All user reviews for the Fender Strat Plus [1987-1999]

For features please rpparochez of my brothers more deluxe fender strat or site.
Mine has the three colors of blue lace sensor / silver / red.
She suffers mods on the handle after an accident, the handle is a little late.

USE

The handle before and after the passage of the luthier is pleasant. it's good fender with qd even a better quality than the strats I had tried the same age in the finish.
Super sound general way but can be a little too my taste goes everywhere and after 8 years.

SONORITS

I play in a pod 2 and Laney COZ. the crystal clear sononrits are very be careful if you want to change the pickups take very hot otherwise it's unpleasant limit.
The surprise is to be able to double easel without digging is even qd friendlier. I test a airzone supersympa DiMarzio cons I dconseille the sd george lynch too bright.
The sustain on this guitar is very sbon for Strat

NOTICE GLOBAL

It's been 8 years since I own this strat and despite the incident, I still find nice. it is a violin that can defend and invest it for microphones I change all the time.
I also very much vigier but this strat something more.
I remake that choice for 6000frs of the time.

My Fender Stratocaster is Mexican Made. It has a five-position pickup, 1 volume and 2 tone dials. It has 21 frets, 3 pickups. It has a very smooth maple neck that is very easy to play with. It has a normal, non-locking bridge.

UTILIZATION

You can easily get to the very last fret (the 21st fret) and you can very easily get a very nice sound when using an amplifier. It is a very good guitar to play with distortion. It is fairly hard to get a pinch harmonic on it, but you can get it if you actually think about what you are doing. It is very ergonomic, it is a double cutaway body and it allows you to get to the very last fret. The drivers are very stable and are easy to work with.

SOUNDS

I use a Fender Mustang I Amplifier on the clean setting and I use a DigiTech Black-13 Distortion pedal. My favorite sound with it is the post-grunge distortion. With the amplifier, you can get many different sounds by experimenting with the sounds. I really like the sound of the guitar when it is in distortion. It provides a very clean sound when put on the middle pickup.

OVERALL OPINION

I like everything about it although i could have gone with a Floyd Rose bridge with a locking tremolo

Made in 1989 in the U.S.
Wilkinson fittings, for the nut, mechanical self-locking very effective.
Fender bridge and tremolo system with a Trem-setter a little bogus according to some luthiers. Replaced by a more conventional spring system securit.
Maple fingerboard, jumbo frets, ash body, very good dynamic mics well spaced, with potato "Lace Sensor" gold.

UTILIZATION

Handle very pleasant, not heavy, the ergonomics are good sf for a defect that is common to the strato heads: The selector is misplaced.
Access to the treble is good and unless a nozzle is easily obtained a good sound.

SOUNDS

We get all types of sounds if it is well known to use effects.
The only slight weakness is the bridge pickup could be more powerful in use lead.

OVERALL OPINION

Strato's a classic fishing bp and a very intelligible in its saturation.
A very good guitar in my opinion but, with the violin industry it must be fall!

I got my strat second hand but it was it mint condition and had hardly been used since it was bought new about 10 years ago. I paid £400, which is about $715.

The tone of this guitar is great and despite it being single coil pick-ups, it is fully capable of if you want use distortion. Very veristile and can be used over a wide variety of playing styles, from rock to jazz.

There isn't much i dislike although it is difficult to get a metal sound out of this guitar, but then if you are buying this guitar you don't buy it to play metal.

The body feels very solid and the finish on it is perfect. The fret board is rosewood, which is a bit harsh to play on but is very tolerant and will last a lifetime. The rest of the neck is maple and has a nice smooth finish.

Great guitar because of its versatility and of course one of the most popular guitars in the world because of the quality of sound it produces. Doesn't look half bad either.

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I bought this guitar at Towes Music in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada for $1,000. The msp was $1,600 and it was on sale for $1,200, but I did some price checking and got them down to $1,000. I bought it because of Fender's reputation and the guitar was simply beautiful!!

the feel, the colour, the name, the sound.

it's a bit heavy and won't stay in tune when I "whammy" the floating tremolo bridge.

Blue burst body colour with white pick guard, Rosewood neck, 3 Gold Fender-Lace Sensor single coil pickups, 5 position switch, string locking keys.

Fender Rocks!!!

