Enthralling millions worldwide with his acclaimed textural guitar work—as well as his knack for writing catchy riffs and hooks—U2 guitarist, The Edge, relies on his trusty Strat® guitar to sculpt his unique sound. Designed in close collaboration with Fender®, The Edge Strat is his new constant companion, replacing his favored vintage Fender instruments onstage in arenas around the world.
Model Name: The Edge Strat®, Maple Fingerboard, Black
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Neck Material: 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard: 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Truss Rods: Vintage-Style
Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio® FS-1™ DP110
Middle Pickup: Custom Stagger Fat 50’s
Neck Pickup: Custom Stagger Fat 50’s
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge/Middle Pickup)
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Bridge: 2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Black Tweed Hardshell