Why are stratocaster design guitars so popular?
They were revolutionary when they came out and sounded great. Many many pro's use them so fans are encouraged to use them too. They are very common so more people buy them.The double cutaway design allowed access to the upper frets of the neck. The design also featured a "belly cut" that was contoured to be more comfortable while playing.The fact that the guitars also have the pickguard containing most of the electronics attached to it--which is easily removed, replaced, or exchanged; and that the neck has a 3 or 4-bolt attachment making broken headstocks, a tragedy to a set neck instrument, quick fix on a Stratocaster.Since the design is so versatile, many companies (large and small) have made imitations over the years--sometimes with great success--making the availability and aftermarket for these instruments a business in themselves.
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