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Fender 40th Anniversary American Standard Stratocaster

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Commemorating four decades of iconic sound, the Fender 40th Anniversary American Standard Stratocaster embodies the timeless allure and unparalleled craftsmanship that has made this model a staple in the world of electric guitars. This special edition Stratocaster pays homage to its rich heritage while integrating modern enhancements to elevate your playing experience. Its solid body construction ensures durability, while the trio of single-coil pickups deliver the crisp, versatile tones you expect from a Strat. The guitar features a comfortably contoured alder body and a sleek maple neck, making it ideal for both studio sessions and live performances.

With a classic synchronized tremolo bridge, guitarists can add expressive vibrato effects with ease. The staggered tuning machines ensure stability and precise tuning, even after extensive use. Whether you're laying down tracks in the studio or playing live on stage, the Fender 40th Anniversary American Standard Stratocaster offers the reliability and performance that professional musicians demand.

Key Features:

Commemorative 40th Anniversary model
Solid alder body for robust sound quality
Modern "C" shaped maple neck for comfortable playability
Three Fender Custom Shop Fat '50s single-coil pickups for vintage tone
Classic synchronized tremolo bridge
22 medium jumbo frets on a rosewood or maple fingerboard
Staggered tuning machines for enhanced tuning stability
Includes a deluxe molded case

Product specs

Brand	Fender
Model	40th Anniversary American Standard Stratocaster
Finish	Arctic White, Black, Brown Sunburst, Caribbean Mist, Lipstick Red, Midnight Blue, Midnight Wine
Year	1994
Made In	United States
Categories	Solid Body Electric Guitars
Body Material	Alder
Body Shape	S-Style
Body Type	Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type	Tremolo Bridge
Color Family	Black, Blue, Brown, Red, Teal, White
Finish Pattern	Sunburst
Finish Style	Gloss, Metallic
Fretboard Material	Maple, Rosewood
Fretboard Radius	9.5"
Model Family	Fender Stratocaster
Neck Construction	Bolt-On
Neck Material	Maple
Number of Frets	22
Number of Strings	6-String
Nut Width	1.6875"
Offset Body	Non-Offset Body
Pickup Configuration	SSS
Right / Left Handed	Right Handed
Scale Length	25.5"
Series	Fender American Standard
Wood Top Style	Opaque, Plain

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What is the neck profile like on the Fender 40th Anniversary American Standard Stratocaster?: The Fender 40th Anniversary American Standard Stratocaster features a modern "C" neck profile, which provides a comfortable and versatile feel suitable for a wide range of playing styles.
What kind of tones can I expect from the pickups on the 40th Anniversary American Standard Stratocaster?: The Stratocaster's single-coil pickups deliver classic Fender tones, known for their bright, clear sound with a bell-like quality. They are versatile, making them suitable for genres like rock, blues, and pop.
Is the Fender 40th Anniversary American Standard Stratocaster suitable for beginners?: This Stratocaster is ideal for intermediate to advanced players due to its high-quality build and features. While beginners can certainly use it, the investment might be better suited for those with some playing experience.
What is the body material of the Fender 40th Anniversary American Standard Stratocaster?: The body of this Stratocaster is made from alder, which contributes to its balanced tone with pronounced mids and excellent resonance.
Does the Fender 40th Anniversary American Standard Stratocaster have a tremolo bridge?: Yes, this model features a tremolo bridge, allowing for pitch modulation and expressive playing techniques.
What are the available finish options for the Fender 40th Anniversary American Standard Stratocaster?: This Stratocaster is available in several finishes, including Arctic White, Black, Brown Sunburst, Caribbean Mist, Lipstick Red, Midnight Blue, and Midnight Wine.

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PROS

Exceptional action and playability compared to other Stratocasters
Superb and familiar tone that stands out
Rich, smooth, and buttery sound quality
1992-1994 models have a special magic
Lipstick red finish is visually striking
Pairs excellently with a Princeton Reverb amp

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Users highlight the guitar's Blue Pearl Burst color as a rare and desirable finish, contributing to its aesthetic uniqueness.
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This model features three gold Lace Sensor pickups, known for minimizing hum while maintaining classic Stratocaster tones.
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The brushed metal locking tuners and roller nut are praised for their durability and ability to keep the guitar in tune exceptionally well.
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The guitar's tonal characteristics, enhanced by Lace Sensor pickups, are well-suited for players seeking a noiseless yet classic Strat sound.
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Despite being a 40th anniversary model, it doesn’t significantly increase in value compared to standard models, with some owners estimating it around $1,800 due to its rarity and features.
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diditsaad

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Raw and glassy sound!

I bought this guitar in 1995 and still with me until now!

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Thomas DeLonge

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Blink-182

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Known as the "Sticker Strat". The white Fender Stratocaster famously covered with stickers played by Tom in the 1990s.

Tom DeLonge used a 1994 40th Anniversary American Standard Fender Stratocaster from Oct 1994 to sometime in the Fall of 1997. The guitar was purchased sometime around Oct 1994 right after Cheshire Cat was recorded. It can be seen with barely any stickers in this footage from blink playing SOMA on October 7th, 1994 right after Cheshire Cat was recorded. Tom eventually switches to his red made in Korea Squire Stratocaster midset.

Video Oct 7 1994 SOMA Show: https://youtu.be/rh1vlEu3hbI

The guitar was covered in stickers over the years and the stock pickups were removed. The Oct 7th 1994 SOMA video shows the stock bridge single coil replaced with a Seymour Duncan JB Jr, and the neck single coil replaced with a Seymour Duncan hot rails, leaving the middle single coil pickup as stock.

Eventually the bridge pickup was replaced with a white DiMarzio X2N set at an angle, and the Seymour Duncan black JB Jr. was moved to the middle pickup position with the neck pickup still using a Seymour Duncan black Hot Rails pickup. This is the most famous configuration of the guitar's pickups. The stock saddles were also replaced at one point with Graphtech saddles, sometime in 1995 or 1996. The DiMarzio X2N is the pickup heard on They Came To Conquer Uranus EP, Lemmings EP, Dude Ranch, I Won't Be Home For Christmas, and live recordings during 1994-1997. Contrary to popular belief, this guitar was NOT used on Cheshire Cat. His red made in Korea Squire was. I have photos I can use on that submission's guitar.

Sometime in Fall 1997, The DiMarzio X2N was been replaced with Seymour Duncan black Invader pickup and Seymour Duncan JB Jr. also replaced with Seymour Duncan Lil' Screamin' Demon pickup. This is the current configuration of the guitar as seen in the photos linked on Imgur below. Also in Fall 1997, right before being retired and replaced in use by 1997 Gibson Les Paul Standards, the guitar was de-stickered and recovered with shapes/patterns cut from black electrical tape as well as the bunny's of a blink-182 sticker at the time.

As of September 2021, I sent Tom's tour manager a set of accurate stickers to resticker the guitar to it's former glory. He started to de-stickered the bunny stickers and electrical tape but has not restickered it yet.

I'm attaching some photos his tour manager shared of the guitar in it's current electrical tape state as well as after he took the electrical tape off. You can also see the serial number on the headstock which will date it and identify it as a 1994 40th anniversary edition Fender American Standard Stratocaster.

PHOTOS: https://imgur.com/a/lTnxzIZ