{"product_id":"fender-tom-morello-arm-the-homeless-stratocaster-blue-ice-metallic-case","title":"Fender Tom Morello \"Arm The Homeless\" Signature Stratocaster w\/ Case – Blue Ice Metallic","description":"\u003cp\u003eFender Tom Morello \"Arm The Homeless\" Signature Stratocaster w\/ Case in Blue Ice Metallic brings one of rock's most recognizable signature guitars to life in a meticulously recreated Fender Artist Signature model. Inspired by Tom Morello's legendary \"Arm the Homeless\" guitar, this Stratocaster combines the iconic artwork and custom hockey stick headstock with powerful active EMG electronics, a Gotoh double-locking tremolo, a fast-playing 15\" radius rosewood fingerboard, and a distinctive custom flat \"C\" maple neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular guitar is being offered by Metz Music in brand new condition and includes the factory Deluxe Black Hardshell Case. Metz Music has also performed a complete setup, so this Tom Morello Signature Stratocaster is ready to play right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for players who want aggressive tones, expressive tremolo work, and unmistakable stage presence, the Fender Tom Morello \"Arm The Homeless\" Stratocaster is much more than a conventional Strat. It faithfully captures the unusual specifications and visual identity that made Morello's original guitar legendary.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMorello's Legendary \"Arm The Homeless\" Guitar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom Morello's original \"Arm the Homeless\" guitar has been a defining part of his sound and image for decades. Rather than simply applying a signature finish to a traditional Stratocaster, Fender recreated the distinctive characteristics that make Morello's instrument so unique, including the custom hockey stick headstock, flat \"C\" neck profile, active EMG pickup configuration, double-locking tremolo, and instantly recognizable artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a Fender Stratocaster with a very different personality from a traditional vintage-style Strat. Its combination of high-output active electronics and Floyd Rose-style locking hardware makes it especially well suited to hard rock, alternative rock, metal, experimental playing, effects-heavy textures, and the aggressive tremolo techniques associated with Morello's playing style.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIconic Blue Ice Metallic Finish \u0026amp; \"Arm The Homeless\" Artwork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual centerpiece of this Tom Morello Signature Stratocaster is its Blue Ice Metallic finish combined with the unmistakable \"Arm The Homeless\" artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar's graphics and custom appearance recreate the rebellious aesthetic of Morello's original instrument, while the black hardware, black pickup covers, hockey stick headstock, and pickguard-free body give the guitar an immediately recognizable stage presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those signature guitars that looks completely different from across the room and is instantly identifiable to fans of Tom Morello and Rage Against the Machine.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCustom EMG Active Pickup Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most important differences between the Tom Morello \"Arm The Homeless\" Stratocaster and a traditional Strat is its pickup configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar uses an EMG H pickup in the neck position and an EMG 85 pickup in the bridge position, forming an HH configuration with active electronics. The EMG 85 bridge pickup provides the high-output voice and aggressive response needed for heavy riffs, while the EMG H neck pickup offers a powerful, articulate alternative for leads, atmospheric effects, and cleaner passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls consist of separate Volume 1 and Volume 2 controls for the neck and bridge pickups, plus a Master Tone control. A 3-position toggle selects bridge, bridge-and-neck, or neck pickup operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis setup gives the guitar a focused, powerful tonal palette that is particularly effective with high-gain amplifiers, distortion, fuzz, effects, and Morello-inspired experimental sounds.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGotoh Double-Locking Tremolo for Extreme Tremolo Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fender Tom Morello \"Arm The Homeless\" Signature Stratocaster is equipped with a recessed Gotoh GE1996T Series Double-Locking Tremolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with the Floyd Rose R7 locking nut, this system is designed for the aggressive pitch manipulation and tremolo techniques that are central to Morello's playing. The double-locking design helps maintain tuning stability when the tremolo is pushed through dramatic pitch changes, making it an ideal platform for dive bombs, wide vibrato, and other expressive effects.