Fender American Standard Stratocaster Special Edition — 2009 — Seafoam Green / Matching Headstock

The 2009 American Standard was a strong moment for the model — updated bridge with a copper-infused high-mass block, BiFlex truss rod, hand-rolled fingerboard edges, and a thinner urethane undercoat for improved body resonance. This particular example is a Fender Special Run from that year: Seafoam Green with a matching painted headstock, a combination produced for 2009 only and not part of the standard lineup. These have become genuinely sought-after for players who want an American Standard with a little more visual character than the catalogue colours offered.

The alder body carries the Seafoam Green finish well — a colour Fender has periodically revisited since the early '60s, and one that looks as good in person as it does in photos. The three American Standard Alnico V single-coils are wired through Fender's Delta Tone system, which includes a high-output bridge pickup and a no-load tone control on the middle and bridge positions — effectively removing the tone circuit from the signal path at full rotation for a cleaner, more direct sound.

Condition is near mint. Includes the original Fender/SKB hardcase.

Specifications

• Serial: Z9404532
• Body: Alder, Seafoam Green urethane finish
• Neck: Maple, modern C-shape, satin urethane back / gloss front
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, rolled edges, 9.5" radius, 22 medium jumbo frets
• Nut: Synthetic bone, 1.685"
• Scale length: 25.5"
• Pickups: 3x American Standard Alnico V single-coil
• Controls: Master volume, neck tone, no-load tone (middle/bridge) — Delta Tone system
• Switching: 5-way blade
• Bridge: 2-point tremolo, high-mass block, bent steel saddles
• Tuners: Fender Deluxe staggered cast/sealed
• Hardware: Chrome
• Matching headstock: Yes
• Case: Original Fender/SKB hardcase
• Made in USA