Fender American Ultra Stratocaster vs Gibson Explorer
Put solidbody guitars head to head to compare size, weight, and more.
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Featured Deal
$2099.99
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Featured Deal
$1999.00
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| Solidbody Guitars | Fender American Ultra Stratocaster | Gibson Explorer |
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| Rank | ||
| Number of Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Body Type | Solidbody | Solidbody |
| Body Shape | American Ultra Stratocaster | Explorer |
| Body Material | Alder | Mahogany |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyurethane Gloss | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Color | Cobra Blue Texas Tea Mocha Burst Ultraburst Arctic Pearl Black | Antique Natural |
| Neck Material | Maple Roasted Maple | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | Modern D | Slim Taper |
| Neck Joint | Bolt-on | Set Neck |
| Radius | 10"-14" 10"-14" compound | 12" |
| Fingerboard Material | Maple Rosewood Roasted Maple | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Black Pearloid Dots White Pearloid Dots Black Dots | Acrylic Dots |
| Number of Frets | 22, Medium Jumbo | 22, Medium Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 25.5" | 24.75" |
| Nut Width | 1.685" | 1.695" |
| Nut Material | Bone | Bone |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | 2-Point Fender Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo 2-point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo 2-Point Fender Deluxe Sychronized Tremolo 2-point Deliuxe Synchronized Tremolo | Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar |
| Tuners | Fender Deluxe Die-cast Sealed Locking Deluxe Die-cast Sealed Locking Fender Deluxe Die-cast Locking | Grover mini Rotomatics |
| Neck Pickup | Ultra Noiseless Vintage Strat Single-coil Ultra Noiseless Vintage Single-coil Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Stratocaster Single-coil | Burstbucker 2 Humbucker |
| Middle Pickup | Ultra Noiseless Vintage Strat Single-coil Ultra Noiseless Vintage Single-coil Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Stratocaster Single-coil | |
| Bridge Pickup | Ultra Noiseless Vintage Strat Single-coil Ultra Noiseless Vintage Single-coil Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Stratocaster Single-coil | Burstbucker 3 Humbucker |
| Controls | 1 x master volume (with S-1 switch), 2 x tone 1 x master volume (S-1 Switch), 2 x tone | 2 x volume, 1 x master tone |
| Switching | 5-way blade pickup switch | 3-way toggle pickup switch |
| Strings | Fender NPS, .009-.042 Fender, .009-.042 | Gibson, .010-.046 |
| Case/Gig Bag | Hardshell Case | Hardshell Case |
| Manufacturer Part Number: | 0118012795 0118012790 0118012732 0118010712 0118010781 0118012706 0118012712 | DSX00ANCH1 |
| Details | ||
| Brand | Fender | Gibson |
| Prices | ||
| MSRP | $2,099.99 | $1,999.00 |
| Used Price | $1,469.99 | $1,399.30 |
| Sale Price | $1,889.99 | $1,799.10 |
Solidbody Guitars Descriptions
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster
Solidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, Tremolo, and 3 Ultra Noiseless Single-coil Pickups with S-1 Switch - Cobra Blue
Gibson Explorer
Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body and Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Antique Natural
