Amps that pair well with the Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster

Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head

The Custom Shop Strat's hotter, more defined pickups cut cleanly through the JTM45's warm, sweet breakup.

Roland Cube Street

The Cube Street's busking-ready, full stereo voicing gives the Strat's bright single-coils real projection outdoors.

Supro 1614RT Amulet 15W 1x12 Combo

The Custom Shop Strat's hot, well-defined pickups cut clean through the Amulet's raw, gritty vintage breakup.

Boss Acoustic Singer Pro

Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Supro 1697R Galaxy Head

Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying

Marshall JCM800 2203

Stack Marshall JCM800 2203 on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward

Peavey VTM-120

Stack Peavey VTM-120 on top and a high gain tone tightens toward tight

Peavey Bandit 112

Stack Peavey Bandit 112 on top and a high gain tone tightens toward tight

Matchless DC-30

The Custom Shop Strat's hot pickups match the DC-30's chiming headroom, giving lead lines definition without harshness.

Roland Cube Street EX

Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying

Carr rambler

The Strat's bright single-coil bite balances the Rambler's thick midrange voicing instead of doubling up on warmth.

Supro 1606J 64 Super 5W 1x8 Combo

Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Supro 1695TH Black Magick 25W Head

What Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around

Supro 1620RC Delegate Custom 25W 1x12 Combo

What Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around

Positive Grid Reactor 100

What Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around

1958 Fender Twin 5F8-4

The Custom Shop Strat's hot, defined pickups suit the Twin 5F8-4's own organic, attenuated tube headroom.

Roland AC-33

Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Fender Acoustic Jr Combo Amp

Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Marshall AS50D

Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Blackstar S1-50

Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Boss Acoustic Singer Live

What Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around

Blackstar S1-45

Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying

Hiwatt Leeds AC60 Acoustic Combo

What Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around

Orange Crush 12

Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with