Detail 01
Modern C neck shape
Rounded, even profile with no ridge or shoulder. The most neutral Strat feel — comfortable for both chording and lead.
Product detailSKU #1273887999816
FenderArtist Series Jeff Beck Stratocaster Electric Guitar Surf Green
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
US Artist Series Stratocaster in surf green with an alder body, maple neck, rosewood board and modern C profile. A pro-spec three-single-coil guitar.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want Strat single-coil chime with a modern-feel neck
- Heavy tremolo users who lean on the bar for vibrato and bends
- Rock and instrumental players working across the full pickup selector
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players — right-handed build
- Anyone needing humbucker output for high-gain rhythm work
- Players wanting a vintage-thin or chunky V neck instead of a C
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Rosewood fingerboard
Warmer, slightly rounder attack than maple, with a softer feel underhand. Wants occasional oiling to stay from drying out.
Detail 03
Alder body
Even midrange and controlled lows. The wood that defines the classic Strat voice, and lighter than most mahogany bodies.
Detail 04
SSS pickup layout
Three single coils with in-between quack positions. Clear and articulate, but picks up hum near lights and screens.
Detail 05
Tremolo bridge
Floating bridge with a bar for pitch bends and vibrato. Setup-sensitive — string gauge changes throw the balance off.
Detail 06
Maple neck
Stiff and stable, with a bright fundamental that keeps the single coils from getting muddy.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Single coils hum near dimmers, monitors and computer screens — position yourself accordingly
- 02Rosewood board benefits from a light oiling at each string change
- 03Floating tremolo setups need a tech visit if you switch string gauges
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Why does this cost more than the Clapton Stratocaster?
It's a different Artist Series model at $2,499.99 versus $2,299.99 — different neck profile, fingerboard wood and pickup setup, so they're separate builds rather than tiers.
02Is the neck comfortable for smaller hands?
The modern C is a rounded, moderate profile with no pronounced V ridge. It's generally the easiest Strat shape to adapt to across different hand sizes.
03Will the single coils hum?
Standard single coils pick up electrical interference from lighting, screens and amps. It quiets down in the two in-between selector positions and when you turn away from the source.
04Can I use the tremolo bar for hard dive bombs?
It's a Strat-style floating tremolo, best for vibrato, shimmer and moderate bends. Aggressive dives will pull it out of tune without a locking setup.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- SSS
2 detailsPlayability
- Scale Length
- 25
- Neck Shape
- C
5 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Alder
- Color
- Green
- Bridge Type
- Tremolo
- Body Shape
- Stratocaster
- Neck Wood
- Maple
