All user reviews for the Fender Tom Delonge Stratocaster

I played this guitar in Sam Ash on Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, sometime last year. I think it was selling for $500.

In a word, nothing.

I don't like Blink-182's music to begin with, but that didn't necessarily have to mean the guitar was no good. Unfortunately, I think both Fender and Tom DeLonge had pulled a fast one on Blink-182 and punk fans with this one. In buying this guitar, you will basically be getting a Squier Bullet, a single-humbucker guitar devoid of tonal variety (no trem, no neck pickup, no tone controls)...costing four times as much as it should. The pickup on this is supposed to be customized (Seymour Duncan Invader, I believe), but you can buy this pickup for $80, so how in the world could this guitar cost $500?

The bluesier lead styles and chiming rhythms I usually play were entirely impossible to get out of this guitar, so I tried to play out of character to see how this thing fares as a punk rhythm instrument. It sounded okay, but still doesn't hold a candle to the power of the sound from my GIbson Flying V '67.


I honestly do not feel any difference between the neck and body of this guitar than that of my old Squier Stratocaster. Where exactly is the $500 going?

Perhaps there's a reason why this guitar was discontinued so quickly. Now DeLonge has somehow conned Gibson into giving him a signature model -- based on an ES-335, of all things. I haven't played this model yet, but just for being one of the ugliest guitars I've ever seen, you won't catch me within earshot of one. As for this signature Strat, once again I ask -- a hunk of wood, a single humbucker, one volume control. Sounds like you're paying $200 for the workmanship and actual materials, and $300 for the name. Truly one of the biggest ripoffs in signature instruments.

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I bought this unit because I am a major blink 182 fan and I love the thought of getting guitars for a great price. From what I read the Tom Delonge strat was just like the Fender but cheaper. In other words the only difference was money. it was about $216 with tax and everything at Guitar Center.

What I like about this unit is the simplicity. Only one knob and that is for volume. It is really great if you're looking into a real punk kind of guitar or a a really messy guitar in terms of sound. The Duncan Designed Invaders are really good as well because in my taste they are very messy and go well with distortion.

There are a few that I don't like about this guitar, even if I'm a blink fan. I play other music besides punk like alternative or even blues to plain out clean solos in which this guitar doesn't really meet the requirements. Once out of the punk/distortion level or in other words, "Clean" sound, this guitar is not meant for that. It might have been if there wer tonal knobs added on but that's not likely. Another thing that I don't like is that it is not out anymore. The day I bought this Tom Delonge announced that he had a Gibson...and well in my shoes Gibson is definitely out of your range.

Volume Knob falls off fast...very...plus the plastic gets annoying...take it off. The finish is sensitive too. I have a black one and I see the finish just tear off like mad.

This guitar I would give a four as you can see because I play mostly distorted songs...and rarely have clean channels. Other than that if you play blink or green day, this is your axe.

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I really really wanted to buy this strat just becasue its different to any strat i already have! i got it from my local music shop just before it went out of production and i paid $600 for it.

i love the pickup. seymour duncan make amazing pickups and the invader is awesome for punk, rock, and metal! its a really simple straight foward design and you can just plug it in and play so its great for anyone who cant be fucked with pickup changeing. what really annoys me about fender is all there guitars have tremolos! unless its a locking tremolo theres no use in having it! this is a great guitar cause its a hardtail so you dont have to worry about the it going out of tune! also it has these really cool vintage looking tuners which are amazing casuse the guitar always stays in tune!

I love this guitar but becasue i play in a metal band i really need a 24 fret guitar for my solos! unless you just wanna play powerchord punk make sure you have some other guitars to suit your style first! i always play this live though even if its only for one song, i just love the look and feel and sound that pickup is amazing!

constructed so well! like all fenders it is practically invincible! its very solid! fender have always had a reputation for high quility craftsman ship!

this is an amazing guitar that i love to play! when my band goes to gig this is one of the first guitars that gos with me! they dont make these guitars anymore but if you can get your hands on one it wont let you down!

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I bought this gutar from my local Guitar Center. This is not a cheap guitar, it was either this or a car, but because I wanted it so much i bought it anyway. It cost me $2,800.

There is a lot to like about this guitar. The pickup is a Gibson Dirty Fingers, which sounds great. If you are interested in playing any kind of rock it is a great choice. The finish is brown with 3 cream colored stripes down the middle of the body. It looks great! One control(Volume)is simple and to the point.

The price is the biggest obstacle. At almost 3,000, this is a major purchase. The one single humbucking pickup also does not allow for much versatiliy.

If you have ever owned a Gibson you know that these are one of the best guitars that you can buy. Nothing is different with the Delonge. This craftsmanship of this guitar is second to none.

Blink 182 fans with a fat wallet will love this guitar. If you are interested in playing punk, alternative, or just like to rock out, the Gibson Tom Delonge is for you.

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I bought this guitar because I was looking for a simple guitar that didn't have 3 knobs. I never used the "tone" knobs anyway, so this guitar seemed like the perfect one for me. I am also the only guitarist in my band, so I wanted some pickups that could help deliver crunchy distortion.

I like this guitar because it's simple. No tone knobs or any switches...just volume. It produces a nice tone and produces a sound that suits my needs.

I don't have any dislikes. I know there are much nicer guitars out there, but this guitar still packs serious punch. You can't really go wrong with a Fender.

The guiatar feels nice and solid. I don't really know about durability, but I'm not the type of person that goes around smashing guitars. It's also very light compared to other guitars because it doesn't have all the other electronics installed.

