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STC-Shaped Guitar from Fender belonging to the Stratocaster series

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  • Uncle TedUncle Ted

    Fender Strat Plus [1987-1999]Published on 11/08/07 at 13:38
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    For features please rpparochez of my brothers more deluxe fender strat or site.
    Mine has the three colors of blue lace sensor / silver / red.
    She suffers mods on the handle after an accident, the handle is a little late.

    USE

    The handle before and after the passage of the luthier is pleasant. it's good fender with qd even a better quality than the strats I had tried the same age in the finish.
    Super sound general way but can be a little too my taste goes everywhere and after 8 years.

    SONORITS

    I play in a pod 2 and Laney COZ. the crystal clear sononrits are very be careful if you want to change the pickups take very hot otherwise it's unpleasant limit.
    The surprise is to b…
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    For features please rpparochez of my brothers more deluxe fender strat or site.
    Mine has the three colors of blue lace sensor / silver / red.
    She suffers mods on the handle after an accident, the handle is a little late.

    USE

    The handle before and after the passage of the luthier is pleasant. it's good fender with qd even a better quality than the strats I had tried the same age in the finish.
    Super sound general way but can be a little too my taste goes everywhere and after 8 years.

    SONORITS

    I play in a pod 2 and Laney COZ. the crystal clear sononrits are very be careful if you want to change the pickups take very hot otherwise it's unpleasant limit.
    The surprise is to be able to double easel without digging is even qd friendlier. I test a airzone supersympa DiMarzio cons I dconseille the sd george lynch too bright.
    The sustain on this guitar is very sbon for Strat

    NOTICE GLOBAL

    It's been 8 years since I own this strat and despite the incident, I still find nice. it is a violin that can defend and invest it for microphones I change all the time.
    I also very much vigier but this strat something more.
    I remake that choice for 6000frs of the time.
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  • dcolsen5dcolsen5

    I love it

    Fender Strat Plus [1987-1999]Published on 09/26/12 at 11:55
    My Fender Stratocaster is Mexican Made. It has a five-position pickup, 1 volume and 2 tone dials. It has 21 frets, 3 pickups. It has a very smooth maple neck that is very easy to play with. It has a normal, non-locking bridge.

    UTILIZATION

    You can easily get to the very last fret (the 21st fret) and you can very easily get a very nice sound when using an amplifier. It is a very good guitar to play with distortion. It is fairly hard to get a pinch harmonic on it, but you can get it if you actually think about what you are doing. It is very ergonomic, it is a double cutaway body and it allows you to get to the very last fret. The drivers are very stable and are easy to work with.

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    My Fender Stratocaster is Mexican Made. It has a five-position pickup, 1 volume and 2 tone dials. It has 21 frets, 3 pickups. It has a very smooth maple neck that is very easy to play with. It has a normal, non-locking bridge.

    UTILIZATION

    You can easily get to the very last fret (the 21st fret) and you can very easily get a very nice sound when using an amplifier. It is a very good guitar to play with distortion. It is fairly hard to get a pinch harmonic on it, but you can get it if you actually think about what you are doing. It is very ergonomic, it is a double cutaway body and it allows you to get to the very last fret. The drivers are very stable and are easy to work with.

    SOUNDS

    I use a Fender Mustang I Amplifier on the clean setting and I use a DigiTech Black-13 Distortion pedal. My favorite sound with it is the post-grunge distortion. With the amplifier, you can get many different sounds by experimenting with the sounds. I really like the sound of the guitar when it is in distortion. It provides a very clean sound when put on the middle pickup.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I like everything about it although i could have gone with a Floyd Rose bridge with a locking tremolo
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  • docteurPIdocteurPI

    Strat more?

    Fender Strat Plus [1987-1999]Published on 05/18/12 at 00:15
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Made in 1989 in the U.S.
    Wilkinson fittings, for the nut, mechanical self-locking very effective.
    Fender bridge and tremolo system with a Trem-setter a little bogus according to some luthiers. Replaced by a more conventional spring system securit.
    Maple fingerboard, jumbo frets, ash body, very good dynamic mics well spaced, with potato "Lace Sensor" gold.

    UTILIZATION

    Handle very pleasant, not heavy, the ergonomics are good sf for a defect that is common to the strato heads: The selector is misplaced.
    Access to the treble is good and unless a nozzle is easily obtained a good sound.

