Hardtail it What’s the specific appeal of a Hardtail Strat to you? “People should try the Hardtail - the Hardtail is actually a more appealing guitar to me [than a vibrato-equipped Strat]. I like ...

Today, of course, everyone knows about the ‘spring tension vs string tension’ balancing act that went on to make some of rock ’n’ roll’s classic guitar moments and many have tried to overhaul and ...

First came the now gold-dust-rare Squier Stratocaster VII in 2000, which was made available with hardtail and tremolo bridges.

However, the 70th Anniversary Vintera II Antigua Stratocaster stands out for something rather unexpected. It’s the only Vintera II model in the lineup; it’s the only hardtail; and it’s the ...

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and the Fender Custom Shop (FCS) announced that they have introduced the Limited Edition Ariel Posen Stratocaster®, "an instrument with enough versatility ...

The 70th Anniversary American Vintage II 1945 Stratocaster, one of seven limited edition guitars Fender will have available throughout 2024. (Fender) ...

Ideal size for children ages 6 to 12 years "C"-shaped maple neck and 20-fret fingerboard Three single-coil Stratocaster pickups with five-way switching, and vintage-style hardtail Stratocaster bridge ...

Meanwhile, the Fender Custom Shop models offer a 70th Anniversary Stratocaster with elevated features from the golden era of the Strat in Bright Sapphire Metallic, a 1954 Stratocaster with a Wide ...

Get our newsletter! To celebrate the guitar’s 70th birthday, Fender has released a Limited Edition 1954 Hardtail Deluxe Closet Classic, complete with gold hardware, for more opulent collectors.

That it's a hardtail Strat makes it quite rare in itself, but being owned and played by Clapton for a number of years gives it a star quality that adds a few zeros to any asking price.