Fender - Make more hardtail Strats....

[dwalton]

Originally Posted by RP

Actually it does, and that involves Fender producing more readily accessible hardtail Strats....

Maybe they'll make one that'll just play itself.

[ManyMartinMan]

Originally Posted by Steel and wood

I'm guessing the reason why they don't make hard tail Stratocasters is because those who don't want a tremolo (vibrato) simply don't attach them. ...

Woah, Nelly. Hold the wagon. Like Ray said - two COMPLETELY different things. Two different bridges with different responses, and consequently, sound. Luckily it's a 10-minute operation to replace the bridge if you want a fixed bridge.

[RP]

Originally Posted by dwalton

Maybe they'll make one that'll just play itself.

It looks like your wish has been answered with the Lego Mindstorms EV3 although I think that making more Strat hardtail models would be simpler and more user friendly....