Fender's Stratocaster first saw the light of day in 1954 and it's been an icon ever since. Its slim body, bright sound and innovative design redefined the electric guitar and opened up a whole new world of musical possibilities. The Fender American Original '50s Stratocaster combines legendary style and groundbreaking sound with modern playability. It has a thin nitrocellulose lacquer that lets the wood underneath breathe and age attractively. There are three Pure Vintage '59 single-coil Stratocaster pickups on board that have been designed with the original models in mind. This means the coils have been coated with Formvar and they have alnico 5 magnets. The neck has tall frets and a Soft V profile to offer an authentic playing experience, while the fretboard has a modern 9.5-inch radius which makes it easier to press down the strings without any notes being prematurely cut off. The eggshell pickguard completes the look of this lovely instrument.