    SOUNDS

    We get all types of sounds if it is well known to use effects.
    The only …
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    Made in 1989 in the U.S.
    Wilkinson fittings, for the nut, mechanical self-locking very effective.
    Fender bridge and tremolo system with a Trem-setter a little bogus according to some luthiers. Replaced by a more conventional spring system securit.
    Maple fingerboard, jumbo frets, ash body, very good dynamic mics well spaced, with potato "Lace Sensor" gold.

    UTILIZATION

    Handle very pleasant, not heavy, the ergonomics are good sf for a defect that is common to the strato heads: The selector is misplaced.
    Access to the treble is good and unless a nozzle is easily obtained a good sound.

    SOUNDS

    We get all types of sounds if it is well known to use effects.
    The only slight weakness is the bridge pickup could be more powerful in use lead.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Strato's a classic fishing bp and a very intelligible in its saturation.
    A very good guitar in my opinion but, with the violin industry it must be fall!
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  • MGR/ValgoreMGR/Valgore

    Fender Strat (USA)

    Fender Strat Plus [1987-1999]Published on 04/26/04 at 15:00
    I got my strat second hand but it was it mint condition and had hardly been used since it was bought new about 10 years ago. I paid £400, which is about $715.

    The tone of this guitar is great and despite it being single coil pick-ups, it is fully capable of if you want use distortion. Very veristile and can be used over a wide variety of playing styles, from rock to jazz.

    There isn't much i dislike although it is difficult to get a metal sound out of this guitar, but then if you are buying this guitar you don't buy it to play metal.

    The body feels very solid and the finish on it is perfect. The fret board is rosewood, which is a bit harsh to play on but is very tolerant and will last a l…
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    I got my strat second hand but it was it mint condition and had hardly been used since it was bought new about 10 years ago. I paid £400, which is about $715.

    The tone of this guitar is great and despite it being single coil pick-ups, it is fully capable of if you want use distortion. Very veristile and can be used over a wide variety of playing styles, from rock to jazz.

    There isn't much i dislike although it is difficult to get a metal sound out of this guitar, but then if you are buying this guitar you don't buy it to play metal.

    The body feels very solid and the finish on it is perfect. The fret board is rosewood, which is a bit harsh to play on but is very tolerant and will last a lifetime. The rest of the neck is maple and has a nice smooth finish.

    Great guitar because of its versatility and of course one of the most popular guitars in the world because of the quality of sound it produces. Doesn't look half bad either.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/R. MeredithMGR/R. Meredith

    Fender Stratocaster Plus

    Fender Strat Plus [1987-1999]Published on 01/27/03 at 15:00
    I bought this guitar at Towes Music in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada for $1,000. The msp was $1,600 and it was on sale for $1,200, but I did some price checking and got them down to $1,000. I bought it because of Fender's reputation and the guitar was simply beautiful!!

    the feel, the colour, the name, the sound.

    it's a bit heavy and won't stay in tune when I "whammy" the floating tremolo bridge.

    Blue burst body colour with white pick guard, Rosewood neck, 3 Gold Fender-Lace Sensor single coil pickups, 5 position switch, string locking keys.

    Fender Rocks!!!

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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    I bought this guitar at Towes Music in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada for $1,000. The msp was $1,600 and it was on sale for $1,200, but I did some price checking and got them down to $1,000. I bought it because of Fender's reputation and the guitar was simply beautiful!!

    the feel, the colour, the name, the sound.

    it's a bit heavy and won't stay in tune when I "whammy" the floating tremolo bridge.

    Blue burst body colour with white pick guard, Rosewood neck, 3 Gold Fender-Lace Sensor single coil pickups, 5 position switch, string locking keys.

    Fender Rocks!!!

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/Guitarman 333MGR/Guitarman 333

    Fender Strat Plus

    Fender Strat Plus [1987-1999]Published on 02/04/02 at 15:00
    Lace pickups and general hardware set it apart from standard strats. Compares well even against custom shop modfels. Very nice.

    Tortoishell scratch plate is too gaudy. only 22 frets I need more ?


    Considering that these are factory built units the construction is excellent - quality good.

