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Description
Introducing the Fender Aerodyne Special Stratocaster HSS in a striking Dolphin Gray Metallic. This electric guitar offers a blend of classic Fender design and modern performance features. Its sleek basswood body, elegantly bound and topped with a matching headcap, gives it a stylish appeal while the modern C-shaped neck and 12" radius fingerboard deliver effortless playability. This guitar combines vintage-voiced Stratocaster pickups with a specially voiced humbucking bridge pickup for a versatile sound palette. The unique Babicz Z-Series FCH-2 Point tremolo system ensures stable tuning and responsive performance. All of these features come together in a made-in-Japan instrument that not only looks futuristic but also provides premium appointments and exceptional tone.
Key Features:
- Aerodyne series electric guitar
- Basswood body and maple bolt-on neck
- Rosewood fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 12" fingerboard radius
- Synthetic bone nut with a width of 43 mm (1.69")
- 648 mm (25.5") scale length
- 22 medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Aerodyne Special Stratocaster single coils (neck, middle) and 1 Aerodyne Special humbucker (bridge)
- Master volume control and 2 master tone controls
- 5-way switch
- Babicz Z-Series FCH-2 point tremolo system
- Fender short post deluxe sealed machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Original stringing: .009 - .042
- Comes with a gig bag.
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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fender Aerodyne Special Stratocaster HSS.
Build quality
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The Dolphin Gray Aerodyne Strat's neck profile is reminiscent of a Charvel, offering a thin, comfortable grip.
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Features and functionality
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The Babicz bridge is highlighted for its modern design and comfort during palm muting.
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The locking tuners are appreciated for their efficiency, although some report issues with holding tune for extended play.
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Babicz saddles allow string height adjustment via a rotating cam, which is then locked with a set screw, eliminating the need for frequent adjustments.
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Setup and maintenance
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Tuning stability may be an issue; some owners report tuning drift when the guitar is cold.
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Users report that the vibrato is stiff, requiring significant adjustment of the mounting screws to prevent fret buzz, which raises the action compared to other Strat models.
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The factory foam under the pickups often needs to be cut down significantly to reduce tension when installing CuNiFe pickups.
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Mods and upgrades
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A Fender 4-way switch upgrade is popular for adding series pickup options, enhancing tonal versatility.
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CuNiFe pickups are recommended for a more rounded, HiFi tone, but require careful installation to avoid damaging their sensitive PCB board base.
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Some owners add pickguards to their Aerodyne models for aesthetic reasons, despite the model originally lacking one.
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