All user reviews for the Fender 60th Anniversary Standard Stratocaster (2006)

made in mexico, but part of good series. 22 frets, 3 single coil pickups, in short, a strat. Maple fingerboard for more slamming, volume and two tones. A beautiful color, gray pulled slightly yellow, what does not seem cold.

UTILIZATION

The neck is super nice, the interface is well designed, like any strat since the 50s. The sound just comes if you know like a guitar should sound. Only deserves a good vibrato setting on pain of being wrong.

SOUNDS

This is a great guitar for the stage as for the studio. I played in a lot of amps, small silvertone with huge marshall, and found its identity, at the same time adapting to a gear that provides. Queen of crystalline clean tones, but not as snapping a Jazzmaster or a TV, very aggressive but sensible. It responds very well to spin. Even a beautiful chorus embellishes, while the fuzz will hoarse scream.

In short, a strat sounds better than many U.S. I had the honor to test. Perfect in its kind.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 7 years, and it never did me a trafalgar, despite touring. It is reliable, which is a quality for a guitar. Its value for money is excellent, since it is always at my side, and surpasses many U.S. two or three times more expensive. And yet it is compared with vintage gibson, a great Jazzmaster (ment more expensive) and more!

I bought when you want! Moreover, its collector side is a strat that does not go unnoticed (known anyway shape guitar the most produced in the world!)

This is a Mexican of good quality, with the usual characteristics of a Stratocaster. Alder body, maple neck, 21 frets and 3 pickups Tex Mex. Own a stratocaster settings without notable feature. Bone nut.
Mechanical quality is higher than that of Squier, which are more "cheap"
The varnish is dense and beautiful: mine is not exactly blizzard pearl but lightly browned, it is even more beautiful. It evolves according to the lights.
This is a discrete design that fits well with the spirit of this elegant guitar.

UTILIZATION

The grip of the guitar is very well balanced. Its weight is heavier than some stratocaster chouilla but we can not speak of a heavy guitar. The important thing is that it is well balanced.
Maple neck with a varnish that does not stick. No surprise at the game
Usability: bah is a stratocaster, ie ergonomics incarnate!
Easy access to acute as on all stratosphere.
The sound is very easy to configure.

SOUNDS

Tested with a guitar tube amp Bugera V22 to its mostly blues.
No surprise at the sound: it is a typical stratosphere with crystal clear sound. In contrast, no significant particularity. But at least you're sure to have the sound that is associated with this type of guitar.
In terms of quality if I compare with the same amp with strats inferior (Squier CV or VM particular or lesser extent Mexican standards):
-The mic positions are more individualized level sound reproduction,
It is the most accurate,
It better supports pickup saturation and does not sound tinny.
It is clear that this guitar is not made for large saturations but the definition of sound in rock and hard rock is good. Above all, she excelled in the blues.
Note that unlike the classic vibe, and unless your bridge / tremolo is set incorrectly, the "not excessive" use of vibrato does not tune the strings. I mean by "not excessive" non-vibrato triturated which as its name implies, allows the sound to vibrate.
These microphones are one level higher than the Duncan designed the Squier VM eg output and better meet marked sound effects such as wah, wah, chorus etc ... There is always the possibility of having a good sound with these effects as long as you have an amp that makes sense.

OVERALL OPINION

This Mexican guitar, located mid-range Fender is of sufficient quality for an experienced professional or amateur use.
Its main feature is its elegance and its "classic" is a Stratocaster "vintage" of a "standard" configuration, that is very respectful of the stratosphere as originally designed by Fender.
You therefore will find no lack of taste, this is the safe bet.
In contrast, it has a lack of specificity ... in other words those who expect to be surprised by his "coming out of the box" can go their way. If you choose this strat is that you prefer tradition.

SERIES specially launched for 60me fter the anniversary of the legendary brand of fire Lo FENDER. This is frabriqu MODEL stratocaster mexico. It is adorned with a superb finish (my opinion) "blizzard pearl", a gray perl Aesthetics is quite clear in russi.Manche Saddle with the same key timber trs 21 highly polished frets. Mcaniques oil bath standard microphones "Tex-Mex," which have an output level lev more than standard pickups. The plus is the mounting plate of the handle serious drawing a large diamond in the middle and a small pellet of the same style the rear of the head. Otherwise it's a Start 'in the traditional style with an exemplary finish, nothing wrong in this ct.