    For strat lovers this guitar is a must. These units are still reasonably priced therefore good value. Why pay extortionate prices for vintage guitars when these are cheaper and sound better.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
  • CumulonimboxCumulonimbox

    Fender Strat Plus [1987-1999]Published on 12/18/02 at 14:01
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    Excellent Instrument; manufacturing irrprochable (Wilkinson / Sperzel)

    UTILIZATION

    Channel trs enjoyable guitar a bit heavy after several hours

    SOUNDS

    Neck pickup or combination middle / mache absolutely amazing (Gold Lace Sensor pickups)
    Pickup only a few agrssif

    OVERALL OPINION

    8 years of use and a sense of the personality directs a guitar to sound clear trs, trs ds a high quality low volume (the distorted sounds are excellent if they can play loud enough ... from the volume o interaction arises between the microphones and speaker)
    A bit expensive for the price
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    Excellent Instrument; manufacturing irrprochable (Wilkinson / Sperzel)

    UTILIZATION

    Channel trs enjoyable guitar a bit heavy after several hours

    SOUNDS

    Neck pickup or combination middle / mache absolutely amazing (Gold Lace Sensor pickups)
    Pickup only a few agrssif

    OVERALL OPINION

    8 years of use and a sense of the personality directs a guitar to sound clear trs, trs ds a high quality low volume (the distorted sounds are excellent if they can play loud enough ... from the volume o interaction arises between the microphones and speaker)
    A bit expensive for the price
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  • manson.reznormanson.reznor

    Fender Strat Plus [1987-1999]Published on 04/27/04 at 08:37
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    Model 1994 American Start over
    21 jumbo frets (22 it would not luxury)
    3 micro Lace Sensor Gold (white micro caches)
    Tone on 3 micro + mid boost on the middle and bridge pickups
    Mechanical locking - vibrato knife
    Nut ball bearing
    Rosewood handle - color Sunburst

    In short, the luxury side equipment.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is very comfortable with easy access to the latest keys.
    For cons, I find this rather heavy strato (as many strato)

    Intonation free thanks to Jumbo frets.

    SOUNDS

    Sound perspective, it is rather oriented blues - blues / rock.

    The sound is mellow with great depth and definition. Extreme heat on the neck pickup and the middle. For c…
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    Model 1994 American Start over
    21 jumbo frets (22 it would not luxury)
    3 micro Lace Sensor Gold (white micro caches)
    Tone on 3 micro + mid boost on the middle and bridge pickups
    Mechanical locking - vibrato knife
    Nut ball bearing
    Rosewood handle - color Sunburst

    In short, the luxury side equipment.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is very comfortable with easy access to the latest keys.
    For cons, I find this rather heavy strato (as many strato)

    Intonation free thanks to Jumbo frets.

    SOUNDS

    Sound perspective, it is rather oriented blues - blues / rock.

    The sound is mellow with great depth and definition. Extreme heat on the neck pickup and the middle. For cons, I'm booked on the bridge pickup which can sometimes interfere with aggression. However, in rhythm with overdrive, it sounds great.

    However, with this Start, the sound is not as incisive as the standard Start. But against the sound is more accurate.
    Advantage of the Lace Sensor, much less interference than standard microphone.

    In my opinion, the best positions are neck pickup blend and micro environment (ideal for Dire Straits, SRV, Clapton) and the neck pickup (solo at Gilmour).
    See any combination middle / bridge for a lot of potatoes and a big enough sound (Smoke on the water type, ZZ Top).

    OVERALL OPINION

    This is a guitar that I use for 9 years. I do not part with it because it sounds really a part. On the one hand, to the typical Vintage (Hank Marvin) and the other, the sound of modern stratovolcano (a Dire Straits, Pink Floyd).

    The only complaint that I made is a lack of "sauce". I can truly say it is not intended for use Hard rock, Metal, Indus. But is it really all about!?
    However, to have a bigger sound, turn to the Start Plus Deluxe. If the pickups are different - Lace Sensor Red for the bridge (over sauce - humbucker type sound, Blue Lace sensor on medium - sound modern, Gold Lace Sensor in neck).
    It may be a solution to turn to the more Deluxe Start, but you lose the side due to the change of vintage microphones).

    At value for money is in the average. But good with Fender (U.S.), it was always quality.
    Without hesitation, I would do if I had the choice to replace it (unlikely). Except that I would put an electronic type active EMG DG-20 (complete set active EMG David Gilmour) or failing to replace the bridge pickup with a Lace Sensor Red.

