American Special Strat with Pure Vintage ‘65 pickups, Wilkinson bridge with push-in trem bar, and Fender locking tuners. Wiring is “Eric Johnson mod” (middle pickup control swapped to bridge). Just a hair over 8 pounds, will ship with a hard case.

This 2016 Fender American Special Stratocaster is an outstanding USA-made Strat that combines classic vintage tone with modern reliability and performance-focused upgrades. In excellent condition and professionally maintained, this guitar is ready for the studio, stage, or serious collection.

What sets this Strat apart is the upgraded set of Fender Pure Vintage ’65 pickups, delivering the unmistakable chime, warmth, and glassy articulation that made mid-’60s Stratocasters legendary. From sparkling cleans to expressive blues leads and dynamic edge-of-breakup tones, this guitar captures the authentic vintage Strat voice with exceptional clarity and responsiveness.

The guitar has also been upgraded with genuine Fender locking tuners, dramatically improving tuning stability while making string changes fast and effortless. Combined with the comfortable modern neck profile and smooth playability of the American Special series, this Strat feels dependable and inspiring in any musical setting.

Cosmetically, the guitar is in excellent condition with only light signs of normal handling. The finish presents beautifully, and the frets have plenty of life remaining. Everything functions exactly as it should with no issues.

Key Features:

  • 2016 Fender American Special Stratocaster
  • Made in USA
  • Upgraded Fender Pure Vintage ’65 pickups
  • Genuine Fender locking tuners
  • Excellent condition
  • Smooth, comfortable modern neck profile
  • Classic Stratocaster sparkle, warmth, and articulation
  • Outstanding tuning stability
  • Perfect for blues, rock, country, funk, and studio work

The American Special series has become increasingly desirable for players wanting true American Fender quality without Custom Shop pricing, and this upgraded example punches far above its class. With the Pure Vintage ’65 pickups installed, it delivers the tone many players spend years chasing.

A fantastic opportunity to grab a professionally upgraded USA Strat that’s already been tastefully refined into a serious player’s instrument.

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ConditionExcellent (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • American Special Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard
Finish
  • Sonic Blue
Categories
Year
  • 2015 - 2018
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Pickup Configuration
  • SSS
Color Family
  • Blue
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Fretboard Radius
  • 9.5"
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Body Material
  • Alder
Series
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Bridge
Nut Width
  • 1.6875"
Model Family
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 22

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