Fender American Deluxe Strat Ash Electric Guitar, Wine Transparent, Maple Fretboard A compound allows exhilaratingly effortless string bending anywhere along the neck. N3 noiseless pickups supercharge your sound with improved Stratocaster tones for sparkling bell-like chime with no hum. Reconfigured S-1 switching delivers more versatile tonal options. New "passing lane "switch routes the signal straight to the bridge position with the tone circuit bypassed, heightening volume and overtones. Hi Tech Molded SKB Case, Cable, Strap, and Strap locks included.