    My advice, have a Start Plus and next to a guitar SG type (or copy) for a bigger sound.
    I personally so this Start Plus and a copy of SG at Stagg. I am very happy with the SG. I miss him more than a Telecaster ...
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  • rhum66rhum66

    Fender Strat Plus [1987-1999]Published on 10/27/04 at 04:53
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Manufacturing-United States
    -22 Boxes, FRTS jumbo, Lace Sensor Pickups
    -Bridge has two anchor points (Fender modern).
    -5 Positions, volume and tone all microphones except chevalet.TBX Tone (booster mduim) coupled Tone button on the top 5 to 10 (of classical tonal 0 5.)
    Fender-profile handle current C-section, radius 9.5 'therefore thinner and flat (curvature of FRTS) that handles vintage.

    UTILIZATION

    -The handle (in my case without key rosewood and without gloss.) Diffrent provides a feeling of "big-sleeved vintage" C, V or U, is "smaller and less pais" The hands aisment belt.
    The raduis flatter than the "vintage" confirms the feeling of a handle that fades to leave tha…
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    Manufacturing-United States
    -22 Boxes, FRTS jumbo, Lace Sensor Pickups
    -Bridge has two anchor points (Fender modern).
    -5 Positions, volume and tone all microphones except chevalet.TBX Tone (booster mduim) coupled Tone button on the top 5 to 10 (of classical tonal 0 5.)
    Fender-profile handle current C-section, radius 9.5 'therefore thinner and flat (curvature of FRTS) that handles vintage.

    UTILIZATION

    -The handle (in my case without key rosewood and without gloss.) Diffrent provides a feeling of "big-sleeved vintage" C, V or U, is "smaller and less pais" The hands aisment belt.
    The raduis flatter than the "vintage" confirms the feeling of a handle that fades to leave that place feeling.
    The finish is satin (I prferr varnish bright complexion.) FRTS the wide and flat (I prferr mini jumbo).
    Mechanical-locking nut + steel roller: The top is still agreement.
    In short, the profile and are raduis gniaux for FRTS and varnish, it is a matter of gut.

    SOUNDS

    TBX influence it according to his guitar rglage:
    if you open your throat to his mduims and you can approach the atmosphere texas spcial (less fat, however).. You get dirty and crunches saturations Crossed the cot humbuckers.
    if instead you keep out of 5, then closed (2 Tone halfway), your guitar is in the spirit "vintage Start," with less mduims and more "crystalline".
    - Two out of phase sounds exceptional but very modern and funky characters (minds strat anne 80.).
    -The three microphones are only trs well, especially the neck and middle: a right, full and fleshy.
    -Output Level suprieur the vintage strats or standard, so no problem to resort to the mix for playing in groups.
    Overall, this is a strat modern (not vintage I think), silent (lace sensor gold), trs clean and sanitized or artificial, which may well saturated in dirty mind a little and pass gibsonnien e easy to dig funky sounds typical strat.
    In short, if you do not care of "vintage" and you cherhez strat a powerful and quiet to save or to scne
    your you, it will not disappoint.
    I put 8 because the mind prfrre texas vintage or spcial.

    OVERALL OPINION

    -I played for ten years and I keep it because in my collection of strata, it is quite the big sister:
    It never fails, it still itch (rglages hyper stable), it does not parasites in Systmes audioet the studio, and I love these kinds strats modern sound in the middle of my roots could different tone.
    -A little too clean I got.
    -At the time we bought it about 1000, it can have OCCAZ around 900.
    -In hindsight, I buy a standard Amrican key rosewood era: more roots, more classical and original strat.
    (Nb: I play a Fender Champ 25 SE, 1993.)
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  • Massimo RomeoMassimo Romeo

    Fender Strat Plus [1987-1999]Published on 03/21/05 at 04:27
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    The right fender Rican home.
    22 frets. micro lace sensor gold (almost no air gun from the guitar)
    mcanique blocking (oil bath); vibrato two anchor points with system stabilization system engorgeur string at the end of round
    attention again, this is the MODEL of 1997.c is a specially SERIES that t 2-year catalog.
    it resembles the current MODEL except that it is team of lace sensor noise instead of less.

