Fender 2024 Made in Japan Hybrid II Stratocaster Maple Neck 3 Colour Sunburst

Full Description

Vintage looks, modern build

The Fender 2024 Made in Japan Hybrid II Stratocaster is a smart fusion of timeless design and up-to-date features. With its iconic 3-Colour Sunburst finish, this Stratocaster pays tribute to the golden age of Fender while integrating subtle refinements for today’s players. The gloss polyester body finish brings out the depth in the alder body’s grain while offering durability for stage or studio use. From a distance, it could easily be mistaken for a vintage classic – but under the hood, it’s a modern performer built for contemporary demands. That makes it ideal for anyone seeking classic looks with enhanced flexibility.

Hybrid II pickup configuration

A major highlight of this model is its pickup configuration. It features a Hybrid II Custom Voiced Humbucker in the bridge, supported by two Custom Voiced Single Coil Stratocaster pickups in the middle and neck positions. This HSS setup gives you fat, driving tones when you need them and sparkling, articulate cleans when you don’t. It’s a setup that suits everything from indie and funk to rock and blues. There’s also a coil-split function built into the second tone control, letting you access single-coil sounds from the bridge humbucker with a simple push-pull. That makes this Strat incredibly flexible without compromising on tone quality.

Effortless neck feel and playability

The modern “C” shaped neck is designed for comfort and speed, with a satin urethane finish on the back that keeps things smooth and fast under your fretting hand. Combined with a 9.5” fingerboard radius and narrow-tall frets, you get a playing surface that makes bends feel natural and chording effortless. Whether you’re tearing through solos or supporting a groove with tight rhythm work, the feel is consistent and inviting. The maple fingerboard adds a bright attack, helping notes ring out clearly – especially useful when paired with higher-gain settings or clean articulation. This neck profile strikes an ideal balance between traditional Fender feel and modern agility.

High-performance hardware and controls

Hardware on this Hybrid II Stratocaster is carefully chosen to enhance stability and usability. The two-point synchronised tremolo with vintage-style stamped steel saddles provides smooth pitch modulation with dependable tuning retention. It’s a great option for expressive vibrato or subtle pitch shifts without the usual tuning headaches. The vintage-style locking tuners not only add to the classic look but also make string changes quicker and tuning more stable. A 5-way selector switch gives you access to a wide tonal palette, and the intuitive control layout keeps everything within easy reach. From the first strum, this guitar is designed for reliable performance.

Specifications

• Product Name: Fender 2024 Made in Japan Hybrid II Stratocaster Maple Neck, 3-Colour Sunburst
• Product Code: 5661202300

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Shape: Stratocaster®
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Colour: 3-Colour Sunburst
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Eggshell

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: Modern “C”
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Size: Narrow Tall
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Vintage-Style Stamped Steel Saddles
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style Locking
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Control Knobs: Eggshell
• Switch Tip: Eggshell
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009–.042 Gauges)
• Pickup Configuration: HSS
• Bridge Pickup: Hybrid II Custom Voiced Humbucking
• Middle Pickup: Hybrid II Custom Voiced Single Coil Stratocaster®
• Neck Pickup: Hybrid II Custom Voiced Single Coil Stratocaster®
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle), Tone 2 (Bridge)
• Switching: 5-Position Blade:
  • Position 1: Bridge Pickup
  • Position 2: Bridge and Middle Pickup
  • Position 3: Middle Pickup
  • Position 4: Middle and Neck Pickup
  • Position 5: Neck Pickup
• Auxiliary Switching: Push/Pull Tone 2 Control for Coil Split on Humbucking Pickup