{"product_id":"rare-fender-american-floyd-rose-classic-stratocaster-special-hss-with-rosewood-fretboard-1999-2003-candy-apple-red","title":"RARE Fender American Floyd Rose Classic Stratocaster Special HSS with Rosewood Fretboard 1999 - 2003 - Candy Apple Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those Strats that instantly tells you it was built for players who want performance without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 2004 Fender American Floyd Rose Classic HSS Stratocaster is a 50th Anniversary model, complete with the commemorative neck plate, and it’s been thoughtfully upgraded in a way that genuinely elevates what was already a unique factory offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe standout here is the USA Kahler Hybrid bridge upgrade. This isn’t a gimmick or a knockoff — it’s a seriously premium piece of hardware that transforms how this guitar feels and functions. You get the smoothness and stability you’d expect from a Floyd-style system, but with roller saddles, mini fine tuners, and the option to run it fully floating or locked down as a fixed bridge. Nothing sticks up awkwardly, so palm muting feels completely natural — a massive plus if you actually play instead of just collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePickup-wise, it keeps the classic HSS versatility:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFender Texas Special single coils in the neck and middle for that gritty, vocal Strat character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeymour Duncan Pearly Gates humbucker in the bridge, adding warmth, punch, and authority when you lean into gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt covers a ton of ground effortlessly — from glassy cleans and bluesy edge to thick, singing lead tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition is very good for a 2004 instrument. There are small scratches and minor dings here and there, as you’d expect from a guitar that’s been played and loved, but the overall finish still has that deep, showroom gloss you only see on guitars that have spent most of their life protected in a hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis one includes a hard shell case, original paperwork, and hang tag, which is getting harder and harder to find with these. Models like this don’t surface often — especially in this configuration, with this bridge, and with the 50th Anniversary details intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for a Strat that stands apart from the sea of standard builds — something with real engineering, real upgrades, and real history — this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike all my guitars, this one’s been cared for and dialed in—no guesswork, no surprises, just a great instrument that’s ready to play. I personally inspect and test every guitar before it ships, making sure it’s in the exact condition I’d want to receive myself. These guitars come from me, not a shop—each one gets the kind of attention and care only a real guitar lover gives. Ships fast and insured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46015084724395,"sku":"FN-STRSPCFR-010226","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/8344\/1579\/files\/c45da86f-efae-4400-8ede-2fba055c077c.jpg?v=1767393802","url":"https:\/\/aeonicfrets.com\/products\/rare-fender-american-floyd-rose-classic-stratocaster-special-hss-with-rosewood-fretboard-1999-2003-candy-apple-red","provider":"Aeonic Frets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}