The Fender American Acoustasonic Stratocaster in Natural is a highly versatile USA-made hybrid guitar designed to move convincingly between acoustic and electric territory from one lightweight instrument.

Its hollow mahogany body and solid Sitka spruce top provide genuine unplugged resonance, while Fender and Fishman’s Acoustic Engine combines an under-saddle pickup, internal body sensor and magnetic pickup to produce a broad selection of acoustic and electric-inspired sounds.

A mahogany Modern Deep “C” neck, ebony fingerboard, 25.5" scale and 22 narrow-tall frets give the guitar a playing feel much closer to a modern Fender electric than a conventional full-depth acoustic.

This pre-owned example is presented in Very Good Condition, showing some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership. A gigbag is included.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Brand	Fender
Series	American Acoustasonic
Model	Stratocaster
Finish	Natural
Type	Hybrid Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Country of Manufacture	USA
Top	Solid Sitka Spruce
Body	Hollow Mahogany
Fingerboard	Ebony
Scale Length	25.5"
Electronics	Fender/Fishman Acoustic Engine
Available Voices	10 Blendable Acoustic & Electric-Inspired Voices
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition
Included	Gigbag
Main Appeal	Acoustic and electric tones from one lightweight Strat-style guitar
Best For	Singer-songwriters, live performers, studio players and multi-style guitarists

Condition Overview

Very Good Condition

This Fender American Acoustasonic Stratocaster is presented in Very Good Condition.

Under the Fair Deal Music grading system, Very Good Condition means the guitar shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional and suitable for regular live, studio and home use.

What's Included?

✔ Fender American Acoustasonic Stratocaster Natural
✔ Gigbag

✘ No Power Supply Included
✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

• Very Good overall condition
• Cosmetic signs of previous use
• Natural finish
• Active Acoustic Engine electronics
• Gigbag included
• No external power supply included

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned Fender Acoustasonic has been assessed for general condition, electronics and playability.

Checks include:

• Magnetic pickup operation
• Under-saddle transducer operation
• Internal body sensor operation
• Acoustic Engine functionality
• 5-way voice selector
• Blend control
• Master volume
• Output jack
• Charging system
• Neck condition
• Ebony fingerboard
• Frets
• Tuning machines
• Acoustic bridge
• Saddle
• General structural condition
• General playability
• Gigbag checked for general usability

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are checked for general setup and playability before leaving the shop.

Key areas assessed include:

• Action
• Neck relief
• Fret condition
• Intonation
• Tuning stability
• Electronics
• Bridge and saddle
• Hardware
• General playing feel

Acoustic and hybrid instruments can respond naturally to changes in temperature and humidity, so minor setup movement may occur during transportation.

What Makes The American Acoustasonic Stratocaster Special?

The American Acoustasonic Stratocaster is not simply an acoustic guitar made in a Strat shape. Its body, sound port and electronics were designed specifically to bridge the gap between acoustic and electric performance.

Fender’s patented Stringed Instrument Resonance System – SIRS allows the hollow body to produce a genuine acoustic voice without amplification, while the Fender/Fishman Acoustic Engine expands that foundation into ten selectable and blendable amplified voices. The result is particularly useful for performers who would otherwise need to change between acoustic and electric guitars during a set.

Key Features & Benefits

Solid Sitka Spruce Top

The Acoustasonic uses a solid Sitka spruce soundboard rather than relying entirely on solidbody construction.

This contributes to:

• Genuine unplugged resonance
• Dynamic acoustic response
• Clear projection
• Natural string detail
• More authentic acoustic behaviour

Hollow Mahogany Body

The mahogany body is internally hollow and significantly thinner than a conventional acoustic guitar.

This gives the player:

• Natural acoustic volume
• Lightweight feel
• Comfortable Strat-inspired ergonomics
• Reduced bulk compared with a full-depth acoustic
• Familiar electric-guitar playing position

WaterFall Sound Port & SIRS

The distinctive central sound port forms part of Fender’s patented Stringed Instrument Resonance System.

Rather than functioning purely as a decorative soundhole, it is integral to how the compact hollow body projects and shapes its acoustic response.

Fender/Fishman Acoustic Engine

The onboard electronics combine three sound sources:

• Fishman under-saddle transducer
• Internal body sensor
• Fender Acoustasonic Noiseless / N4 magnetic pickup

These are processed by the Acoustic Engine to create a range of acoustic and electric-inspired sounds.

10 Blendable Voices

The 5-way selector provides five pairs of sounds.

The Blend/Mod control moves between or combines the two voices assigned to each position, effectively providing 10 core voices plus blended variations.

