2008 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS – Montego Black w/ Gold Pickguard & OHSC

• Condition: Excellent

• Year: 2008

• Make: Fender

• Model: American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS

• Finish: Montego Black (Metallic Gold Fleck)

• Pickguard: Factory 1-Ply Beveled Gold Vinyl

• Weight: 8.1 lbs.

Up for sale is a stunning and increasingly hard-to-find 2008 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS in original Montego Black. Unlike standard black finishes, Montego Black features a subtle gold micro-sparkle fleck suspended in the gloss finish that comes alive under stage and studio lights. Paired with its factory-original bevel-cut Gold vinyl pickguard and black plastic appointments, this is one of the most striking colorways Fender produced during the Corona American Deluxe era.

Engineered for modern players needing complete tonal versatility:

• Bridge Pickup: Fender DH-1 Humbucker – delivers rich, high-output lead tones, punchy humbucker crunch, and noise-free high-gain performance.

• Neck & Middle Pickups: Fender Hot Samarium Cobalt Noiseless (SCN) single-coils – co-designed by Bill Lawrence to capture iconic, glassy Strat bell tones and chime with zero 60-cycle hum.

Playability & Construction

Crafted in Corona, California, featuring a select Alder body paired with a modern "C" profile maple neck and rosewood fingerboard inlaid with real Abalone dot markers. Modern playing comfort is elevated by a contoured neck heel for easy upper-fret access, 22 medium-jumbo frets, Deluxe staggered locking tuners, and a 2-point synchronized tremolo with pop-in arm.

Condition & Playability

• Cosmetics: Excellent pre-owned condition. The Montego Black gloss finish retains its full luster with beautiful shimmer depth. Light, expected polishing swirls/faint handling marks under direct inspection, but no severe dings, major chips, or structural defects.

• Neck & Frets: The neck is arrow-straight, the truss rod functions smoothly, and the 22 medium-jumbo frets display minimal wear with excellent crown life remaining.

• Electronics: 100% original and fully functional. Pickups, 5-way selector blade and potentiometers operate cleanly and noise-free.

What's Included

• 2008 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS (Montego Black)

• Original Fender Molded Hardshell Case (OHSC)

• Original Tremolo Arm

Shipping & Handling

Will be carefully packed inside its original hardshell case with strings slackened for safe transport. Shipped fully insured via trackable carrier service with signature required upon delivery.