Fender 1996 American Standard Stratocaster Left-Handed Brown Sunburst with Hardshell Case - Used

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This used 8 lb Fender will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. In excellent condition, this guitar still has its original plastic on the pickguard and a few small chips on the bottom right of the body. Although originally purchased as a beginner's guitar, this strat hasn't been played in nearly 30 years.

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This left-handed 1996 Fender American Standard Stratocaster delivers the timeless tone, feel, and versatility that have defined the Strat for generations. Built with an alder body and a comfortable maple neck, it produces the clear, articulate voice Strat players rely on, with sparkling highs, balanced mids, and a responsive low end. The classic SSS pickup configuration captures everything from glassy cleans to expressive, driven tones, making this instrument equally at home in blues, rock, funk, and beyond. Finished in a rich Brown Sunburst, it carries the unmistakable look of a true American-made classic.

Designed for smooth playability and reliable performance, this American Standard features a modern 9.5” fingerboard radius, medium jumbo frets, and a stable two-point tremolo for expressive vibrato. Quality hardware, a bone nut, and Fender’s durable construction ensure tuning stability and long-term dependability. Complete with a hardshell case, this left-handed 1996 Stratocaster is a genuine piece of Fender history, offering classic sound and feel that continues to inspire decades after its creation, available at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: American Standard
• Orientation: Left-Handed
• Color: Brown Sunburst

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Top Material: None
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Body Shape: Stratocaster
• Body Style: Solid Body

Neck

• Headstock Type: Stratocaster
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: C
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Depth: 0.848" at 1st Fret, 0.906" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Bolt On
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Position Inlays: Black Dots
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod Style: Headstock Access
• Truss Rod Nut: 3/16"
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.6875"
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5"

Hardware

• Bridge: American Standard 6-Saddle
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: None
• Bridge Mounting: Tremolo
• Pickguard: 3-Ply White
• Pickup Covers: White
• Control Knobs: White
• Switch Tip: White
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Fender/Schaller Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed
• String Trees: Two 
• Tremolo Arm: Included
• Neck Plate: Fender 4-Bolt
• Strap Buttons: Two Chrome
• Output Jack: 1/4" Front

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• Bridge Pickup: American Standard Single-Coil Strat
• Middle Pickup: American Standard Single-Coil Strat
• Neck Pickup: American Standard Single-Coil Strat
• Controls: Volume, Tone 1, Tone 2
• Switching: 5-Way Switch
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Specs and Owner's Manual
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: N6189364
• Manufacture Date: 1996