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Published on 03/10/13 at 05:26Made in USA as its name suggests
Alder body
Maple neck
Neck Shape: Modern C
Rosewood
22 Medium Jumbo Frets
Scale: 648mm
Width at nut: 42.8 mm
1 Fender Atomic humbucking
2 single coil pickups New Noiseless N3 Strat
5-way switch
1 volume control (with S-1 switch)
2 tone controls
Vibrato Fender Deluxe 2-point synchronized
Brown Shell pickguard
Mechanical locking Fender Deluxe
Cable, Strap Locks and SKB molded case incl.
UTILIZATION
Paint and varnish are excellent. This Olympic White is slightly brighter and more successful than the Classic Player Jaguar Special HH OW I recently tested. The handle is a real treat, just painted (I like) and quite thin. Of course, this is a matter of taste, but for me it is perfect. Access to acute is quite good and facilitated by a beveled heel which is a real plus compared to any other model of this type. By against, on this point, Jaguar has better access, due to the shape of the horn.
Blocking mechanics are a joy to replace all the strings for the holding of the agreement. Essential! Another element that should be found on all guitars, let alone on guitars equipped with a vibrato: the LSR nut (bearing). These two parts can abuse vibrato without too much concern even live. Personally, the "Pink Floyd" I'm back! A hassle to change the strings, accord ... this is not my thing. It should be noted that the settings are appropriate for a set of calibrated rope original 9-42 and that you need to reset if you use 10-46 for example. I say this even though it is obvious to some.
Three pickups, 2 single N3 (silent)-thank you-in the Channel and environment and a double bridge with adjustable studs ... Purists will not like, I love, I am not too fan of the way (in the bridge), except for the intermediate position (= Middle Bridge). There is therefore a versatile Strat that can send heavy, punchy well!
Settings are complete, in addition to conventional Switch positions 5, Tone and Volume, we have on it a switch to select the pickups to choose from: serial, parrallel, 3 at the same time! There is nothing to lose, very complete. Plus a Push / Pull button which can be accessed directly on the Double, without correction (volume and tone, so donf), convenient solo for example ...
SOUNDS
The electronics is so complete that we could address almost all styles of music even though it's still very typical Fender, must love. However, lets go twice to record a little different from the usual canons of the brand which is a real plus for me. Need to change guitar! Or almost ...
As I play different style of music with this guitar I never caught off guard. She can do anything!
To play Jeff Beck, Hendrix ... you can let the vibrato ineffable flexibility. It is clear, that holds the agreement.
I usually plug in my H & K TubeMeister (lamp) with a wha and that's all I need. But you can of course add any other purpose.
OVERALL OPINION
I've used on stage and in the studio ... impossible to take fault! Admittedly, I'm pretty focused Fender Strat in general and in particular. So that this model is for me close to perfection for an instrument factory. I have a lot of trouble finding better and I'm not ready to part with. Of course, it is better to try before you buy because the tastes and colors ... but for those who know the brand, model and seeking some versatility (the key word), you can go there with your eyes closed you will not find better, except when ordering a luthier ... but it will not be the same price.
Alder body
Maple neck
Neck Shape: Modern C
Rosewood
22 Medium Jumbo Frets
Scale: 648mm
Width at nut: 42.8 mm
1 Fender Atomic humbucking
2 single coil pickups New Noiseless N3 Strat
5-way switch
1 volume control (with S-1 switch)
2 tone controls
Vibrato Fender Deluxe 2-point synchronized
Brown Shell pickguard
Mechanical locking Fender Deluxe
Cable, Strap Locks and SKB molded case incl.
UTILIZATION
Paint and varnish are excellent. This Olympic White is slightly brighter and more successful than the Classic Player Jaguar Special HH OW I recently tested. The handle is a real treat, just painted (I like) and quite thin. Of course, this is a matter of taste, but for me it is perfect. Access to acute is quite good and facilitated by a beveled heel which is a real plus compared to any other model of this type. By against, on this point, Jaguar has better access, due to the shape of the horn.
Blocking mechanics are a joy to replace all the strings for the holding of the agreement. Essential! Another element that should be found on all guitars, let alone on guitars equipped with a vibrato: the LSR nut (bearing). These two parts can abuse vibrato without too much concern even live. Personally, the "Pink Floyd" I'm back! A hassle to change the strings, accord ... this is not my thing. It should be noted that the settings are appropriate for a set of calibrated rope original 9-42 and that you need to reset if you use 10-46 for example. I say this even though it is obvious to some.
Three pickups, 2 single N3 (silent)-thank you-in the Channel and environment and a double bridge with adjustable studs ... Purists will not like, I love, I am not too fan of the way (in the bridge), except for the intermediate position (= Middle Bridge). There is therefore a versatile Strat that can send heavy, punchy well!
Settings are complete, in addition to conventional Switch positions 5, Tone and Volume, we have on it a switch to select the pickups to choose from: serial, parrallel, 3 at the same time! There is nothing to lose, very complete. Plus a Push / Pull button which can be accessed directly on the Double, without correction (volume and tone, so donf), convenient solo for example ...
SOUNDS
The electronics is so complete that we could address almost all styles of music even though it's still very typical Fender, must love. However, lets go twice to record a little different from the usual canons of the brand which is a real plus for me. Need to change guitar! Or almost ...
As I play different style of music with this guitar I never caught off guard. She can do anything!
To play Jeff Beck, Hendrix ... you can let the vibrato ineffable flexibility. It is clear, that holds the agreement.
I usually plug in my H & K TubeMeister (lamp) with a wha and that's all I need. But you can of course add any other purpose.
OVERALL OPINION
I've used on stage and in the studio ... impossible to take fault! Admittedly, I'm pretty focused Fender Strat in general and in particular. So that this model is for me close to perfection for an instrument factory. I have a lot of trouble finding better and I'm not ready to part with. Of course, it is better to try before you buy because the tastes and colors ... but for those who know the brand, model and seeking some versatility (the key word), you can go there with your eyes closed you will not find better, except when ordering a luthier ... but it will not be the same price.