Fender Stratocaster

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/fender-stratocaster

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the instrument type?Solid-body electric guitar
2. What is the designers?Leo Fender, Bill Carson, George Fullerton, Freddie Tavares
3. Why does the Stratocaster have a double-cutaway body?The double-cutaway shape and body contours make the guitar comfortable to play, especially when standing. The design also helps it feel balanced when worn with a strap.
4. How many pickups does a Stratocaster have?A Stratocaster has three single-coil pickups. This gives players more tonal options than earlier guitars.

Solid-body electric guitar: An electric guitar constructed from a solid piece of wood, lacking a hollow body, which reduces feedback and increases sustain.
Ergonomic Design: The design of products and instruments to fit the human body and maximize comfort and efficiency.
Single-coil pickup: A type of magnetic transducer used in electric guitars, known for its bright, clear, and sometimes 'twangy' tone.