The Fender Stratocaster, often referred to as “Strat”, is a model of electric guitar designed by Leo Fender, George Fullerton and Freddie Tavares in 1954, and manufactured continuously to the present. It is a double-cutaway guitar, with a long horn to balance high standing.
The Stratocaster has been used by many guitarists, and can be heard on many historic recordings. In addition to the Gibson Les Paul, Gibson SG and the Fender Telecaster, it is one of the most durable and models of electric guitar in the world. The design of the Stratocaster has transcended the field of music among the classic industrial designs of all time, examples have been exhibited in major museums around the world.
In its original form, the Stratocaster is available only in a 2-color sunburst finish, with one piece maple neck with 21 frets, black dot inlays and Kluso? lifts. There was also a set of custom colors available that has not been standardized in 1960. These Colors are mostly automotive lacquer colors made by Dupont and could be done at an additional cost of 5%. The single-ply, 8-white pickguard screw hole is a unique concept which has enabled all of the guitar of electronic components – except for the recessed plate – can be mounted on easily removable surface. Stratocaster following drawings (both by the imitation of Fender and other companies), have apparently improved the usability and sound, but vintage Fender models are still too often the value of large amounts of money and some prefer the timbre of the older models.
The Stratocaster has been widely copied, which turned the word “Strat” (a trademark of Fender Musical Instrument Corporation) to a generic term that refers to any guitar that has the same general characteristics as the original, regardless of manufacturer.
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