    UTILIZATION

    The neck is as soft as a woman :-)
    CHARACTERISTICS are those of the stratum.
    I note qd even more lightweight that a strat "normal"
    3 <m <4 kg
    access to optimal acute

    SOUNDS

    Ms. notes that for all strata ... c is the same versatility.

    prfres…
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    The right fender Rican home.
    22 frets. micro lace sensor gold (almost no air gun from the guitar)
    mcanique blocking (oil bath); vibrato two anchor points with system stabilization system engorgeur string at the end of round
    attention again, this is the MODEL of 1997.c is a specially SERIES that t 2-year catalog.
    it resembles the current MODEL except that it is team of lace sensor noise instead of less.

    UTILIZATION

    The neck is as soft as a woman :-)
    CHARACTERISTICS are those of the stratum.
    I note qd even more lightweight that a strat "normal"
    3 <m <4 kg
    access to optimal acute

    SOUNDS

    Ms. notes that for all strata ... c is the same versatility.

    prfres sound? all positions! mmmmmm ...
    1. for blues, pink floyd,. ska hendrix
    1.2 of its lightweight support
    3. Rhythmic not too sharp. bob marley
    4. MARC great (connoisseurs will recognize)
    5. No all I have not cit ...

    by adjusting the volume and tonality can be found one of his super fat as a Les Paul for example (I said "like";))

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've bought for the occasion 900 3 years ago. (Super deal, like new!)
    I notice two default: the vibrato is too soft (should be picking control), the bolt between the jack certisseur trend dvisser sometimes.
    c is not the "real Strat" ​​(goodbye purists)
    c is just a Start with character, with its originality. violin making is excellent, and finishing the same.
    date of 97 mine, it costs a bit more expensive than the standard epoch.
    even if it sounds not like the standard Start, I never change anything my beautiful ...
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  • sadesade

    Fender Strat Plus [1987-1999]Published on 09/09/05 at 06:37
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    FENDER American high quality. Mine is equipped with 3 Lace Sensor pickups différents.Un blue, his hambucker 59 ', a gray one with the classic strato more méduim, red hambucker its high output, perfect pr large saturation inabituelles on a Start. Strata I owned dozens since the 70 '. This is less "academic" but I prefer it to all! In addition, the vibrato licensed Floyd is finally playable. Nut with ball bearings, mechanical locking, vibrato clipped. Rosewood handle and pearly gray plate. Channel ... perfect!

    UTILIZATION

    So round excellent ergonomics of the Start, so nothing to say, there was no better! I play a Fender Pro Tube Twin Amp first generation, with three channels. They …
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    FENDER American high quality. Mine is equipped with 3 Lace Sensor pickups différents.Un blue, his hambucker 59 ', a gray one with the classic strato more méduim, red hambucker its high output, perfect pr large saturation inabituelles on a Start. Strata I owned dozens since the 70 '. This is less "academic" but I prefer it to all! In addition, the vibrato licensed Floyd is finally playable. Nut with ball bearings, mechanical locking, vibrato clipped. Rosewood handle and pearly gray plate. Channel ... perfect!

    UTILIZATION

    So round excellent ergonomics of the Start, so nothing to say, there was no better! I play a Fender Pro Tube Twin Amp first generation, with three channels. They are actually one pr the other. Clearly the fabulous big-sound task, total versatility! An happiness to each connection for years. And God knows I have owned amps and guitars. This state or we do not want anything else! No one wanted to purchase another, what peace of mind and wallet.

    SOUNDS

    I do not hate because I have all !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I do not use pedals at all. Direct ds amp!
    What happiness! Unlike Guevara, mine can really approach a Gibson but its more accurate. I owned one ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    Bought new in 98, excellent quality / price. Paid 1145 euros with the fly, a large reduction as worth almost 2000 euros. A choice to do it again? No thank you I have my happiness!
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  • FiloufilouFiloufilou

    Fender Strat Plus [1987-1999]Published on 09/19/05 at 22:48
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Start + United States, 1995, 50 anyversary.
    22 frets, 3 pickups gold lace sensor.
    Classic wilkinson bridge and nut ball.
    Adjustments strat more traditional mediums of boost.
    Channel button reported.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is very comfortable and precise with jumbo frets, access to the treble is good and the ergonomics of the guitar is well established! Just a little heavy but well balanced.
    The sound is clear and obvious, the lens in velvet ..

