Fender Guitar User Manual

Stratocaster®

Fender Guitar Specifications

General

Brand	Fender
Model	Guitar
Category	Guitar
Language	English

Summary

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Introduction to the VG Stratocaster

VG Stratocaster Modes Overview

Guitar Model Context

Context on Fender's guitar modeling approach and component influence on tone.

Detailed VG Stratocaster Modes

Normal Mode (N)

Describes the non-modeling mode using standard Strat pickups.

Modeled Stratocaster Mode (S)

Details the mode for a slightly different Strat tone, with 12-string or alternate tuning options.

Telecaster Mode (T)

Explains the mode for Telecaster guitar sound, including 12-string and alternate tunings.

Humbucking Pickups Mode (H)

Covers the mode for high-output humbucking pickups, providing warm, full tone.

Acoustic Mode (A)

Describes the mode for acoustic guitar sounds, from dreadnought to resonator.

Guitar Controls and Components

Pickups Identification

Identifies Neck, Mid, Bridge, and Roland GK magnetic pickups.

Control Functions

Details Volume, 5-Way Switch, Tone, Tuning, and Mode controls.

Normal Stratocaster Guitar (N) Mode Details

Modeled Stratocaster Guitar (S) Mode Details

Modeled Telecaster Guitar (T) Mode Details

Modeled Humbucking Pickups (H) Mode Details

Acoustic (A) Mode Details

Tuning Control Functions

Tone and Volume Control

Battery Information and Care

Battery Safety Precautions

Warranty and Safe Usage Guidelines