Fender Tom Morello Strat FR RW BLK
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Tom Morello Strat FR RW BLK
Product Info
Article Number:
483537
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Tom Morello Strat FR RW BLK
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$1,710.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is Tom Morello’s signature Strat, built for controlled chaos and experimental tones. The Hot Rails humbucker combined with the noiseless singles delivers a surprisingly versatile range, while the Floyd Rose keeps things stable even with extreme whammy use. It's perfect for players wanting that unique, percussive attack and a modern playing feel.
Product Description
- Fender Tom Morello Strat FR RW BLK
- Electric Guitar
- Tom Morello (RATM
- Audioslave) Signature model
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- White pearloid dot fretboard inlays
- Neck profile: Modern C
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Compound fretboard radius: 241 - 356 mm (14"- 9.49")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.67")
- Floyd Rose FRT 02000 locking saddle
- Pickup: 1 Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Strat SHR-1B humbucker (bridge) and 2 Vintage Noiseless Strat single coils (middle and neck)
- 1 Master volume control and 2 tone controls
- 5-Way toggle switch
- Kill switch
- Single-ply mirrored chrome pickguard
- Tremolo: Floyd Rose FRT-O2000 double-locking (recessed)
- Nickel/Chrome hardware
- Deluxe cast / sealed locking machine heads
- Ex-factory stringing: Fender USA 250L NPS .009 - .042 (Art. #133191#)
- Colour: Black
- Includes black deluxe case and "Soul Power" body decal / sticker to attach yourself
PROS
- • Seymour Duncan Hot Rails delivers aggressive, signature Morello crunch.
- • Floyd Rose tremolo allows for extreme whammy bar dives and stability.
- • Compound radius fretboard eases chording while enabling fast runs.
- • Kill switch instantly silences the signal for signature stutters and effects.
CONS
- • Rosewood fretboard might feel sticky to some players in humid climates.
- • Alder body can make the guitar feel a bit top-heavy for extended playing.
- • The mirrored pickguard can be a fingerprint magnet and visually polarizing.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Seymour Duncan Hot Rails (bridge), Vintage Noiseless (middle/neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51 in)
Frets
22 Jumbo
Bridge
Floyd Rose FRT-O2000 double-locking
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.8 kg) - typical for an alder Strat with hardware
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a hotter pickup, but Morello's technique contributes heavily to his sound; it’s more about articulation and percussive playing than pure raw output.
It offers a comfortable transition between easier chording at the lower frets and faster soloing higher up the neck, reducing fret buzz and improving overall feel.
It requires a slightly different approach to setup and restringing compared to a traditional tremolo, but the locking saddles provide excellent tuning stability once properly adjusted.
