Fender Stratocaster, Description, History, & Facts
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Fender Stratocaster, model of electric guitar created by American inventor and manufacturer Leo Fender and known for its elegant design and tonal versatility. The Stratocaster, or “Strat,” as it is known by guitar aficionados, is easily recognized by the two horns that highlight the guitar body’s
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Under the Hood #6: History and Specifications of Fender Pickups
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The Black Strat - Wikipedia
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1958 Fender Stratocaster, Sunburst
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How the Strat Came to Have Two Heads
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How to Choose the Best Stratocaster - The Hub
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1979 Fender Stratocaster Natural - Normans Rare Guitars
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Xhefri's Guitars - Fender Stratocaster Plus Series
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An oral history of the Fender Stratocaster
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This 1954 Fender Stratocaster is one of the most unusual Fender builds in history
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Fender Stratocaster, Description, History, & Facts
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Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster Review: Closet Classic