Mark (M.C.) McCall from Pittsburgh, PA USA
Subject:
Review From A Country Picker In Pittsburgh
Quality:
Fender quality on every level!!!! Expect it will be dependable for years to come....
Sound:
Great sound right out of the box!!!! Will have the noiseless pickups adjusted to get more of a Strat "bite" however....
Reliability:
Only had the Strat a few days. As long as I take reasonable care of it, it should last many, many years!!!!
Overall:
GREAT STRAT!!!! Was initially going to purchase an American Standard Strat, however, talked to my guitar tech. He told me, he prefers high end Mexican Strats to low end American Strats. That was good enough for me!!!! Invested in this Strat for half the price!!!!
Playability and Feel:
Strat neck is very comfortable. Of course, Strat is lighter than my Les Pauls, a real pleasure to play!!!!
Controls are easy to access. Especially, push-push pickup switch....
Tone:
Tone is a little "mellower" than the Squier Strat I owned for several years. This is to be expected with the noiseless pickups. Once again, will have adjustments made to increase pickup "bite"....
Finish:
The three color sunburst is quite pleasing to the eyes. The pickguard & gold plated hardware really make the Strat quite attractive, looks GREAT on my mini Fender stand....
Action:
Action was EXCEPTIONAL right out of the box!!!! Don't need to "tweak" it at all!!!! Even arrived partially in tune, considering it came from across the country via UPS!!!!
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
YES!!!!!
Date submitted:
October 6, 2011
gtram from Little Rhody
Subject:
I cant believe how good this guitar is, unreal for this kind of money
Quality:
As well made as any american strat, perfect in my opinion.
Sound:
I use mostly position 4 and 5, but you can get just about any tone you would exect from a stratocaster. The tone is fantastic from the noiseless pups, glassy, crystal clear and excellent sustain. You can really feel the resonance as you play it. Sounds great unplugged, what an upgrade from what I had.
Reliability:
I cant tell as I havnt had it long enough but I can tell just from how solidly constructed this guitar is that it should be reliable.
Overall:
VERY well made, beautiful finish, gorgeous hardware and that Strat sound that is simply amazing.
Playability and Feel:
Neck is smooth and fast, feels chunky enough for me but thats personal preference. Best part is the finish on the back of the neck, satiny smooth, not glossy or sticky, it will never be an issue regardless of atmosphere youre playing in.
Tone:
My favorite is the low dark tones this thing puts out, it growls and the high tones are definately bright, and glassy.
Finish:
Looks almost as good as a beautiful girl you would drool when looking at.
Action:
Fender does a nice job setting up their instruments. Setup was great out of the box, low and the rosewood neck is smooth as any, the 12-inch radius makes it even easier to play in my opinion.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
yes thankfully so
Ceric from Kansas City, MO
Subject:
Best vintage sound
Quality:
It is well made overall. Except all the knobs and switch cover that have rough edges. They are corrected by light sanding and buffing.
Sound:
The classic Strat sound without hum.
Reliability:
Unknown. This is my first Fender. The knobs and switches are not as smooth as other guitars I own (Ibanez GSA-60 and Ampeg AMG-100). They are rough aroung the edges.
Playability and Feel:
The neck is thicker than expected. The guitar is also heavier than the Ibanez GSA-60. The maple fretboard is very smooth and fast.
Tone:
Bright clear tone. The 5-way switch and the push button give 7 combinations of sound. All possible pickups combinations can be selected, including all three.
Action:
The action was good out of the box.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes.
Date submitted:
Oct. 12, 2010
Lorenzo McNally from Morro Bay, California, USA
Quality:
The Ash body, Maple neck, Vintage tuners, Great thick pick guard, and pick ups are top notch.
Sound:
Just right and quiet.
The extra dimension of all the pups and the front and back together are great extras.
Reliability:
Just got it. In perfect shape.Honey Blond with Maple neck.
Stays in tune.
