SOLD FENDER SIGNATURE “THE EDGE” STRAT

More about The Edge Strat®

Enthralling millions worldwide with his acclaimed textural guitar work—as well as his knack for writing catchy riffs and hooks—U2 guitarist, The Edge, relies on his trusty Strat® guitar to sculpt his unique sound. Designed in close collaboration with Fender®, The Edge Strat is his new constant companion, replacing his favored vintage Fender instruments onstage in arenas around the world.

An innovatively supercharged instrument, the Edge Strat is engineered for top-notch performance with versatile tone and effortless playing feel. A pair of special Custom Shop Fat 50s single-coil pickups with flat-staggered polepieces for personalized string response sits in the neck and middle position, cranking out versatile tone with enhanced bass response. A powerful DiMarzio® FS-1™ pickup inhabits the bridge position for added tonal balance, smoothing out the guitar’s response and boosting the output for arena-sized sound with clear articulation. The strong, stable quartersawn maple neck generates a slightly brighter tone while the sleek contoured neck heel and comfortable 9.5” fingerboard are ideal for most playing styles, supporting low end chords and riffing along with chiming upper-register chords and leads with ease. Enjoy increased sustain from the modern two-point synchronized tremolo bridge with pop-in arm and fully adjustable block saddles for pinpoint intonation accuracy.

An elegant guitar for a refined player, this guitar combines the classic curves, appointments and effortless playability of classic Strat guitars with modern enhancements and materials to create a player’s dream instrument—a flexible music machine with timeless Fender style and authentic sound. Don’t delay, add The Edge Strat to your sonic toolbox. Includes a special black and gray tweed hardshell case.

Specs

General

General

Model Name: The Edge Strat®, Maple Fingerboard, Black
Model Number: 0112702706
Series: Artist
Color: Black

Body

Body

Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane

Neck

Neck

Neck Material: 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple
Neck Shape: Modern “C”
Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.685″ (42.8 mm)
Truss Rod Nut: 3/16″ Hex Adjustment
Headstock: Large ’70s Style
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
Fingerboard: 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple
Position Inlays: Black Dot

Electronics

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio® FS-1™
Middle Pickup: Custom Stagger Fat 50’s
Neck Pickup: Custom Stagger Fat 50’s
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge/Middle Pickup)
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
Pickup Configuration: SSS

Hardware

Hardware

Bridge: 2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm
Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
Orientation: Right-Hand
Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Strings: Fender® USA, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges)