Explore Fender Guitars at MusicStreet
Fender Guitars
American Professional, Player Series & Custom Shop Fenders
The UK's Premier Independent Destination for Fender Guitars
MusicStreet is Cambridgeshire's premier authorized dealer for genuine Fender instruments. Every Stratocaster, Telecaster, and Jazzmaster in our showroom is physically stocked and receives a comprehensive in-house setup by professional working musicians before dispatch.
Fender Buyer’s Guide: Stratocaster vs. Telecaster vs. Offsets & Series Hierarchy
From accessible gig-ready instruments crafted in Ensenada, Mexico to master-built historic creations from the Corona, California Dream Factory, Fender categorizes its lineup across legendary body shapes and distinct production tiers:
1. Iconic Silhouettes: Strat vs. Tele vs. Offsets
- Stratocaster (The Versatile Classic): Contoured alder/ash double-cutaway body, 3 single-coil pickups with 5-way switching, and 2-point synchronized tremolo for expressive vibrato and "in-between" quack tones (positions 2 & 4).
- Telecaster (The Pure Workhorse): The original solidbody electric. Features a string-through-body bridge with 3 brass/steel barrel saddles, delivering unmatched sustain, punchy neck warmth, and cutting bridge pickup twang.
- Offset Icons (Jazzmaster, Jaguar & Mustang): Ergonomic asymmetrical bodies. The Jazzmaster offers soapbar single-coils and floating vibrato; the Jaguar delivers 24" short-scale agility with individual pickup switches; the Mustang provides compact, punchy garage-rock tone.
2. Production Tiers: Player II to Custom Shop
- Player II Series (Made in Mexico): Outstanding value featuring rolled fingerboard edges, upgraded Alnico V pickups, Modern 'C' satin-finish necks, and classic Fender colorways.
- American Professional II (Corona, USA): The touring standard. Loaded with V-Mod II pickups, sculpted neck heels, Deep 'C' neck profiles, and treble-bleed circuits.
- American Ultra II: High-performance modern specs with D-profile necks, 10"–14" compound radius fingerboards, Ultra Noiseless pickups, and S-1 switching.
- American Vintage II & Custom Shop: Period-accurate 7.25" radius necks, nitrocellulose lacquer finishes, Pure Vintage voiced pickups, and custom hand-relic finishes.
3. Pickups, Hardware & Switching Innovations
- Single-Coil Clarity: Authentic Fender chime, bell-like high-frequency response, and dynamic touch sensitivity.
- Noiseless Pickups & S-1 Switching: Cancels 60-cycle hum while unlocking alternate series/parallel pickup combinations at the press of the volume crown.
- Synchronized Tremolo vs. Hardtail: From subtle flutter to deep vibrato, set up with proper spring tension and bridge plate leveling for rock-solid return-to-pitch stability.
The Music Street Fender Workshop Promise
Bolt-on neck geometry and floating tremolos demand precision setup. Before dispatch from our Huntingdon showroom, our technicians perform:
- Synchronized tremolo bridge plate leveled and spring tension balanced
- Synthetic bone / bone nut slots filed and lubricated for friction-free tuning
- Truss rod adjusted for optimal neck relief under string tension
- Bridge saddles radiused to match 7.25", 9.5", or 10"-14" fretboard curves
- Pickup heights balanced across all switch positions for even volume output
Frequently Asked Questions: Fender Guitars
What is the difference between a Fender Stratocaster and Telecaster? +
The Stratocaster features three single-coil pickups, a 5-way selector switch, a synchronized vibrato bridge, and body comfort contours, giving it a wide tonal palette with bell-like cleans and signature out-of-phase "quack." The Telecaster features a simpler, single-cutaway design with two single-coil pickups, a 3-way switch, and a fixed string-through hardtail bridge, delivering higher natural sustain, biting treble twang from the steel baseplate bridge pickup, and woody neck warmth.
What is the difference between Fender Player II (MIM) and American Professional II (MIA)? +
Player II guitars are manufactured in Fender’s Ensenada, Mexico facility and provide exceptional build quality with modern specs like rolled fingerboard edges and Alnico V pickups at an accessible price point. American Professional II guitars are crafted in Corona, California and feature upgraded V-Mod II pickups, sculpted neck heels for upper-fret access, cold-rolled steel tremolo blocks for increased sustain, and deluxe molded hardshell cases included.
How do you keep a Fender Stratocaster tremolo in tune? +
Tuning stability on a synchronized tremolo comes down to reducing friction at contact points. At Music Street, every Stratocaster undergoes a complete workshop setup: we lubricate and accurately cut the nut slots, set the 2-point or 6-screw bridge plate parallel to the body, balance the rear spring counter-tension to string gauge, and ensure string windings on tuning posts are tight and properly seated.
Do you sell, trade, or inspect second-hand Fender guitars? +
Yes. Music Street maintains an active pre-owned and vintage Fender inventory. Every used Fender undergoes a comprehensive bench inspection—verifying serial numbers, neck pocket stamps, truss rod functionality, pickup DC resistance, and fret life. We offer competitive part-exchange valuations against new instruments.
Do you offer free UK delivery and finance options on Fender guitars? +
Yes. Music Street provides free tracked, fully insured UK courier delivery on all orders over £99. We also offer 0% interest-free finance options at checkout alongside manufacturer warranties on all new Fender instruments.
