Fender Stratocaster Guitars

Sam Ash Direct is the right place to buy your Fender Stratocaster. We have a complete selection of Strats from the cheapest Squier Stratocaster (actually we prefer to call them inexpensive, because every Stratocaster from Fender is a quality product) to the most coveted Fender Custom Shop Models. We also have the resources to help you choose your Stratocaster, whether you want to speak with our experts at 1-800-4SAMASH or consult our Fender Stratocaster Buyers Guide. Since Rock began, Stratocasters have been a favorite of great guitar icons as outlined in our Stratocaster History guide. Our Stratocaster Artist guide will help you find the Strat with the traits that match your favorite Strat artist. Our guide to Stratocaster Pickups, will help you find the Strat with the sound you want. Fender makes Stratocasters in its factories in Asia, Mexico, and America, here are some of the highlights:

Fender American Stratocaster

The most desired Stratocasters are the ones made in Fender’s California USA factory. These include the basic Highway One Stratocaster, the American Standard Stratocasters, the American Special Stratocasters, the full featured American Deluxe Stratocaster as well as the Artist and Custom Shop models, like the Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster, the unusual Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster with its scalloped fingerboard, and the Custom Shop David Gilmour Relic Stratocaster.

Fender Stratocaster

A few hours truck ride from Fender’s USA factory, is the Fender Ensenada Factory in Baja California, Mexico. There is a constant flow of materials and personnel between the factories, so they produce real Fender quality guitars at a value oriented price. The models from the Ensenada factory include the Fender Standard Stratocaster, the Fender Deluxe Stratocasters, the Fender Classic Stratocasters, and the Fender Road Worn Stratocasters. Some of these models, like the Fender Deluxe Lone Star Stratocaster and the Fender Deluxe Players Stratocaster even come with great Fender USA pickups. You can learn more about these great instruments from our Buyer’s Guides and product pages.

Squier Stratocaster

Those with an entry level budget, looking for a Fender quality guitar with all the Stratocaster basics, the Strat sound, the Strat sustain, and the comfort and playability of the Fender Comfort Contour Body® will be more than happy with the great lineup of Fender Squier Strats. Learn more in our Squier Stratocaster Buyers Guide.

Sam Ash Direct The place for Stratocaster

Sam Ash has been around for 87 years and has carried Fender Stratocasters since they were introduced. Because we are an authorized Fender dealer, your Stratocaster comes with Fender’s limited lifetime warranty. Because we have over 87 years of experience and live 24/7 customer support, you know we’re here to stand behind you. Most important, you get fast free shipping and our 45/60 day return/price protection policy with every Stratocaster you buy from us.