Audiofanzine FR
Published on 11/02/08 at 12:45
(Originally written by rockeur60/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
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UTILIZATION
The neck feels really nice, the frets are not too small nor too big. It's not a Vigier Excalibur neck but it's still very slim.
Its lightness is normal for a Strat. The guitar is comfortable to play sitting or standing. Access to the upper frets is ok, except with the higher, fatter strings.
SOUNDS
This guitar fits my music style perfectly. Red Hot Chili Peppers is not a problem, nor Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones or Shadows, this guitar was made to rock! Don't expect to get a real high-gain tone even if the results with distortion are good.
I play with a Vox AC 30 so I get excellent clean and crunch tones. I like all pickup combinations (neck for Red Hot Chili Peppers, bridge for Shadows and middle position for all other styles) but I find the middle pickup has not enough character. I will replace the pickups with Fender 57/62 to get a real early-Stratocaster sound.
OVERALL OPINION
I've been playing the Classic 50 for one year and I can't seem to get bored.
The value for money is good and I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again.
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UTILIZATION
The neck feels really nice, the frets are not too small nor too big. It's not a Vigier Excalibur neck but it's still very slim.
Its lightness is normal for a Strat. The guitar is comfortable to play sitting or standing. Access to the upper frets is ok, except with the higher, fatter strings.
SOUNDS
This guitar fits my music style perfectly. Red Hot Chili Peppers is not a problem, nor Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones or Shadows, this guitar was made to rock! Don't expect to get a real high-gain tone even if the results with distortion are good.
I play with a Vox AC 30 so I get excellent clean and crunch tones. I like all pickup combinations (neck for Red Hot Chili Peppers, bridge for Shadows and middle position for all other styles) but I find the middle pickup has not enough character. I will replace the pickups with Fender 57/62 to get a real early-Stratocaster sound.
OVERALL OPINION
I've been playing the Classic 50 for one year and I can't seem to get bored.
The value for money is good and I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again.