The Aerodyne Special Series offers a contemporary take on classic Fender® designs. Distinctive aerodynamic lines, custom voiced pickups, state-of-the-art hardware, dazzling finishes, and unmistakable silhouettes combine to create instruments that are pure, purposeful, instantly familiar and radically new.
The Aerodyne Special Stratocaster® HSS features a sleek new look with vibrant colors adorning the elegantly bound basswood body and the matching headcap. A modern "C" shape satin finished neck with 12" radius fingerboard ensures effortless playability, while newly designed vintage-voiced Stratocaster pickups mated to a specially voiced humbucking bridge pickup and a Babicz® Z-Series FCH-2 Point Tremolo deliver a perfect balance of high-performance and classic Fender tone.
The made-in-Japan Aerodyne Special Stratocaster® HSS inspires with futuristic style, premium appointments and exceptional tone. The bold and original designs that inspired generations live on in the Aerodyne Special series.
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Body MaterialBasswood
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Body FinishGloss Polyester
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Body ShapeStratocaster®
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Body Binding1-Ply Cream
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Neck MaterialMaple
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Neck Construction4-Bolt
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Neck FinishSatin Polyester with Gloss Polyester Headstock Face
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Neck ShapeModern "C"
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Scale Length25.5" (64.77 cm)
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Fingerboard MaterialMaple
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Fingerboard Radius12" (305 mm)
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Number of Frets22
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Fret SizeMedium Jumbo
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Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone
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Nut Width1.69" (43 mm)
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Position InlaysBlack Pearloid Dots
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Side DotsBlack
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Truss RodHead Adjust
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Bridge PickupAerodyne® Special Humbucking
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Middle PickupAerodyne® Special Single-Coil Stratocaster®
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Neck PickupAerodyne® Special Single-Coil Stratocaster®
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ControlsMaster Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
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Switching5-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
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ConfigurationHSS
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BridgeBabicz® Z-Series FCH-2 Point Trem
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Hardware FinishChrome
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Tuning MachinesDeluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
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Control KnobsChrome Skirted
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Switch TipBlack
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Neck Plate4-Bolt
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StringsNickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
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Legal NoticeWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Case/Gig BagIncluded: Deluxe Gig Bag
Features
- Slim Aerodyne basswood body with bound carved top
- Maple neck with 12" radius maple or rosewood fingerboard
- Matching painted headcap
- Aerodyne Special pickups
- Babicz® FCH bridge
- Locking tuners
The Aerodyne Special Series offers a contemporary take on classic Fender® designs. Distinctive aerodynamic lines, custom voiced pickups, state-of-the-art hardware, dazzling finishes, and unmistakable silhouettes combine to create instruments that are pure, purposeful, instantly familiar and radically new.
The Aerodyne Special Stratocaster® HSS features a sleek new look with vibrant colors adorning the elegantly bound basswood body and the matching headcap. A modern "C" shape satin finished neck with 12" radius fingerboard ensures effortless playability, while newly designed vintage-voiced Stratocaster pickups mated to a specially voiced humbucking bridge pickup and a Babicz® Z-Series FCH-2 Point Tremolo deliver a perfect balance of high-performance and classic Fender tone.
The made-in-Japan Aerodyne Special Stratocaster® HSS inspires with futuristic style, premium appointments and exceptional tone. The bold and original designs that inspired generations live on in the Aerodyne Special series.
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Body MaterialBasswood
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Body FinishGloss Polyester
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Body ShapeStratocaster®
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Body Binding1-Ply Cream
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Neck MaterialMaple
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Neck Construction4-Bolt
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Neck FinishSatin Polyester with Gloss Polyester Headstock Face
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Neck ShapeModern "C"
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Scale Length25.5" (64.77 cm)
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Fingerboard MaterialMaple
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Fingerboard Radius12" (305 mm)
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Number of Frets22
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Fret SizeMedium Jumbo
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Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone
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Nut Width1.69" (43 mm)
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Position InlaysBlack Pearloid Dots
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Side DotsBlack
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Truss RodHead Adjust
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Bridge PickupAerodyne® Special Humbucking
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Middle PickupAerodyne® Special Single-Coil Stratocaster®
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Neck PickupAerodyne® Special Single-Coil Stratocaster®
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ControlsMaster Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
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Switching5-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
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ConfigurationHSS
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BridgeBabicz® Z-Series FCH-2 Point Trem
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Hardware FinishChrome
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Tuning MachinesDeluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
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Control KnobsChrome Skirted
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Switch TipBlack
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Neck Plate4-Bolt
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StringsNickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
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Legal NoticeWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Case/Gig BagIncluded: Deluxe Gig Bag
Features
- Slim Aerodyne basswood body with bound carved top
- Maple neck with 12" radius maple or rosewood fingerboard
- Matching painted headcap
- Aerodyne Special pickups
- Babicz® FCH bridge
- Locking tuners
Highlights
Slim Aerodyne Basswood Body with Bound Carved Top
Basswood is a premium tonewood celebrated for its balance of clear highs, powerful midrange and warm lows. The body’s sleek “aerodynamic” contours add comfort and style.
Modern “C”-Shaped Neck with 12” Fingerboard Radius
The Modern “C” profile feels fast and smooth while the 12” radius makes big bends and speedy runs effortless.
Matching Painted Headcap
An elegant matching painted headstock complements each unique finish.
New Aerodyne Special Pickups
The new Aerodyne Special pickups are designed to provide each model with full, articulate Fender tone.
Babicz Bridges
Babicz Full-Contact Hardware bridges offer more contact between the strings, the saddles and the body of the instrument for increased sustain and resonance.
Deluxe Locking Tuners
Deluxe Locking tuners increase tuning stability and make string changes quick and easy with a modern look.
