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Jim Root on his signature Stratocaster® | Fender

Jim Root on his signature Stratocaster® | Fender

Description

The Fender Jim Root Stratocaster from Slipknot guitarist Jim Root's signature model built for huge, molten tones and fluid fretwork. Featuring a mahogany body and compound-radius ebony fingerboard, the Jim Root Strat delivers a thick, distorted sound perfect for nu-metal and heavy rock.

Mahogany Body Provides Powerful Tone

The Jim Root Strat's mahogany body gives this signature model a full, punchy tone that cuts through dense mixes. Mahogany's natural warmth and sustain help each crushing power chord and squealing harmonic ring out.

Compound-Radius Fingerboard Enables Lightning-Fast Playing

With a 12" to 16" compound radius, the ebony fingerboard on the Jim Root Strat offers a flatter playing surface for the lower frets and a more rounded shape for the higher frets. This unique design promotes fluid shredding across all 22 jumbo frets. The fingerboard's smooth ebony construction also enhances note clarity and articulation.

EMG Active Pickups Provide High-Output Tone

The EMG 60 in the neck position and EMG 81 in the bridge give the Jim Root signature model an aggressive, distorted tone perfect for heavy rock and metal. The EMG 60 produces a tight, focused sound for rhythm playing, while the EMG 81 delivers a hot, crunchy tone for solos and lead lines.

Modern Specifications for Comfort and Playability

With a thin C-shaped neck, oversized headstock and hardtail bridge, the Jim Root Strat offers a fast, low-profile feel. The neck's satin urethane finish enables smooth slides up and down the fretboard, while the hardtail bridge provides rock-solid tuning stability and enhanced sustain.

Fender Jim Root Stratocaster Electric Guitar Black
Fender Jim Root Stratocaster Electric Guitar Black

Features

  • Finish: Flat black, (satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish)
  • Body: mahogany
  • Neck: maple, modern "C" shape, (satin urethane finish)
  • Fingerboard: ebony
  • Radius: 12" to 16" compound radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
  • No. of frets: 22 jumbo frets
  • Pickups: 1 EMG-60 (neck); 1 EMG-81 (bridge)
  • Controls: master volume pickup switching: 3-position blade:
  • position 1. bridge pickup
  • position 2. bridge and neck pickups
  • position 3. neck pickup
  • Bridge: black 6-saddle strings-through-body hardtail bridge
  • Machine heads: black Fender Deluxe cast/sealed locking tuning machines hardware: black
  • Pickguard: 3-ply black
  • Scale length: 25.5"(648 mm)
  • Width at nut: 1.650" (42 mm)
  • Strings: Fender Super 250r, nickel-plated steel, gauges: (.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046), p/n 073-0250-006
  • Case: black tweed case with red plush interior
  • Unique features:
  • Mahogany body
  • large headstock
  • Active EMG pickups
  • Ebony with 12" to 16" compound radius
  • Side dot position inlays only
  • Black hardware
  • Flat finish
  • Fender/Schaller straplock strap buttons
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4.9

10 Reviews

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Best Uses
  1. Jamming7
  2. Practicing6
  3. Recording6
  4. Rock Concerts5
  5. Small Venues4
Cons
  1. It's a Keeper1
  2. Metal Beast1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced7
  2. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play8
  2. Good Feel8
  3. Good Pick Up7
  4. Good Tone7
  5. Solid Electronics6

Reviewed by 10 customers

  • The Heavy Strat

    5

    submitted6 months ago

    byMarcus

    fromSan Antonio, TX

    I've owned and played too many guitars since 1991. I love the Jim Root Stratocaster. It is a Strat, but yet it's own thing...so different but somehow familiar. It's the ultimate metal guitar at least from Fender. It's made me put my Fender Ultras down. Love it! Thanks, Jim!

  • Really awesome guitar, simplicity at it's finest!

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byWill

    fromLA

    Really awesome guitar, simplicity at it's finest. 2 Great pickups, EMG 81 bridge, 60 neck ups, 3 position switch, one volume knob and hard tail bridge. Cleans up nicely and gets all the tones.

  • I would buy this product again and again

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byReese.C

    fromSan Antonio

    Love the case, I would definitely pay the same price for the case. Definitely a solid guitar very versatile in any genre.

  • Review after 5 years of ownership

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byChris

    fromNew Hampshire

    Honestly, I have a hard time picking up any guitar after having the pleasure of owning this strat for a good while. I bought it used at Guitar Center probably 5-6 years ago modified with Seymour Duncan black out pick ups. This guitar is unreal. It has an AMAZING tone and is super comfortable to play. The finish is absolutely gorgeous and understated. All my other six strings have pretty much sat on the rack since owning this guitar. If something were to EVER happen to this guitar I would scrape up every penny I could and buy a new or used one the same day.

  • Great Guitar!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byP Casey

    fromDallas, TX

    I have never had much love for the Fenders I have owned in the past. I am too used to PRS guitars and humbucker pups. I've always loved metal and wanted a straight up metal guitar with EMG's. This guitar gives you the classic look of a Fender but the EMG's and flat black finish take it to the next level for me. I've had a hard time putting it down since I got it home. It of course has great distortion running through my OCD and Fender Deluxe Reverb but I was pleasantly surprised with how warm the clean tone was. Looking forward to gigging with this guitar, and definitely plan to have it in a regular rotation.

  • Love

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    byRoot

    fromDrew, MS

    Amazing

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  • submitted4 years ago

    asked bytroy

    fromWoodville, tx

    How does the financing work for this guitar and is able to be brought home when financing?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes. With financing you get approved for an in house credit card, and it lets you take it home while you pay it off.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byRainier

    fromEl Paso, TX

    Item #: 584384005001028 What exactly are the blemishes on this item? Are they minor scuffs or wood cracks? I'm considering buying the item- depending on what the "blemishes" are. Please attach photos or detailed descriptions in the reply. Thank you for your time. Item #: 584384005001028

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Unfortunately additional pictures are unavailable. Blemishes are slight and do not affect the tone or play ability of the instrument.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byDave

    fromNorristown, PA

    Is the jim root strat made in usa?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar was made in the USA.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked bySean

    fromAtlanta ga

    Is this Jim Root guitar an American ? MIA?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes it is.
    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes it is.
    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar was made in the U.S.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byChuck

    fromWagoner, OK

    Made us the US?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar was made in the U.S.
    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar was made in the U.S.