Fender Stratocaster , colloquially known as the Strat, is a model of electric guitar designed from 1952 into 1954 by Leo Fender, Bill Carson, George Fullerton, and Freddie Tavares.The Fender Stratocaster is arguably the best guitar and was designed to be the most highly adjustable instrument of its time. Its sleek looks and iconic design is still relevant today. Many models of the Strat are available with different pickup configurations to suit just about any player's needs.