This can cover sounds inspired by:

• Larger acoustic bodies
• Smaller concert acoustics
• Different tonewood combinations
• Percussive acoustic textures
• Magnetic electric-guitar sounds
• Blended acoustic/electric tones

Magnetic Pickup

The Acoustasonic Noiseless magnetic pickup allows the guitar to move beyond acoustic simulation and into more conventional electric territory.

It is particularly useful with:

• Overdrive
• Delay
• Modulation
• Ambient effects
• Rock rhythm sounds
• Blues
• Indie and alternative tones

Mahogany Modern Deep “C” Neck

The mahogany neck uses Fender’s Modern Deep “C” profile.

This gives the guitar a playing feel much closer to a premium Fender electric than a conventional acoustic neck, making transitions between electric and Acoustasonic particularly natural.

Ebony Fingerboard

The ebony fingerboard combines a smooth feel with a relatively flat 12" radius, making it particularly accommodating for bends, lead playing and contemporary techniques.

22 Narrow-Tall Frets

Narrow-tall fretwire provides additional height for clean fretting and bends without using especially wide fret crowns.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

American Acoustasonic Stratocaster vs Conventional Electro Acoustic

A conventional electro acoustic usually provides greater unplugged volume and a more traditional acoustic body feel.

The Acoustasonic is considerably slimmer and more electric-guitar-like while offering a much broader range of amplified sounds.

Acoustasonic Stratocaster vs Standard Stratocaster

A conventional Strat is a dedicated solidbody electric guitar.

The Acoustasonic sacrifices the traditional three-electric-pickup layout in favour of a hybrid system capable of genuine acoustic resonance and multiple acoustic-inspired amplified sounds.

Acoustasonic Stratocaster vs Acoustasonic Telecaster

Both use the same underlying hybrid concept, but Fender developed the Stratocaster version with its own body resonance and collection of Acoustic Engine voices rather than simply fitting Strat styling to the Telecaster electronics.

Who Is It For?

Singer-songwriters – Particularly useful for performers who need both acoustic and electric textures from one instrument.

Gigging musicians – Reduces the need to transport and switch between multiple guitars during a set.

Studio players – Offers numerous contrasting textures for layering and arranging.

Electric guitarists who dislike bulky acoustics – The thin body and Fender neck feel provide a much more familiar playing experience.

Acoustic players wanting more tonal flexibility – The Acoustic Engine offers considerably more stage versatility than a conventional piezo-only system.

Effects users – The magnetic pickup and hybrid voices respond well to pedals and ambient processing.

Suitable Genres & Applications

Particularly well suited to:

• Singer-songwriter
• Acoustic pop
• Folk
• Americana
• Country
• Indie
• Alternative
• Rock
• Blues
• Worship
• Ambient music
• Studio recording
• Live performance
• Solo performance
• Duo work
• Looping
• Pedal-based rigs

Why Choose A Hybrid Acoustic-Electric Guitar?

A hybrid guitar is particularly useful when a conventional electric and a conventional acoustic would otherwise both be required.

The Acoustasonic can provide acoustic-style sounds for rhythm parts and singer-songwriter material, then move into magnetic pickup sounds for more electric sections without changing instruments.

That makes it an especially practical solution for:

• Covers sets
• Theatre work
• Church and worship performance
• Studio sessions
• Solo looping
• Multi-style bands
• Small-stage setups

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Hybrid Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Brand	Fender
Series	American Acoustasonic
Model	Stratocaster
Finish	Natural
Country of Manufacture	USA
Body Shape	Modified Stratocaster
Body Construction	Hollow
Body Material	Mahogany
Top Material	Solid Sitka Spruce
Bracing	Transverse
Sound Port	WaterFall / SIRS
Body Depth	Approx. 1.75"
Body Finish	Satin Matte Polyester
Neck Material	Mahogany
Neck Construction	Bolt-On
Neck Profile	Modern Deep “C”
Neck Finish	Satin Urethane
Fingerboard Material	Ebony
Fingerboard Radius	12" / 305mm
Scale Length	25.5" / 648mm
Number of Frets	22
Fret Size	Narrow Tall
Nut Material	Graph Tech TUSQ
Nut Width	1.6875" / 42.86mm
Position Inlays	White Dot
Pickup System	3-Source Fender/Fishman Acoustic Engine
Pickup 1	Fishman Under-Saddle Transducer
Pickup 2	Internal Body Sensor
Pickup 3	Fender Acoustasonic Noiseless / N4 Magnetic Pickup
Controls	Master Volume, Blend / Mod
Switching	5-Way Voice Selector
Available Core Voices	10
Bridge	Modern Asymmetrical Acoustic Bridge
Bridge Pins	Graph Tech TUSQ
Tuning Machines	Fender Cast/Sealed Staggered
Strings	Steel Acoustic Guitar Strings
Battery	Integrated Rechargeable
Charging	USB
Included	Gigbag
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition

Electronics & Voice System

The American Acoustasonic Stratocaster uses five switch positions, with two voices assigned to each.

