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Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition. 

The Fender Bruno Mars Stratocaster® in Mars Mocha is a striking Artist Signature model that blends vintage soul with modern performance. Built with an ash body finished in heirloom nitrocellulose lacquer, this guitar resonates beautifully while showcasing a rich, elegant aesthetic accented by heirloom gold hardware. The maple neck with a 9.5"–12" compound radius and stainless steel frets offers a fast, comfortable playing feel, while the trio of **custom Bruno Mars Strat pickups—including a noiseless bridge—**deliver sparkling clarity, warmth, and dynamic response. Stylish, expressive, and built to inspire, this signature Strat is a standout instrument and a worthy long-term investment for serious players!

From Fender

Get ready to channel your inner 24K Magic with the irresistibly elegant Limited Edition Bruno Mars Stratocaster®.

 

The Limited Edition Bruno Mars Stratocaster® is crafted from resonant ash with sculpted American Ultra body contours for superior comfort and unparalleled access to the upper registers of the fingerboard. The Mars Mocha Heirloom™ nitrocellulose lacquer finish creates a gracefully aged aesthetic while allowing for maximum resonance and pure tone. The 9.5"-12" compound-radius maple fingerboard and stainless-steel frets provide a silky, polished feel for smooth bending and effortless playability. The custom Bruno Mars Stratocaster® pickups are fine-tuned to achieve Bruno's favorite tones for classic Strat® sparkle and singing lead sounds. The 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo and Deluxe Locking Tuners provide enhanced tuning stability with modern convenience, while a full complement of Heirloom™ Aged Gold Hardware gives this high-performance guitar the broken-in look and feel of a well-used, treasured instrument.

 

A guitar as bold and electrifying as the man himself, the Limited Edition Bruno Mars Stratocaster® is a must-have for players seeking classic Strat® sparkle with a silky twist.

Model Name: Bruno Mars Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Mars Mocha

Series: Artist Signature

Orientation: Right-Hand

Country of Origin: US

 

Body Shape: Stratocaster®

Body Wood: Ash

Body Finish: Heirloom™ Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Color: Mars Mocha

 

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Construction: 4-Bolt

Neck Shape: Custom “C”

Neck Finish: Heirloom™ Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Fingerboard Material: Maple

Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"–12" Compound Radius

Number of Frets: 21

Fret Size: Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel

Nut Material: Bone

Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)

Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)

Position Inlays: Black Dot

Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust

 

Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm, Cold-Rolled Steel Block

Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)

Hardware Finish: Heirloom™ Gold

Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic

Pickguard: 3-Ply Black / White / Black

 

Pickup Configuration: SSS

Bridge Pickup: Custom Bruno Mars Noiseless™ Strat®

Middle Pickup: Custom Bruno Mars Single-Coil Strat®

Neck Pickup: Custom Bruno Mars Single-Coil Strat®

 

Controls:

Master Volume

Tone 1 (Neck/Middle Pickups)

Tone 2 (Bridge Pickup)

 

Pickup Switching:

5-Position Blade

Position 1: Bridge Pickup

Position 2: Bridge and Middle Pickup

Position 3: Middle Pickup

Position 4: Middle and Neck Pickup

Position 5: Neck Pickup

 

Weight: 7lbs 4oz

Original COA not included

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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