Essential Information About the Fender 30th Anniversary Screamadelica Stratocaster Guitar
- Limited edition featuring the full "Screamadelica" album artwork on the body, pickguard, pickup covers, and knobs
- Modern comfort: maple neck with a Modern C profile, pau ferro fingerboard with a 9.5" (241 mm) radius, and 22 medium jumbo frets
- Authentic Fender tone thanks to three Vintage-Style '60s single-coil pickups with Alnico magnets and a 5-position selector switch
- 2-point synchronized tremolo with stamped steel saddles for smooth action and improved tuning stability
A Collector's Tribute to the Iconic "Screamadelica" Album
Released in 1991, Primal Scream's "Screamadelica" album made history by blending indie rock and acid house culture. This 30th anniversary Stratocaster celebrates that pivotal moment with full-coverage graphics faithful to the original album cover. Produced as a limited edition and made in Mexico, it combines classic Fender DNA with an iconic aesthetic instantly recognizable both on stage and in the studio.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Ideal for intermediate to advanced guitarists, it remains accessible to motivated beginners thanks to its comfortable neck and modern radius. The three single-coils excel in rock, indie, britpop, funk, and blues, with perfect in-between positions for snappy rhythms and intricate arpeggios. The 2-point tremolo expands the playing range for subtle vibratos and atmospheric textures.
Sound Characteristics
The alder body provides a clear balance of firm lows, singing mids, and bright highs. The maple neck/pau ferro fingerboard combo enhances attack and definition while preserving a smooth feel. The Vintage-Style '60s pickups deliver sparkling cleans, the characteristic "quack" in positions 2 and 4, and a dynamic response that finely reacts to playing style and volume knob adjustments. The stamped steel saddles add brightness and precise sustain, while the 2-point tremolo design ensures smooth vibrato action. As with any single-coil pickups, slight hum may appear in electrically noisy environments.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Use Fender 250L .009-.042 string sets to maintain the original feel and tension. A Stratocaster-sized hard case will protect the instrument during transport, complementing the included gig bag. Add a standard strap and a 6-string electric guitar capo to complete your setup.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Shape: Stratocaster
- Body wood: alder
- Color: Custom "Screamadelica" Graphic
- Finish: glossy polyester
- Pickguard: coordinated painted plastic
- Neck plate: stamped "F"
Neck
- Material: maple
- Profile: Modern "C"
- Finish: polyurethane
- Fingerboard: pau ferro
- Radius: 9.5" / 241 mm (Modern)
- Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
- Inlays: white pearloid dots; white side dots
- Nut: synthetic bone
- Nut width: 1.650" / 42 mm
- Scale length: 25.5" / 648 mm
Hardware
- Bridge: 2-point synchronized tremolo with stamped steel saddles
- Tuners: Vintage Style
- Hardware finish: nickel/chrome
- Control knobs: Stratocaster-Style Skirt
Electronics
- Pickup configuration: SSS
- Pickups: Vintage-Style '60s Single-Coil Strat (neck, middle, bridge) with Alnico magnets
- Selector switch: 5 positions (1. bridge; 2. bridge+middle; 3. middle; 4. middle+neck; 5. neck)
- Controls: Master Volume; Tone 1 (neck/middle); Tone 2 (bridge)
Miscellaneous
- Original strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel .009-.042 (PN 0730250403)
- Case/gig bag: Deluxe gig bag included
- Country of origin: Mexico