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pcutt
01-31-2011, 01:26 PM
I'm thinking about getting another Fender USA Strat (used) and would like to know if there are any specific models or years that have a compound radius neck. Hopefully with this info I'd be able to simplify my search or keep from overlooking some good candidates.

Thanks!
jmontgomery
01-31-2011, 01:53 PM
2010 and newer American Deluxe series have a compound radius.
I believe the Eric Johnson does also.
rabbuhl
01-31-2011, 02:50 PM
My American Deluxe Strat is from 2008 and it has a compound radius.
drennen
01-31-2011, 05:15 PM
The EJ do not have a compound. The EJ is a 12 in. radius. Just the American Deluxe Models have a compound radius.
Boris Bubbanov
02-01-2011, 11:09 PM
My American Deluxe Strat is from 2008 and it has a compound radius.

It shouldn't, not stock.

This feature was introduced in mid 2010 and they made a real big deal about it. Previously the Deluxe had a straight 9.5 board radius to my understanding.
rabbuhl
02-02-2011, 02:19 PM
It shouldn't, not stock.

This feature was introduced in mid 2010 and they made a real big deal about it. Previously the Deluxe had a straight 9.5 board radius to my understanding.

I confirmed this with Fender. My Strat Deluxe was from 2008 and the compound radius necks started in 2010 so mine is 9.5" radius.