Fender American Special Stratocaster HSS RW Olympic White

General

The Fender American Special Stratocaster is the most affordable way to own a real 'Made in the USA' Fender, and not because they've saved on materials or hardware. In fact the opposite is true. The modest price is the result of efficient manufacturing methods and a relatively high production rate. The Stratocaster HSS in Olympic White has a body of the same quality alderwood as any other Fender model. The HSS configuration is made up of two Texas Special single-coil pickups and the Fender 5 Atomic Humbucker. But let's not forget about the look! Its white body, rosewood fretboard, large '70s headstock and black pickguard make for one good-looking instrument.

Construction of the American Special Stratocaster in Olympic White

As mentioned before, the body of this American Special Stratocaster is made of alder, a type of wood that is used in high-quality strats and loved for its low, balanced sound and excellent resonance. Its maple neck features a rosewood fretboard and has received a modern and comfortable 'C' profile. Playing this guitar is even more comfortable with its 22 jumbo-sized frets. Naturally, this Strat is also equipped with a vintage-style tremolo bridge and six extremely sturdy closed tuning mechanisms.

HSS configuration and Greasebucket tone circuit

The letters 'HSS' in the model's name represent humbucker and the two single-coil pickups. The middle and neck pickups are renowned Texas Special single-coils which produce that coveted Texas Blues sound, with its tight bass notes, sparkling mids and crystal clear trebles, thanks to their overwound Alnico 5 magnets. The bridge pickup is an Alnico 5 Fender Atomic humbucker and is excellently suited for rougher music styles such as rock and metal. The Fender American Special Stratocaster HSS has a master volume and two tone controls that filter out the trebles without adding extra bass. In other words, the bass won't automatically take over if you turn down the trebles, thanks to the Greasebucket circuitry.