Overall:
The Best "Twang for the Buck" guitar I ever bought in 36 Yrs.
And, very good looking besides.
Playability and Feel:
The 12" radius is just right for chords and lead work.
Tone:
Vintage Fender Tones in all the pick up combinations.
Finish:
First Class. See through Blond with Ash grain high lights.
Action:
Excellent set up out of the box. Intonation and action.
Do you own this product?:
yes
KarlsKustom from Shoreline, WA
Subject:
Great Tone No Hum
Quality:
The pickups, tuners, body, neck, finish are all top notch. For some reason a lot of Guitars and Basses I've purchased are not properly shielded or grounded. After fixing this the guitar is quiet as a mouse. I would have rated lower in this category but apparently this is the norm.
Sound:
Positions 1-3-5 are usable without that annoying single coil hum. But there was still that grounding buzz that is typical with a lot of guitars.
Reliability:
I have not had it long but it has quality components. I have many other Fender guitars and they still play great.
Overall:
Great components. If you like Strats but not the 60 cycle hum and you like a flatter thinner neck this might be for you.
Playability and Feel:
IMO Strats are one of most comfortable guitars to play. This has the flatter 12 inch radius neck that feels thinner than the 9.5 inch necks. It plays very smooth with the natural flat finish on the back of the neck that many people prefer. It is weal balanced. It's slightly heavier than my Alder body VG strat. It has a solid feel to it.
Tone:
The Pups on this Strat are the best feature. IMO they sound Full, not overly hot or thick. The neck sounds smooth w/plenty of output, the middle has a more defined clearer tone w/plenty of output, the bridge has a good Tele twang to it w/o the 60 cycle hum. The extra switch adds the bridge p/u to the neck and neck/middle positions and adds extra brightness to the tone. But keep in mind I moved all three pups about 1/16" closer than factory specs. And changed the strings to EXL 10's. This with the Rosewood fretboard give it a nice fat hum free sound IMO. Try it out if possible.
Finish:
The finish on the body and neck were flawless. Not a scratch or ding anywhere. The transparent finish on the Ash body looks awesome. I have the Crimson with Rosewood fingerboard. As usual pictures don't do it justice. I'm not a huge gold hardware fan but the platting on these components looks better than some I've seen. How well it holds up I can't tell you yet.
Action:
This guitar was setup near perfect out of the box which is rare. I had to tweak it after a string gauge change. The frets and neck where smooth straight and level. Intonation was perfect.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Old Man Trying To Revisit The Joy Of The Guitar from Ohio
Quality:
As well made as any American or American Deluxe I have. Dependability can't answer, but seems like it will go for quite a long time
Sound:
Output is a bit lower than expected, but raising the pickups helped
Reliability:
Only had it for a week, but it feels as good as a 2008 Amer Deluxe I have
Overall:
Very well built, excellent feel, superb finish
Playability and Feel:
Plays wonderfully, super balance, Tone Control 2 was set a little close to the guard, but it had to come off to get rid of the plastic covering, so no big deal there
Tone:
Bridge is bright and sharp - like I like it.
Middle and Neck are a bit mellower. Seems a bit muddy in Position 2
Finish:
Flawless - excellent
Action:
Action was good, but I always have to have it set lower, which is done when I switch to 10's
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
June 13 2010
Badge from MN
Subject:
True to it's description
Quality:
Seems very well put together, "Made in Mexico" has captured my attention!
Sound:
True to vintage. Pup's are VERY WARM, almost too warm for me, (and I like warm sounding pups). I might add "hot" noisless pup's down the road. Nice bass responce though clear and pronounced, not muddy. I think the ash body gives it a little more brightness in combo with the noisless pup's. Good design Fender!
Reliability:
Too soon to tell. but seems solid.
Overall:
Love it! Though not as versital as I had hoped. Could use more power. overall.