UTILIZATION

The handle fell off immediately in hand, it has a trs varnish enjoyable to the touch, its form is in "C" in slightly larger than the sries amricaines all forms of gambling spend carefree, thumb on top, bar solo play, no problem. The strings mount orignine 009-042 are somewhat fair, but this is a dtail. For playing comfort gnral is a stratocaster not too heavy, despite the alder body is a classic indmodable.

SOUNDS

Once this branch shows a personality well scratch marks. Although sr found the whole range of sounds typical "stratodiens" but thanks to micro "Tex-Mex" It has more safe, they are more pchus. When testing this guitar had a home seller US standard in the hands and me here Describes MODEL ...... There's no picture, well MODEL 60me anniversary more personality sounds are less modern, less bland, more vintage, in a word it sounds better.

OVERALL OPINION

This is a guitar that will be a landmark in the world of the stratum. She is beautiful, enjoyable to play, it sounds good and everything has a price in terms of its tiny quality. I've had two weeks and I play every day. I dj a Start, with rosewood fingerboard
A model customer and I wanted a guitar with touches Rabl for more clicks and sounds good without sr ruin me. I found the gem. She did not envy her big sisters amricaines Chres twice. Ngociant in the price, you can easily acqurir to 550.00 euros and a MODEL limit because next year there will be no catalog is worth the investment sentence, so if you are looking for a strat gniale not CHRE is the one for you.

SERIES Mexico, 21 frets, alder body (a little heavier than a standard normal (body mass fawns the old "one dcoupe micro", 3 microphones "Tex Mex" plots tags, Saddle sleeve satin "old" key Rabl (no rosewood, fender 6 cls / ping, trmolo New Vintage, 2 Tone potentiomtres of being shared a single capacitor (even the old), fender deluxe gig bag 60 th anniversary plate handle 60 th birthday, little mdaillon 60 th anniversary the rear of the head, colori unique Blizzard Pearl ( see for real, the pictures are nothing of the Ralite ct (changing colors depending on the type of lights)

UTILIZATION

First is a stratum, with all the benefits of this guitar (ACCS to acute, comfort, ergonomics ... But what is changing from the standard "basic" is the comfort of the handle (I tried both to see what justified the price diffrence).
satin varnish former provides comfort worthy of trs Amricaine good even if it is a little more pais.Se dplacer back on the stick to walk around on a autoraoute dserte.

SOUNDS

All styles will be corresponding Start the surroundings and the Tex Mex pickups dlivrent the "Fender sound" without seeking the rglages for hours. one branch, we play and there est.Trs good output level. I dfie musician normal to see the diffrence with micro Amricain spcial Texas. Like all the guitars teams of single coils, it is a bit of breath (the suaf Fenders sries noisless of teams), but nothing dramatic. Perfect.

OVERALL OPINION

has been a while since I have and I do not regret my purchase yet. For those who want to finger the myth of the Start without breaking the bank, I can only advise strongly that trs MODEL. the diffrence in price with a standard strat trs largely justified. more you finiton the instrument, the sound and playing comfort worthy of a Amricaine. For those who still hsitent, be aware that this instrument is made SERIES limit with touches commmoratives the 60 anniversary of Fender. A collector's item in power.
Report qualitprix insolent. For those who can, go try it, see it and especially to hear it.

60th anniversary Fender made in Mexico, three simple micro tex mex, 21 vintage frets, handle stocky, color "blizzard pearl" rather original, oil bath mechanical standard
. It is a beautiful strat finish is successful and in addition it has this little cot collector (with plaque engraved 60th anniversary).

UTILIZATION

The handle is really comfortable trs, fingers wander over this problem and without varnish is thicker than a standard and more comfortable my taste.

SOUNDS

All styles of games to go without care, here too there is a difference compared to the standard Mexican microphones offer more personals and a more vintage.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for over a year on her cot j'aprecie collector and his most special is good value for a quality price fender.Je think I would do this choice in a heartbeat.

Made in Mexico, the finish is nickel.

UTILIZATION

A little heavy, but the ergonomics are perfect. The neck is thin and fast.
Access at the last fret no problem.
All sounds are possible, clear crunch, heavy ... Brief all types and all tastes.

