Transport yourself to a time when rock music was fresh and making a statement with the reissue of the Buddy Holly-era Strat. Guitar enthusiasts who adore the original look, feel, and tone of the 1950s-era Fender Stratocaster will fall in love with the classic series. When it comes to electric guitars, this is the iconic look and sound that will show your fans that you mean business when it comes to rock and roll. This instrument is the only piece of gear you need to play everything from old-time rock and roll to more modern styles such as grunge, pop, and metal. Going from the recording studio to the stage with ease, this inspiring guitar model will go great with all of your accessories, including gig bags, hard cases, and guitar stands. The body of this legendary style is made of quality alder wood, providing the stability that you're looking for when you want to create a sparkling sound reminiscent of the times of drive-in movies and screaming fans with poodle skirts. The neck is made of pure maple with the standard soft V profile of the era. Ping tuners fit perfectly with the small headstock.Fender fanatics immediately recognize the synchronized tremolo bridge and the maple fingerboard with 21 vintage-style frets. The 7.25-inch radius makes it as easy to play as it is to look at. Scale length is 25.5 inches. The single-coil pickups and staggered pole pieces add to the vintage look and feel with pickups located at the bridge, neck, and middle position. Alnico magnets and aged covers add to the charm and appeal of this vintage ideal.This time-honored model has a modern touch so that you can have more control than ever before due to the five-way pickup switch that you can position to your liking. This allows you to hammer out your unique sound in a manner that matches your technique. Three control knobs allow you to effectively alter the master volume, neck pickup, and middle pickup with ease. Control knobs are made of aged white plastic to match the pickguard.The 50s Strat captures that golden era of the electric guitar like never before. Offering an array of vintage-style body colors, the classic series represents an old-school charm that musical historians have come to know and admire in the original 1950s-era Stratocaster guitars. These guitars are made in Mexico and offer American-comparable quality in their design and bright, lustrous colors that are sure to turn heads. Some of the eye-catching color choices in the series include Classic Lacquer, Candy Apple Red, Daphne Blue, and the Fiesta Red. The body has a polyester finish for durability, while the neck has a gloss urethane finish for greater ease in rocking out. The Fender Stratocaster lives on, proving that rock and roll will never die.