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Description

Fender’s Limited Edition American Quilt Maple Top Stratocaster HSS in Transparent Black combines traditional Stratocaster appointments, modern playability, and some of the finest tonewoods available. Fitted with a stunning Pale Moon Ebony fingerboard and a figured maple veneer, and custom spec pickups, these guitars are elegant and powerful.

The compound-radius fingerboard, vintage tall frets, and compound Modern “C” to “D” shape neck make the Limited Edition American Quilt Maple Top Stratocaster a comfortable and effortless playing guitar for all styles. Deluxe locking tuners and 2-Point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles provide smooth vibrato and unmatched tuning stability.

Comes with hardshell case
Fender American QMT Stratocaster HSS Pale Moon Ebony Fingerboard Limited Edition Electric Guitar Transparent Black
Fender American QMT Stratocaster HSS Pale Moon Ebony Fingerboard Limited Edition Electric Guitar Transparent Black
Fender American QMT Stratocaster HSS Pale Moon Ebony Fingerboard Limited Edition Electric Guitar Transparent Black

Features

  • Gloss finish quilt maple top on solid alder body
  • Maple neck with 22-fret, compound-radius, pale moon ebony fingerboard
  • Fender Custom Hot pickups in HSS configuration, 5-way pickup switch
  • 2-point synchronized tremolo bridge, locking tuners
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Specs

Body
  • Body shape: Double Cutaway
  • Body type Solid wood
  • Top wood: Quilted Maple plus
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Neck shape: Compound C to D
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Dual-action
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fingerboard
  • Material: Pale Moon Ebony
  • Radius:Compound 
  • Fret size: Medium
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Dot 
  • Nut width: 1.65 in. (42 mm)
Electronics
  • Configuration: HSS
  • Neck: Custom Hot Single Coil
  • Middle: Custom hot Single Coil
  • Bridge: Custom Hot Humbucker
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone, tone
  • Pickup switch: 5-Way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: 2-point synchronized, Individual saddle
  • Tuning machines: Locking
  • Color: Nickel 
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Performance Level: Professional
  • Case: Hardshell Case
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Country of Origin: United States

Reviews

4.69

16 Reviews

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Great one of a kind Fender Strat
I bought it because I couldn't stop looking at it
Perfect!
Amazing Guitar
Great Looker and Player!
Great Looker and Player!
Absolutely love this guitar!

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Absolutely love this guitar!

This guitar is fantastic. It's fun and easy to play, the fretboard is gorgeous and easy to move with quickly and accurately. The sound is exactly what I was looking for in trying to get an edgier blues sound. My other main guitar is a PRS, which has an overall bassier and narrow tonal range, with it's two humbuckers. This Fender gives me a brighter vintage quack while still proiding a decent, snappy, bass tone. And when I want to shred with it, that toggle set to the humbucker sounds great. I wasn't sure if I wanted an HSS or SSS configuration. In the end I thought this provided a much more balanced sound compared to the two American Professional models I tried which were wildly different in tone - one was very bassy, the other was too bright and quacky. The only negative is that the fretboard has two very very minor imperfections, both in areas that don't come into play while playing. Additionally, there are two half inch scratches on the back, that are unfortunately deep enough to have a groove, tho not deep enough to get through to the wood. Honestly that could've been caused by me, guitar center, or was shipped that way by the manufacturer... no idea.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Disappointed

Saw the pictures online and was excited to see it in person. When I got to the store it felt like a bait and switch move. In the pictures online you can see the body has contoured edges, in person the edges are flat like a tele. Also the "quilted maple" top has 0 movement to it, has to be a very thin veneer (and possibly why the edges aren't rounded?) For the price you would expect a lot more. Seems like they made a nice one for the pictures/ads and sent something else to the stores...

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming10
  2. Practicing10
  3. Recording8
  4. Rock Concerts6
  5. Small Venues6
Cons
  1. Craftsmanship1
  2. Not as rounded as a typical Strat1
  3. White neck dots are hard to see in stage lights1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced12
  2. Professional Musician3
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play14
  2. Good Feel13
  3. Good Pick Up12
  4. Good Tone12
  5. Solid Electronics10

Reviewed by 16 customers

  • Great one of a kind Fender Strat

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    byJessie

    fromHawaii - Pearl City

    This guitar has instantly became my favorite guitar. Perfect choice for the rock and roll - metal players as well as anybody looking for a one of a kind guitar.

