Fender drops a limited-edition Pale Moon Stratocaster HSS and Telecaster in time for Black Friday

By Chris Barnes
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These stunning electrics feature unique Pale Moon ebony fingerboards and quilt maple veneers

Fender drops a limited-edition Pale Moon Stratocaster HSS and Telecaster in time for Black Friday
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Everyone's been getting excited about the Black Friday music deals - and Fender is no exception. The legendary guitar maker has decided to celebrate the annual shopping bonanza by unveiling its new Pale Moon Stratocaster HSS and Telecaster electric guitars as part of the Guitar Center Black Friday sale.

These beautiful instruments are named after their stunning Pale Moon ebony fingerboards, which are complemented by black quilt maple veneers on their alder bodies.

Both guitars feature Fender Custom Hot pickups, not to mention black scratchplates and either chrome or black controls.

Elsewhere, the two new Fenders feature a modern C-to-D shape maple neck, Deluxe locking tuners and either a string-through body, a three saddle Tele bridge or a Synchronized Strat tremolo.

One thing we should say, though: these guitars are only available in a limited run. Priced $2,499 each, they're waiting for you right now at Guitar Center.

Fender Stratocaster HSS Pale Moon: $2,499 at Guitar Center

Fender Stratocaster HSS Pale Moon: $2,499 at Guitar Center
This superb Stratocaster features an HSS pickup configuration and a highly distinctive fretboard. Add in the guitar's eye-catching quilt maple finish and you have a truly covetable take on Fender’s iconic design.

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Fender QMT Telecaster Pale Moon: $2,499 at Guitar Center

Fender QMT Telecaster Pale Moon: $2,499 at Guitar Center
Looking for something that'll set you apart from the crowd? Look no further – with its lovely quilt maple construction and Custom Hot pickups, this guitar looks every bit as good as it sounds.

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Chris Barnes
Chris Barnes

I'm MusicRadar's eCommerce Editor. In addition to testing the latest music gear, with a particular focus on electronic drums, it's my job to manage the 300+ buyer's guides on MusicRadar and help musicians find the right gear for them at the best prices. I dabble with guitar, but my main instrument is the drums, which I have been playing for 24 years. I've been a part of the music gear industry for 20 years, including 7 years as Editor of the UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm, and 5 years as a freelance music writer, during which time I worked with the world's biggest instrument brands including Roland, Boss, Laney and Natal.