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Excellent Instrument; manufacturing irrprochable (Wilkinson / Sperzel)

UTILIZATION

Channel trs enjoyable guitar a bit heavy after several hours

SOUNDS

Neck pickup or combination middle / mache absolutely amazing (Gold Lace Sensor pickups)
Pickup only a few agrssif

OVERALL OPINION

8 years of use and a sense of the personality directs a guitar to sound clear trs, trs ds a high quality low volume (the distorted sounds are excellent if they can play loud enough ... from the volume o interaction arises between the microphones and speaker)
A bit expensive for the price

Model 1994 American Start over
21 jumbo frets (22 it would not luxury)
3 micro Lace Sensor Gold (white micro caches)
Tone on 3 micro + mid boost on the middle and bridge pickups
Mechanical locking - vibrato knife
Nut ball bearing
Rosewood handle - color Sunburst

In short, the luxury side equipment.

UTILIZATION

The handle is very comfortable with easy access to the latest keys.
For cons, I find this rather heavy strato (as many strato)

Intonation free thanks to Jumbo frets.

SOUNDS

Sound perspective, it is rather oriented blues - blues / rock.

The sound is mellow with great depth and definition. Extreme heat on the neck pickup and the middle. For cons, I'm booked on the bridge pickup which can sometimes interfere with aggression. However, in rhythm with overdrive, it sounds great.

However, with this Start, the sound is not as incisive as the standard Start. But against the sound is more accurate.
Advantage of the Lace Sensor, much less interference than standard microphone.

In my opinion, the best positions are neck pickup blend and micro environment (ideal for Dire Straits, SRV, Clapton) and the neck pickup (solo at Gilmour).
See any combination middle / bridge for a lot of potatoes and a big enough sound (Smoke on the water type, ZZ Top).

OVERALL OPINION

This is a guitar that I use for 9 years. I do not part with it because it sounds really a part. On the one hand, to the typical Vintage (Hank Marvin) and the other, the sound of modern stratovolcano (a Dire Straits, Pink Floyd).

The only complaint that I made is a lack of "sauce". I can truly say it is not intended for use Hard rock, Metal, Indus. But is it really all about!?
However, to have a bigger sound, turn to the Start Plus Deluxe. If the pickups are different - Lace Sensor Red for the bridge (over sauce - humbucker type sound, Blue Lace sensor on medium - sound modern, Gold Lace Sensor in neck).
It may be a solution to turn to the more Deluxe Start, but you lose the side due to the change of vintage microphones).

At value for money is in the average. But good with Fender (U.S.), it was always quality.
Without hesitation, I would do if I had the choice to replace it (unlikely). Except that I would put an electronic type active EMG DG-20 (complete set active EMG David Gilmour) or failing to replace the bridge pickup with a Lace Sensor Red.

My advice, have a Start Plus and next to a guitar SG type (or copy) for a bigger sound.
I personally so this Start Plus and a copy of SG at Stagg. I am very happy with the SG. I miss him more than a Telecaster ...

Manufacturing-United States
-22 Boxes, FRTS jumbo, Lace Sensor Pickups
-Bridge has two anchor points (Fender modern).
-5 Positions, volume and tone all microphones except chevalet.TBX Tone (booster mduim) coupled Tone button on the top 5 to 10 (of classical tonal 0 5.)
Fender-profile handle current C-section, radius 9.5 'therefore thinner and flat (curvature of FRTS) that handles vintage.

UTILIZATION

-The handle (in my case without key rosewood and without gloss.) Diffrent provides a feeling of "big-sleeved vintage" C, V or U, is "smaller and less pais" The hands aisment belt.
The raduis flatter than the "vintage" confirms the feeling of a handle that fades to leave that place feeling.
The finish is satin (I prferr varnish bright complexion.) FRTS the wide and flat (I prferr mini jumbo).
Mechanical-locking nut + steel roller: The top is still agreement.
In short, the profile and are raduis gniaux for FRTS and varnish, it is a matter of gut.

SOUNDS

TBX influence it according to his guitar rglage:
if you open your throat to his mduims and you can approach the atmosphere texas spcial (less fat, however).. You get dirty and crunches saturations Crossed the cot humbuckers.
if instead you keep out of 5, then closed (2 Tone halfway), your guitar is in the spirit "vintage Start," with less mduims and more "crystalline".
- Two out of phase sounds exceptional but very modern and funky characters (minds strat anne 80.).
-The three microphones are only trs well, especially the neck and middle: a right, full and fleshy.
-Output Level suprieur the vintage strats or standard, so no problem to resort to the mix for playing in groups.
Overall, this is a strat modern (not vintage I think), silent (lace sensor gold), trs clean and sanitized or artificial, which may well saturated in dirty mind a little and pass gibsonnien e easy to dig funky sounds typical strat.
In short, if you do not care of "vintage" and you cherhez strat a powerful and quiet to save or to scne
your you, it will not disappoint.
I put 8 because the mind prfrre texas vintage or spcial.

