Even as a beginner guitar player, you have most likely heard a Fender Stratocaster Standard played thousand of times. As one of the most popular electric guitar ever made, there is a strong chance that you or someone you know owns one too. The Strat’s signature design and iconic sounds are recognized with a single glance and listen.

Since 1954, millions of this model of guitar has been sold and loved by guitarists of all skill levels. It has a classic design is simple, elegant and can be customized for experts or someone new to the playing the guitar.  Aside from its classic look, the Fender Stratocaster Standard also sounds incredible. Generally built with single coil pickps, the Strat generates a sound commonly heard in blues, classic rock and alternative rock music. Popular artists best know for sporting a Fender Stratocaster Standard include Jimmy Hendrix, John Mayer, U2‘s The Edge, Eric Clapton, and The Beatles‘ John Lennon.

The Fender Stratocaster Standard is often thought of as a great guitar for beginners. The Strat’s slim and light body allows for beginner players to easily hunch over to see the placement of thier  hands, while the curvature of the body to allow space for your leg and torso to comfortably secure the guitar against your body. 

While a Fender Stratocaster know as the “Out of Asia” was the most expensive guitar ever sold, the Squier models in 1982 are very affordable, making Stratocasters accessible for beginners on a tight budget. With several color options and an endless catalog of unique pick guards, this model gives you a lot of room to customize it into something you will be comfortable with spending a lot of time with.

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Fender Stratocaster 1964 Sonic Blue by rockheim as taken on May 20, 2010
2008 Fender USA Stratocaster by 2008 Fender USA Stratocaster was taken on December 4, 2008