SOUNDS

Fender Super Champ XD and Boss GT10

OVERALL OPINION

I have the past year and a half.
J got a Gibson SG custom copy Aria (I regret having sold a few but good!).
J have the keys replaced by AD to help keep the agreement
J have also replaced the bridge pickup with a DiMarzio: the result is astonishing!
A powerful and crystalline as I do.
Excellent quality / price ratio but anything can happen ...
I would prefer a US but the price is + + + (justifiable?)
I would do the same choice without hesitation.

To celebrate Fender's 60th anniversary, they released this commemorative stratocaster. It's really not that much different from any other standard series strat, so it kinda makes me wonder what the point of it was. The guitar features an alder body, a one piece maple neck with a skunk stripe, 21 frets, dot inlays, two point tremolo, three single coil pickups, one volume, two tones and a five way switch.

UTILIZATION

The guitar is pretty much what you'd expect for being made in Mexico. The fretwork is generally pretty solid, although there are a few dogs out there. I'd put it roughly on par with the American series today, although the American ones tend to be a bit more consistent. The ends were nice and beveled, so I didn't have any issues with cutting my hand up while moving up and down the fretboard. The neck joint had a slight gap in it, but I've seen worse. The nut was cut correctly, so no issues there.

SOUNDS

The guitar had tex-mex pickups in these, and I'm not the biggest fan. To be fair, they're decent pickups for a guitar that costs around this much, but I was hoping to get some better ones for their 60th anniversary strat. The bridge is a bit noisy and bright. It can do gain levels up to rock, but after that, it starts to really lose clarity and bottom end. The in between positions are great for clean and funk lines. The neck pickup is pretty cool for clean tones, although I find myself struggling on it when it comes to playing leads.

OVERALL OPINION

The guitar is pretty decent, but it's really not that different from any other strat out there. You can save money by buying a cheaper standard on eBay or craigslist. That's the way I would go. If you do buy one of these, spend some extra money upgrading the pickups. You'll get much more out of the guitar this way.

To celebrate Fender's 60th anniversary, they released this commemorative stratocaster. It's really not that much different from any other standard series strat, so it kinda makes me wonder what the point of it was. The guitar features an alder body, a maple neck with a rosewood fretboard), 21 frets, dot inlays, two point tremolo, three single coil pickups, one volume, two tones and a five way switch.

UTILIZATION

The guitar is pretty much what you'd expect for being made in Mexico. The fretwork is generally pretty solid, although there are a few dogs out there. I'd put it roughly on par with the American series today, although the American ones tend to be a bit more consistent. The ends were nice and beveled, so I didn't have any issues with cutting my hand up while moving up and down the fretboard. The neck joint had a slight gap in it, but I've seen worse. The nut was cut correctly, so no issues there.

SOUNDS

The guitar had tex-mex pickups in these, and I'm not the biggest fan. To be fair, they're decent pickups for a guitar that costs around this much, but I was hoping to get some better ones for their 60th anniversary strat. The bridge is a bit noisy and bright. It can do gain levels up to rock, but after that, it starts to really lose clarity and bottom end. The in between positions are great for clean and funk lines. The neck pickup is pretty cool for clean tones, although I find myself struggling on it when it comes to playing leads.

OVERALL OPINION

The guitar is pretty decent, but it's really not that different from any other strat out there. You can save money by buying a cheaper standard on eBay or craigslist. That's the way I would go. If you do buy one of these, spend some extra money upgrading the pickups. You'll get much more out of the guitar this way.

Although these are great looking guitars the made in Mexico will turn down a lot of potential buyers. The American made one is only $200 more than this. So I would save your money and get the American made on and then you have a much better feeling and performing guitar. The tone is pretty much the same but the feel is where it lacks in the build department.

This guitar has three single coil pickups which are terrible and will need to be replaced. Neck the neck is just not right for playing. there is a balance or feel to this guitar that feels like a Squire or a cheap Ibanez. It just doesn't have that "it" feeling like most American made Fender Strats .

