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I recently purchased a Fender Fat Strat Deluxe guitar from The Guitar Center in Portland Oregon. I paid $1100.00 cash for the instrument. That price included a teal green Fat Strat deluxe, hard-shell case, strap, and set of strings. I would note that this was more for less than the Musicians Friends catalog listed price.

I have played a 68 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe (Gold Top) for years. I've always been a Gibson guy. I was always interested in the Fender Strat sound but wasn't sure about the neck radius and maple neck. However, after playing the Fender Fat Strat for about a week I realized that it was very easy to play and the sounds are great. I love the variety of sounds and textures that can be achieved with the instrument.

I really can't think of anything. I'm really enjoying it at the moment. If I would have tosay anything it would be that the neck in a bolt-on. Although it doesn't seem to be a problem.

The unit is well built. Every component is solidly attached. The finish is really good.I especially like the neck finish. It is smooth and fast. I especially like the light weight as compared to the Les Paul I have. I feel that the value is there for the cost. It is a great guitar, yet very affordable. Gibson should take note. I never understood $3-4K for a Les Paul.

I would recommend the Fender Fat Strat Deluxe to anyone who wants a quality guitarthat is affordable. The variety of sounds are wonderful which is important for today'smusic. It is a very playable instrument which should meet the most demanding players needs.

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