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Page last updated Nov 04, 2025

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Average Price: $1,581

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In the Solid Body Electric Guitars category, Fender Ken Stratocaster® is priced in the High-end/Boutique range. This premium gear is built to very high standards and offers premium features.

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Series: Made in Japan Artist Body Material: Alder Body Finish: Polyurethane Neck: Maple, Galaxy Red “C” Shape Neck Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5” (241 mm) Frets: 21, Vintage Position Inlays: Black Dot Nut (Material/Width): Bone, 1.650” (42 mm) Tuning Machines: Sperzel® Trim-Lok™ Staggered Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm) Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo Pickguard: Pink Anodized with Lacquer Pickups: Custom Vintage Style Single-Coil Strat® (Bridge), Custom Vintage Style Single-Coil Strat® (Middle), Custom Vintage Style Single-Coil Strat® (Neck) Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, Neck & Bridge Pickup Blender Control Knobs: Black Plastic Hardware Finish: Black Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges) Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Gig Bag

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The Ken Stratocaster features a clear pickguard, offering an unusual aesthetic that complements the unique gold sparkle finish on the arm carve.
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Equipped with Fat 50’s/V-Mods pickups, the guitar delivers a crisp, clean tone that shines with slight overdrive, becoming a favorite sound for some owners.
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Preordering the Ken Stratocaster in May cost $2100, highlighting its premium pricing and suggesting a significant wait time for delivery.
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Ken

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Ken collaborated with Fender on his signature Stratocaster. This model is similar to his previous guitar in live concerts, Fernandes SD-115KK.

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