The Stratocaster is arguably the most popular electric guitar ever built. Starting in early '90s, Fender began producing a classic-styled Stratocaster in a newly open plant in Ensenada, Mexico dubbed the Standard Stratocaster. These Strats (often referred to as MIM for Made in Mexico) are considered excellent beginner or utility instruments, and have been offered in a number of different configurations over the years. Like many Stratocasters, the Standard Stratocaster is available with either a Rosewood or Maple fingerboard and in a variety of finishes.

Years of Production: 1990 - present

Body Style: Double cutaway solidbody

Wood Composition: Alder body (some with Basswood or Poplar), Maple or Rosewood fingerboard, Maple neck

Design Elements:  Three single-coil pickups, five-way pickup selector, dot inlays, white pickguard

Notable Stratocaster Players: Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Holly, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton