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iamqman « Not too bad »
Published on 01/18/12 at 16:23The Fender Stratocaster guitar has to be the most classic and iconic looking instruments on the planet. I'm sure that every guitarist around the world has either played or hones a Fender Stratocaster of some kind. The Fender Stratocaster in general has not really changed all that much. There has been some modern features added or complementing the newer demands of modern players but overall the guitar and tone remain in tact. This is the Fender deluxe abstract that basically takes away the single coil pickup in the bridge position and replace it with a double humbucker pick up. This gives you that that sound which is in the title of the name. So it's implying that it's giving you a fatter sound than you would have in a standard Fender Stratocaster with a single coil pickup. This pickup will allow you to get a beefier tone much like you would out of a guitar that already features humbucker pickups installed. This is a brilliant design and just compliments the already resourceful and versatile instrument that is the Fender Stratocaster.
UTILIZATION
Features
Solid alder body topped with flamed maple
Modern C-shaped maple neck with satin polyurethane finish
Tremolo bridge
Dot abalone inlays
Ebony fretboard
22 medium jumbo frets
2 single coil Samarium Cobalt Noiseless pickups
One humbucker
S-1 switching for greater tonal range
SOUNDS
This is a great sounding guitar and if you've ever spent any time playing a Fender Stratocaster then you know exactly the tone that you're going get from this instrument. You have a rosewood fretboard along with an alder body and a maple neck. This is a frequented with combination and many Fender instruments. But when you put a humbucker pickup in the bridge you can you get a nice thick sound that will compliment and give you even more versatility to your guitar tone. The look of this guitar is exquisite as well. The all-white body with the white pick guard really makes this guitar pop aesthetically.
OVERALL OPINION
You can find these guitars for right around $1200 or so. This is an upgrade from the standard Fender Stratocaster guitars in my opinion a much needed improvement. Many players like the versatility of having a humbucker as well as a single coil installed into one instrument. This gives the user a lot more resources to find that perfect niche and perfect home for whatever music you're playing. If you are in the market for a nice versatile guitar this is the one to brag in my opinion.
UTILIZATION
Features
Solid alder body topped with flamed maple
Modern C-shaped maple neck with satin polyurethane finish
Tremolo bridge
Dot abalone inlays
Ebony fretboard
22 medium jumbo frets
2 single coil Samarium Cobalt Noiseless pickups
One humbucker
S-1 switching for greater tonal range
SOUNDS
This is a great sounding guitar and if you've ever spent any time playing a Fender Stratocaster then you know exactly the tone that you're going get from this instrument. You have a rosewood fretboard along with an alder body and a maple neck. This is a frequented with combination and many Fender instruments. But when you put a humbucker pickup in the bridge you can you get a nice thick sound that will compliment and give you even more versatility to your guitar tone. The look of this guitar is exquisite as well. The all-white body with the white pick guard really makes this guitar pop aesthetically.
OVERALL OPINION
You can find these guitars for right around $1200 or so. This is an upgrade from the standard Fender Stratocaster guitars in my opinion a much needed improvement. Many players like the versatility of having a humbucker as well as a single coil installed into one instrument. This gives the user a lot more resources to find that perfect niche and perfect home for whatever music you're playing. If you are in the market for a nice versatile guitar this is the one to brag in my opinion.