Detail 01
Pao ferro fretboard
Denser and lighter in color than rosewood. Slightly tighter, more focused attack with a bit more snap.
Product detailSKU #1273888000532
FenderArtist Series Stevie Ray Vaughan Stratocaster Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Signature-spec Strat in 3-Color Sunburst with alder body and pao ferro board, aimed at blues and blues-rock players who want a thick single-coil voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Blues and blues-rock players chasing a fat single-coil tone
- Heavy-gauge string players who dig in hard with the pick
- Players wanting a Strat that pushes an amp into breakup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners. The playing feel and string tension are demanding
- Metal and high-gain styles needing humbuckers
- Players who want a slim, fast neck profile
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
Alder body
Balanced mids with clear highs. Keeps single coils from getting thin or brittle.
Detail 03
Single-coil pickups
Classic Strat clarity and quack. Trades noise-free operation for note definition and dynamic response.
Detail 04
Tremolo bridge
Pitch dips with the bar. Spring tension interacts with string gauge, so setup matters more than on a hardtail.
Detail 05
3-Color Sunburst
Black to red to amber. The classic mid-60s burst, warmer looking than a 2-color.
Detail 06
Signature-spec build
Neck feel, pickup voicing and hardware follow a specific artist's rig rather than the standard production Strat.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Heavy strings raise tension. Expect a truss rod and trem setup if you change gauge
- 02Single coils hum. Plan around lights, dimmers and computer monitors
- 03Confirm case and hardware inclusions before you order
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What string gauge should I use?
It ships set up from the factory for a specific gauge. Changing gauge shifts neck relief and trem spring balance, so plan on a setup.
02Is pao ferro better than rosewood?
Not better, different. Pao ferro is denser and drier sounding, with slightly more attack and less of rosewood's warmth.
03Can I tune it down a half step?
Yes. Lower tuning drops string tension, so the trem will need spring adjustment and the neck may need a small truss rod tweak.
04Is this beginner friendly?
The instrument is excellent, but the setup and price target experienced players. A cheaper Strat is a better learning tool.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
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1 detailsPlayability
- Neck Shape
- Pao ferro fretboard
5 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Alder
- Color
- Burst or Fade
- Bridge Type
- Tremolo
- Body Shape
- Stratocaster
- Color Finish
- 3-Color Sunburst