    SOUNDS

    Start the sound for me is a marvel of SRV to Hank Marvin, everything is there. I also love the central microphone very specific about my amp Tech 21 Trademark60. With a "Tubescreamer" we get a huge sound for blue…
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    Start + United States, 1995, 50 anyversary.
    22 frets, 3 pickups gold lace sensor.
    Classic wilkinson bridge and nut ball.
    Adjustments strat more traditional mediums of boost.
    Channel button reported.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is very comfortable and precise with jumbo frets, access to the treble is good and the ergonomics of the guitar is well established! Just a little heavy but well balanced.
    The sound is clear and obvious, the lens in velvet ..

    SOUNDS

    Start the sound for me is a marvel of SRV to Hank Marvin, everything is there. I also love the central microphone very specific about my amp Tech 21 Trademark60. With a "Tubescreamer" we get a huge sound for blues.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 8 years and if I change it will be to another stratum +.
    I've had for 10 years a stratum of 1974 that I sold for R2 Blade I in turn sold this strat +. I also have a fender tele power that is not the issue remains! Start and Tele, the ideal couple.
    The price of this guitar was not at its output for every budget but we know what we buy, no surprises. Stratum will always be "my" guitar reference.
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  • BerzinBerzin

    Fender Strat Plus [1987-1999]Published on 01/14/08 at 03:13
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Always has to be said. Start equipped with an easel Wilkinson of mechanical locking and three Lace Sensor pickups. A five-position selector, a tone, a booster medium, one volume. Mine in 1993 and has a maple fingerboard.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is very nice, like most of the strata. The microphone is quite quiet. The vibrato is better than the standard Start, but beware, it is necessary to use ropes to pull low. Otherwise, it hangs in the roller nut when pulled vibrato and tuning up. In addition, it is sometimes difficult to pass the strings, especially the high E. The mechanical lock is a joy. You put the rope, the aim and it is alone. The Nut holds the strings, making the head m…
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    Always has to be said. Start equipped with an easel Wilkinson of mechanical locking and three Lace Sensor pickups. A five-position selector, a tone, a booster medium, one volume. Mine in 1993 and has a maple fingerboard.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is very nice, like most of the strata. The microphone is quite quiet. The vibrato is better than the standard Start, but beware, it is necessary to use ropes to pull low. Otherwise, it hangs in the roller nut when pulled vibrato and tuning up. In addition, it is sometimes difficult to pass the strings, especially the high E. The mechanical lock is a joy. You put the rope, the aim and it is alone. The Nut holds the strings, making the head more refined.

    There should be a simpler system for the nut. It's the little flat, especially as the vibrato is excellent. It is similar to those of the Jeff Beck model apparently.

    SOUNDS

    Sounds including those that we know well, even if the Lace Sensor (unfairly maligned) are rounder and warmer than the current noiseless. For blues, it's great even though I prefer a Les Paul. The tone controls are effective and good versatility. The TBX is handy when there is a lack of mediums. The comfort can play longer without fatigue. I use this guitar with different tube amps. I love the neck pickup and neck position-medium. For cons, I use less and less acute micro alone.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I own this guitar for six years. At the time, I had bought for the ball as it is more ergonomic and lighter than my Les Paul (six hours standing with the standard, it hurts). I think it is a good compromise between the vintage and pretty good quality hardware with the nuance Nut is improved. Excellent Start in my opinion.
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  • covercast80covercast80

    Fender Strat Plus [1987-1999]Published on 10/21/08 at 10:13
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Made in America. It's a Start Plus from 1995 Blue Pearl Dust finish, a color that has been made for this model and that is beautiful, as evidenced by the pictures in my profile. The pickups are Lace Sensor Gold original, with a treble booster liabilities. I bought this guitar to a famous American guitarist from Los Angeles, she scoured the clubs in the city for 10 years, so the handle kept the stigma. He was worn down to be eaten on the key agreements end of the shaft. So I bought a round of nine deluxe strat and I installed it.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle of Start Deluxe is modern and nice, plus it looks better than the original, with blue abalone points that go well with the color o…
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    Made in America. It's a Start Plus from 1995 Blue Pearl Dust finish, a color that has been made for this model and that is beautiful, as evidenced by the pictures in my profile. The pickups are Lace Sensor Gold original, with a treble booster liabilities. I bought this guitar to a famous American guitarist from Los Angeles, she scoured the clubs in the city for 10 years, so the handle kept the stigma. He was worn down to be eaten on the key agreements end of the shaft. So I bought a round of nine deluxe strat and I installed it.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle of Start Deluxe is modern and nice, plus it looks better than the original, with blue abalone points that go well with the color of the guitar. One would think a personalization Custom Shop! Ergonomics has been proven!
    The sound I like best is in the position round and round / medium. Too good, just like the sounds of the 50 series.

