Fender LTD Red Hot Hardtail Strat 3SB
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Fender
LTD Red Hot Hardtail Strat 3SB
Product Info
Article Number:
601070
Brand:
Fender
Model:
LTD Red Hot Hardtail Strat 3SB
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$6,818.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously well-made Strat, built to a high standard. Those Red Hot pickups give you that classic Strat snap with added bite, perfect for rock, blues, and anything needing a little extra edge. It's a premium-priced instrument aimed at players who want a custom shop experience without the full bespoke cost.
Product Description
- Fender LTD Red Hot Hardtail Strat 3SB
- Electric Guitar
- Limited Edition
- Custom Shop model
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Quatersawn AA flamed maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Neck profile: 1959 "D“
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.49")
- 21 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: 3 Custom Shop Hand-Wound Red Hot Strat Single Coils (neck
- middle and bridge)
- Electronics: Vintage Modified Strat® #2 wiring with Greasebucket Tone Control
- 5-Way switch
- Single-ply parchment pickguard
- 6-Saddle hardtail bridge with "Pat. pend."
- Nickel hardware
- Fender/Schaller Vintage ‘F’ style tuning machines
- Incldues certficate and case
- Colour: Faded Aged Chocolate 3-Colour Sunburst
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Custom Shop Red Hot pickups deliver searing, articulate vintage tones.
- • Quartersawn maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Greasebucket tone pots provide precise, on-the-fly volume control.
- • Fender/Schaller tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability under heavy use.
CONS
- • The hardtail bridge limits tremolo versatility, a Strat staple for many.
- • Alder body, while resonant, can make the guitar somewhat heavier than some prefer.
- • The 3SB color, while attractive, might not appeal to all players.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Quartersawn AA Flamed Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
3 Custom Shop Hand-Wound Red Hot Strat Single Coils
Scale Length
25.5"
Frets
21 Jumbo
Bridge
6-Saddle Hardtail
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're overwound and have ceramic magnets, providing increased output and a hotter, more aggressive tone while retaining a vintage character.
The '59 D profile is a fairly full and rounded neck, generally comfortable for most hand sizes, though it's not as slim as some modern profiles.
Yes, the hardtail bridge tends to offer a slightly more sustained and focused tone due to its increased mass and fixed nature.
