{"product_id":"metalgear-conquerer-st14sa-vs-hss-fat-strats","title":"MetalGear Conquerer ST14SA-VS HSS Fat Strats","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetalGear Conquerer ST14SA-VS HSS Fat Strats\u003c\/strong\u003e — a signature-grade Stratocaster platform engineered for players who demand SRV-calibre tone, feel, and identity without the Fender American Signature Series price tag. Finished in Vintage Sunburst over a resonant Swamp Ash body, loaded with a full Wilkinson HSS pickup set, and appointed with boutique-level details, the ST14SA-VS is the Fat Strats answer to the Fender SRV Signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the ST14SA-VS is \"The perfect entry point for SRV fans who want to master that iconic Texas Blues grit without overspending on their new musical journey.\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MetalGear Conquerer ST14SA-VS matches that DNA — Swamp Ash laminate top, Vintage Sunburst gloss finish, alder body, 25.5\" scale, C-profile maple neck, Rosewood fretboard — and raises it with a Wilkinson HSS configuration that adds humbucker power on the bridge pick up. Same soul. More tonal range. Signature-grade craftsmanship at fraction cost which zero the entry barier to jump start today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWilkinson HSS Pickup Configuration — The Fat Strats Advantage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ST14SA-VS is equipped with a full Wilkinson HSS pickup set — one black humbucker at the bridge and two black single-coil pickups at the middle and neck positions. Wilkinson pickups are renowned in the boutique and professional guitar world for their tight, articulate output, low noise floor, and exceptional dynamic sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge Humbucker (H):\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, harmonically rich, hum-cancelling power — crushing rhythm tones, singing lead sustain, zero 60-cycle hum. Ceramic magnet structure for punchy, high-output character ideal for rock, blues-rock, and modern genres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle Single-Coil (S):\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, glassy, articulate tones with excellent note separation — perfect for clean rhythm work and the iconic in-between quack tones that defined SRV's clean channel sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Single-Coil (S):\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, full, expressive clean tones with a silky top-end — the go-to voice for jazz-inflected leads, warm chord work, and lyrical phrasing in the SRV tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, the Wilkinson HSS trio gives you the full tonal spectrum: from sparkling Strat cleans to fat, humbucker-driven power — all in one guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e5-Position Switch + Neck Mini Switch — Signature Custom Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ST14SA-VS retains the classic 5-position blade switch for full pickup selection versatility:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Bridge HB | 2. Bridge HB + Middle | 3. Middle | 4. Middle + Neck | 5. Neck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exclusive \u003cstrong\u003eNeck Mini Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e — discreetly positioned between the Volume and Tone dials — allows instant Neck pickup activation in any switch position, enabling split-coil blending, out-of-phase tones, and creative tonal layering. This is a hallmark feature of Signature and Custom Strat designs, elevating the ST14SA-VS well beyond a standard Strat configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSwamp Ash Body in Vintage Sunburst + Black Pick Guard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Swamp Ash body top — the same tonal wood choice as the Fender American Signature SRV — delivers lightweight resonance, open grain character, and natural sustain. Under the rich Vintage Sunburst gloss finish, a warm amber-to-dark-brown gradient honours classic guitar heritage. The contrasting \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Pick Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e frames the black Wilkinson pickups and chrome hardware in a visually striking composition that is both vintage-inspired and distinctly modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExquisite Triangular Pearl Celluloid Fret Markers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom \u003cstrong\u003eTriangular \"Tree-Like\" Pearl Celluloid position markers\u003c\/strong\u003e — an exquisite inlay design that evokes the silhouette of a stylised tree or arrowhead at each fret position. Crafted from Pearl Celluloid, these markers catch stage light with iridescent shimmer, providing exceptional fret visibility while projecting a profound custom identity. This is the kind of detail found on boutique and signature instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrapezoid Chrome Machine Heads on MetalGear Vintage Sunburst Headstock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elegant MetalGear headstock — finished in matching Vintage Sunburst — is fitted with \u003cstrong\u003eTrapezoid Chrome Machine Heads\u003c\/strong\u003e, a refined tuning key profile that blends vintage aesthetics with smooth, precise tuning stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swamp Ash top, Vintage Sunburst gloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple, C-profile, satin urethane back finish, bolt-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFretboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood, 9.5\" radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25.5\" (nut to saddle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wilkinson HSS — Bridge Humbucker + Middle Single-Coil + Neck Single-Coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-position blade switch, Neck Mini Switch, Volume (all PU), Tone (all PU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrome standard tremolo, 6 individually adjustable saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrome — Trapezoid machine heads, female jack plate, bolt-on neck plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTruss Rod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-way adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFret Markers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Triangular Pearl Celluloid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick Guard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVol:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shapes Volume all PU | \u003cstrong\u003eTone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shapes Tone all PU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MetalGear Conquerer ST14SA-VS is not just a guitar — it is a statement. 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