{"product_id":"2008-fender-american-deluxe-stratocaster-hss-montego-black-w-gold-pickguard-ohsc","title":"2008 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS – Montego Black w\/ Gold Pickguard \u0026 OHSC","description":"\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e 2008\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMake:\u003c\/b\u003e Fender\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Montego Black (Metallic Gold Fleck)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/b\u003e Factory 1-Ply Beveled Gold Vinyl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.1 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eUp for sale is a stunning and increasingly hard-to-find \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003e2008 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS\u003c\/b\u003e in original \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"113\"\u003eMontego Black\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eEngineered for modern players needing complete tonal versatility:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBridge Pickup:\u003c\/b\u003e Fender \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003eDH-1 Humbucker\u003c\/b\u003e – delivers rich, high-output lead tones, punchy humbucker crunch, and noise-free high-gain performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Middle Pickups:\u003c\/b\u003e Fender \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\"\u003eHot Samarium Cobalt Noiseless (SCN)\u003c\/b\u003e single-coils – co-designed by Bill Lawrence to capture iconic, glassy Strat bell tones and chime with zero 60-cycle hum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eCrafted in Corona, California, featuring a select Alder body paired with a modern \"C\" profile maple neck and rosewood fingerboard inlaid with real \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"147\"\u003eAbalone dot markers\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCosmetics:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Frets:\u003c\/b\u003e The neck is arrow-straight, the truss rod functions smoothly, and the 22 medium-jumbo frets display minimal wear with excellent crown life remaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% original and fully functional. Pickups, 5-way selector blade and potentiometers operate cleanly and noise-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27,0,0\"\u003e2008 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS (Montego Black)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27,1,0\"\u003eOriginal Fender Molded Hardshell Case (OHSC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27,2,0\"\u003eOriginal Tremolo Arm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"32\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"33\"\u003eWill 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crown Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44456791867435,"sku":null,"price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/4104\/7083\/files\/DSC01240.jpg?v=1784756272","url":"https:\/\/thecrownelectric.com\/products\/2008-fender-american-deluxe-stratocaster-hss-montego-black-w-gold-pickguard-ohsc","provider":"The Crown Electric","version":"1.0","type":"link"}