Fender American Elite Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker Electric Guitar - Olympic Pearl with Hardshell Case - Used

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This used 8.2 lb Fender will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. This guitar is in excellent condition, with a very small dent on the top of the instrument near the pickguard and a few small nicks on the bottom. The accompanying hardshell case also has some scratching and scuffing.

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A modern take on one of the most iconic electric guitars ever made, the Fender American Elite Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker is a powerhouse built for today’s boundary-pushing players. This 2016-era Elite model blends vintage Strat appeal with cutting-edge innovation, making it one of the most versatile and performance-ready instruments Fender has ever released. Whether you're on stage, in the studio, or writing at home, the Elite Stratocaster stands ready to cover every tonal territory you need — clean, crunchy, ambient, or aggressive.

The star of this Strat is its pickup configuration: two fourth-generation Noiseless single coils paired with a ShawBucker open-coil humbucker in the bridge. This setup offers classic Strat sparkle and chime with zero hum, while the humbucker provides thick mids and powerful output for soaring leads and modern edge. Add in the S-1 switching system and a push-push “Passing Lane” switch, and you’ve got tonal options far beyond the average Strat. The neck design is equally forward-thinking, morphing from a modern “C” to a “D” profile for comfort and playability across all registers, while the 9.5”–14” compound-radius rosewood fingerboard ensures effortless bends and smooth runs.

Finished in Olympic Pearl with a mint green pickguard and aged white plastics, this Stratocaster balances classic Fender looks with elite-level hardware and electronics. The two-point tremolo with pop-in arm offers buttery smooth action, and the locking tuners keep things stable during even the most expressive play. If you're looking for a no-compromise Strat that truly does it all, the American Elite HSS Shawbucker should be at the top of your list. Available now at Haggerty’s Music, this used instrument ships with a molded hardshell case.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: American Elite
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Olympic Pearl

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Body Shape: Stratocaster
• Body Style: Solidbody

Neck

• Headstock Type: Standard Stratocaster (6-in-a-Line)
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: Compound Back Shape, Modern “C” to “D”
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane (Back), Gloss Urethane (Headstock Face)
• Neck Depth: 0.824" at 1st Fret, 0.885" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On with Contoured Heel
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"–14" Compound Radius
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Position Inlays: Large White Pearloid Dots
• Side Dots: White
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod Style: Dual-Action
• Truss Rod Nut: Heel-Mounted Spoke Wheel
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.685"
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5"

Hardware

• Bridge: 2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: None
• Bridge Mounting: 2-Point Modern
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
• Pickup Covers: Aged White
• Control Knobs: Aged White Soft Touch Plastic
• Switch Tip: Aged White
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (Short Post)
• String Trees: Modern String Tree (Dual Wing)
• Tremolo Arm: Pop-In Deluxe Tremolo Arm (Included, Not Installed)
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical
• Strap Buttons: Locking
• Output Jack: Side-Mounted 1/4"

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HSS
• Neck Pickup: 4th Generation Noiseless
• Middle Pickup: 4th Generation Noiseless
• Bridge Pickup: Shawbucker
• Controls: Master Volume (with S-1 Switch), Tone 1 (Neck), Tone 2 (Middle & Bridge)
• Switching:
• S-1 Up:
1. Bridge
2. Bridge + Middle
3. Middle
4. Middle + Neck
5. Neck
• S-1 Down:
1. Bridge/Middle in Series
2. Bridge/Middle in Series with Cap on Bridge
3. Middle/Bridge in Parallel with Neck in Series
4. Neck/Middle in Series with Cap on Neck
5. Neck/Middle in Series
• Auxiliary Switching: Push-Push Passing Lane (Bridge Pickup Full Volume, Bypassing Tone Circuit)

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Groovetech Adjustment Tool
• Case/Gig Bag: Fender Elite Molded Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: US16025413
• Manufacture Date: 2016