Fender Stratocaster

The Fender Stratocaster is by far one of the most popular quintessential guitars ever built. It is certainly one of the most popular, recognizable, influential, and best-selling electric guitars ever made and is frequently imitated. The Fender brand evokes so much passion among collectors and players alike, used by many legendary guitarists, having created a cult following due to its signature sound and versatility.

The Fender Stratocaster is a classic electric guitar, originally designed by Leo Fender in the early 1950s and is still manufactured today. The 1957 Fender Stratocaster is considered to be a classic year by most collectors with its two-tone sunburst finish, Alder body wood and a Maple "V" neck. The Fender Strat also uses a popular single coil pick up. Fender and Jimi Hendrix will be forever associated with each other, and a white Strat is the iconic Hendrix guitar. A Fender Stratocaster is also carved on Jimi Hendrixs tombstone.

Fender Strats are a versatile instrument that have settings that can be tailored to fit the sounds of blues and rock and roll. It is likely that Fender have produced the most popular guitar of all time.

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