OVERALL OPINION

-I played for ten years and I keep it because in my collection of strata, it is quite the big sister:
It never fails, it still itch (rglages hyper stable), it does not parasites in Systmes audioet the studio, and I love these kinds strats modern sound in the middle of my roots could different tone.
-A little too clean I got.
-At the time we bought it about 1000, it can have OCCAZ around 900.
-In hindsight, I buy a standard Amrican key rosewood era: more roots, more classical and original strat.
(Nb: I play a Fender Champ 25 SE, 1993.)

The right fender Rican home.
22 frets. micro lace sensor gold (almost no air gun from the guitar)
mcanique blocking (oil bath); vibrato two anchor points with system stabilization system engorgeur string at the end of round
attention again, this is the MODEL of 1997.c is a specially SERIES that t 2-year catalog.
it resembles the current MODEL except that it is team of lace sensor noise instead of less.

UTILIZATION

The neck is as soft as a woman
CHARACTERISTICS are those of the stratum.
I note qd even more lightweight that a strat "normal"
3 <m <4 kg
access to optimal acute

SOUNDS

Ms. notes that for all strata ... c is the same versatility.

prfres sound? all positions! mmmmmm ...
1. for blues, pink floyd,. ska hendrix
1.2 of its lightweight support
3. Rhythmic not too sharp. bob marley
4. MARC great (connoisseurs will recognize)
5. No all I have not cit ...

by adjusting the volume and tonality can be found one of his super fat as a Les Paul for example (I said "like")

OVERALL OPINION

I've bought for the occasion 900 3 years ago. (Super deal, like new!)
I notice two default: the vibrato is too soft (should be picking control), the bolt between the jack certisseur trend dvisser sometimes.
c is not the "real Strat" ​​(goodbye purists)
c is just a Start with character, with its originality. violin making is excellent, and finishing the same.
date of 97 mine, it costs a bit more expensive than the standard epoch.
even if it sounds not like the standard Start, I never change anything my beautiful ...

FENDER American high quality. Mine is equipped with 3 Lace Sensor pickups différents.Un blue, his hambucker 59 ', a gray one with the classic strato more méduim, red hambucker its high output, perfect pr large saturation inabituelles on a Start. Strata I owned dozens since the 70 '. This is less "academic" but I prefer it to all! In addition, the vibrato licensed Floyd is finally playable. Nut with ball bearings, mechanical locking, vibrato clipped. Rosewood handle and pearly gray plate. Channel ... perfect!

UTILIZATION

So round excellent ergonomics of the Start, so nothing to say, there was no better! I play a Fender Pro Tube Twin Amp first generation, with three channels. They are actually one pr the other. Clearly the fabulous big-sound task, total versatility! An happiness to each connection for years. And God knows I have owned amps and guitars. This state or we do not want anything else! No one wanted to purchase another, what peace of mind and wallet.

SOUNDS

I do not hate because I have all !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I do not use pedals at all. Direct ds amp!
What happiness! Unlike Guevara, mine can really approach a Gibson but its more accurate. I owned one ...

OVERALL OPINION

Bought new in 98, excellent quality / price. Paid 1145 euros with the fly, a large reduction as worth almost 2000 euros. A choice to do it again? No thank you I have my happiness!

Start + United States, 1995, 50 anyversary.
22 frets, 3 pickups gold lace sensor.
Classic wilkinson bridge and nut ball.
Adjustments strat more traditional mediums of boost.
Channel button reported.

UTILIZATION

The handle is very comfortable and precise with jumbo frets, access to the treble is good and the ergonomics of the guitar is well established! Just a little heavy but well balanced.
The sound is clear and obvious, the lens in velvet ..

SOUNDS

Start the sound for me is a marvel of SRV to Hank Marvin, everything is there. I also love the central microphone very specific about my amp Tech 21 Trademark60. With a "Tubescreamer" we get a huge sound for blues.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 8 years and if I change it will be to another stratum +.
I've had for 10 years a stratum of 1974 that I sold for R2 Blade I in turn sold this strat +. I also have a fender tele power that is not the issue remains! Start and Tele, the ideal couple.
The price of this guitar was not at its output for every budget but we know what we buy, no surprises. Stratum will always be "my" guitar reference.

Always has to be said. Start equipped with an easel Wilkinson of mechanical locking and three Lace Sensor pickups. A five-position selector, a tone, a booster medium, one volume. Mine in 1993 and has a maple fingerboard.

