{"product_id":"fender-mij-traditional-70s-stratocaster-vintage-white-ex-display","title":"Fender MIJ Traditional 70's Stratocaster, Vintage White, Open Box Electric Guitar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"show-more-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis Item has been opened to check the quality; it may have some signs of damage, feel free to call up and ask about the instrument 0121 643 1685\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFender Made in Japan Traditional 70s Stratocaster in Vintage White – Ex-Display\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together unmistakable 1970s Fender styling, Japanese craftsmanship and a carefully balanced specification that combines traditional character with comfortable everyday playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts gloss-finished \u003cstrong\u003eash body\u003c\/strong\u003e is paired with a maple \u003cstrong\u003e“U”-shaped neck\u003c\/strong\u003e, maple fingerboard, 9.5-inch radius and 21 vintage-style frets. Three Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat® pickups retain the clear, expressive and immediately recognisable SSS Stratocaster sound, while the six-saddle synchronized tremolo and Fender Vintage “F” stamped tuners reinforce the guitar's distinctive '70s-inspired appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as an \u003cstrong\u003eEx-Display example\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a particularly attractive option for players looking for a Japanese-made Fender with genuine retro character, classic Stratocaster versatility and a specification that differs noticeably from Fender's more modern Player-series instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Japan Traditional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional 70s Stratocaster®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5381302341\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEx-Display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e“U” Shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGig Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese build quality with classic '70s Fender styling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlues, rock, funk, indie, pop, country and classic Strat players\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEx-Display Condition Report\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Ex-Display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar has been used for display purposes rather than supplied as a completely untouched sealed-box example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo specific cosmetic marks, faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an Ex-Display instrument, it will be checked by the Fair Deal Music team before leaving our Birmingham store to ensure the key functional areas are operating correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor additional reassurance, \u003cstrong\u003eask our team about a video demo of the exact guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender Made in Japan Traditional 70s Stratocaster®, Vintage White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender Gig Bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✘ No Additional Accessories Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is offered as \u003cstrong\u003eEx-Display\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo specific cosmetic blemishes or functional issues have been supplied for the listing, so we have deliberately not added speculative condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFair Deal Quality Control Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore leaving Fair Deal Music, this guitar will be checked across the key areas that matter to a player, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickup and electronics operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume and tone controls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive-way pickup selector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput socket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuning machines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTremolo and bridge hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck and fret condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral structural condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayability and basic setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur aim is to make sure the guitar is ready to be played and enjoyed when it reaches its new owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eService \/ Setup Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Stratocaster will be \u003cstrong\u003echecked and set up as required before dispatch\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any guitar, setup can shift slightly during transportation because of changes in \u003cstrong\u003etemperature and humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Small adjustments after delivery may occasionally be beneficial depending on climate, string preference and individual playing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose The Fender MIJ Traditional 70s Stratocaster?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJapanese Fender Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender's Made in Japan instruments have a strong reputation among players who appreciate precise construction and distinctive specifications. This Traditional model takes familiar Stratocaster ingredients and packages them into a guitar with a recognisably Japanese Fender identity rather than simply reproducing the specification of a current Mexican or American model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAsh Body With Classic Vintage White Styling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ash body is finished in gloss polyester and paired with Vintage White, maple and eggshell appointments for a distinctly retro appearance. It is a strong choice for players who want their Stratocaster to look recognisably influenced by Fender's 1970s period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSubstantial “U”-Shaped Maple Neck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maple neck uses a \u003cstrong\u003e“U” profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it more substance through the hand than Fender's slimmer Modern “C” shape. It should particularly appeal to guitarists who prefer a neck they can properly feel rather than an especially thin contemporary profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Character Without A 7.25-Inch Radius\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most