Detail 01
Mahogany body
Heavier and warmer than alder, with more low-mid weight. Pushes the tone thicker and rounder under distortion.
Product detailSKU #1273888000335
FenderJim Root Stratocaster Electric Guitar Black
warmsustainaggressivehigh outputmoderncomfortable
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Blacked-out Strat with a mahogany body and neck, active pickups, and a fixed bridge. Built for high-gain playing, not vintage Strat tones.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Heavy rhythm playing where a fixed bridge keeps tuning stable
- Down-tuned riffing that needs a tight, thick low end
- Players who want Strat feel with modern high-output pickups
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone after classic single-coil chime and quack
- Players who use a whammy bar — this bridge is fixed
- Anyone who dislikes battery-powered pickups
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
Active pickups
Higher output, low noise, consistent response into a distorted amp. Requires a 9V battery that eventually dies.
Detail 03
Fixed bridge
No vibrato, but faster string changes and tuning that holds through hard playing and heavy bends.
Detail 04
Mahogany neck
Warmer and less snappy than maple. Slightly softer attack under the fingers.
Detail 05
25.5" scale length
Standard Fender string tension. Holds up better in drop tunings than a shorter scale.
Detail 06
D neck shape
Flatter back with more shoulder than a C. Suits thumb-behind-neck playing and long rhythm sets.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Active pickups run on a 9V battery — keep a spare and unplug when idle
- 02No tremolo, so whammy techniques are off the table entirely
- 03Mahogany body makes this heavier than a typical alder Strat
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this sound like a normal Stratocaster?
No. Mahogany body, active pickups, and a fixed bridge push it toward high-gain territory. It has the Strat shape and scale, not the classic single-coil voice.
02Do I need a battery?
Yes. Active pickups require a 9V battery. Unplug the cable when you're done playing or the battery drains.
03Can I add a tremolo later?
The bridge is fixed and routing for a tremolo is major surgery. Buy a tremolo-equipped model instead if you want the bar.
04Is it good for drop tunings?
Yes. The 25.5" scale keeps tension up, the fixed bridge stays put, and the active pickups handle low, saturated notes without getting muddy.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Active
2 detailsPlayability
- Scale Length
- 25.5
- Neck Shape
- D
5 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Mahogany
- Color
- Black
- Bridge Type
- Fixed
- Body Shape
- Stratocaster
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
