Fender Stratocaster
This page contains all regular Fender Stratocasters used by both Matt and Chris. The page does not contain the Fender Aluminum Stratocaster, the Fender Aloha Stratocaster and the Fender Tom Morello Signature Stratocaster, as they are special models.
White Stratocaster
| Stratocaster | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fender |
| Used | 2001-??-?? |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on |
| Body covering | White paint |
| Wood | Body: Unknown Neck: Maple Fingerboard: Rosewood |
| Bridge | Fender Tremolo |
| Electronics | One volume, two tone, five-way pickup selector switch |
| Pickup(s) | 3x single coil |
| Special circuits | None |
This Stratocaster was seen being played by Matt in Osaka, Kyoto Japan, in 2001.
It was also seen in the Japan Origin of Symmetry premier gigs DVD, where it was used in rehearsals for Unintended
Songs used for
- Unintended (Live)
Black Stratocaster
| Stratocaster (presumably) | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fender |
| Used | 2006-10-24 – 2006-11-26 |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on |
| Body covering | Black paint |
| Wood | Body: Unknown Neck: Unknown Fingerboard: Rosewood (presumably) |
| Bridge | Fender Tremolo (presumably) |
| Electronics | One volume, five-way pickup selector switch (?) |
| Pickup(s) | 3x single coil (presumably) |
| Special circuits | None |
Background
The presumed black Fender Stratocaster with matching painted headstock and white pickguard has been used by Chris during first performances of Hoodoo in 2006, being first used in Bilbao, before he switched to the PRS.
Allthough it appears to be a Stratocaster, it has a Telecaster headstock and looks like it has different switches and knobs. It's possible this could've been a custom Manson, allthough this still remains unknown.
Songs used for
- Hoodoo (Live - Chris)
Sunburst Stratocaster
| Stratocaster | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fender |
| Used | 2013-05-22 – 2013-05-26 ; 2012 (In Studio Use) |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on |
| Body covering | Sunburst paint |
| Wood | Body: Unknown Neck: Maple Fingerboard: Rosewood |
| Bridge | Fender Tremolo |
| Electronics | One volume, two tone, five-way pickup selector switch |
| Pickup(s) | 3x single coil |
| Special circuits | None |
Background
The sunburst Stratocaster was first seen during the making of The 2nd Law. It was used for recording the song Animals.
Additionally, the Sunburst Strat was also used by Chris live during the first few gigs of The Unsustainable Tour for Unintended, Blackout and for the rhythm part of Guiding Light.
Songs used for
- Animals (Recording)
- Unintended (Live - Chris)
- Blackout (Live - Chris)
- Guiding Light (Live - Chris)
Light Blue Stratocaster
| Stratocaster | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fender |
| Used | 2009 ; 2014 (In Studio Use) |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on |
| Body covering | Light blue paint |
| Wood | Body: Unknown Neck: Maple Fingerboard: Maple |
| Bridge | Fender Tremolo |
| Electronics | One volume, two tone, five-way pickup selector switch |
| Pickup(s) | 3x single coil |
| Special circuits | None |
Background
First seen in the "Making of Uprising" pre-order download, Matt can be seen using various guitars, including the light blue Fender Stratocaster, to play the guitar break; however, the Stratocaster is not the guitar featured on the final track.
The light blue Stratocaster has been seen once again used while recording Drones and was used on Defector and The Globalist, and possibly a couple other songs aswell.
Songs used for
- Uprising (Recording)
- The Globalist (Recording)
- Defector (Recording)