interesting features of this Japanese Traditional model is its \u003cstrong\u003e9.5-inch fingerboard radius\u003c\/strong\u003e. It retains the visual and structural influence of a '70s Strat while offering a flatter playing surface than the 7.25-inch radius found on Fender's more strictly vintage-inspired Vintera II '70s models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Classic Stratocaster Pickup Voices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat pickups provide the familiar SSS layout that has made the Stratocaster such a versatile instrument. Five-way switching covers everything from clear neck sounds and articulate bridge tones to the distinctive hollow character of the two combined-pickup settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender MIJ Traditional 70s Stratocaster vs Player II Stratocaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer II Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e is better suited to guitarists wanting a clearly modern Fender. Its Modern “C” neck, 22 medium-jumbo frets, rolled fingerboard edges and two-point tremolo make it particularly accessible for contemporary playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MIJ Traditional takes a more old-school approach with its “U”-shaped neck, 21 vintage frets, '70s-inspired hardware and Japanese construction. Interestingly, both use a 9.5-inch fingerboard radius, so the MIJ offers vintage flavour without requiring the more curved radius found on many period-inspired Fenders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender MIJ Traditional 70s Stratocaster vs Vintera II '70s Stratocaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVintera II '70s Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e goes further towards recreating the physical feel of the decade. Its '70s “U” neck is paired with a 7.25-inch radius fingerboard, vintage-tall frets and dedicated Vintage-Style '70s Strat pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Vintera II if period-inspired fingerboard geometry is a priority. Choose the MIJ Traditional if you like the '70s aesthetic and fuller neck character but prefer the easier transition of a 9.5-inch radius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender MIJ Traditional 70s Stratocaster vs American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e sits further up Fender's vintage-focused range and takes the recreation concept considerably deeper with Pure Vintage '73 pickups and more period-specific American construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MIJ Traditional offers a different balance. It retains recognisable '70s styling while making concessions towards contemporary usability, particularly with its 9.5-inch radius. It is a strong option for players who want vintage influence without needing the more uncompromising specification or higher investment associated with American Vintage II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is The Fender MIJ Traditional 70s Stratocaster For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Stratocaster is particularly well suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers attracted to 1970s Fender styling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitarists who appreciate Japanese-made Fender instruments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who prefer a fuller “U”-shaped neck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitarists who want vintage character with a 9.5-inch radius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlues and classic rock players\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunk and soul rhythm guitarists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndie and alternative musicians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry and roots players\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudio musicians needing traditional SSS Stratocaster versatility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers upgrading from Squier or entry-level Fender instruments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuyers looking for additional value from an Ex-Display guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for advice on choosing between a \u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan Traditional, Player II, Vintera II or American Vintage II Stratocaster?\u003c\/strong\u003e Our experienced team of musicians can help you compare neck profiles, fingerboard radii and pickup configurations by phone, online or in our Birmingham showroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Genres And Playing Styles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlues\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck and neck\/middle positions give you the responsive, rounded and glassy sounds that make an SSS Stratocaster such a natural fit for blues. The guitar responds well to dynamic playing and edge-of-breakup amplifier settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch to the bridge or middle pickup, introduce overdrive and the Strat delivers the attack and definition required for rhythm work and expressive lead playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFunk \u0026amp; Soul\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bridge\/middle and middle\/neck positions offer crisp transient response and the characteristic scooped quality that works particularly well for clean rhythmic playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndie \u0026amp; Alternative\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-coil Strat pickups make an excellent platform for chorus, phaser, delay, reverb, fuzz and other effects. The guitar can stay articulate even when a pedalboard becomes more complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCountry \u0026amp; Roots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bridge pickup gives you the brighter response needed for clean picking and more percussive styles, while the other pickup positions provide useful alternatives for rhythm and lead work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecording\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive pickup settings make a Stratocaster extremely practical in the studio. Different positions can create enough tonal contrast to layer several guitar parts without immediately reaching for another instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e9.5-Inch Radius vs Vintage 7.25-Inch Fender: Which Is Right For You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e9.5-inch fingerboard radius\u003c\/strong\u003e is an important part of what makes this Made in Japan Traditional Stratocaster