Fender Stratocaster | 2002 | MIM

Fender Standard Stratocaster in a Sage Green finish, that's one hell of a finish. Full on Mojo power axe in good condition. A brilliant playable grade guitar. Also coming along a Fender Custom Shop (Fat 50) pickup installed at the bridge. As seen in the images the finish has some crackings which have been carefully looked at by one of our luthiers to make them smooth and complementary to the guitar.
 
A combination of solid build quality and a great value for money. There is no more iconic electric guitar design than that of the Standard Stratocaster, that's a given.
There are just so many Stratocasters at so many price points these days that even we feel a little bewildered on occasion. Although for some, 'Standard Stratocaster' is a label that evokes an American-made instrument.
 
In the early 200s, Standard Series Fenders have represented the bulk of the Mexican Ensenada factory's output alongside the Classic Series vintage reissues.
 
The Mexican Standard Stratocaster initially looks pretty much identical to its predecessor, but on close inspection there are a number of subtle differences.
 
The guitar's neck feels welcoming and sleek, with a thin coat of satin polyester varnish sealing the attractive one-piece white maple. The Fender's modern 'C' neck profile is a decent palm full, with playability as a whole benefiting from fatter, flatter medium jumbo fretwire that facilitates easier bends and feels modern, while retaining the Fender character.
 
The ball ends of the strings are now anchored by a larger, higher mass bridge block to aid sustain and beef up the vintage-style synchronised vibrato.