Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster HSH Sunburst 2013
Fender American Deluxe Strat HSH, sunburst, made in USA 2013. Fun fact: HSH stands for Heckn Super Hotstuff. This classy creature is an American Deluxe, the long-running big sister series to the American Standards, so you get some cool features. Firstly, it's got a great neck: slim modern C shape with tall frets, an easy-access neck join and a fancy 9-14" compound radius, and it feels great in the hand. You also get locking tuners, the silver shiny spaghetti logo, a smooth two-point vibrato bridge and a cool combo of a Noiseless v4 single coil and some Tim Shaw humbuckers. The humbuckers are great: smooth and fat, but still a bit sparkly and shimmery on the top end. The single coil has a nice throaty punch to it too, and the in-between positions give you the middle pickup paired with a split humbucker, so the quack is still on deck for all your Jimi-needs. The sunburst is nicely done, with the black guard giving the curves a bold presence and a pleasing depth to the colours. This includes the original TSA-approved case and docs etc. So hey, all in all: Heckn Super Hotstuff.
Model: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster HSH
Made: USA, 2013, Corona plant
Serial: US13018609
Finish: three color sunburst, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 25.5” scale, 9-14” compound radius, slim C profile
Weight: 3.765kg
Mods: none
Pickups: N3 Noiseless single coil, 'Shawbucker' humbucker x2
Accessories: Fender Deluxe ABS moulded hard case, original docs, trem arm
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has a minor dimple on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear on the back only. The back has some minor scuffs along the back edge, elbow area and bottom corner. The sides have minor dimples in the elbow area and near the jack. The front has minor scuffs along the back edge near the jack and in the elbow area, as well as some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/46 strings.
Fret life: 9/10, minor wear only