MASTER CERTIFIED: 2009 Fender American Standard Stratocaster – Candy Apple Red – Pro Setup – $1399 USD | FREE SHIPPING | Fender Hardshell Case

This 2009 Fender American Standard Stratocaster represents one of the most respected modern eras of Fender USA production.

Finished in classic Candy Apple Red with a maple neck and fretboard, this Strat delivers everything players expect from an American-made Fender:

alder body construction

comfortable modern neck profile

smooth playability

iconic Stratocaster tones

timeless appearance

The Candy Apple Red finish remains one of Fender's most recognizable colors, pairing perfectly with the maple neck for a classic American Stratocaster look.

Performance & Setup (The Difference)

This guitar has been professionally set up by master technician Eric Upton.

Result:

low, clean action

smooth feel across the neck

stable tuning and intonation

effortless playability without excessive stiffness

consistent performance across the entire fretboard

It plays exactly the way a professional-grade Stratocaster should.

Pickup Configuration

Stock Fender Single-Coil (neck) — 6.35 kΩ

Stock Fender Single-Coil (middle) — 6.51 kΩ

Stock Fender Single-Coil (bridge) — 6.67 kΩ

This factory Fender pickup set delivers the familiar Stratocaster voice players have relied on for decades—clear cleans, articulate midrange, glassy neck tones, and the unmistakable quack in positions two and four.

Bench-Verified Specs

Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz

Neck Thickness: .846" (1st fret) / .900" (12th fret)

Neck Relief: .008"

Action: 4/64" bass / 4/64" treble

Strings: D'Addario EXL-120 (.009-.042)

Finish: Candy Apple Red

Fretboard: Maple

Hardware: Chrome (original)

All measurements verified during setup.

Condition & Details

Very good condition

Light signs of normal handling and use

No structural issues

Clean finish with excellent overall presentation

Professionally inspected and setup prior to listing

Included:

Fender hardshell case

Eric Upton Master Certification Sheet

Shipping & Packing (Important)

This instrument will be professionally packed using a brand-new, heavy-duty shipping box with proper internal support to prevent movement in transit. No loose cases, no shortcuts.

If you've ever received a guitar poorly packed, you already know why this matters. I pack every instrument the way I would want to receive my own—secure, stable, and fully protected.

Ships FREE, fully insured.

Why Buy From The Reserve

We do the inspection, verification, and setup—so you don't have to.

Every guitar is vetted, measured, and professionally set up before it ever gets listed. What you receive is exactly what's described, playing at its full potential.

The Bottom Line

This is a lightweight American Standard Stratocaster finished in one of Fender's most iconic colors. Professionally inspected, measured, and master set up, it's ready to come out of the case and go directly to work.