

Standard neck width: 15/8" at nut available 1 1/2" and 1 3/4" by special orderīy the end of the 1960s, a decision had been made to move Epiphone guitar production from the USA (at the Kalamazoo plant where Gibson guitars were made), to Matsumoto in Japan, creating a line of guitars and basses significantly less expensive than the USA-built models (actually less than half the price).

It is also available in selected custom colours and left-hand models by special order. It is finished in shaded Sunburst with an attractive white pickguard. In addition, six bridges are individually adjustable for string length and height for perfect intonation and custom playing action.

Stratocaster pickups are shielded from the noise of lights, signs and other electrical equipment. Its neck is truss-rod reinforced and adjustable for a lifetime of playing pleasure. Also, the front of the guitar is dressed away, providing a firm comfortable arm rest. accomplished by shaping and sculpting the guitar body so it snugs into the body of the player. The Stratocaster contoured body design offers extreme playing comfort. For more effects, the Strat has a built-in tremolo (or available without) for variable pitch change. Select any of the three positions or even between the natural positions for your own particular sound. Stratocaster sound is produced by its three adjustable wide-range pick-ups working with two tone controls and a three position switch. Compare and you will see why it has always been one of the favourites with musicians everywhere. Looking for that strong, biting sound to make your playing sing? You'll find it in the Stratocaster. The following description is taken from the 1969 Fender Lovin' Care catalog