    SOUNDS

    I play rock instead of blues with this guitar, plugged in depending on my mood an AC15, a Peavey Classic 30 or a Mesa Boogie stack. Always one of his hell.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have since 2006, it is unique since I upgraded with a new handle. I owned a Lone Star United States in the past with regret that I sold ... It comforts me that I am well and happy. It cost me 950 euros + 407 euros for the round.
    It has a soul and she turned to the United States for years prior to his semi-retirement in France!
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  • ezekielhimselfezekielhimself

    Fender Strat Plus [1987-1999]Published on 12/20/08 at 11:21
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Made In the United States of course!
    22 fret rosewood fingerboard, maple or
    mics Fender Lace Sensor type here "Gold"
    Fender type tremolo vibrato with the system which does not tune in the event of rope breakage (rather cool and efficient I must say) oh yeah yeah, ball nut and mechanical self-locking would like the agreement and it for a good time!
    er side-mail volume and tonnalitée and TBX (I think but it is confirmed) and of course the microphones "Lace Sensor" formidable indeed!
    round profile "C" and rosewood fingerboard for mine, super comfortable! (One of the best sleeve for my taste)

    UTILIZATION

    Well to be honest it is a strat yes to all, it is comfortable, the han…
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    Made In the United States of course!
    22 fret rosewood fingerboard, maple or
    mics Fender Lace Sensor type here "Gold"
    Fender type tremolo vibrato with the system which does not tune in the event of rope breakage (rather cool and efficient I must say) oh yeah yeah, ball nut and mechanical self-locking would like the agreement and it for a good time!
    er side-mail volume and tonnalitée and TBX (I think but it is confirmed) and of course the microphones "Lace Sensor" formidable indeed!
    round profile "C" and rosewood fingerboard for mine, super comfortable! (One of the best sleeve for my taste)

    UTILIZATION

    Well to be honest it is a strat yes to all, it is comfortable, the handle is a delight, great access to acute, great ergonomics, thanks to cuts and brachial stomach.
    for the form er I think we all know!
    er side weight slightly heavier than a standard, but it is insignificant, and its side ah, finally there is just as divided about many say that it sounds Sensors and that it is not cold, I find personal not, unlike many hot pêchut very dynamic, quiet and clean (I compared with the Music Man Luke II from a friend and even if it is not as great as it supports Luke compares well is say)
    hours of obtaining it's a Start, so yes it sounds very alone, without limitation hands on it finally arrived I add it anyway! yes but overall and in all types of amps and all styles.

    SOUNDS

    Stratum is ultra super versatile, can have almost any play on blues, jazz, rock, funk, reggae etc etc ... it sounds serious and more!
    I play on my Flextone II, a Fender Deluxe, and all that pass under my hand and I'm always hyper telling. The sound is rather fine, crystalline, dry, hot, and oh! surprise "Lace Sensors" really requires very dynamic, and with no background noise, always very clean! My favorite though "everything" to move from one sound to the "Clapton" to a sound to "The Police" and the "Stevie Ray" for short you may need a good amp or more is that the happiness! us but having said that I particularly like the intermediate positions "serious middle" and "acute middle" ... with a clear, crunchy or what a delight!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 6 months I even want to wait several months before posting this notice (us I'm not always convinced by the opinions I like this morning, and me today but I tested this judge not matter of taste, I think we can have a back would not do to get the euphoria or disappointment) the IEA tested in concert again and of course every day at home.
    I like its sound, versatility, comfort, and of course aesthetics of hell (see photo on my profile) layers I play a lot ... Standard, Lone Star, Power House, Deluxe, and Custom Shop (it's really good custom motorcycles apart) but otherwise she is and hands down! value for money hum hum mine from 1995 to secondhand Achte was 800 euros and is almost new, then yes impeccable, and even more expensive at the time (in 1200 / 1300 euros new) that would have largely paid off !
    with experience and well I wonder why I did not buy it sooner!
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