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The Fender Stratocaster-A Rock & Roll Legend
The Fender Stratocaster is one of the most beloved guitars of all time. How much do you know about this icon of rock & roll?
Quiz Number: 2496
Date Submitted: 2008-05-03 21:05:03
Quiz Categories: Music
Quiz Type: General Quiz
Author: Samurai Sam
Average Score: 67.5 percent
Times Taken: 8 times
Taken by Registered Users: 3

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1. In what year was the Stratocaster introduced?
  A.   1951
  B.   1953
  C.   1954
  D.   1955


2. What are the three kinds of wood used in the fretboards of Stratocasters?
  A.   Maple, ash, and rosewood
  B.   Maple, rosewood, and ebony
  C.   Rosewood, ash, and ebony
  D.   Ash, mahogany, and rosewood


3. Fender sells signature series Stratocasters named for all but which of the following guitarists?
  A.   Dick Dale
  B.   John Mayer
  C.   Buddy Guy
  D.   Keith Richards


4. In what year did Fender introduce a five way tone switch to the Stratocaster?
  A.   1977
  B.   1980
  C.   1981
  D.   1979


5. Stratocasters referred to as "CBS Strats" were manufactured between what two years?
  A.   1957 to 1969
  B.   1967 to 1985
  C.   1960 to 1979
  D.   1958 to 1978


6. What is the slang name for the optional tremolo arm seen on some Stratocasters?
  A.   Whammy bar
  B.   Pitch blender
  C.   Wah wah
  D.   Fuzz tone


7. The Eric Clapton signature edition Stratocaster is available in all but which of the following colors?
  A.   Candy green
  B.   Lake Placid blue
  C.   Torino red
  D.   Pewter


8. The Jimi Hendrix signature edition Stratocaster is distinct from most other Stratocasters in what respect?
  A.   Flames are painted into the finish.
  B.   It is made of koa wood instead of ash or alder.
  C.   It has four pickups instead of the standard three.
  D.   It is a left handed guitar strung for a right handed player.


9. Who is credited with being one of the very first musicians to play a Stratocaster?
  A.   Bill Hailey
  B.   Elvis Presley
  C.   Buddy Holly
  D.   Ricky Nelson


10. Eric Clapton combined his favorite parts from three 1950s Stratocasters to create his favorite guitar. By what nickname was it affectionately known?
  A.   Ole Slowhand
  B.   Blackie
  C.   The Green Screamer
  D.   Blues Power
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