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STRATOCASTER: SPECS AND SERIES

American Elite Stratocaster (2/2016-10/2019)

USA - American Elite Series

MODEL NUMBER:
011-4000-(Color#): rosewood, until 2017
011-4001-(Color#): ebony, since mid 2017
011-4002-(Color#): maple
011-4020-(700): Left handed model, (700) only, rosewood, until 2017
011-4022-(700): Left handed model, (700) only, maple, until 2017
011-4021-(700): Left handed model, (700) only, ebony, since 2018
 
BODY
Body Material: Alder; Ash (Aged Cherry Burst and Tobacco Sunburst Only)
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Body Shape: Stratocaster with Cutaway Heel
 
NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Neck Shape: Compound Back Shape, Modern "C" to "D"
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Maple Cap, Ebony (Since Mid 2017), Rosewood (until 2017)
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" to 14" Compound Radius (241 mm - 355.6 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
Position Inlays: Pearloid Dots (Rosewood, Ebony), Black Pearloid Dots (Maple); Narrow Spacing
Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable
Truss Rod Nut: Heel-Mounted Spoke Wheel Adjustment
Skunk Stripe: None
 
HEADSTOCK:
Type: Small
Logo: Spaghetti Foil Logo
Other Decals, front: Foil "STRATOCASTER"
Other Decals, back: Serial, "CORONA, CA" (early models: none or "MADE IN U.S.A.")
 
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: 4th Generation Noiseless, "Fender"/"NOISELESS"
Middle Pickup: 4th Generation Noiseless, "Fender"/"NOISELESS"
Neck Pickup: 4th Generation Noiseless, "Fender"/"NOISELESS"
Controls: Master Volume (with S-1 switch), Tone (Neck), No-Load Tone control (Mid, Bridge)
Switching: 5-Position Blade and S-1 switch
Configuration: SSS
 
POSITION
S1 switch OFF - the American Elite Strat functions as normal:
Position 1: bridge pickup only
Position 2: bridge and middle pickups wired in parallel
Position 3: middle pickup only
Position 4: middle and neck pickups wired in parallel
Position 5: neck pickup only
S1 Switch ON - you get 5 more tonal options:
Position 1: all three pickups wired in series
Position 2: bridge and middle pickups wired in series
Position 3: middle and neck pickups wired in series
Position 4: bridge and neck pickups wired out of phase, with a special tone capacitor
Position 5: bridge and middle pickups wired in series and out of phase, in parallel with neck pickup
 
HARDWARE
Bridge: 2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with High-Mass Copper Infused Block and Pop-In Arm
Saddles: Block Saddles
String Tree: New Modern "T"
Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green, 4-Ply Tortoise Shell, 4-Ply Aged White Pearloid; 11 Holes (Config. modern)
Control Knobs: Aged White Soft Touch Knobs
Switch Tip: Aged White
Tremolo Arm Tip: None
Pickup covers: Aged White
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical "Fender CORONA CALIFORNIA"

​COLORS
(700) 3-Color Sunburst
(710) Mystic Black, until mid 2017           
(736) Sky Burst Metallic
(796) Autumn Blaze Metallic, until the end of 2017 (from mid 2017 only maple neck model)
(731) Aged Cherry Bust, Ash Body
(752) Tobacco Sunburst, Ash Body         
(723) Olympic Pearl, 4-Ply Tortoise Shell Pickguard
(708) Ocean Turquoise, 4-Ply Aged White Pearloid Pickguard
(774) Champagne, 4-Ply Tortoise Shell Pickguard            
(783) Satin Ice Blue Metallic, 4-Ply Aged White Pearloid Pickguard, from 1/2019             
(719) Satin Jade Pearl Metallic, 4-Ply Aged White Pearloid Pickguard, from 1/2019
 
MISCELLANEUS
Strings: .009-.042
 
ACCESSORIES
ABS Elite Molded Case
Strap Locks
 
COMMENTS
The American Elite's S-1 switching gives you 10 total pickup options - which include running all three in series
Do not confuse with Elite Stratocaster (Mid 1983-1/1985)
Replaces American Deluxe Stratocaster - Third Series
Replaced by American Ultra Stratocaster

FENDER SAYS
Externally the American Elite Stratocaster has Fender's timeless style, but under the hood it's an entirely new breed of guitar designed for 21st-century players who constantly push the envelope. With over a dozen new innovations, each guitar is a true performer with eye-catching style, exceptional feel and versatile sound from the very first moment you plug it in and play.

ENG: Introducing American Elite Series
ITA: La nascita dell'American Elite Series


American Elite Stratocaster front
American Elite Stratocaster Back
American Elite Stratocaster Body front
American Elite Stratocaster Body Back
American Elite Stratocaster Headstock front
American Elite Stratocaster Headstock Back
American Elite Stratocaster Body
American Elite Stratocaster Case
Sky Burst Metallic finish, Courtesy of Sweetwater

American Elite Stratocaster front
American Elite Stratocaster side
American Elite Stratocaster Body Side
American Elite Stratocaster Body front
American Elite Stratocaster Headstock front
American Elite Stratocaster Headstock front #2
American Elite Stratocaster Headstock Back
American Elite Stratocaster Tuning Machines
American Elite Stratocaster Back
American Elite Stratocaster Back Side
American Elite Stratocaster Body Back
American Elite Stratocaster Body Contour
American Elite Stratocaster Side
American Elite Stratocaster Side
American Elite Stratocaster Case
Tobacco Sunburst finish, Courtesy of Reverb (Ishibashi)

American Elite Stratocaster front
American Elite Stratocaster Body front
American Elite Stratocaster Body side
American Elite Stratocaster Body side
American Elite Stratocaster Case
American Elite Stratocaster Body

American Elite Stratocaster Headstock front
American Elite Stratocaster Headstock Back
American Elite Stratocaster Back
American Elite Stratocaster Body Back
American Elite Stratocaster Certificate
Ocean Turquoise finish, Courtesy of Reverb (Jordan Guitars)

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