


Note: These are minimum specifications that are meant as a guide they should not be construed as hard and fast rules, as we realize that every player's subjective requirements often differ. Modifications of the specs may also be made (within limited parameters) to adjust for your individual playing style or application (i.e., how hard you pick, strum or fret the guitar). If you plan to change string gauges, you may need to adjust the specs somewhat to compensate for the changes in string sizes. The following setup procedures and specifications are for your Stratocaster as equipped with the strings that come on the instrument as standard equipment from the factory. Neck, middle and bridge pickups all set the same Hi E: 1.6mm from top of pickup magnet to bottom of string (factory standard).Low E: 2mm from top of pickup magnet to center of string (factory standard).Measured using General engineer's ruler, with string held down at the last fret: Measured at the 17th fret, from the top of the fret to the bottom of the string using a StewMac string height gauge: Used Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings, 10-13-17-26-26-46, nickle-wound steelģ.2mm gap between back of baseplate and guitar body with strings in standard tuning (factory standard) 1999 Fender American Standard Stratacaster
