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Fender American Double Fat Stratocaster (Hardtail)

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Equipped with a set of snarling Seymour-Duncan® humbucking pickups, our Double Fat Strat is available with either a tremolo or hardtail bridge. If you play hard and like that creamy crunch of humbuckers, you owe it yourself to check this guitar out. The combination of playability and fat tone is unbelievable.

Product specs

Brand	Fender
Model	American Double Fat Stratocaster Hardtail
Finish	3-Color Sunburst, Black, Candy Apple Red, Chrome Silver, Shoreline Gold, Sienna Sunburst, Surf Pearl, Teal Green Metallic, White Blonde
Year	2000 - 2003
Made In	United States
Categories	Solid Body Electric Guitars
Body Material	Alder, Ash
Body Shape	S-Style
Body Type	Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type	String-Through
Color Family	Black, Brown, Gold, Green, Red, Silver, Teal, White
Finish Pattern	Sunburst
Fretboard Material	Rosewood
Model Family	Fender Stratocaster
Neck Construction	Bolt-On
Neck Material	Maple
Number of Frets	22
Number of Strings	6-String
Pickup Configuration	HH
Right / Left Handed	Right Handed
Scale Length	25.5"
Series	Fender American Series, Fender American Standard

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What kind of pickups does the Fender American Double Fat Stratocaster Hardtail have?: The Fender American Double Fat Stratocaster Hardtail is equipped with dual humbucking pickups, offering a thicker, more powerful sound compared to traditional single-coil Stratocaster configurations.
Is the Fender American Double Fat Stratocaster suitable for heavy music genres?: Yes, the dual humbucking pickups provide a high-output sound ideal for heavier music genres like rock and metal, offering greater sustain and reduced noise.
What is the neck profile of the Fender American Double Fat Stratocaster Hardtail?: This guitar features a modern "C" shape neck profile, providing a comfortable and versatile playing experience suitable for a wide range of playing styles.
Does the Fender American Double Fat Stratocaster Hardtail have a tremolo system?: No, this model features a hardtail bridge, which enhances tuning stability and sustain by eliminating the tremolo system.
What materials are used for the body and neck of the Fender American Double Fat Stratocaster Hardtail?: The body is made from alder or ash, while the neck is constructed from maple, with a rosewood fretboard, offering a balanced tone and classic aesthetics.

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The large CBS-style headstock is a polarizing feature, with some owners loving its aesthetic and others preferring a more traditional design.
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The guitar's setup without a tremolo is appreciated for stability, akin to a Les Paul's hardtail design.
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Users who play punk rock often favor the neck pickup for power chords, appreciating the thicker sound from the double humbuckers.
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Combining a middle single-coil pickup with a 4-way switch mod is suggested for those seeking more traditional Stratocaster tones alongside the double humbuckers.
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Seymour Duncan '59 pickups are a popular choice for enhancing the Double Fat Strat's tone.
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The body of the Strat is noted for being more comfortable than a Les Paul, especially for players who prefer the feel of humbuckers but not the 'Strat honk'.
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The combination of sunburst, chrome, and pearloid on the Double Fat Strat is favorably compared to the aesthetic of a Les Paul.
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Some owners struggle with the lack of iconic Strat tones, particularly the 4th position neck and middle pickup sound, which is a unique limitation of the double humbucker setup.
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It is a beauty

This was my first non-beginner guitar, and it doesn't disappoint. The candy apple red looks really great, especially with the white, sparkly pickguard. The Seymour Duncan pickups are very nice sounding. The neck is super smooth. Everything just feels great on the guitar. I like that the humbuckers sound fatter than the usual single coils of a strat. It can handle heavier music, but still clean up really nicely. If you're looking for that strat quack, you'd probably want to get a standard SSS or HSS.

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