Essential Information About the Fender Tom Morello Stratocaster Guitar
- Formidable HSS configuration: Seymour Duncan Hot Rails humbucker at the bridge + two Fender Vintage Noiseless single coils
- Floyd Rose locking vibrato recessed for stable dive-bombs and reliable tuning
- Integrated kill-switch for the characteristic "stutter" effects of Tom Morello
- Maple neck with Modern C profile, rosewood fingerboard with compound radius 9.5"-14" / 241-355.6 mm, 22 medium-jumbo frets
Inspired by the Iconic "Soul Power"
Based on the modified Designer series Stratocaster that Tom Morello used with Audioslave, this signature model captures the spirit of the original: "slab" alder body with binding, chrome mirror pickguard, and included "Soul Power" decal. The specifications prioritize modern and reliable components to reproduce its textures, from groovy riffs to controlled feedbacks.
For Whom and Which Styles?
Designed for
intermediate to expert guitarists, this Strat excels in rock, alternative, modern metal, funk-rock, and experimental textures. The Floyd Rose and kill-switch encourage a creative approach to expression, while the HSS configuration ensures a wide palette for both studio and stage.
Sound
The
Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in the bridge position delivers a high output level, tight mids, and compact lows, ideal for saturated riffs and cutting leads. The
Fender Vintage Noiseless single coils in the neck and middle positions offer a precise, noiseless Strat tone, perfect for clean rhythms, funky chanks, and dynamic crunches. The alder/maple/rosewood combination provides attack, definition, and generous sustain, while the electronics with a
5-position selector, master volume, and two tone controls allow instant transitions between crystalline sounds and thick saturations.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve the original feel: nickel-plated steel strings
.009-.042. An
adjustable clamp capo covering a radius from 9.5" to 14" will suit the compound fingerboard. Add a quality
6.35 mm jack cable and a standard
2-point strap for the stage; the included deluxe case effectively protects the instrument during transport.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Shape: Stratocaster
- Material: Alder, "slab" body with binding
- Finish: Glossy polyester
- Pickguard: Single-ply chrome mirror
Neck
- Material: Maple
- Profile: Modern C
- Finish: Satin urethane
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, pearloid dot inlays
- Radius: Compound 9.5"-14" / 241-355.6 mm
- Frets: 22, medium-jumbo
- Scale length: 25.5" / 648 mm
- Nut: Floyd Rose FRT-02000 Locking
Hardware
- Bridge: Floyd Rose FRT-02000 double-locking recessed tremolo
- Tuners: Deluxe sealed, locking
- Control knobs: Knurled dome
- Hardware finish: Nickel/Chrome
Electronics
- Pickup configuration: HSS
- Bridge: Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Strat SHR-1B
- Middle: Fender Strat Vintage Noiseless (single coil)
- Neck: Fender Strat Vintage Noiseless (single coil)
- Controls: Master volume, Tone 1 (neck/middle), Tone 2 (bridge)
- Selector: 5 positions (1 bridge; 2 bridge+middle; 3 middle; 4 middle+neck; 5 neck)
- Kill-switch: Yes
Miscellaneous
- Series: Artist
- Orientation: Right-handed
- Original strings: Fender USA 250L .009-.042
- Case: Black deluxe case
- Decal: "Soul Power" included
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