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Fender 70th Anniversary Player Stratocaster Electric Guitar Nebula Noir

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Description
The long and storied history of the Fender Stratocaster begins in 1953 as Leo Fender and Freddie Tavares, one of Fender's earliest and most valued employees, started sketching out designs. This revolutionary contoured-body, double-cutaway masterpiece first rolled out of Fender's Fullerton factory in 1954. To celebrate the 70th consecutive production year of this iconic guitar, Fender has designed a broad-ranging 70th Anniversary Stratocaster collection which are available in strictly limited quantities. The 70th Anniversary Player Strat in a sleek Nebula Noir finish is not just one of the most distinctive, but also one of the most accessible of these soon-to-be-treasured special instruments.

Seven Decades of Stratocaster
When the Strat first appeared in 1954, it was unlike any guitar seen before, with body-hugging carved contours, asymmetric double cutaways, a solidbody-first three-pickup configuration and, most of all, a brand-new bridge design. The look summoned the same futuristic feel as the swooping, streamlined, automobile designs of the times. Unlike those cars, though, the Stratocaster still looks contemporary today, and Fender's constant small improvements have kept the Strat as modern and exciting to play as it was 70 years ago.

A Strat Designed for the Player in You
The 70th Anniversary Player Strat is designed to summon up the vintage tonal heritage of the line with Fender's Pure Vintage '59 single-coil pickups. Loaded with all the bell-like chime and spank you want from a classic Stratocaster, these transducers work well across genres with just slight adjustments of the volume and tone knobs.

Classic Construction With Modern Touches
With a resonant alder body helping produce those vintage tones, the 70th Anniversary Player Stratocaster provides a modern feel with a fast 9.5"-radius rosewood fingerboard on a Modern C profile "skunk-stripe" maple neck. The pearloid pickguard is a perfect choice to offset the deep, dark, limited-edition Nebula Noir finish.