Good Buy.

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I havent bought the product yet, but i am going too.

everything about the guitar is awsome, whoever gave it a one and a bad rating seriouly should cut down on crack, that guy is a fag, the guitar is awesome, the distortion is unbelievably cool, and the model is a radical shape. blink 182 is the best band, and any queer that disrespects Tom should go to hell.

nothing, plain and simple

the pickups are good, and the volume and tone knobs work well.

the tom delonge guitar is awsome, a great choice for guitarists of all skill, levels, and made by the coolest guy in the world. F-u whoever gave it a "one".

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I played this at a local guitar center. I didnt buy it. Just played it. Im not really into blink 182 but i just wanted to see what it was like..its not worth my money anyways.

Nothing. Tom DeLonge or fender must be on crack. It has poor quality. I couldve made better noise with my ass. I couldve farted and played a g chord at the same time and you wouldnt tell a difference. I could go on and on. Tom should be sent to prison because of this. The humbuckers suck ass. I can play better music with a rubberband. IT SUCKS!

I dont like everything! IT SUCKS. CHILDREN: DO NOT GO BUY THIS PEICE OF CRAP. IF YOU WANT A FUTURE IN MUSIC DO NOT BUY THIS!!!!!!!!

What quality? The quality sucks. Its not even a guitar..Its like strings strapped to something looping around tuners. I dont know if i could call them strings..silver things!

I love this guitar! Everybody go out there and buy it! Its awesome! HAHA. I need to stop smoking! This guitar sucks. I will say it one more time. DO NOT BUY THIS. GO GET A SCHECTER!!!!!!!!!CHILDREN: DO NOT BUY THIS! They should put a Caution: PEICE OF CRAP sign on the side. IT SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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i bought this guitar pretty much brand new from a local muscian he charged me only 200 bucks then a axtra 50 for the case

this guitar has been the best i have played so far .. the distortion on it is the best i would have to say, you get a really thick sound .. the clean is also pretty good . has a sound of its own .. also the tuners never slip it can go atleast a few days and not go out of tune

umm you cant use drop tunnings on it thats it

this guitar is rock solid .. the neck is very slick, you can prolly thorw this guitar and it wontgo out of tune or put a dent in it

if you play punk,emo,rock,jazz get this guitar if you play metal dont even pick it up

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Purchased at World Music in Nashville, TN. I paid $350. The people at World Music are great. The prices are comparable (and sometimes better) than on-line retailers.

This is a simple, yet elegant guitar. One hot pickup and one volume control knob. It has a very nice fretboard and the yellow finish really stands out. Plugged in the sound is huge!!! The SD-Invader pickup is wild.

It's a "one-trick pony." You don't get a variety of sounds as you would from a typical strat. But I knew this when I bought it. This guitar is intended for punk-style playing.

Excellent. The Mexican-made strats I have seen lately are really well-made. This guitar has one of the nicest fretboards I have ever played on.

I did not intend on buying this guitar. But at $350, I could not resist. It has inspired me to listen more carefully to Blink-182.

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I bought this from a music store in Shreveport, Shreveport Music, for about $480, I bought it because it is very easy to use and the Invader humbucker is perfect for the music I play.

This guitar is so awesome. It's perfect for blink songs, duh, and can play any kind of music. The Invader humbucker pumps out loud fat distortion and awesome clean tones. This guitar sounds awesome through my Marshall's distortion.

One thing I don't like are the vintage tuners, because it slips out of tune SO easily. I'm going to get some locking tuners soon.

It's a Fender so its awesome quality and construction. Awesome guitar with the 70's neck.

BUY THIS GUITAR!!

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I got this super cool guitar in Denver Guitar World and brought it back to London, England. I paid $400 dollars and got a hardcase. And I got this guitar because the tone is rad and it looks so cool and Tom Delonge is such a cool guy and blink 182 is the best band.

Everything the tone,sound,colour(daphne blue), neck, scratchplate and the classic Fender design.

Nothing its a Fender

Exellent its a Fender it will last forever

Go out and buy one because its the best Guitar I have ever played and you should especially get one if you like punk rock music or blink 182

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I had been telling my girlfriend about this guitar for sometime, not hoping she would buy it, but something about it struck my fancy. Well she bought it at an in town music store. aprox. $600. i agree, a little too much but man, it plays better than planned!

This guitar, only having one pick-up, puts out crazy sound. yeah....more limited to punk/emo but with the right distortion/amp you can play different variaties of music. Tuning stays on better than people say. Overall, one nice guitar coming from squier. I'll probabl get a new one soon, but this one def. works for right now.

Not much I don't like. I wouldn't buy something if I felt there would be something not like-worthy.

Cheaper wood, but good enough for me.

Guys, your girlfriends do listen. Tell em' which guitar you like the best.

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I Bought this at music123.com and it was $179.99.

My brother bought the Fender Tom Delonge Stratocaster and it sounded pretty good, so i checked out the Squier Tom Delonge Stratocaster and it was lighter and the squier, to me sounded better. And I'm glad I didn't waste my money on buying the Fender version.

The only thing i would change is move the humbuckers up and stuff. Other then that the squier is a good guitar.

Dont no because i only had the guitar for like 14 hours.

This Squier Tom Delonge Stratocaster is better the the Fender Tom Delonge Stratocaster. And it looks cool and sounds great and there's only one damn knob(volume control).

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