Description
The Fender Tom Morello "Arm the Homeless" Stratocaster in Blue Ice Metallic is a bold, no-compromise signature guitar built for players chasing high-gain tones, tight tuning stability, and expressive lead work. Based on Morello's iconic custom guitar used throughout his time with Rage Against the Machine, this model is a fit for intermediate to advanced players who want a ready-to-go rig that can cover everything from drop-tuned riffs to clean ambient parts without needing extra gear.
This Strat-style build features a pair of EMG active pickups-a high-output EMG H in the neck and an EMG 85 in the bridge-for a punchy, articulate sound that holds up under heavy effects or high-gain settings. Paired with a Gotoh GE1996T double-locking tremolo and Floyd Rose R7 nut, tuning remains rock-solid through aggressive playing or wild pitch shifts. The three-way switch gives you straightforward access to neck, bridge, or both pickups without overcomplicating things.
The neck has a comfortable flat "C" profile and a 15" radius rosewood fingerboard, making fast passages and bends feel smooth and natural. The custom "hockey stick" headstock and the instantly recognizable "Arm the Homeless" graphics aren't just for show-this is a fully gig-ready instrument that handles modern demands with ease. We've found this guitar hits that rare balance between a statement piece and a reliable, pro-level tool for any heavy or experimental player.
Specifications:
- Body: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Neck Shape: Custom Flat "C"
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 15" (381 mm)
- Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot
- Side Dots: White
- Number of Frets: 22
- Truss Rod: Head Adjust
- Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
- Nut Material: Floyd Rose R7 Locking
- Bridge: Gotoh GE1996T Series Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed)
- Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking
- Pickups: EMG H (Neck), EMG 85 (Bridge)
- Pickup Configuration: HH
- Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
- Switching: 3-Position Toggle - Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Special Electronics: Active Electronics
- Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042)
- Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Black Hardshell
Sku: 0140360783
