA Nick Johnston Signature Atomic Set (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
5-way Switch
Schecter Vintage 2-Point Tremolo bridge
Nick Johnston Custom C Bolt-On neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Schecter/Hipshot Staggered Locking Tuners tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Nick Johnston USA Signature

Locking Tuners
Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL 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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3. Jackson MJ Series Signature Misha Mansoor So-Cal 2PT

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Playability 70

Sound 79

Build quality 77

Value for money 65

Overall Score 75

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Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)

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3 Prices - New from $2,234.33 >
From Jackson's 2021 Artist Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
20" Fretboard Radius
Basswood body
Caramelized Maple neck
Caramelized Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Ragnarok (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: Bare Knuckle Trilogy Suite Single Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Bare Knuckle Trilogy Suite Single Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
5-way Switch
Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo bridge
Speed Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Gotoh Die-Cast Locking tuners
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From Jackson's 2021 Artist Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
20" Fretboard Radius
Basswood body
Caramelized Maple neck
Caramelized Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Ragnarok (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: Bare Knuckle Trilogy Suite Single Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Bare Knuckle Trilogy Suite Single Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
5-way Switch
Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo bridge
Speed Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Gotoh Die-Cast Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson MJ Series Signature Misha Mansoor So-Cal 2PT

Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Black Tusq XL Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Tremolo
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Expensive Woods
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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4. Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS

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Playability 70

Sound 82

Build quality 67

Value for money 68

Overall Score 73

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)

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4 Prices - New from $1,339 >
From Reverend's 2021 Signature series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Korina body
Roasted Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Single-Width (Single Coil/Active)
Middle pickup: Fishman Fluence Single-Width (Single Coil/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Single-Width (Single Coil/Active)
1 volume and 3 tone Bell knobs
5-way Switch
Wilkinson WVS50K Tremolo (10.8 mm Spacing) bridge
Medium Oval Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Reverend Pin-Lock tuners
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From Reverend's 2021 Signature series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Korina body
Roasted Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Single-Width (Single Coil/Active)
Middle pickup: Fishman Fluence Single-Width (Single Coil/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Single-Width (Single Coil/Active)
1 volume and 3 tone Bell knobs
5-way Switch
Wilkinson WVS50K Tremolo (10.8 mm Spacing) bridge
Medium Oval Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Reverend Pin-Lock tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Boneite Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in South Korea
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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5. Music Man Cutlass RS HSS

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Playability 68

Sound 75

Build quality 79

Value for money 64

Overall Score 74

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Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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3 Prices - New from $2,599 >
From Music Man's 2017 Cutlass RS series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
10" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Roasted Figured Maple neck
Roasted Figured Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Music Man Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: Music Man Custom Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Music Man Custom Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
5-way Switch
Music Man Modern Tremolo bridge
Cutlass RS Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schaller M6-IND locking tuners
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From Music Man's 2017 Cutlass RS series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
10" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Roasted Figured Maple neck
Roasted Figured Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Music Man Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: Music Man Custom Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Music Man Custom Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
5-way Switch
Music Man Modern Tremolo bridge
Cutlass RS Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schaller M6-IND locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Music Man Cutlass RS HSS

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Compensated Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
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. Cort G280 Select

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Playability 70

Sound 66

Build quality 63

Value for money 71

Overall Score 66

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (1 vote)

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4 Prices - New from $399 >
From Cort's 2021 G series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 15.75" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Alder body
Hard Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Cort Voiced Tone VTH-77 (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: Cort Voiced Tone VTS-63 (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Cort Voiced Tone VTS-63 (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Cort CFA-III Tremolo bridge
Ergo-V Bolt-On neck
22 Medium frets
Cort Staggered Locking tuners
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4 Prices - New from $399 >
From Cort's 2021 G series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 15.75" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Alder body
Hard Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Cort Voiced Tone VTH-77 (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: Cort Voiced Tone VTS-63 (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Cort Voiced Tone VTS-63 (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Cort CFA-III Tremolo bridge
Ergo-V Bolt-On neck
22 Medium frets
Cort Staggered Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Cort G280 Select

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Tremolo
Compound Radius Fretboard
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
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. Sire Larry Carlton S7 Vintage

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Playability 67

Sound 69

Build quality 62

Value for money 71

Overall Score 66

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (1 vote)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (18 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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2 Prices - New from $594.23 >
From Sire's 2020 S7 series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
9.5" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Roasted Hard Maple neck
Roasted Hard Maple(Rolled Edges) fretboard
Bridge pickup: Sire LC Super-V (Single Coil/Passive)
Middle pickup: Sire LC Super-V (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Sire LC Super-V (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
5-way Switch
S7V 2-post Bridge(Steel Block and Steel Bent Saddle) bridge
C-Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
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From Sire's 2020 S7 series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
9.5" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Roasted Hard Maple neck
Roasted Hard Maple(Rolled Edges) fretboard
Bridge pickup: Sire LC Super-V (Single Coil/Passive)
Middle pickup: Sire LC Super-V (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Sire LC Super-V (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
5-way Switch
S7V 2-post Bridge(Steel Block and Steel Bent Saddle) bridge
C-Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Sire Larry Carlton S7 Vintage

Locking Tuners
Bone Nut
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in Indonesia
No Expensive Woods
No Top Brand Pickups
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. Sterling Cutlass CT50SSS

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Playability 70

Sound 68

Build quality 59

Value for money 76

Overall Score 66

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Neck profile shape: D (1 vote)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
Pickups noise: Noisy (1 vote)

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3 Prices - New from $420 >
From Sterling's 2021 Cutlass series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Poplar body
Roasted Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Sterling Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
Middle pickup: Sterling Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Sterling Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
5-way Switch
Vintage Tremolo bridge
Cutlass Bolt-On neck
22 Medium frets
Locking tuners
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3 Prices - New from $420 >
From Sterling's 2021 Cutlass series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Poplar body
Roasted Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Sterling Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
Middle pickup: Sterling Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Sterling Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
5-way Switch
Vintage Tremolo bridge
Cutlass Bolt-On neck
22 Medium frets
Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Sterling Cutlass CT50SSS

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Compensated Nut
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in Indonesia
No Top Brand Pickups
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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9. Fender Juanes Stratocaster

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Playability 70

Sound 79

Build quality 79

Value for money 66

Overall Score 76

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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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5 Prices - New from $2,299.98 >
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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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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10. Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster

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Playability 67

Sound 79

Build quality 82

Value for money 66

Overall Score 76

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (6 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (6 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (5 votes)
Weight: Lightweight (5 votes)
Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (7 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (8 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (5 votes)

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7 Prices - New from $2,355.25 >
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)
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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7 Prices - New from $2,355.25 >
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)
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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Strengths & Weaknesses
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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