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Fender USA Jim Root Stratocaster 2025 Flat Black. Mint Condition 9.95/10.

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Weight: 8.3lb

A seriously cool, no-nonsense USA-made Strat designed in collaboration with Slipknot guitarist Jim Root and built specifically for heavy music. This is about as far removed from a traditional Strat as you can get, with a stripped-back specification, hardtail bridge and a pair of EMG active humbuckers delivering the kind of huge, aggressive tone this guitar was designed for. This particular example is in exceptional condition and has been used a handful of times with nothing untoward to speak of.

The mahogany body is finished in Flat Black with a satin lacquer finish, giving the guitar a suitably understated and utilitarian look. The maple neck has a comfortable Modern “C” profile and is paired with a dark ebony fingerboard featuring a fast 12"-16" compound radius. With 22 jumbo frets and no front position markers, the neck feels particularly clean and purposeful, while the compound radius works well for everything from heavy riffing to lead work further up the neck.

Electronics are deliberately simple: an EMG 60 in the neck and EMG 81 at the bridge, controlled by a single master volume and three-way pickup selector. The EMGs provide the tight, high-output response and clarity that make this guitar such a natural choice for lower tunings, heavy riffing and modern metal.

The fixed six-saddle string-through-body hardtail bridge keeps things solid and straightforward, while the locking tuners help maintain tuning stability and make string changes quick and easy. Black hardware, black plastics and the three-ply black pickguard complete the stealthy appearance.

If you're after a USA-built Fender with serious attitude rather than another traditional Strat, the Jim Root Strat is well worth a look. Big sounding, brutally simple and built to be played hard.

Specification

Manufacturer: Fender USA

Model: Jim Root Stratocaster

Year: 2025

Series: Artist Signature

Artist: Jim Root / Slipknot

Orientation: Right-handed

Body Shape: Stratocaster

Body Material: Mahogany

Body Finish: Satin Lacquer

Colour: Flat Black

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Profile: Modern “C”

Neck Finish: Satin Urethane

Neck Construction: Bolt-on

Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)

Fingerboard Material: Ebony

Fingerboard Radius: 12"-16" Compound Radius

Number of Frets: 22

Fret Size: Jumbo

Nut Material: Synthetic Bone

Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)

Position Inlays: None

Side Dots: Yes

Truss Rod: Bi-Flex

Pickup Configuration: HH

Neck Pickup: EMG 60 Active Humbucker

Bridge Pickup: EMG 81 Active Humbucker

Controls: Master Volume

Switching: 3-Way Blade

Bridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail with Block Saddles

Tuning Machines: Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking

Hardware Finish: Black

Pickguard: 3-Ply Black

Control Knobs: Black Plastic

Switch Tip: Black

Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Custom

Strap Buttons: American Series

Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel .010-.046

Case: Deluxe Black Tweed Hardshell Case

Guitar will be well packed and sent fully insured. Thanks for viewing!

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