Description

The 1998 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, introduced in July 1998 and produced until early 2004, marked a significant upgrade over the prior Strat Plus models. It boasts a body made from premium ash, paired with a bolt-on maple neck shaped in a comfortable Modern "C" profile and finished in satin polyurethane. The fingerboard—rosewood—features a 9.5″ radius and supports 22 medium-jumbo frets with premium abalone dot inlay as standard ornamentation.

At the heart of its performance are three Vintage Noiseless pickups—the first generation of Fender’s noiseless single coils—which deliver classic Strat tone without the typical hum. These pickups utilise Alnico II magnets and staggered hand-bevelled pole pieces for authentic articulation and clarity. The guitar also includes high-end appointments such as locking Schaller tuning machines, a two-point Synchronized tremolo with a pop-in arm, aged-style plastic hardware, and detailed fret and nut craftsmanship.

Overall, the 1998 American Deluxe Strat stands out for blending vintage Stratocaster tone with superior playability and quality. Premium tonewoods, refined neck design, noiseless electronics, and professional-grade hardware make it a “no-brainer” for players seeking a reliable, stage-ready instrument with both modern performance and timeless appeal.

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FAQs

How long is the warranty period?

For new products, you will get the full manufacturer warranty. For our second-hand products, we will cover any fault within 4 weeks of the purchase of any guitar. For pianos, that will be extended to 3 months.

What is the estimated delivery time?

We use the 24hr delivery in UK mainlands if it can be delivered by post. For Scotland and Wales, it depends on the area and the distance from our warehouse, but our aim is to get you order to your hands as soon as possible.

For products that cannot be posted, we will arrange the delivery with you to suit your schedule and deliver it to you

Do you offer international shipping?

We usually can ship instruments worldwide. Please get in touch to get a quote

What is the maintinance on your USED products?
  • Guitars: Every guitar will be setup to a high playing standard before shipping. The electronics are checked and if there is any issue with guitar, it will be fixed.
  • Pianos: Every piano is fully tested to make sure it's fully functional, cleaned, and if it's digital, a facroty reset is performed.
Do you offer assembly and installation?

We offer installation and assembly for pianos, drum kits, or any products that require it for and extra charge. Please get in touch so we can provide you with a quote.

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