A tonally versatile guitar with time-honored Fender style and sound, the Deluxe Strat has a few tricks up its sleeve. Special switching unlocks extra pickup combinations for those moments you find yourself needing a little extra kick to stand out. Combining noise-free performance with enhanced playing comfort, this sleek instrument is a truly deluxe performer that excels on stage and in the studio. Three Vintage Noiseless pickups offer all the clarity and articulation you've come to expect from Strat pickups - with no hum. A push/push mini-switch discretely tucked away between the tone controls, yet still easy to reach, activates the bridge pickup in positions four and five on the selector. Use the bridge and neck pickups together or combine all three pickups for flexible tone that can meet the needs of any song. Enjoy smoother travel when using the tremolo bridge, thanks to the modern two-point synchronized design, which includes bent steel saddles for classic aesthetics. A contoured neck heel and 4-bolt asymmetrical neck plate make it easy tocomfortably reach the upper registers of the neck.The flatter 12"-radius fingerboard makes it easy toplay fast leads and perform deep bends without fretting out. Locking short-post tuning machinesprovide increased break angle at the nut for buzz-free playing and enhanced tuning stability, alongwith quicker string changes. Melding classic Fender style and sound withupgraded modern components, the Deluxe Strat is perfect for players who need a wide variety of authentic Fender tones on tap. Finish: Blonde.