Ah, the Fender Stratocaster! It is truly an American icon, but its impact has had reverberations worldwide since its humble inception in 1954. From surf to rock to country to blues, the Strat’s influence is pervasive. With its distinctive contoured body and sound, it has become the instrument of choice for influential players ranging from Jimi Hendrix to Buddy Holly to Stevie Ray Vaughan—to name a mere few. Within the Crescent City limits ...