Tone, tradition and innovation. Fender’s new American Deluxe Stratocaster® has all the modern features today’s guitarists require. The compound radius fretboard allows effortless string bending anywhere along the neck, and new N3 Noiseless™ pickups provide improved Stratocaster® tones for sparkling bell-like chime with no hum. Reconfigured S-1™ switching offers other distinctive tonal options while other high-end appointments include staggered locking tuners, two-point synchronized American Deluxe tremolo bridge with pop-in arm, and beveled neck heel. S-1™ Switching Reconfigured S-1™ switching delivers even more knockout tonal options expanding your palette of sound. N3 Noiseless pickups Newly designed N3 noiseless pickups supercharge your sound with improved tones for sparkling bell-like chime with no hum. Compound radius Bend High and chord low with ease. New Compound radius fretboard - for exhilaratingly effortless string bending anywhere along the neck. Staggered locking tuning machines The American Deluxe's staggered locking tuners provide better break angle over the nut for increased sustain and improved tuning stability.