Fender Limited Edition Mark Speer Stratocaster Maple Natural E-Gitarre

Fender Limited Edition Mark Speer Stratocaster Maple Natural electric guitar - signature tone with a vintage vibe

The Fender Limited Edition Mark Speer Stratocaster Maple Natural electric guitar was developed in close collaboration with the guitarist from the band Khruangbin. Mark Speer is considered one of the most creative and independent guitarists of his generation. With his mixture of soul, psychedelic, funk and world music, he has developed an unmistakable style - and it is precisely this style that is reflected in this signature model.

The guitar impresses with its unusual pickup configuration, a natural finish with translucent ash grain and immense tonal versatility. It is made for players who work with subtle nuances and clear tone, but also need powerful vintage humbucker sounds - all packed into a classy Stratocaster with custom details.

Fender Artist Signature Series - Personal statements in guitar form

The Artist Signature models from Fender are reserved for artists who have a special vision. With the Mark Speer Stratocaster, this vision is brought to the point: a classic Strat feel, enriched with modern sound ideas and elegant looks. Fender remains true to its philosophy of putting real artists' voices at the center - both sonically and aesthetically.

This Stratocaster is more than just a signature model - it's a tool for creative musicians who move between genres and value sound textures, transparency and expression. Inspired by the sound of the 70s, technically sophisticated and refined with modern components - this guitar speaks plain language.

Wood, construction and playability - the finest materials for a fluid playing feel

The body of the guitar is made from selected ash, which is known for its distinctive grain and balanced tone. The transparent natural finish with high-gloss polyester lacquer perfectly accentuates this grain. In combination with the maple neck, a brilliant, overtone-rich basic character with a quick response is created.

The neck in the "Custom C" profile sits comfortably in the hand - ideal for longer sessions or detailed passages. With a 7.25" radius and 21 jumbo frets, the maple fingerboard offers a perfect balance between traditional feel and modern requirements. Black dot inlays and side markers provide good orientation.

Versatile electronics - vintage warmth meets clarity

The pickups on this Stratocaster are as exceptional as the artist who inspired them. The neck and bridge are fitted with DiMarzio® Pro Track™ DP188 pickups - mini-humbuckers with a warm, broad vintage tone that is ideal for smooth, effect-enhanced sounds. The center pickup is a classic vintage-style '70s single-coil Strat®, with bell-like highs and clear transients that are the perfect complement.

It is switched via a classic 5-way blade with interesting phase combinations: In position 2 (bridge + middle) the pickups are in phase, while position 4 (middle + neck) is deliberately switched "out of phase" - ideal for floating, nasal funk or indie sounds. The control arrangement with master volume and two tone controls allows a differentiated sound design.

The vintage-style tremolo with six riders offers classic Strat vibrato effects and runs over Graph Tech® TUSQ string riders and string trees - which not only ensures good overtones, but also high tuning stability, even with intensive use. The flatwound strings (.010-.042) further emphasize the warm, overtone-rich character of this guitar.

Conclusion: A signature instrument for sound artists

The Fender Limited Edition Mark Speer Stratocaster Maple Natural is a highly individual signature model that seamlessly combines functionality and artistic expression. Anyone who moves between soul, funk, psychedelic and ambient - or would like to - gets an instrument here that inspires without imposing itself. With a wide range of sounds, a stylishly understated appearance and outstanding technical features, this guitar is an expression of character and creativity.

Features:

• Body made from selected ash with transparent finish & visible grain
• Maple neck in "Custom C" profile
• Maple fingerboard in 7.25" radius with jumbo frets
• DiMarzio® Pro Track™ pickups on neck and bridge; 70's single coil with vintage tuning in the middle
• Graph Tech® string riders and string tree for optimum tuning stability
• Custom details in white
• Includes: .050" Allen key for string riders, 1/8" Allen key for truss rod
• Body material: Ash
• Body finish: High gloss polyester
• Body shape: Stratocaster®
• Bridge pickup: DiMarzio® Pro Track™ DP188
• Neck pickup: DiMarzio® Pro Track™ DP188
• Middle pickup: Vintage-style '70s single-coil Strat®
• Pickup configuration: HSH
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (neck), Tone 2 (middle)
• 5-way switch: Position 1 - bridge, 2 - bridge & middle (in phase), 3 - middle, 4 - middle & neck (out of phase), 5 - neck
• Color: Natural
• Orientation: Right-handed
• Series: Artist Signature
• Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
• Bridge mounting: 6-screw vintage style
• Control knobs: White plastic
• Hardware finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Neckplate: 3-bolt with "F" embossing and Micro-Tilt™
• Pickguard: 3-ply white
• Pickup covers: White
• Strap buttons: Vintage style
• String saddles: Graph Tech® TUSQ
• Strings: Fender® USA Stainless Steel Flatwound (.010-.042)
• Switch cap: White
• Tremolo lever: Vintage style
• Machine Heads: Fender® Vintage "F" Embossing
• Fret size: Jumbo
• Scale length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
• Fingerboard material: Maple
• Fretboard radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
• Headstock: Stratocaster®
• Neck construction: 3-bolt
• Neck finish: High gloss urethane
• Neck material: Maple
• Neck profile: Custom "C"
• Number of frets: 21
• Nut material: Bone
• Nut width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Position markers: Black dots
• Side inlays: Black
• String saddle: Bone
• Truss rod: Bullet style
• Truss rod screw: Bullet Style

Specs:

• incl. Case: no
• Incl. Bag: no
• Frets: 21
• Scale: 647.7 mm
• Color: Nature
• Pickup System: HSH
• Pickup-Type: passive
• Strings: 6
• Set Offer: no
• Tremolo: no
• Type: electric Guitar
• Theme: Guitars and Basses

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