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFast 15\" Radius Rosewood Fingerboard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maple neck features a custom flat \"C\" profile and a 15\" radius rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relatively flat 15\" radius provides a fast, comfortable platform for bends, lead playing, legato techniques, and high-energy rock performance. White pearloid dot inlays provide a clean visual reference across the fingerboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is finished in gloss urethane and features Fender's distinctive hockey stick headstock, another key element recreated from Morello's famous instrument.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStratocaster Body With a Completely Different Attitude\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath the signature artwork is an alder Stratocaster solid body finished in gloss polyester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the body retains the familiar Stratocaster shape, Fender's choice of a pickguard-free design, black hardware, active HH electronics, locking tremolo, and custom hockey stick headstock transforms the familiar silhouette into something distinctly Morello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 25.5\" scale length provides the familiar Fender playing feel and string tension associated with the Stratocaster platform.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Professional Setup From Metz Music\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Fender Tom Morello \"Arm The Homeless\" Stratocaster is offered by Metz Music in brand new condition and includes its factory hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore shipping, Metz Music has performed a complete setup on the guitar so it is ready to play when you receive it. The guitar is professionally packaged and shipped fully insured via UPS.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Signature Guitar for More Than Just Tom Morello Fans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fender Tom Morello \"Arm The Homeless\" Signature Stratocaster is an excellent choice for players looking for a guitar that combines distinctive aesthetics with serious performance capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts EMG active pickup configuration delivers powerful high-output tones, while the Gotoh double-locking tremolo and Floyd Rose locking nut provide the stability needed for aggressive tremolo techniques. The 15\" rosewood fingerboard and custom flat \"C\" neck make the instrument particularly appealing to players who prefer a fast, modern-feeling neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a dedicated Tom Morello fan, a Rage Against the Machine guitarist, an alternative rock player, a metal guitarist, or a collector of distinctive Fender Artist Signature instruments, this is a Stratocaster with a personality all its own.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: Fender Tom Morello \"Arm The Homeless\" Stratocaster\u003cbr\u003eSeries: Artist Signature\u003cbr\u003eColor: Blue Ice Metallic with \"Arm The Homeless\" Artwork\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Right-Hand\u003cbr\u003eBody Shape: Stratocaster\u003cbr\u003eBody Style: Solid Body\u003cbr\u003eBody Material: Alder\u003cbr\u003eBody Finish: Gloss Polyester\u003cbr\u003eNeck Material: Maple\u003cbr\u003eNeck Finish: Gloss Urethane\u003cbr\u003eNeck Shape: Custom Flat \"C\"\u003cbr\u003eNeck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard\u003cbr\u003eHeadstock: Custom Hockey Stick\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Material: Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Radius: 15\" (381 mm)\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Frets: 22\u003cbr\u003eFret Size: Medium Jumbo\u003cbr\u003ePosition Inlays: White Pearloid Dot\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 25.5\" (648 mm)\u003cbr\u003eNut Material: Floyd Rose R7 Locking\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 1.625\" (41.3 mm)\u003cbr\u003eTruss Rod: Head Adjust\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Gotoh GE1996T Series Double-Locking Tremolo, Recessed\u003cbr\u003eTremolo Arm: Gotoh\u003cbr\u003eTuning Machines: Gotoh Cast\/Sealed Locking\u003cbr\u003eHardware Finish: Black\u003cbr\u003ePickup Configuration: HH\u003cbr\u003eNeck Pickup: EMG H\u003cbr\u003eBridge Pickup: EMG 85\u003cbr\u003eMiddle Pickup: N\/A\u003cbr\u003eElectronics: Active Electronics\u003cbr\u003eControls: Volume 1 (Neck Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone\u003cbr\u003eSwitching: 3-Position 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We offer quality instruments and gear from trusted brands, backed by knowledgeable, personal service. Whether you’re a beginner choosing your first instrument or a seasoned player looking for your next upgrade, we’re here to help you find the right fit. Shop with confidence at Metz Music and experience the difference that comes from a music store that truly cares about your sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metz Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52940392857873,"sku":null,"price":1999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/0273\/9729\/files\/f24f6a5b-8744-4aad-92ce-5a37405dddc3.jpg?v=1765920557","url":"https:\/\/metzmusic.com\/products\/fender-tom-morello-arm-the-homeless-stratocaster-blue-ice-metallic-case","provider":"Metz Music ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}