Turning the Blend/Mod control moves between the two sounds and allows intermediate combinations.

The system is designed to cover both acoustic and electric territory rather than functioning like a conventional tone control.

Power Requirements

The Fender/Fishman Acoustic Engine uses an integrated rechargeable battery.

A full charge provides approximately 20 hours of playing time under normal conditions.

Charging is carried out through the USB charging connection integrated around the output-jack area.

No external power supply is included with this pre-owned guitar.

The guitar can still produce its natural unplugged acoustic sound without powered electronics, but the Acoustic Engine requires battery power for amplified operation.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Fender American Acoustasonic Stratocaster in Natural is one of the most genuinely versatile guitars in Fender’s modern range.

Its solid spruce top, hollow mahogany body and SIRS sound port allow it to operate as a real acoustic instrument, while the Fender/Fishman Acoustic Engine provides an unusually wide collection of amplified sounds.

The Modern Deep “C” mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard and 25.5" scale also make it significantly easier for electric players to adapt to than a conventional acoustic guitar.

Presented in Very Good Condition and supplied with a gigbag, this is an excellent pre-owned choice for gigging musicians, singer-songwriters and studio players who want to cover acoustic and electric roles with one instrument.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Buying pre-owned can provide access to premium USA-made instruments at strong value while allowing you to purchase the individual guitar shown.

Every pre-owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually assessed so its condition, electronics and included items are clearly represented.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Fair Deal Music is Birmingham's largest independent music store, combining a major showroom with nationwide ecommerce and decades of experience buying, selling and part-exchanging new and pre-owned musical equipment.

When you buy from us, you benefit from:

• Family-run independent retailer established in 1987
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• Expert musician-led advice
• Extensive experience with Fender and pre-owned guitars
• Pre-owned instruments individually assessed
• Clear condition grading
• Competitive prices on leading music brands
• Secure ordering
• Fast UK delivery
• Large Birmingham showroom
• Friendly support before and after purchase

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Contact our team for a no-obligation valuation and find out what your current gear could be worth towards this Fender American Acoustasonic Stratocaster.

Frequently Asked Questions

What condition is this Fender Acoustasonic Stratocaster in?

It is presented in Very Good Condition, meaning it shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional.

Is this guitar made in the USA?

Yes. The American Acoustasonic Stratocaster is built in Corona, California, USA.

Is it an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar?

It is a hybrid acoustic-electric guitar designed to cover elements of both.

Does it produce sound when unplugged?

Yes. The hollow body and solid spruce top give the guitar a genuine natural acoustic voice without amplification.

What is the top made from?

It uses a solid Sitka spruce top.

What is the body made from?

The hollow body is mahogany.

What fingerboard does it have?

It uses an ebony fingerboard.

What is the neck profile?

It uses Fender’s Modern Deep “C” profile.

What is the fingerboard radius?

It has a 12" radius.

What is the scale length?

It uses Fender’s traditional 25.5" scale length.

How many frets does it have?

It has 22 narrow-tall frets.

What pickups does it use?

The Acoustic Engine combines an under-saddle transducer, internal body sensor and Fender magnetic pickup.

How many sounds are available?

The system provides 10 core acoustic and electric-inspired voices, with additional blends available through the Blend control.

What does the Blend control do?

It blends between the two sounds assigned to each of the five selector positions.

Can it produce electric-guitar sounds?

Yes. The magnetic pickup allows access to electric-inspired tones and works particularly well with pedals and overdrive.

Does it use a normal 9V battery?

No. It uses a built-in USB-rechargeable battery.

How long does the battery last?

A full charge provides approximately 20 hours of operation.

Is a power supply included?

No. No external power supply is included.

Does it come with a gigbag?

Yes. A gigbag is included.

Can I use it through an acoustic amplifier or PA?

Yes. It is particularly well suited to acoustic amplifiers, PA systems, audio interfaces and full-range systems.

Can it be used through an electric guitar amplifier?

Yes. The electric and blended voices can work very effectively through conventional guitar amplifiers, especially when using effects.

Can I request a video demo?

Yes. Our Request a Video Demo service is particularly useful for hearing the different acoustic and electric voices and seeing the Natural finish and individual condition before purchasing.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers trade-ins and part exchanges across a wide range of guitars and other musical equipment.