Fender Hot Rod Stratocaster - USA 2001

The 2001 Fender Hot Rod Stratocaster in Hot Rod Red offers a modern take on a timeless classic, delivering exceptional tone, versatility, and playability. Built in the USA, this model features a lightweight alder body with a sleek, contoured design and a stunning Candy Apple Red finish that exudes vintage charm with a contemporary edge.

This particular example is in excellent condition, even with the original Fender promotional stickers and protective film on pickguard still intact. The finish remains vibrant, and the hardware has minimal signs of wear, reflecting careful handling and maintenance over the years.

Equipped with a trio of Fender single-coil pickups, the Hot Rod Stratocaster produces the crisp, articulate tones Fender is known for – from bell-like cleans to gritty blues growl. The 5-way selector switch allows players to explore a wide tonal spectrum, making it suitable for everything from classic rock and blues to country and funk.

The maple neck, paired with a rosewood fingerboard, features a comfortable modern "C" profile and a 9.5" radius, ensuring smooth bends and effortless fretting. The medium-jumbo frets enhance playability, making this guitar equally comfortable for intricate lead work and rhythm playing.

Sonically, this Strat balances warmth and clarity. The bridge pickup delivers bite and punch, while the neck position offers warm, round tones that shine in blues, jazz, and clean passages. The middle pickup provides that quintessential Strat "quack," particularly in the 2 and 4 positions, making chord work shimmer with character.

Whether you're on stage, in the studio, or jamming at home, the 2001 Fender Hot Rod Stratocaster in Hot Rod Red is a reliable, dynamic, and expressive instrument that stands out both visually and sonically – and in this condition, it’s a true gem.

Features:

Action at 1st fret: 0.25mm

Action at 12th fret: 1.25mm

Neck depth at 1st fret: 20.9mm

Neck depth at 12th fret: 22.67mm

Nut Width: 42.84mm

12 fret width: 52.6mm

Weight: 3.58kg / 7.91lb

Body: Alder

Finish: Hot Rod Red

Neck: Maple, modern "C" shape

Neck Construction: Bolt-on

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)

Frets: 22 medium-jumbo frets

Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)

Nut Material: Synthetic bone

Pickups: Fender single-coil

Pickup Configuration: SSS

Controls: Master volume, tone (neck/middle), tone (bridge)

Switching: 5-way pickup selector

Bridge: 2-point synchronised tremolo with deluxe saddles

Tuners: Fender

Pickguard: 3-ply parchment

Control Knobs: Aged white