Classic Hardware Meets Versatile Electronics
The Fender Synchronized Tremolo Bridge (technically a vibrato, but tradition is tradition) was a feature that was revolutionary in the original 1954 design. While it wasn't the first six-saddle electric guitar bridge, it was the first one to offer both height and intonation adjustment for individual strings, and the combination of subtlety and brashness with which a player could approach the "whammy bar" was absolutely unprecedented. The evolution to a two-point pivot design enabled even more stability and made it easier to "float" the bridge without painstaking adjustments. Fender ClassicGear tuners complete the bridge and tuning setup, increasing stability and enabling wilder whammy action without going sour. The switching and control knobs are full-on classic Strat, a 5-way switch with master volume and a pair of tone knobs—one neck/middle and one for the bridge pickup—for a wide tonal palette.
This guitar would be a great accessible everyday player, but, as a special edition for the Stratocaster's 70th Anniversary, it's so much more than that. With the limited quantities available, you'll want to jump on it quickly, to make sure that you can be part of the celebration now and treasure the instrument for years to come.
Features
- Pure Vintage '59 single-coil Strat pickups
- Modern C profile maple neck
- 2-point synchronized tremolo bridge
- Fender ClassicGear tuners
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Specs
- Body Wood: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss polyester
- Neck: Maple
- Neck Construction: 4-bolt standard
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fret Size: Medium jumbo
- Number of Frets: 22
- Position Inlays: White dot
- Side Dots: White
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Truss Rod: Standard
- Tuning Machines: Fender ClassicGear
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Bridge: 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles
- Pickguard: 4-ply white pearloid
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Bridge Pickup: Pure vintage '59 single-coil Strat
- Middle Pickup: Pure vintage '59 single-coil Strat
- Neck Pickup: Pure vintage '59 single-coil Strat
- Controls: Master volume, Tone 1: (neck/middle pickups); Tone 2 (bridge pickup)
- Switching: 5-position blade: Position 1: bridge pickup; Position 2: bridge and middle pickup; Position 3: middle pickup; Position 4: middle and neck pickup; Position 5: neck pickup
- hardware Finish: Nickel/chrome
- Strings: Fender USA 250l nickel-plated steel (.009–.042 gauges)
- Included: Deluxe gig bag
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- Jamming3
- Practicing3
- Small Venues2
- Recording1
- Rock Concerts1
- A bit heavy1
- Experienced5
- Novice1
- Good Feel6
- Good Tone6
- Fun To Play5
- Good Pick Up5
- Solid Electronics4
Reviewed by 6 customers
This rivals my Custom Shop Strat!!
submitted4 months ago
byJim
fromMillerstown Pennsylvania
Traded my EVH Frankie which in the right hands is a great guitar but I couldn't get used to the huge frets, was originally looking at a PRS SE Custom 24 but the neck was just a bit too wide!! But then I noticed this strat hanging there and grabbed it and it just fit in my hand, fantastic neck, bought it on the spot, didn't even plug it in, took it home, had to tweak the truss rod and adjust the intonation on the D string!! It rivals the playability of my Rory Gallagher Custom Shop Strat AND Harrisburg GC even knocked $100 off the price tag!!! Don't be afraid to get a Fender Mexican made product, it's one of the best guitars that I have ever played or owned and I have gone through a ton of them throughout the years!! As far as this instrument is concerned they have taken great pride in making an absolute quality instrument!!!!
They Nailed It!!
submitted6 months ago
byMichael
fromLong Island, New York
The Nebula Noir finish is unique and stunning! I personally love the Pearl pick guard. Modern C neck is among my fav (along with the Soft V) that with the Rosewood fret board makes for an easy, fast ride..'59 pickups sound amazing. For what guitars cost today, you really could not ask for a more satisfying experience for what this guitar is priced at. After having a setup done to my liking, not one negative thing to say…. If you're a Strat guy/girl… you will love this
Awesome Axe!
submitted9 months ago
byAndy
fromCambridge, MD
I love everything about this guitar! It looks and feels great! The Nebula Noir finish is very unique. The neck is fast and comfortable. The fretboard is solid rosewood with rolled edges and the fretwork is perfect. The American made Pure Vintage '59 pickups sound great. The 70th Anniversary neck plate is a nice touch. The peeps at the Ensenada plant are doing a great job. The unit I received is flawless. This 70th Anniversary Player Stratocaster is a great value and is perfect for me.
Absolutely gorgeous axe
submitteda year ago
byJim
fromSpringfield Ma
Played as good as it looks. This one is definitely a keeper. Go get one before it is too late. You won't be disappointed. Just wish it came with HS case vs gigbag Finish is beautiful, a real eye catcher. The folks at GC great to work with. Hey Fender, how about sending me a HS case. You'd get a super satisfied customer who'd be happy to continue to spread the gospel on the this must own axe.
Stunning guitar and excellent tones!!
submitteda year ago
byJon
fromDetroit, MI
This is my first official Strat and I couldn't be happier. The tones from the 59' pickups, the rosewood fingerboard, 70th logos, it's all combined to make a great instrument!
Beautiful Stratocaster
submitteda year ago
byDan
fromMiddle Tennessee
This Strat sounds fantastic and the quality control of the one I received was excellent. I was unable to find any flaws with the fretwork, fit and finish - save a few small curls of plastic around the bevel of the pickguard. The neck plays fast and the rosewood fingerboard is a nice touch. Having owned & played many Stratocasters, I can definitely say this is as good as any American Standard I've encountered. The Pure Vintage '59 pickups that are included in this model sound amazing and are a very popular upgrade amongst Strat owners. To me, the sparkle finish is just icing on cake. It is tastefully subtle has a glassy depth that photos do not convey. I recommend this guitar if you're looking for a unique Strat at a great value.
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submitted8 months ago
asked bySam
fromEl paso Texas
I'm going to buy it online and a friend is going to pick it up and bring it to Mexico, does it come with a case?
No, it doesn't .submitteda year ago
asked byHoward
fromCape Canaveral, FL
Does this guitar come with a certificate or 70th. Anniversary paperwork?
No, it doesn't.submitteda year ago
asked byscottk
fromDallas, TX
Why does Fender put these vintage tuners on here which are terrible compared to the locking tuners?
I’m sorry, I don’t know. Perhaps an inquiry to Fender.submitteda year ago
asked bySantiago the Curious
fromundisclosed
Is it Limited Edition?
No, it isn't.submitteda year ago
asked byJAH
fromundisclosed
Is it made in America?
No, the Fender 70th Anniversary Player is made in Mexico.submitteda year ago
asked byDanL
fromFullerton
Country of origin
The Fender 70th Anniversary Player is made in Mexico.submitteda year ago
asked byJackman
fromFolly Beach SC
Where was this guitar made
The Fender 70th Anniversary Player is made in Mexico.