Sham Kamikaze, a well - known figure in Malaysia's local music scene and a founding member of Kamikaze, is one of Southeast Asia's most thrilling guitarists. With his wide - ranging musical skills, it's no wonder he chose the Stratocaster as his go - to instrument. This all - new Fender Japan Stratocaster in Sham's signature model combines modern features with the classic Fender look. The Modern 'C' profile neck has a 9.5 - inch radius fingerboard and narrow - tall frets, offering a vintage feel while enabling smooth and fast playing. Sham picked the Vintage - Style Strat Single - Coil pickups, which can effortlessly produce anything from clear, sparkling tones to heavy distortion. The guitar has an alder body with a satin urethane finish, a rosewood fretboard, a two - point tremolo system with vintage - style saddles, vintage - style locking tuners, and a reversed headstock as Sham prefers. Specifications include a Stratocaster body shape, alder body material, gloss urethane finish, and more as detailed below: Body Shape: Stratocaster®; Body Material: Alder; Body Finish: Gloss Urethane; Neck Profile: Modern 'C'; Fretboard Material: Rosewood; Fretboard Radius: 9.5'; Scale Length: 25.5' (64.77cm); No. of Frets: 21 Narrow Tall Frets; Fretboard Inlays: Ivory Dot Inlays; Pickups: Vintage - Style Single - Coil Strat® (Bridge), Vintage - Style Single - Coil Strat® (Middle), Vintage - Style Single - Coil Strat® (Neck); Bridge: 2 - Point Synchronized Tremolo with Vintage - Style Stamped Steel Saddles; Pickguard: 3 - Ply Black; Strings: 9 - 42 Gauges; Tuning Machines: Vintage Style Locking; Hardware Finish: Chrome.
Using your Sham Kamikaze Signature Stratocaster is a breeze. First, make sure to tune it up using the vintage - style locking tuners. These tuners are great for keeping your guitar in tune during those energetic performances. When you're ready to play, the narrow - tall frets on the rosewood fretboard allow for fast and smooth fingering. You can switch between different tones easily with the Vintage - Style Single - Coil pickups. For a clean sound, just play gently, and for a more distorted tone, you can crank up your amplifier. As for maintenance, keep your guitar in a case when not in use to protect it from dust and scratches. Wipe down the body with a soft cloth after each use, especially if you've been sweating. The alder body with a satin urethane finish is quite durable, but it's still a good idea to avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity. And don't forget to change your 9 - 42 gauge strings regularly for the best sound quality.
