CRUSHING STRAT® TONE
For heavy, molten nu-metal Strat® style, the Jim Root Stratocaster delivers crushing detuned tone with a stark utilitarian look. The towering Slipknot guitarist joined us in creating a huge-sounding signature Strat model that complements his heavy playing style, and it's a monster right down to its compound-radius fingerboard (12" to 16"), EMG® active humbucking pickups, sparse control layout and more. Brutal.
FEATURES
- Mahogany body with sharp radius
- Modern C-shaped neck profile and large headstock
- Ebony or maple compound-radius fingerboard (12 to 16) with 22 jumbo frets and no position inlays (side-dot inlays only)
- EMG® 60 (neck) and 81 (bridge) active humbucking pickups
- Single control knob (volume) and three-way pickup switch
- Hardtail strings-thru-body bridge
EMG® ACTIVE HUMBUCKING PICKUPS
For a decidedly non-traditional design and configuration, the crushing nu-metal sound of the Jim Root Stratocaster is produced by a fearsome pair of EMG® active humbucking pickups.
COMPOUND-RADIUS FINGERBOARD
This instrument features a compound-radius fingerboard, a sophisticated and carefully crafted feature in which the fingerboard has a more pronounced curvature across its width near the nut (ideal for chording) and gradually flattens to a very slight curvature towards the upper frets (perfect for bending notes and soloing).
LOCKING TUNERS
A convenient high-end, high-performance feature, locking tuners offer increased tuning stability, especially on tremolo-equipped guitars, and they make changing strings substantially faster and easier than conventional tuners.
EBONY AND MAPLE FINGERBOARDS
The Jim Root Stratocaster in Flat White features a traditional maple fingerboard with no inlays. The Flat Black model has a darkly alluring ebony fingerboard with no inlays.
SATIN LACQUER FINISH
The finish on this instrument combines the resonance and thin breathability of lacquer with the stylishly muted matte look of a satin colour coat.
JUMBO FRETS
The largest of the fret sizes, jumbo frets are tall and wide, which lets you get a better grip on the strings, enabling more control over them and making bends and vibrato easier. A good choice for players with larger hands and thicker fingers.
Neck
Maple
Satin Urethane
Modern "C"
12" to 16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
Ebony
None
22
Bi-Flex
Synthetic Bone
1.685" (42.8 mm)
Synthetic Bone
Body
Mahogany
Satin Lacquer
Stratocaster®
Mahogany
Hardware
6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles
3-Ply Black
Black Plastic
Black
Black
Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking
Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
4-Bolt Custom
American Series
Electronics
EMG® 81
EMG® 60
HH
Master Volume
3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup