Fender Ed O'Brien Sustainer Stratocaster MN, Olympic White

Full Description

Iconic tone

Much like the rest of the Fender Stratocaster range, the Ed O’Brien model delivers stunning tones that are guaranteed to take your performance to the next level. This model has been designed with a trio of different pickups, set up in an SSS configuration. Its bridge pickup is a Duncan JB Jr humbucker. This provides your guitar with a classic upper mid cut, bright harmonic sparkle, and a tight, focused low-end. In the middle position sits a Texas Special, a single-coil that produces crisp voicings, packed with dynamic character and punch.

Finally, on the neck, is a Fernandes Sustainer Driver. This adds extra power to distinctively match Ed’s style of playing. Receive total control of the guitar’s sustain and feedback to saturate your sound with texture and tonal colouring. This sustainer features three modes. Raise the sustained notes to the fifth harmonic or blend between the two to create a harmonised feedback effect.

Maximum comfort

The guitar’s neck has been carefully crafted into a 10/56 “V” back-shape. Thanks to this, you are provided with maximum comfort while you perform as your hand fully cups the neck, allowing you to smoothly glide it down the sleek maple material. It is then topped with a maple fretboard. This also allows for hours of comfortable playing as the wood feels smooth under your fingers. On the fretboard sit twenty-one narrow tall frets, which ensure that your slides feel natural. They also provides you with the perfect base for bending notes.

Ed O’Brien

Edward John O’Brien is an English guitarist known for his extensive work in the alternative rock band ‘Radiohead’. Born in 1968, Ed’s love of music started at a young age, listening to a lot of post-punk acts before joining up with fellow Radiohead band members/classmates while attending Abingdon school. Originally called ‘On a Friday’, the group signed a six-album contract with EMI in 1991 and have recorded nine studio albums so far. Ed’s playing style relies heavily on extensive use of effects units to create atmospheric sounds and textures, resulting in a completely unique setup to reflect his incredible guitar work.

Specifications

• Model Number: 0140192305
• Series: Artist

Body and Bridge

• Body: Alder
• Shape: Stratocaster
• Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronised Tremolo
• Construction: Bolt-On
• Finish: Olympic White

Neck and Fingerboard

• Neck: Maple
• Profile: 10/56 “V” Back-Shape
• Scale Length: 25.5”
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Radius: 9.5”
• Frets: 21 Narrow Tall
• Inlays: Black Dots
• Nut: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650”

Electronics and Hardware

• Bridge Pickup: Duncan JB Jr.
• Middle Pickup: Texas Special Single-Coil Strat
• Neck Pickup: Fernandes Sustainer Driver
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, Intensity Control, Active Sustainer On/Off Switch, Fundamental/Harmonic/Blend Switch
• Switching: 5-Position Blade
• Position 1: Bridge Pickup
• Position 2: Bridge and Middle Pickup
• Position 3: Middle Pickup
• Position 4: Middle and Neck Pickup
• Position 5: Neck Pickup
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
• Control Knobs: White Plastic
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
• Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
• Strings: Fender USA 250L, NPS (.009-.042 Gauges)
• Case Included: Deluxe Gig Bag