Playability and Feel:
Classic Stat sound(50's) "Warm" as above. Blues, classic rock, little heat. Can achieve good drive on 3pup setting. Neck is fast and slim but not whimpy. I prefer the flatter radius (12")
Tone:
Mellow , warm, clissic Strat, no noise! I luv the neck/bridge/all switch almost TeL' like. I once custom wired a git' like this specifically for neck/bridge sound. It has been missing for far too long IMO! All pup's together is pretty full sounding but not quite as powerful as a humbucker equiped guitar. (Still gotta luv those 'buckers!)
Finish:
I have the Honey Blonde, beautiful finish, nice fret work! No complaints.
Action:
As always "tweaking required" to fit your style. Know what your doing or bring it to a tech!
Do you own this product?:
Yes I do
Ducks Custom Guitars from Clarksville,Tennessee,America = USA
dduckie47@aol.com
Subject:
my First store bought Fender
Quality:
this is a exellent product ..thinkn about gettn me another one
Sound:
the tone is good ,,don't really care for the noisless pups.but they are awsome for the average player prolly..overall its ok for sure..
Reliability:
Fenders just get better with time ..my 82 custom will rox ya sox..
Overall:
this is a good guitar for the bucks..the action is good .the tone of the noisless pups ..are ok..i like a lil hotter pup for myself tho..but for the money its a awsome deal
Playability and Feel:
ther weight is not too heavy ,feels good ...the neck is awsome and fast..the rosewood gives it that lil x-tra depth that i been lookin for...the controls are located just where that need to be ..ezy to get to..
Tone:
with the rosewood nech fretboard its dark and smooth like i like it,,,the pups are the noisless ..really don't care for um but they are mellow it would be great for the average player
Finish:
the paint job was superb...Fender tri color burst is the top dawggg
Action:
the action was great..just right !!!
Do you own this product?:
yes
Date submitted:
May 27,2010
joyke66@yahoo.com
Reliability:
really Awesome
Overall:
Is Fender, regardles where is made from, is a Fender
Playability and Feel:
Despite They shipped it withouth been set up,....
Do you own this product?:
ys
Date submitted:
5.03.2010
Beth2066 from Palm Coast, Fl, US
Subject:
NICE GUITAR FOR THE PRICE!!!
Sound:
Tone is great for
country or blues.
Reliability:
I haven't had it very
long, the quality looks as good as an
american strat.
Overall:
This is good guitar for beginners. Nice
noiseless pickups.
Playability and Feel:
The guitar is comfortable to play,
not heavy. The maple neck is smooth as silk.
Tone:
The pickups provide
a bright snappy tone
great for country.
Finish:
Finish was beautiful
with the ash grain
showing through the
finish.
Action:
The action was fine
right out of the box.
Do you own this product?:
yes
Date submitted:
4/20/2010
Dale Britton from Olympia, WA
gdtnbritton@comcast.net
Quality:
Again, very nice "medium grade" guitar. The tremelo is the only thing I would change. I installed an Hipshot limiter/adjuster right after I bought it and that seems to have fixed the "tuning" issue.
Reliability:
I've only had it for about 6 months; however, it's a Fender!
Overall:
Very nice medium grade guitar, AMS always goes out of their way to help those like me afford decent equipment!
Playability and Feel:
Excellent!
Tone:
In the bridge position it sounds almost as "snappy" as my Tele's, otherwise it has the classic Strat tone in the other 4 positions, exactly what I was looking for!
Action:
Not bad... did have to adjust to my liking. The tremelo is what it is... Strat's have always had that problem! But nothing that can't be worked with
Do you own this product?:
YES!!!!
Date submitted:
February 16, 2010
Frank Lucero from Las Vegas NV USA
Subject:
Fender Deluxe Player's Strat
Quality:
made real good, nothing cheap here
Reliability:
haven't owned too long but I really like it
Overall:
Overall this is a great fender
Playability and Feel:
I like the neck action, its smooth
Tone:
I would say this sucker is smooth
Finish:
Beautiful nice blue color
Action:
Great easy action
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
yes
Date submitted:
02-23-2009