Audiofanzine FR
Published on 03/15/09 at 07:44
(Originally written by Chroune/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
- Where was it made? (USA, Japan, Mexico, France...)
Mexico
- How many frets and what kind of pickups does it have? What's the pickup configuration?
21 frets, three Fender vintage single-coil pickups, 5-way toggle switch
- What about controls (volume, tone, pickup selector...)?
One volume and two tone controls
- What kind of neck does it have?
Maple neck
UTILIZATION
- Is the neck comfortable?
It's a real pleasure to play it. You have the impression that it's oiled and the hand slides smoothly along it!
- Is the access to the upper frets easy?
Easy access to the upper frets!
- Is the instrument ergonomic (body shaping, weight...)?
The guitar is neither too heavy nor too light. The shape of the body is great... A wonderful Strat (mine has a sunburst finish in three colors).
- Is it easy to get the right sound?...
Yes it is. I haven't played it with a low-end amp but with my Marshall MG100DFX it sounds terrific (although I just got it yesterday)!
SOUNDS
- Do they fit your music style?
I wanted a blues and rock'n'roll sound and I have it. It's a 70's Fender! You get a twangy and warm sound! I haven't played heavy metal with it because that's not the music I play!!!
- Which amp(s) or effect(s) do you use with it?
Marshall MG100DFX
- What kind of sounds do you get and which settings do you use ("crystal-clear", "fat", ...)?
I haven't played it enough to answer this question...
- Which sounds do you prefer / hate?
See above...
OVERALL OPINION
- How long have you been using it?
One day!
- Which feature do you like the most / the least?
I love the neck and it's natural wood finish, the typical Fender headstock shape!
- Did you try any other models before buying it?
I played an Ibanez GRX40, a basic model conceived for heavy metal... So it's impossible to compare them. I also tested a 60's model and I went for the 70's version because of its neck!
- How would you rate its value for money?
Very good value for money... But I got it at a very nice price after some bargaining...
- Based on your experience, would you buy this product again?
I don't have enough experience with it... I also thought about buying the 60's version for its cherry finish... I don't regret having bought it. It's a Fender and it's great! I recommend you to try it out...
Yes, I would buy it again!
- Where was it made? (USA, Japan, Mexico, France...)
Mexico
- How many frets and what kind of pickups does it have? What's the pickup configuration?
21 frets, three Fender vintage single-coil pickups, 5-way toggle switch
- What about controls (volume, tone, pickup selector...)?
One volume and two tone controls
- What kind of neck does it have?
Maple neck
UTILIZATION
- Is the neck comfortable?
It's a real pleasure to play it. You have the impression that it's oiled and the hand slides smoothly along it!
- Is the access to the upper frets easy?
Easy access to the upper frets!
- Is the instrument ergonomic (body shaping, weight...)?
The guitar is neither too heavy nor too light. The shape of the body is great... A wonderful Strat (mine has a sunburst finish in three colors).
- Is it easy to get the right sound?...
Yes it is. I haven't played it with a low-end amp but with my Marshall MG100DFX it sounds terrific (although I just got it yesterday)!
SOUNDS
- Do they fit your music style?
I wanted a blues and rock'n'roll sound and I have it. It's a 70's Fender! You get a twangy and warm sound! I haven't played heavy metal with it because that's not the music I play!!!
- Which amp(s) or effect(s) do you use with it?
Marshall MG100DFX
- What kind of sounds do you get and which settings do you use ("crystal-clear", "fat", ...)?
I haven't played it enough to answer this question...
- Which sounds do you prefer / hate?
See above...
OVERALL OPINION
- How long have you been using it?
One day!
- Which feature do you like the most / the least?
I love the neck and it's natural wood finish, the typical Fender headstock shape!
- Did you try any other models before buying it?
I played an Ibanez GRX40, a basic model conceived for heavy metal... So it's impossible to compare them. I also tested a 60's model and I went for the 70's version because of its neck!
- How would you rate its value for money?
Very good value for money... But I got it at a very nice price after some bargaining...
- Based on your experience, would you buy this product again?
I don't have enough experience with it... I also thought about buying the 60's version for its cherry finish... I don't regret having bought it. It's a Fender and it's great! I recommend you to try it out...
Yes, I would buy it again!