The 2013 Fender American Special Stratocaster is a highly regarded, USA-made instrument that served as a more affordable entry point to the American Fender lineup. It features a classic alder body, a modern "C" shape maple neck, a distinctive '70s-style large headstock, and upgraded electronics.Key Specs & Features
- Body: Solid Alder with a gloss urethane finish.
- Neck: Modern "C" shape Maple neck with either a maple or rosewood fretboard.
- Frets: 22 Jumbo frets with a 9.5" fingerboard radius.
- Pickups: Custom Shop Texas Special single-coil pickups. (An HSS configuration was also available, featuring an Atomic humbucker in the bridge).
- Tone Circuit: Greasebucket tone circuit on the tone knobs, which rolls off high frequencies without adding bass or muddiness.
- Bridge: Vintage-style 6-saddle synchronized tremolo.
- Included: Original hard shell case
Why It's UniqueThe American Special series was specifically built in Corona, California to offer premium, pro-level features—like the hot Custom Shop pickups and the highly usable Greasebucket tone circuit—at a lower price point.
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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