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Published on 05/08/13 at 05:25Manufacturing USA.
New American model series, 3-tone sunburst. Maple neck.
Bought in August 2006.
Everyone knows the Fender Strat, need to specify its characteristics.
UTILIZATION
Guitar perfect ergonomics unchanged since 1954. Needless to specify advantage ...
SOUNDS
I tried for the last 20 years almost all the Stratocaster, with the exception of Custom Shop.
At one point I even owned 5: a 96 American Standard, an American Texas Special, an American Deluxe, a Clapton and the American Series. Five is to the latter that is always gone my preference and it is logical that when I wanted to return to my first love, the Gibson Les Paul, I am separated from all my Strat except that above.
We all know that the beautiful American (from at Gibson and Fender) are not formatted by a fully automatic and digital manufacturing. As a result, for the same model and the same reference, there will often render the difference sound of a guitar in the other. So, my 2 LP Traditional sound different from each other. And same goes for the Stratocaster. I had tested a lot before making my choice on this beautiful 3 tone sunburst that really made the difference. And it was so much that was immediately became my favorite on the other four I had. I have not played the new American Standard so I will not speak. But the ones I had, though each had its own strengths, not simply made the match for the newcomer. Truly a miracle!
It sounds so beautifully! By itself, it focuses all the qualities you can expect more Strat: a strong character microphones, superlative gameplay, as always-finish Fender-without any fault and versatility. I can not say if it is enhanced over time as I toyed, there is still little so so regular that it is difficult to judge a possible sound change. What I can say in any case is that I have never owned a Stratocaster and as good as the one I will treasure.
OVERALL OPINION
This guitar-Strat-usually part of the legend of Rock. It was and is played by the greatest that have marked the history of our favorite music. It is no coincidence when it occurs, it is perfect and has been shown over the decades that very few changes. There were mythical years, during which Fender produced copies that are now worth a fortune. Maybe the beginning of 2006, when the Strat was made, is one of those magical moments that produce exceptional instruments.
The American Series is just exceptional.
New American model series, 3-tone sunburst. Maple neck.
Bought in August 2006.
Everyone knows the Fender Strat, need to specify its characteristics.
UTILIZATION
Guitar perfect ergonomics unchanged since 1954. Needless to specify advantage ...
SOUNDS
I tried for the last 20 years almost all the Stratocaster, with the exception of Custom Shop.
At one point I even owned 5: a 96 American Standard, an American Texas Special, an American Deluxe, a Clapton and the American Series. Five is to the latter that is always gone my preference and it is logical that when I wanted to return to my first love, the Gibson Les Paul, I am separated from all my Strat except that above.
We all know that the beautiful American (from at Gibson and Fender) are not formatted by a fully automatic and digital manufacturing. As a result, for the same model and the same reference, there will often render the difference sound of a guitar in the other. So, my 2 LP Traditional sound different from each other. And same goes for the Stratocaster. I had tested a lot before making my choice on this beautiful 3 tone sunburst that really made the difference. And it was so much that was immediately became my favorite on the other four I had. I have not played the new American Standard so I will not speak. But the ones I had, though each had its own strengths, not simply made the match for the newcomer. Truly a miracle!
It sounds so beautifully! By itself, it focuses all the qualities you can expect more Strat: a strong character microphones, superlative gameplay, as always-finish Fender-without any fault and versatility. I can not say if it is enhanced over time as I toyed, there is still little so so regular that it is difficult to judge a possible sound change. What I can say in any case is that I have never owned a Stratocaster and as good as the one I will treasure.
OVERALL OPINION
This guitar-Strat-usually part of the legend of Rock. It was and is played by the greatest that have marked the history of our favorite music. It is no coincidence when it occurs, it is perfect and has been shown over the decades that very few changes. There were mythical years, during which Fender produced copies that are now worth a fortune. Maybe the beginning of 2006, when the Strat was made, is one of those magical moments that produce exceptional instruments.
The American Series is just exceptional.