Fender has relaunched the Boxer Series Stratocaster HH, a late-80s model released at the apex of the superstrat era.
The Japanese-built model features a basswood body, a thin-C neck profile, and a 12”-radius rosewood fingerboard outfitted with 22 Jumbo frets. The guitar also packs a two-point tremolo bridge.
As one would expect, the two Boxer Series humbuckers are of the high-output variety, and they're controlled by a single master volume control that can be coil-split with a dedicated toggle switch.
Where things get interesting though, is the Boxer Strat's tone control, which features a TBX Treble Bass Expander that allows for additional treble, presence, bass, and output once you move past the standard tonal options found in positions 1 through 5.
Visually, the guitar is outfitted with a black-painted headstock, black hardware, and control knobs that – like those on the original – feature a rubberized "F"-logo.
The Fender Boxer Series Stratocaster HH is available now – in Sherwood Green Metallic and Inca Silver finishes – for $1,199.99.
For more info on the guitar, stop by fender.com (opens in new tab).
Jackson is an Associate Editor at GuitarWorld.com and GuitarPlayer.com. He’s been writing and editing stories about new gear, technique and guitar-driven music both old and new since 2014, and has also written extensively on the same topics for Guitar Player. Elsewhere, his album reviews and essays have appeared in Louder and Unrecorded. Though open to music of all kinds, his greatest love has always been indie, and everything that falls under its massive umbrella. To that end, you can find him on Twitter crowing about whatever great new guitar band you need to drop everything to hear right now.
