Stratocaster
Iconic solid-body instrument
A Stratocaster is an electric guitar model made by Fender, introduced in 1954 and among the most influential guitar designs ever produced.
Its distinctive double-cutaway body, three pickups, and tremolo system became a template widely imitated.
Often shortened to Strat: He plugged in his Strat and started playing.
The name suggests stratosphere—something futuristic and elevated.
Electric guitar brand
- electric guitarAmplified stringed instrument
- solid-bodyWithout internal cavities
- pickupsOpen-bed work vehicles
- tremoloRapid tonal wavering
six-string · volume control · tuning pegs · bridge · saddles · pickguard · frets · strings
Mournful American music genre
- rockSolid earthen material
- countrySovereign state or territory
- surfWaves near shore
- funkDepression or groove music
jazz · indie · alternative · psychedelic · reggae · R&B · new wave · rockabilly
- ClaptonBritish guitar virtuoso
- Buddy HollyFifties rock-and-roll pioneer
- Jeff BeckEnglish electric guitar innovator
- Buddy GuyLegendary blues guitarist
Stevie Ray Vaughan · Gilmour · Bonnie Raitt · John Mayer · Nile Rodgers
Premium product line marker
- StandardNamed or official designation
- ContemporaryOf the present period
- reissuePublish anew
- limited editionSmall intentional production run
Fender
Electric guitar brand
- electric guitarAmplified stringed instrument
- solid-bodyWithout internal cavities
- pickupsOpen-bed work vehicles
tremolo · six-string · volume control · tuning pegs · bridge · saddles · pickguard · frets · strings · inlays
blues
Mournful American music genre
funk · jazz · indie · alternative · psychedelic · reggae · R&B · new wave · rockabilly · soul
Hendrix
- ClaptonBritish guitar virtuoso
- Buddy HollyFifties rock-and-roll pioneer
- Jeff BeckEnglish electric guitar innovator
Stevie Ray Vaughan · Gilmour · Bonnie Raitt · John Mayer · Buddy Guy · Nile Rodgers
Ultra
Premium product line marker
- StandardNamed or official designation
- ContemporaryOf the present period
- reissuePublish anew
limited edition · relic · nitrocellulose · sunburst · shell pink
twang
Sharp vibrating sound
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
- articulateExpress clearly, or well-spoken
- clean toneUnaltered instrument sound
glassy · bell-like · quack · spanky · crisp · punchy · versatile · sustain · harmonics · overdrive
- Guitarelectric guitar, acoustic guitar, classical guitar, guitar string, guitar strap
- Fender GuitarsJaguar, Mustang, Esquire, Coronado, Cyclone
- Brand Name ProductsiPhone, iPad, MacBook, Galaxy, Kindle
- Blues RockEric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ Top, Fleetwood Mac, The Yardbirds
- Surf RockThe Beach Boys, reverb, Surfin USA, twang
StratocasterLes Paul
Guitar and recording pioneer
Gibson Les Paul · Gibson · Flying V · Explorer · archtop
Stratocasteracoustic guitar
Unplugged stringed instrument
classical guitar · nylon-string guitar · flamenco guitar · folk guitar · unplugged
- Fender StratocasterFamous American electric guitar
broadcaster, stratum, strata, stratosphere, stratospheric, Strat