Fender Introduces Stratocoustic and Telecoustic
Guitars
 February 3, 2000
Fender Acoustics announces the introduction of two new guitars
to its family of acoustic instruments - the Stratacoustic™ and Telecoustic™
guitars. Based on the classic Fender electric guitar designs of the Stratocaster™
and Telecaster™, these new thinline acoustic guitars offer an alternative
to the traditional acoustic/electric body styles currently available.
"We want to offer Fender players something different,
yet familiar in an acoustic guitar," adds Rizzuto. "These body
styles are recognized the world over as being truly 'Fender'. Now, guitarists
can have that association with their acoustic as well."
Both the Stratacoustic and Telecoustic are thinline guitars made with
a solid spruce top. This is coupled with a one-piece fiberglass back and
sides that compliments both the top's light weight and resonance.
Both feature a bolt on maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard and bridge.
Each has its respective traditional Fender headstock design with die-cast
chrome plated tuners, and each has a piezo pickup with 3-band EQ for playing
amplified.
The Stratacoustic and Telecoustic guitars will be available in January,
2000. United States MSRP for each is $429.99.
For more information
contact Fender at www.fender.com. | 
