The Soul of Seattle, Ready to Rip
This isn’t just a Stratocaster; it’s a piece of rock history. The Fender Mike McCready Stratocaster is a meticulous, battle-scarred recreation of the Pearl Jam guitarist’s legendary 1960 Strat. Every ding, every scratch, and every ounce of tone tells a story of sold-out arenas and genre-defining hits. Fender absolutely nailed the vibe here—the heavily Road Worn® nitrocellulose lacquer finish over a resonant alder body feels like an old friend right out of the case. It’s a guitar that’s already lived a life, and it’s begging you to add your own chapter.
Vintage Tone, Modern Playability
At the heart of this machine is a trio of Custom Mike McCready ’60s Single-Coil Strat® pickups. Fender voiced these to perfectly replicate the chime, quack, and gritty output of Mike’s original pickups. From the glassy cleans of “Yellow Ledbetter” to the searing leads on “Alive,” the entire sonic palette is right at your fingertips. The added treble bleed circuit is a killer touch, keeping your high-end crystal clear even when you roll the volume back. This thing *sings*.
Built to Be Played
The neck is where this guitar truly comes alive. It’s a Slim “C” profile modeled directly from McCready’s ’60 Strat, paired with a slab rosewood fingerboard and a modern 9.5″ radius. It’s substantial enough to dig in but comfortable enough for hours of playing. Combined with the Jescar Medium Vintage frets, you get buttery-smooth bends and a playing feel that’s both classic and effortless. The vintage-style synchronized tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block provides all the shimmer and dive-bomb stability you need, ensuring every note rings with pure, authentic Fender tone.
