The FINAL FANTASY XIV Stratocaster® is a special limited - edition electric guitar. It's a joint project between Fender and the FFXIV team, celebrating Fender's 75th anniversary. This guitar lets you fully immerse in the FINAL FANTASY XIV world, offering great looks, sound, and playability. The head top, neck back, and hardware are all black. The body features a special two - color crystal image, representing 'light and darkness,' a key theme in the FFXIV story. The neck has a Modern “C” shape, fitting comfortably in any player's hands. The 12th fret of the carefully - selected rosewood fretboard has a 'Meteor' inlay symbolizing FFXIV, and the neck plate is engraved with the FFXIV logo and a premium edition number. The Fender® V - Mod Single - Coil Strat® pickups add a modern touch to the classic tone, making it suitable for various music genres. The tone 2 has a 'limit break switch' like FFXIV's special move, pushing which gives a thick sound similar to a humbucking pickup. The accessories are unique to FFXIV. It comes with a special certificate and an art card for this collaboration. There's also a fender and FFXIV double - name logo badge for the hard case. Specifications: Body Shape: Stratocaster; Body Material: Alder with imitation Crystal; Body Finish: Gloss Polyester; Fretboard Material: Select Rosewood; Fretboard Radius: 9.5 '(241 mm); Scale Length: 25.5 '(648 mm); No. of Frets: 21; Fretboard Inlays: Custom Inlay on 12th fret only; Pickup(s): V - Mod Single - Coil Strat® (Bridge, Middle & Neck); Bridge: 6 - Saddle Vintage - Style Synchronized Tremolo; Pickguard: 1 - Ply Black; Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009 -.042 Gauges); Tuning Machines: Vintage - Style; Hardware Finish: Black Nickel; Case: Vintage - Style Hardshell with Final Fantasy XIV logo.
Using this Fender FINAL FANTASY XIV Stratocaster is a breeze. First, tune it up using the vintage - style tuning machines until the strings are at the right pitch. When you play, you'll notice how the Modern “C” shaped neck fits well in your hand. For different sounds, use the Fender® V - Mod Single - Coil Strat® pickups. You can also try the 'limit break switch' on tone 2 for a thicker sound. When it comes to maintenance, keep the guitar in its vintage - style hardshell case with the Final Fantasy XIV logo when not in use. Wipe the strings with a clean cloth after playing to prevent dirt and sweat buildup. Check the tuning regularly, especially if you've been traveling with it. And avoid exposing the guitar to extreme temperatures and humidity as it can damage the body and fretboard.
