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Fender American Standard Stratocaster [2008-2012]
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Published on 08/02/11 at 11:45
This is a cool looking guitar to say the least. The pearl is almost a metallic look or even a gray color. A very elegant look to a classic guitar. This is one of the most distinguishable guitars that has ever been build. This guitar has such a look and allure that can only be rock n roll and only Fender. I like the pearl look but I think it would look a little better in combination with an all maple neck and fretboard. I think that look would match better to this pearl color.

UTILIZATION


Fender American Standard Stratocaster Blizzard Pearl Rosewood Fretboard Features:


* Solid alder body (urethane finish)
* Modern C-shaped maple neck with rich, deep neck tint, glossed neck front with satin back
* 22 medium jumbo frets
* 3 hot American Strat single-coil pickups
* Delta-tone™ no-load circuit (includes high output bridge pickup and special no-load tone control for middle and bridge pickups)
* Bent steel Fender saddles
* Copper Infused Cast Strat® Bridge Block (steel with copper- 100% metal) for Increased Mass and Improved Tone
* Thinner undercoat for improved body resonance
* American 2-point trem
* Rosewood or maple fretboard
* Staggered machine heads
* Fender SKB hardshell case, cable, strap, and polishing cloth


SOUNDS

This particular one has a nice body paint on it that you don't always see around. This guitar will work in any environment. They sound good with fender amps and they sound goo with Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifiers as well as they sound with any Marshall. They sound just flat out amazing to me.

The tone of this guitar is exquisite. These guitars do not change from any other Fender Stratocaster that anyone has ever played. The tone of this guitar is just one of a kind. If you have played one American Fender Stratocaster than you know exactly how one sounds. There isn't too much variation of tone between Strats. They either sound like a Strat or they sound like a Strat. You can tell the difference in a Gibson Les Paul, a Fender Telecaster, and Fender Stratocaster. Something to be said about the original and you can get boutique all you want but the Fender Strat is still a staple in rock music. You can find these guitars played by some of the most famous musicians around the world. Everyone and their grandmother seems to have played this guitar at one time or another.



OVERALL OPINION

You can pick these guitars up new right at around $10oo, which is a great price for an American made fender Stratocatser guitar. This is a player's guitar and not a custom or showroom piece. This guitar is meant to be played. You will have no problem getting a great sound out of this guitar. It is a solid built guitar that will have a large amount of cushion and soul for your enjoyment.