The American Deluxe Stratocaster includes a few higher-end specifications compared to American Standard Stratocaster, including higher-end Noisless pickups, abalone dot inlays, and aged plastic parts. Starting in 2004, the Deluxe Strat also featured Fender's S-1 switch system. In addition to standard Deluxe Stratocaster offerings, the Deluxe V-Neck Strat also boasts a tinted V-profile neck and limited color scheme. Offered in Seafoam Green, Fiesta Red, and Two-Tone Sunburst.

Body Style: Offset solidbody 

Wood Composition: Ash body, Maple neck, Maple fingerboard

Design Elements: Bolt-on neck, abalone dot inlays, three single-coil Noiseless pickups, five-way pickup selector, S-1 switch

Notable Players:  Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, Robert Cray