  • I have great strats----THIS one is on top!

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byGary K.

    fromHI

    I have an Ultra (2019) strat.........good guitar. The Pale Moon is KILLER! I also have a one-of-a-kind 2013 NAMM strat. The Pale Moon is above them all.................a classic in the making. This should escalate in value.

  • Since 1979 the BEST electric guitar I have ever played!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byEliot R

    fromSydney NSW Australia

    I play up to 5 gigs per week and teach 50+ students. I have played paid gigs since 1979 - I own almost 30 guitars from all eras - including strats (incl the fabulous G&L USA Legacy) . This Pale Moon strat is the most incredible guitar I have ever played.....seriously. It has the spank of a strat, subtlety , clarity, bite, and the edge of a HB in the bridge for going to 11 on those stratospheric solos. Audience and players alike keep commenting that it is soooooo beautiful and players can't believe their ears at the range of sounds I get with it. It is a true piece of art and a solid workhorse. Hard to find such a true combination. My wife saw it and suggested I try it - she has incredible taste ;) It played beautifully in the shop and The day I got it home I ripped off the 9's and replaced with 10's (thats my standard) - of course it needed an extra whammy spring and a little setup and nut work but after that .....its a little sad that I may not pick up my other guitars much anymore....Friday the 13th, unlucky for some .....those that love a great stratocaster and miss out on this beast - I feel for your loss...

  • One of the smoothest fastest necks I've played

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byTime

    fromNYC

    I play mainly rock on this guitar and its my favorite. I also play Ibanez and a Gibson Les Paul (which I also love, but for different feel and sound). The HSS setup is unique and works well. The neck finish is smooth so easy Gilmour style bending for me. I did have to setup the guitar as the action was a bit too high for me.

  • I bought it because I couldn't stop looking at it

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byMike

    fromDavenport Iowa

    I pass it down to my kids

  • Perfect!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byBB33

    fromTucson, AZ

    Beautiful Guitar. Couldn't be happier with it. Sounds fantastic and the build quality is great. Relatively new to playing and looking for a good quality guitar...saw this and had to have it! I have not been disappointed.

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked by"Ol' Mitch"

    fromPortland, OR.

    Hi. I am curious to know, - are the guitars pictured in the actual guitar that represents the Item - 1500000288958 P O S - 115697229? Or are these just stock photos?

    Open Reply - Beau
    These are just stock photos.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byRaymond

    fromOhio

    Hi you told me that this guitar takes medium gauge strings but what exactly are those ate they 10-46 and what strings name or code number thanks

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar can take light, medium or heavy gauge strings. It is mainly a matter of personal preference. 10 - 46 would be considered medium gauge.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byRaymond

    fromOhio

    What brand and gauge does guitar come set up with

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar comes with medium gauge Fender strings.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byRaymond

    fromOhio

    What brand and gauge does guitar come with

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar comes with medium gauge Fender strings.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJohnnymooch

    fromMiami, fl

    What is the fret wire size?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Medium Jumbo. .036" high.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byRafael

    fromCA

    I will be traveling soon and I want to buy this limited strat how does a financial offer work?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    You can find out more information as well as apply here: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Presidents-Day-Financing.gc

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byChristy

    fromJackson MS

    Is this in the Jackson MS store?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact your local store for specific inquiries regarding their inventory

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byTeleman

    fromDanville, Alabama

    What does HSS mean? Fender is always using acronyms that they don't explain to anyone, neither in the product description or anywhere on their site. Because of this no one can even begin to guess what they're trying, quite poorly, to convey.

    Open Reply - Beau
    HSS means the guitar comes with one humbucker pickup and two single coil pickups.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byT

    fromDunedin Fl

    Are these new fenders made in America

    Open Reply - Beau
    These new Fenders were manufactured in America.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byAX MAN

    fromEastlake, ohio

    What pickups are installed and why is the bridge pickup double.? Thanks..

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Electronics Configuration: HSS Neck: Custom Hot Single Coil Middle: Custom hot Single Coil Bridge: Custom Hot Humbucker Control layout: Master volume, tone, tone Pickup switch: 5-Way