A well-played 2005 Fender American Standard Stratocaster in Olympic White, offering the familiar feel, clarity and versatility that have made the USA Standard such a dependable working guitar.

With its maple neck, maple fingerboard and trio of single-coil pickups, this is classic Strat territory, with five-way switching covering everything from bright, glassy cleans through to punchier blues and rock tones.

This particular example has plenty of character. The Olympic White finish has yellowed slightly across the top, while there is visible cracking and areas where the finish has delaminated from the body. This is a cosmetic issue seen on some instruments from this era and does not affect the guitar's performance.

At 8 lb 4.5 oz, it has a reassuring, substantial feel without being excessively heavy.

Most importantly, it plays and sounds beautifully, has been checked and set up in-house and is ready to play. A great-value way into a genuine USA-built Strat, whether you're looking for a practical workhorse, something with a bit of honest character, or even a strong candidate for a future refinish.

Supplied with a hard case.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Fender
• Model: American Standard Stratocaster
• Year: 2005
• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Finish: Olympic White
• Neck: Bolt-on maple
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Pickups: Three single-coils
• Controls: Master volume, two tone controls
• Switching: Five-way selector
• Bridge: Two-point synchronized tremolo
• Hardware: Chrome
• Weight: 8 lb 4.5 oz
• Included: Hard case

Condition

Preloved and in full working order.

The Olympic White finish has yellowed slightly across the top, with visible paint cracking and areas where the finish has delaminated from the body. This is a cosmetic issue seen on some instruments from this era and does not affect the guitar's performance.

It plays and sounds beautifully, has been checked and set up in-house and is ready to play.

Supplied with a hard case.

About The Woodshed

The Woodshed is an independent, bricks-and-mortar guitar shop run by two friends, Dan & Bruce, based in the Warwickshire countryside just outside Coventry.

We specialise in new, preloved and interesting guitars, basses, amplifiers, pedals and related gear, with fresh stock arriving through the doors all the time. We’re guitar people first and foremost, and The Woodshed was built around a simple idea: great gear, honest descriptions and the kind of personal service you should expect from a proper independent guitar shop.

Everything we sell passes through our shop, where it is inspected and tested by us before being offered for sale. We also have a fully equipped workshop offering professional setups, repairs and servicing, so guitars are something we deal with day in, day out — not simply boxes we move from one place to another.

We’re incredibly proud of the reputation The Woodshed has built and the feedback we receive from our customers. Whether you’re buying your first guitar, hunting down something a little unusual or adding another instrument to the collection, we want buying from us to be straightforward, friendly and enjoyable.

Being a genuine bricks-and-mortar shop means there are real people behind every listing. If you have a question about a guitar, its condition, specifications or anything else you’d like to know before buying, just ask — you’ll be speaking directly to Dan or Bruce.

We ship safely and securely across the UK and worldwide, and local collection is also available from our shop in Ansty, just outside Coventry.

Our stock is constantly changing, with new and preloved gear arriving regularly. Follow The Woodshed on social media to keep up with life at the shop, new arrivals, interesting gear and everything else happening at The Woodshed, and follow us here to keep up with our latest listings.

Thanks for looking — and, most importantly, thanks for supporting an independent guitar shop.

Dan & Bruce
The Woodshed Guitars
Ansty • Coventry • Warwickshire