Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Hand detail to the guitar makes every Strat unique but I have two and they are both perfect for my hands Reliability How has it stood up over time? Have owned Strats since 75 and every one has stood the test of the road. General Your general opinion of this product. Fender shows once again their detail to attention! Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? With minor adjustments with action and neck.. It plays like Butter! Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? True vintage Strat sound Finish How did the stain or paint job look? This unit was Stunning out of the box! Action How was the action out of the box? Action needs some small adjustment out of the box but it's easy and you can set your preference in minutes

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? I have had no problems with this guitar. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? love the neck, easy to play. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? 100% strat sound. very Versatile. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? very nice finish on this guitar Action How was the action out of the box? Not too bad, needed a little fine tuning

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Compared to teh mim Strats I've owned the American is far, far superior. Everything from sound to feel, you will be glad you put out the extra cash. Reliability How has it stood up over time? I've only had it about 6 weeks so that's yet to be seen. General Your general opinion of this product. Wish I had purchased this years ago. It's even better than I imagined. I had 2 mim strats in the 90's and the American Strat is by far the one I needed. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? feels awesome (seriously hate to put it down), not heavy at all, neck took a bit of getting used to (a bit different from the les paul). The only thing I've noticed that will take a bit of getting used to is the volume control knob is to close to the pickup for my taste....but taking knob off helps, and the tremolo bridge doesn't go all the way down.. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Pickups are great...sounds great just ran straight into amp. Everything from SRV to Billy Squire. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? perfect.... Action How was the action out of the box? came out kicking....couldn't have wished it any better.

How was the action out of the box? Too high Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? The quality seems good but more play in the neck pocket than I like Reliability How has it stood up over time? I've only had it a week.....5 gigs. but my other strats hold up very well. General Your general opinion of this product. I got a scratch and dent at a great price from AMS. Set up needed a lot of work but I like it low. Once I lowered the nut and raised the neck angle it played very well. The sound of the neck pick up on a blues gig was perfect. I had to mod the bridge pick up to balance the sound (very thin). I had ceramic magnets and steel pole pieces from Mex.Strat so I switched them out. The bridge PU reads 2k higher on a meter so It had plenty of wire on it. The new set up is very fat in all settings. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Neck seems a little fat down low and thin up high Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Best neck and middle I've heard in a while but bridge PU thin Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Nice vintage white

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Fender USA quality.....Well worth every penny paid, as with all Fender products!!!!! Reliability How has it stood up over time? Only had the Strat for a day....With a little TLC, it should last for years!!!!! Comes with a heavy duty case.....If I start playing on the road again, (like the Willie Nelson tune), I expect no problems..... General Your general opinion of this product. WHAT A GREAT STRAT!!!!! Purchased a three tone sunburst Mexican Deluxe Players Strat last week.....Received an email from AMS regarding the 12 Payment Plan.....The Blizzard Pearl Strat I was looking at qualified for the payment plan.....I thought, WHY NOT????? Now I have the BEST of both Fender Worlds....USA & Mexican Strats!!!!! Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Strat is quite comfortable to play.....Of course, it's lighter than my Les Pauls.....Neck is fast.....Controls are in the usual Strat position.....Easy to access..... Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? American Standard Strat has the usual "bite".....Pickups have that well known "Strat Sound".....JUST GET IT!!!!! You'll be glad you did, & will have years of enjoyment!!!!! Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Beautiful blizzard pearl finish!!!!! Not a single flaw!!!!! Really offsets other guitars in my music room which are red, natural, gold & sunburst well!!!!! Neck has a high gloss finish. Reminds me of the '72 Strat a friend of mine owns..... Action How was the action out of the box? GREAT ACTION OUT OF THE BOX!!!!! Will still take it to my guitar tech to see if it needs "tweaked", just to make sure.....Action is quite acceptable for my tastes.....

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? This guitar is built as well if not better than the Fender American I bought new back in 1992. Reliability How has it stood up over time? Never had any problems with hardware, electronics. These babies are always ready to play. General Your general opinion of this product. This guitar will sound great playing whatever you command of it. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? The strat is not a real heavy guitar so you won't need to go into traction after a gig. Neck is super fast and just melts in your hand. Absolutely fun to play. Controls are right where you need them for easy access. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Well, the Strat is bright and snappy. It's also dark and smooth. You have to play one of these to really get an understanding of all the tonal possibilities it has to offer. Pickups sound great. True, a strat sounds a little thin but that's what you get with a single coil. Nothing a little eq can't thicken up. Can't go wrong with this guitar. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Got the blizzard pearl w/maple neck. Very glossy on the neck to headstock. Paint was beautiful. Super fun to play. Seriously have a hard time putting it down. Seriously! Action How was the action out of the box? Just beautiful from the factory. If it's not low enough for you from the factory, very easy to lower saddles and tweak the truss rod. These things play like butter.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? yes well made and depenable , but needs to be set up by a pro as some one didnt know how to do it on this guitar at the factory Reliability How has it stood up over time? had a few days so far ok, my other strats are built great and this one should last a long time General Your general opinion of this product. well made fit and finish. low action and no string buzz Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? neck is great . straight and fast . nice job on fret edges. controls work as they should Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? pickups are avg at best . compared to cs series they suck! Finish How did the stain or paint job look? excellent Action How was the action out of the box? action and innonation were right on. however the guuitar was way out of wack as far as tuning and adjustment of tremolo. this is something that wasnt set up correct. had to readjust trem and at this price should not happen

