Fender - American Ultra Luxe '50s Stratocaster SSS MN White Blonde + Etui

Fender hasn't just gone back in time with this American Ultra Luxe '50s Stratocaster White Blonde, it's twisted it. The retro look of the Vintage series hides a modern arsenal: contoured Modern D neck to keep fingers nimble, contoured heel to access high notes without contortions, and sculpted body to sit comfortably, as if in a plush armchair.

If you've ever struggled with a flat fingerboard or temperamental frets, you're in for a treat. The progressive 10" to 14" radius of the maple fingerboard facilitates bends at the top of the neck without complicating open chords at the bottom. Add to that ultra-rounded edges, a soft-as-a-new-sweater satin finish and glow-in-the-dark Luminlay side markers, and you've got a guitar that won't get lost in the dark - even when you do.

When it comes to sound, this Strat is no slouch. The three Pure Vintage '57 Stratocaster pickups recreate Fender's legendary textures: bright, snappy, but also warm when needed. And if you're feeling playful, the Switch S-1 hidden in the volume knob opens up additional combinations. It's as if your guitar had a 'sound ninja' mode.

Tuning stability has always been a sensitive issue. Here, you can breathe easy: locking tuners, Ultra Deluxe 2-point bridge, stainless steel bridges, cold-rolled steel block... in short, nothing moves, even after a rollercoaster vibrato solo. Your tuner will be bored stiff.

We all remember a guitar that sounded good but was never totally comfortable. Fender seems to have taken this frustration personally. The Ultra Luxe '50s Stratocaster has been designed to leave your hands with no excuses. The perfect balance between tradition and modern precision follows you through your improvisations and your most whimsical compositions. And between you and me, even if your solos sometimes sound like a Sudoku riddle, this jewel will make you believe that it was all on purpose.