THE GREATEST
OUR SELECTION · 2026
THE ONE WE CHOSE
Fender Stratocaster
FENDER
The shape the electric guitar is judged by.
A double-cutaway guitar with three single-coil pickups that has barely changed since 1954. Players have been choosing it for seventy years.
DESIGN · LONGEVITY · REPUTATION
- I
Introduced in 1954 and still in production.
- II
A contoured body that stays comfortable for hours.
- III
Three single-coil pickups and a five-way switch give a huge range of tones.
- IV
Countless players have made landmark records on it.
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FINAL
The verdict
Other guitars chase a sound. The Stratocaster is the reference that the rest are measured against.
THE DETAILS
- INTRODUCED
- 1954
- BODY
- Double cutaway
- PICKUPS
- Three single-coil (classic configuration)
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Our selection, not a measurement. Selected October 4, 2026. Last reviewed October 4, 2026. How we choose. We may earn a commission if you buy through our links.
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