Detail 01
Mahogany body
The supplied description identifies it as providing a full, punchy tone with warmth and sustain.
Product detailSKU #1273888000335
FenderJim Root Stratocaster Electric Guitar Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Jim Root signature Strat built around mahogany, an ebony compound-radius fingerboard, and EMG active pickups for heavy rock and metal.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking thick, high-output distorted tones
- Heavy rock and metal players
- Players who prefer a thin C neck, 22 jumbo frets, and a hardtail bridge
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for passive pickups
- Players who want a tremolo bridge
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
12–16 in. compound-radius ebony fingerboard
The radius changes across the fingerboard and is paired with 22 jumbo frets.
Detail 03
EMG 60 / EMG 81 active pickups
The EMG 60 is in the neck position and the EMG 81 is in the bridge position.
Detail 04
Hardtail bridge
The supplied description states it provides tuning stability and enhanced sustain.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This model uses active EMG 60 neck and EMG 81 bridge pickups.
- 02Its ebony fingerboard has a 12–16 in. compound radius and 22 jumbo frets.
- 03The bridge is hardtail, and the neck has a satin urethane finish.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Who is the Jim Root Stratocaster associated with?
It is Jim Root’s Fender signature model; he is identified in the supplied data as Slipknot’s guitarist.
02What pickups does it have?
An EMG 60 active pickup in the neck and an EMG 81 active pickup in the bridge.
03How many frets does it have?
22 jumbo frets.
04Does it have a tremolo bridge?
No. The supplied data specifies a hardtail bridge.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51273888000335
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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