UTILIZATION


Series: Standard Series

Body: Alder Neck: Maple, Modern 'C' Shape, (Tinted Satin Polyurethane Finish)

Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5 in. Radius (241 mm)

No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Style Frets

Scale Length: 25.5 in. (648 mm)

Width at Nut: 1.650 in. (42 mm)

Hardware: Chrome

Machine Heads: Fender/Ping Standard Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines

Bridge: Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo

Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment

Pickups: 3 Tex Mex Single-Coil Strat Pickups

Pickup Switching:
5-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup
Position 3. Middle Pickup
Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup
Position 5. Neck Pickup

Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)

Colors: (355) Blizzard Pearl (Polyester Finish)

Strings: Fender Super Bullets 3250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042), p/n 073-3250-003

Unique Features: Vintage Styling, 60th Anniversary Gig Bag, Engraved 60th Anniversary Neck Plate, Satin Tinted Neck, Blizzard Pearl Finish, Tex Mex Single-Coil Strat Pickups

Source: Mexico

SOUNDS

These guitars sound amazing in any format you put them in. They are an essential element of music and will be until judgment day. When it comes to the sound of a Strat there really is no other. I hear guys talk about finding a Strat sounding guitar and look to Suhr and Anderson and completely bypass the sound that started it all. The sound is everyone from Jimmy to John Mayor and in between.
This guitar has a feel to it that the others really don't

I play rock music and this guitar is great for my style. The only problem about this guitar is that it is made in Mexico. So any one worth their salt will not that the production is not as good as the American made. The feel of it just doesn't have the same soul. Even though the ones in America are made by Mexicans in Corona the standards of the build process south of the border are not up to our standards.

OVERALL OPINION

These guitars you can still pick up new even though they have discontinued them. It hasn't been that long since they have been marketing them so many guitar shop still carry them. They run about $799 which is a good price for a Fender STrat but you will still have to replace the pickups and then you are looking at more money. So I would buy a used American made one for less than asking price new for this guitars. Then replace the pickups and I'd be set.

Made in Mexico, "collector" to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the brand
21 frets so-called vintage but in fact they are as big as jumbo
3 Simple Tex Mex pickups
Bridge 6-point ink, traditional
Settings strato standard classical models see
Channel C vintage look because of the varnish, dark + side
Gray (like the sky) pearl, original but could have been found for a better birthday! Moreover, we must see the guitar back to notice that it is a "collector".

UTILIZATION

I own several Fender Stratocaster so I'll compare against a standard Mexican and I like that I play on stage.
The handle grip because of the varnish. Bizarre because I also has the Classic 50's is even more polished but it does not catch. Here is a compromise between missing vintage lacquer and varnish really very light modern standards. Difficult to insert a finger on it, even after several minutes of play was under the impression that it sticks.
Access to acute is like on the other strata, easy, for against due to finish on a sloppy fret and the varnish on the handle scrapes his fingers on the last notes. Too bad.
Ergonomics: it is unpleasantly heavier than conventional strat
This gives her a necessity, then comes ...

SOUNDS

Question's: I bought because I wanted to qqn another sound and my luthier told me that the Tex Mex pickups were well balanced. There with the collector was a matter on which I skipped. I just turn the knobs in all directions, the sound has no personality, no more fishing than on a standard, no edge, it seems very monotonous ... I prefer my strato standard for micro céramic whistling a little but at least there is the sound of the strato!
I play on a Matrix 100W H & K, a good amp but the pb comes from the guitar.

OVERALL OPINION

I kept several months. I put on the willingness to get used to but I gave up every time, too bad. I thought I found what I was missing but this is the round plate "collector" that I missed.
I have many other models and I much prefer the classic 50's Strato standard and Splatter.
Value / price: € 450 bought used but in excellent condition so no complaints. say that to happen to make very bad choices.
I will not go this election and yet God knows I love the Stratos ... In fact I managed to sell at the price I had purchased. Good riddance!

Made in Mexico
Bridge Fender
Handle shape "C"
21 frets
3 single coil pickups
5 position selector

UTILIZATION

The handle is very nice finish but the varnish is a thin
Weight about 2.5 kg with fender what.
Treble will be easy to access personally I have quite long fingers, so I have no problem
The sound is excellent micro custom 69 is they sound great for just about all the style but not too much for the metal.

SOUNDS

This guitar is perfectly suited to my style (rock funk jazz blues country)
The sound is beautiful crystalline clear with a slight buzz in the highly saturated
But it is not at all bothersome
I use this guitar with a Fender amp perform 650
I love the clear sound, sounds sat 'are very good as the microphone sound quality not worry at this level.
Like much less the middle pickup, I find it too aggressive, too medium
After it is a matter of taste

OVERALL OPINION

I use this guitar for six months and I'm really disappointed in no way the guitar is just excellent
I tried another Fender Start, then select (U.S., Japan)
They very good but not great difference with a Mexican, she is very well finished
Cons by the Japanese are horrible, horrible but cheap (factory touched wood ...)
With experience I would do this choice without fear
The value for money is perfect not find better