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? When thy're not being made it says something about the quality Reliability How has it stood up over time? Real reliable if they ever show up..June????next it'll be July and then August! General Your general opinion of this product. Isin't it amazing how you can't get a so called American Strat while Mexico is embroiled in andrug war betweeb the army and the Cartells Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Plays and feels like it doesn't exist Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? I'll bet they sound great unless you want something other than the 1 they have available Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Did you ever go to the plant in Corona....never once did I see a body being cut or painted...just assembly work and not a shaving of wood ANYWHERE! Action How was the action out of the box? Great for a guitar you can't find anywhere because the americans are mostly Mexican

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Once again "fender American standard" it speaks 4 itself. This guitar is a lifetime instrument. Buy it own it and there's really no need 2 own another guitar period! Reliability How has it stood up over time? Just got it a couple weeks ago, but if u have ever seen Stevie ray vaughnes strat you'll get the picture. This things r 4 life "they'll take a Lickin' n keep on tickin' General Your general opinion of this product. This axe really needs no review "speaks 4 it's self I bought this knowing full well of quality and kraftmenship like no other axe in the biz. If u are a beginner, intermediate or pro u gotta know you can't go wrong. Save up, do the pay plan whatever. U will not put this guitar down once u get yer paws on it! Muff said Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Smokin' smooth, fast, easy, if it wasn't the need 4 fingers and hands on it could almost play itself . Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Unbelievable how clean bright and snappy this thing sounds out of the box but then again "IT'S A "FENDER" Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Oh dude I got the 3 tone sunburst "speechless" is the one word that can only explain. If you only look @ this guitar u will b hypnotized and won't be able 2 play it very very beautiful! Action How was the action out of the box? I found I wanted 2 drop the string height a very little bit by my own preference and that was all. Have adjusted pickup height a little 2 but really needs no adjustments out-of-the-box

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Could not be better, a quality instrument. Reliability How has it stood up over time? A guitar is only going to last as long as you take care of it. These Strat's are built to take day to day use for many years, very well built. General Your general opinion of this product. I have waited for the Charcol Frost Option for a while. I have a Blizzard Pearl American Stratocaster which I love. This one is a back up plus I just so happy with my Fender American Stratocasters. I also have an ES335 and LP Standard in my colections but these fenders are the always the guitar I use most of the time. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? The neck is great. I like what Fender did by rolling the edge on the neck with the gloss on the fret side, great action. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? I like the single coil tone for most uses. I play blues, these were made for all types on music styles Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Perfect not a flaw anywhere. Nice color and finish Action How was the action out of the box? It is a bit high for my taste but very easy to fix.

Reliability How has it stood up over time? Had it for two weeks,but I'm fairly confident it'll last. The case is the beefiest case I've ever oned, General Your general opinion of this product. I've played one of the original MIJ Squiers, MIM, MIA...This guitar is hands down the best investments you can make, either pro or beginner. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Plays silky and "deep", if that makes sense. The neck is worth the extra six hundred in my opinion. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Creamy "Strat" sound...Surf tunes one minute and Jimi the next. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? I got Sienna Burst w/maple as a memento to my Dad...It's beautiful. Action How was the action out of the box? A little high, but I think they do that on purpose for a "middle ground" starting point for everyone.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? It's the best. Reliability How has it stood up over time? My first in 20 years. Never had a problem before. General Your general opinion of this product. The best guitar out there. Bar none. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Fast action. Neck feels great. Everything is right where you need it. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Sparkling Action How was the action out of the box? Tune it up. Let er rip.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Like I said in the "Reliability" section - rock solid. The factory guys are churning out rock solid axes. Reliability How has it stood up over time? I don't know what you would have to do to damage this thing beyond playability - drop from a 40 story building ... nah, would probably still play and you'd have a relic series. If you take care of it you will have a h*ll of a nice looking guitar in 20 years - if you abuse it you have an awesome sounding relic - it's a win/win. General Your general opinion of this product. If you are a strat lover this is the holy grail - forget the "deluxe' and "special" - get the American Standard and play until you fingers bleed. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? It's a standard strat - the neck is slim and fast. The frets are medium, and fast. The controls are where they should be - very easy to get to. No issues with any of the above. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Fantastic! I got the Olympic White - which is actually kind of a creamy white. Very nice! Action How was the action out of the box? Out of the box? I have no idea. The AMS guys set it up before shipping it out. They did a fine job. I only required a few tweaks to get it perfect.