Crushing Strat Tone

For heavy, molten nu-metal Strat style, the Jim Root Stratocaster delivers crushing detuned tone with a stark utilitarian look. The towering Slipknot guitarist joined us in creating a huge-sounding signature Strat model that complements his heavy playing style, and it's a monster—right down to its compound-radius fingerboard (12" to 16"), EMG active humbucking pickups, sparse control layout and more. Brutal.

Emg Active Humbucking Pickups

For a decidedly non-traditional design and configuration, the crushing nu-metal sound of the Jim Root Stratocaster is produced by a fearsome pair of EMG active humbucking pickups.

Compound-Radius Fingerboard

This instrument features a compound-radius fingerboard, a sophisticated and carefully crafted feature in which the fingerboard has a more pronounced curvature across its width near the nut (ideal for chording) and gradually flattens to a very slight curvature toward the upper frets (perfect for bending notes and soloing).

Locking Tuners

A convenient high-end, high-performance feature, locking tuners offer increased tuning stability, especially on tremolo-equipped guitars, and they make changing strings substantially faster and easier than conventional tuners.

Ebony And Maple Fingerboards

The Jim Root Stratocaster in Flat White features a traditional maple fingerboard with no inlays. The Flat Black model has a darkly alluring ebony fingerboard with no inlays.

Satin Lacquer Finish

The finish on this instrument combines the resonance and thin breathability of lacquer with the stylishly muted matte look of a satin color coat.

Jumbo Frets

The largest of the fret sizes, jumbo frets are tall and wide, which lets you get a better grip on the strings, enabling more control over them and making bends and vibrato easier. A good choice for players with larger hands and thicker fingers.

Features

• Mahogany body with sharp radius
• Modern “C”-shaped neck profile and large headstock
• Ebony or maple compound-radius fingerboard (12” to 16”) with 22 jumbo frets and no position inlays (side-dot inlays only)
• EMG 60 (neck) and 81 (bridge) active humbucking pickups
• Single control knob (volume) and three-way pickup switch
• Hardtail strings-thru-body bridge

Body

• Body Material : Mahogany
• Body Finish : Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Shape : Stratocaster

Neck

• Neck Material : Maple
• Neck Finish : Satin Urethane
• Neck Shape : Modern "C"
• Scale Length : 25.5" (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Material : Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius : 12" to 16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
• Number of Frets : 22
• Fret Size : Jumbo
• Nut Material : Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width : 1.650" (42 mm)
• Position Inlays : None
• Truss Rod : Bi-Flex

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup : EMG 81
• Neck Pickup : EMG 60
• Controls : Master Volume
• Switching : 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
• Configuration : HH

Hardware

• Bridge : 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles
• Hardware Finish : Black
• Tuning Machines : Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking
• Pickguard : 3-Ply Black
• Control Knobs : Black Plastic
• Switch Tip : Black
• Neck Plate : 4-Bolt Custom

Miscellaneous

• Strings : Fender USA 250R, NPS, (.010-.046 Gauges)
• Other Features : Mahogany Body, Sharp Tele Body Radius, Large Headstock, Active EMG Pickups, Ebony or Maple Fingerboard with 12” to 16” Compound Radius, Side Dot Position Inlays Only, Black Hardware, Black Plastic Parts, Black Pickguard Screws, Flat Finshes, Fender Straplock Strap Buttons

Accessories

• Case Included (Yes/No) : Yes
• Included : Deluxe Black Tweed Hardshell