Fender Tom Morello Strat FR RW BLK

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Fender Tom Morello Strat FR RW BLK

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Tom Morello Strat FR RW BLK

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Product Info

Article Number: 483537
Brand: Fender
Model: Tom Morello Strat FR RW BLK
Price: $1,710.50

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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.

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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.

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