The term 'Fender Fat Strat' is used to refer to a number of different Fender electric guitars that have certain specific features in common. These features include:
- A Stratocaster body shape, with a double-cutaway design and a contoured back.
- A maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard.
- Three single-coil pickups, with the middle pickup being reverse wound.
- A five-way pickup selector switch, allowing for a variety of pickup combinations.
- A vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge.
Fender has produced several different models of Fat Strats over the years, including the American Standard Fat Strat, the Mexican Standard Fat Strat, and the Squier Fat Strat. These different models vary in terms of their specific features, such as the type of wood used for the body and neck, the finish, and the electronics.
Fat Strats are known for their versatile sound, which makes them suitable for a wide variety of musical styles. They are particularly well-suited for blues, rock, and country music.
Some of the most famous guitarists who have played Fat Strats include Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, and David Gilmour.