It is a rare and exceptional thing for a guitar player to reach such a high level of renown without the usual ingredients: scorching lead tones, intricate and melodic solos, and a tight band to back them up. Consider it a total anomaly then, for a modern guitar hero to reach that level of success by being a rhythm guitar player. But then again, Cory Wong isn’t like any other rhythm guitarist, either. With outstanding funk chops, rubbery right hand technique, and a seemingly endless supply of rhythmic hooks, Wong’s playing has taken the music world by storm. And now, his newest signature Stratocaster release attempts to do the same.
Using a modernized approach to the Highway One Stratocaster, the Limited Edition Cory Wong Stratocaster features a scaled-down alder body, a Modern “D” neck, and sculpted body contours to gives players a truly comfortable playing experience. Outfitted with a set of Seymour Duncan® Cory Wong Clean Machine™ pickups, this guitar provides a classic Strat quack and chime, fine-tuned to achieve Cory’s distinctive tone, as well as a “fourth position panic button” to instantly dial in Wong’s signature fourth position tone.
New to the limited edition release are two bright new colors: Daphne Blue and Surf Green. Regarding the bold color choices, Wong himself was quoted as saying: “I’ve wanted to release the Cory Wong Stratocaster in other colors since the original Sapphire Blue Transparent version was released in 2021. I’m a visual person and believe the look of a guitar can affect the approach one takes to playing it. Certain instruments can draw things out of a musician, and the vibe of the instrument definitely plays a role in that. With the release of these two new colors, my goal was to provide players with a guitar that exudes a bright, fun energy.”
See our listings of both guitars below:
Fender Cory Wong Limited Edition Stratocaster Satin Surf Green
Fender Cory Wong Limited Edition Stratocaster Satin Daphne Blue