The Fender Road Worn series quickly earned a reputation as one of the best-value vintage-inspired Stratocasters Fender has produced. Combining classic '50s styling, a nitrocellulose lacquer finish and a genuinely broken-in feel, these guitars have become favourites among players looking for vintage vibe without vintage prices.
This 2008 example is finished in Black and features a comfortable maple Soft "V" neck and maple fingerboard, along with an upgraded Bare Knuckle Mother's Milk neck pickup that sounds absolutely superb. The pickup pairs brilliantly with the original Tex-Mex pickups, delivering everything from glassy cleans to punchy blues and classic rock tones.
These really are fantastic guitars for the money. Lightweight, resonant and comfortable, with a neck that feels instantly familiar, it's easy to see why the Road Worn models have developed such a loyal following.
A brilliant player's Strat that looks, sounds and feels exactly as a Road Worn should.
PRELOVED – Fender Road Worn '50s Stratocaster Black 2008
- 2008 Fender Road Worn '50s Stratocaster
- Made in Mexico
- Black Road Worn Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
- Alder Body
- Maple Neck
- Soft "V" Neck Profile
- Maple Fingerboard
- 7.25" Radius
- 21 Narrow Tall Frets
- 25.5" Scale Length
- Synthetic Bone Nut
- Bare Knuckle Mother's Milk Neck Pickup
- Fender Tex-Mex Middle Pickup
- Fender Tex-Mex Bridge Pickup
- 5-Way Pickup Selector
- Master Volume
- Tone 1 (Neck/Middle)
- Tone 2 (Bridge)
- Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo
- Vintage Style Tuners
- Chrome Hardware
- Includes Gig Bag
Good overall condition.
As intended, the guitar features Fender's factory Road Worn relic finish throughout. Beyond the original ageing there are some additional signs of use, including light scratches and marks consistent with a well-played instrument, but nothing unexpected or excessive.
The frets are in good shape with plenty of life remaining, the neck feels fantastic and the guitar plays exactly as it should.