Albert Hammond Jr Stratocaster®
Stroke And Strum
The Albert Hammond Jr Stratocaster celebrates the unique sound and iconic style that continues to define generations of young guitarists starting bands in the back of their garages. When it came time for Albert Hammond Jr to lay down the guitar tracks for The Strokes' catalog as well as his solo work, which includes the critically acclaimed album, Francis Trouble, he reached for his 1985 reissue of a '72 Strat®. As a unique touch we've replicated Hammond's customized pickups switching: pickup switch position four activates the neck and bridge pickups in tandem, while positions one and three are reversed from the traditional layout. Hammond's signature graces the back of the large '70s-style headstock, while other '70s-inspired features include bullet truss rod nut, 3-bolt "F"-stamped neck plate with period-correct Micro-Tilt™ adjustment and a '70s-era logo.
Features
- Alder body; period-accurate gloss polyester finish
- Three custom ceramic single-coil Stratocaster pickups
- "Modern C"-shaped neck; 7.25"-radius rosewood fingerboard
- Unique pickup switching; '70s-era headstock and logo
- Tremolo arm not included
- Includes deluxe gig bag
ALBERT HAMMOND JR STRATOCASTER®
‘70s HEADSTOCK
A period-accurate touch, the large headstock brings an aesthetic straight from the ‘70s into the modern day.
CUSTOM CERAMIC SINGLE-COIL PICKUPS
There’s nothing like the timeless singing, snapping, screaming and sparkling sound of Fender ceramic single-coil Stratocaster pickups.
CUSTOM PICKUP SWITCHING
Pickup switch position four activates the neck and bridge pickups in tandem, unlocking Tele®-like two-pickup tones. Positions 1 and 3 are also reversed from the traditional layout.
3-BOLT NECK PLATE
A vintage-correct feature, this 3-bolt neck plate features our classic Micro-Tilt to help you adjust the neck angle for just the right action for your playing style.
BULLET TRUSS ROD NUT
For 1970s-era authenticity, this guitar features the “bullet” truss rod system introduced in 1971, when the truss rod adjustment mechanism was changed to a bullet-shaped nut.
“F”-STAMPED TUNING MACHINES
Stamped with our classic “F” logo, these period-correct tuning machines feature slotted posts for quick string changes.
Body
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Body MaterialAlder
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Body FinishGloss Polyester
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Body ShapeStratocaster®
Neck
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Neck MaterialMaple
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Neck FinishGloss Urethane
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Neck ShapeModern "C"
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Scale Length25.5" (64.77 cm)
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Fingerboard MaterialRosewood
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Fingerboard Radius7.25" (184.1 mm)
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Number of Frets21
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Fret SizeMedium Jumbo
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Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone
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Nut Width1.650" (42 mm)
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Position InlaysWhite Dot
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Truss RodBullet Style
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Truss Rod NutBullet Style
Electronics
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Bridge PickupCustom Ceramic Single-Coil
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Middle PickupCustom Ceramic Single-Coil
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Neck PickupCustom Ceramic Single-Coil
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ControlsMaster Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
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Switching5-Position Black: Position 1. Middle Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Bridge Pickup, Position 4. Bridge and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
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ConfigurationSSS
Hardware
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Bridge6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo Set Flat to Body
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Hardware FinishNickel/Chrome
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Tuning MachinesFender® Vintage "F" Stamped
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Pickguard3-Ply Parchment
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Control KnobsParchment Plastic
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Switch TipParchment
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Neck Plate3-Bolt "F" Stamped with Micro-Tilt™
Miscellaneous
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StringsNickel Plated Steel (.010-.048 Gauges)
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Other FeaturesTremolo set flush to body, No tremolo arm included with guitar, Special set of 4 custom guitar picks
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Legal NoticeWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Accessories
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Case/Gig BagIncluded: Deluxe Gig Bag
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Included AccessoriesPack of 4 custom picks
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Recommended CaseDeluxe Stratocaster®/Telecaster® Molded Case, P/N 0996102306 (Not Included)
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