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Few electric guitars can boast the enduring versatility of the Fender Stratocaster, an iconic American classic and the most-copied electric guitar of all time. From Buddy Holly and surf guitar great Dick Dale through to Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix, the Strat has been the guitar of choice for countless legends.
Since the Fender Stratocaster was designed in 1954 by Leo Fender, George Fullerton and Freddie Tavares, the Strat has been in continuous production. Nearly six decades on and the Fender Strat has gone through a vast array of refinements and permutations, but the essential design and elements remain the same. For Strat fans on a budget Fender's range of Mexican-produced Stratocasters have helped Fender to ensure that everyone can gain access to the classic Stratocaster experience and sound.
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£598
A rock beast now has a gentler side. That extra...
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£442
Near frighteningly good value for money, where...
£2062
Quite simply a very classy, big-sounding Strat...
£1402
Not the most vintage or modern Strat in Fender's...
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£1362
A quality blend of vintage and modern.
£429
The Mexican Standard Strat benefits from subtle...
£1539
As a digital modelling guitar for the masses,...
£539
The beefy 'buckers and smart switching options...
New USA Stratocaster, Les Paul Standard and...
£1055
A rewarding mix of vintage and modern aesthetics...
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£879
A pro-standard modern, gigging Strat that’s...
£1020
We're not sure about the colour, we miss the...
£870
Aimed at the gap between the American Standard and...
Classic Strat to pack groundbreaking COSM...
£1900
The subtle 'player' improvements produce a...
£1719
Finally, an official USA-made version of the...
£599
At a mere £599 for what is a genuine American...
Thirteen-pin output supports Roland guitar synths...
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£1909
When a musician of EJ's calibre puts his stamp on...
£699.99
A good electric guitar with a ballsy set of tones...
£1589.99
Signature guitars are a minefield of whim and...
£1799
Great build quality and amazing playability. Only...
£2699
Straight out of the case, this guitar feels like...
£1299
This is a lovely guitar to play. The velvet smooth...
£1399
It's a super choice for high-octane classic rock!
£1399
The '62 Vintage Hot Rod is without doubt the Strat...
£859
Quite simply a great Strat. It looks and feels...
£889
This one has it all – feel and sound, a great...
Limited tribute to Mayer's own 'go-to' electric
£839
Distinct looks combine with great tone to offer a...
£499
The '60s Classic Player Strat offers top-quality...
£499
£499 offers unprecedented value. Even if you can...
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