Electric guitar Fender American Standard Stratocaster 2012 RW 3TS

Fender American Standard Stratocaster 2012 RW 3TS

Leo Fender once said that all artists are angels, and his "job is to give them wings to fly. Now, nearly seven decades after Leo Fender introduced his first amplifiers and guitars, the company is proud to continue to bring his ideas to life, inspiring artists around the world and giving new musicians the tools they need to begin their musical legacy.

The American Standard Stratocaster guitar is the same great best-selling, go-to model it has always been, and now it’s upgraded with aged plastic parts and full-sounding Fender Custom Shop Fat ’50s pickups. The latest iteration of our time-honored classic, it is the very essence of Strat tone and remains a beauty to see, hear and feel.

In the revamped American Standard Series, guitars are fitted with a new Fender Custom Shop Fat 50s pickup set and all plastic parts of the guitar are lightly creamy for the visual effect of a vintage instrument. A true American Standard Stratocaster is a classic in style and sound - beauty that you can see, hear and feel.

The Fender American Standard series represents the pinnacle of Fender's achievement. These instruments have been at the center of the Fender catalog for more than half a century, helping to define the era as well as the sound of modern popular music. The Fender American Standard is everything a guitarist or bassist could want from their instrument.

Most Fender American Standard models are equipped with special Fender Custom Shop pickups. They are made specifically for the American Standard series and provide warm, dynamic tones for guitars and a powerful kick for basses. They also feature state-of-the-art bridges with fantastic sustain and resonance. American Standard fingerboards are made of medium-thick maple or rosewood and are shaped like a "C" and equipped with medium jumbo fingerboards for increased versatility and playability. No matter what style of music you play, the American Standard will meet your needs.

With first-class craftsmanship and unsurpassed quality, you know your instrument will always sound its best. Whether you're a professional touring musician, a studio musician, or just an amateur of your craft, the Fender American Standard is an investment worth making.