interesting. Fender's more historically focused instruments often use a 7.25-inch radius, creating a more noticeably curved fingerboard. A 9.5-inch board is flatter, making it a familiar choice for players accustomed to modern Fender guitars while still feeling recognisably like a Stratocaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes this model a particularly strong bridge between traditional styling and everyday usability. If you love the large-headstock, '70s-inspired Fender aesthetic but do not necessarily want an extremely vintage fingerboard feel, the MIJ Traditional specification makes a great deal of sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stratocaster began life in \u003cstrong\u003e1954\u003c\/strong\u003e, but Fender continued to evolve the design throughout the following decades. By the 1970s, Stratocasters had developed a visual identity that was clearly distinguishable from their '50s and early-'60s predecessors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures such as the larger headstock treatment, three-bolt neck construction and distinctive “F”-style tuning machines became closely associated with the CBS-era Stratocaster aesthetic. Those guitars have since developed their own following among players who want something visually and physically different from an early-'60s-inspired Strat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan Traditional 70s Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e draws on that period without attempting to make every specification rigidly vintage-correct. Its 9.5-inch radius is a good example: it retains much of the '70s visual character while making the fingerboard more familiar to players accustomed to modern Fender instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat balance between Fender heritage and Japanese production is what gives the Traditional series its identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Japan Traditional 70s Stratocaster®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel 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The difference between the MIJ's 9.5-inch radius and the Vintera II's 7.25-inch radius is likely to be more important to your buying decision than the visual similarities between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fuller “U” neck gives this Strat plenty of character, but the 9.5-inch radius prevents it from feeling overly demanding for players moving across from modern Fender guitars. It is a strong combination for someone who wants the '70s look without sacrificing familiar playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Birmingham showroom is backed by a knowledgeable musician-led team who understand guitars, amplifiers, effects and recording equipment and can help you choose the right equipment for your playing style and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert advice from knowledgeable musicians\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarefully checked new, used, pre-owned and ex-display equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive prices on leading music brands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecure online ordering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK delivery available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly support before and after your purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA large Birmingham music showroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecades of experience with both new and pre-owned musical equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're comparing different Stratocaster generations, looking for your first Japanese Fender or searching for something more distinctive than a standard Player model, our team is here to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrade In. Trade Up. Save More.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking about upgrading? Your next piece of gear could cost less than you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're always happy to consider part exchanges and trade-ins on a wide range of musical instruments and equipment. Whether you're looking to upgrade your guitar, keyboard, amplifier, drum kit or studio gear, your existing equipment could help reduce the cost of your next purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply get in touch with our team for a \u003cstrong\u003eno-obligation valuation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an easy way to unlock the value of the gear you no longer use while making your next instrument even more affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Ex-Display mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar has been used for display purposes rather than being supplied as a completely untouched sealed-box example. It will be checked by the Fair Deal Music team before leaving the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the “U”-shaped neck feel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “U” shape gives the neck more shoulder and substance than Fender's slimmer Modern “C” profile. It is a particularly good choice for players who enjoy a supportive neck rather than an especially thin or flat-backed design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the 9.5-inch radius make this easier to play than a vintage-spec Strat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many modern Fender players, yes. The 9.5-inch radius is flatter than a traditional 7.25-inch fingerboard, so players moving from Player-series and other contemporary Fender guitars should find the transition relatively familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the pickups suitable for effects pedals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Traditional Stratocaster single coils work extremely well with a broad range of effects, including compression, overdrive, fuzz, chorus, phaser, delay and reverb. Their natural clarity can help preserve note definition through more complex pedal chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the synchronized tremolo be adjusted to float?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A Stratocaster tremolo can be set differently depending on playing preference, including floating configurations for upward and downward pitch movement or firmer setups with the bridge sitting closer to the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the narrower 41.02 mm nut width noticeable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be. Compared with many Fender guitars using a 42 mm or wider nut, the strings feel slightly closer together around the first few frets. 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