Fender Tom Delonge Starcaster SSP RF

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Fender Tom Delonge Starcaster SSP RF

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Tom Delonge Starcaster SSP RF

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Product Info

Article Number: 584390
Brand: Fender
Model: Tom Delonge Starcaster SSP RF
Price: $1,164.90

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This Starcaster is a real throwback, built for players who dig that Blink-182 vibe but want a slightly more refined instrument. The roasted maple neck is a significant upgrade, and that SH5 pickup can handle anything from clean chime to crunchy distortion. It's a surprisingly versatile semi-hollow, ideal for alternative rock, pop-punk, and even some lighter genres.

Product Description

Fender , Electric Guitar

  • Tom Delonge (Blink-182) signature model
  • Style: Semi-hollow body with centre block
  • Body: Laminated maple
  • Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Pearloid dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck finish: Urethane lacquer
  • high-gloss
  • Neck profile: Modern "C"
  • Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
  • Scale length: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
  • Nut: Synthetic bone
  • 22 medium jumbo frets
  • Pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom SH5 humbucker
  • Master volume control with treble bleed
  • Stop tail
  • Fender Deluxe staggered cast machine heads
  • Black hardware
  • Original strings: Nickel-plated steel (.009-.042)
  • Colour: Satin Shell Pink
PROS
  • • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
  • • Seymour Duncan SH5 delivers high-output, articulate tones perfect for modern rock.
  • • Laminated maple body provides warmth and resonance with a controlled sustain.
  • • Treble bleed circuit preserves high-end clarity even with volume reduction.
CONS
  • • Shell Pink finish, while iconic, isn't universally appealing; color can be polarizing.
  • • Semi-hollow design makes it slightly more susceptible to feedback at high volumes.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the complexity of a set-neck.

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Key Features

Body Material Laminated Maple
Neck Material Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood with Pearloid Dot Inlays
Pickups Seymour Duncan Custom SH5 Humbucker
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5")
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge Stop Tail
Weight 8.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The semi-hollow body adds warmth and sustain, creating a more resonant tone than a solid body, but also introduces a slight 'airiness' that can be more prone to feedback.
The Modern C is generally considered a comfortable profile, but it's a fairly standard shape; those with exceptionally large hands might find it slightly less accommodating than a thicker neck.
The SH5 is a higher-output pickup than most standard Fender pickups, providing more gain and aggression, while retaining clarity and definition – it's a significant tonal departure.

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