The Fender® American Deluxe Stratocaster® Ash has the distinctive grain pattern and spanking tone of an ash body, with all the cool specs of the American Deluxe Stratocaster. The compound radius fingerboard allows effortless string bending anywhere along the neck. N3 Noiseless™ pickups provide improved Stratocaster tones for sparkling bell-like chime with no hum, and reconfigured S-1™ switching offers even more distinctive tonal options. Other features include staggered locking tuners, two-point synchronized American Deluxe tremolo bridge with pop-in arm, and beveled neck heel.