UTILIZATION

The handle is very nice, like most of the strata. The microphone is quite quiet. The vibrato is better than the standard Start, but beware, it is necessary to use ropes to pull low. Otherwise, it hangs in the roller nut when pulled vibrato and tuning up. In addition, it is sometimes difficult to pass the strings, especially the high E. The mechanical lock is a joy. You put the rope, the aim and it is alone. The Nut holds the strings, making the head more refined.

There should be a simpler system for the nut. It's the little flat, especially as the vibrato is excellent. It is similar to those of the Jeff Beck model apparently.

SOUNDS

Sounds including those that we know well, even if the Lace Sensor (unfairly maligned) are rounder and warmer than the current noiseless. For blues, it's great even though I prefer a Les Paul. The tone controls are effective and good versatility. The TBX is handy when there is a lack of mediums. The comfort can play longer without fatigue. I use this guitar with different tube amps. I love the neck pickup and neck position-medium. For cons, I use less and less acute micro alone.

OVERALL OPINION

I own this guitar for six years. At the time, I had bought for the ball as it is more ergonomic and lighter than my Les Paul (six hours standing with the standard, it hurts). I think it is a good compromise between the vintage and pretty good quality hardware with the nuance Nut is improved. Excellent Start in my opinion.

Made in America. It's a Start Plus from 1995 Blue Pearl Dust finish, a color that has been made for this model and that is beautiful, as evidenced by the pictures in my profile. The pickups are Lace Sensor Gold original, with a treble booster liabilities. I bought this guitar to a famous American guitarist from Los Angeles, she scoured the clubs in the city for 10 years, so the handle kept the stigma. He was worn down to be eaten on the key agreements end of the shaft. So I bought a round of nine deluxe strat and I installed it.

UTILIZATION

The handle of Start Deluxe is modern and nice, plus it looks better than the original, with blue abalone points that go well with the color of the guitar. One would think a personalization Custom Shop! Ergonomics has been proven!
The sound I like best is in the position round and round / medium. Too good, just like the sounds of the 50 series.

SOUNDS

I play rock instead of blues with this guitar, plugged in depending on my mood an AC15, a Peavey Classic 30 or a Mesa Boogie stack. Always one of his hell.

OVERALL OPINION

I have since 2006, it is unique since I upgraded with a new handle. I owned a Lone Star United States in the past with regret that I sold ... It comforts me that I am well and happy. It cost me 950 euros + 407 euros for the round.
It has a soul and she turned to the United States for years prior to his semi-retirement in France!

Made In the United States of course!
22 fret rosewood fingerboard, maple or
mics Fender Lace Sensor type here "Gold"
Fender type tremolo vibrato with the system which does not tune in the event of rope breakage (rather cool and efficient I must say) oh yeah yeah, ball nut and mechanical self-locking would like the agreement and it for a good time!
er side-mail volume and tonnalitée and TBX (I think but it is confirmed) and of course the microphones "Lace Sensor" formidable indeed!
round profile "C" and rosewood fingerboard for mine, super comfortable! (One of the best sleeve for my taste)

UTILIZATION

Well to be honest it is a strat yes to all, it is comfortable, the handle is a delight, great access to acute, great ergonomics, thanks to cuts and brachial stomach.
for the form er I think we all know!
er side weight slightly heavier than a standard, but it is insignificant, and its side ah, finally there is just as divided about many say that it sounds Sensors and that it is not cold, I find personal not, unlike many hot pêchut very dynamic, quiet and clean (I compared with the Music Man Luke II from a friend and even if it is not as great as it supports Luke compares well is say)
hours of obtaining it's a Start, so yes it sounds very alone, without limitation hands on it finally arrived I add it anyway! yes but overall and in all types of amps and all styles.

SOUNDS

Stratum is ultra super versatile, can have almost any play on blues, jazz, rock, funk, reggae etc etc ... it sounds serious and more!
I play on my Flextone II, a Fender Deluxe, and all that pass under my hand and I'm always hyper telling. The sound is rather fine, crystalline, dry, hot, and oh! surprise "Lace Sensors" really requires very dynamic, and with no background noise, always very clean! My favorite though "everything" to move from one sound to the "Clapton" to a sound to "The Police" and the "Stevie Ray" for short you may need a good amp or more is that the happiness! us but having said that I particularly like the intermediate positions "serious middle" and "acute middle" ... with a clear, crunchy or what a delight!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 6 months I even want to wait several months before posting this notice (us I'm not always convinced by the opinions I like this morning, and me today but I tested this judge not matter of taste, I think we can have a back would not do to get the euphoria or disappointment) the IEA tested in concert again and of course every day at home.
I like its sound, versatility, comfort, and of course aesthetics of hell (see photo on my profile) layers I play a lot ... Standard, Lone Star, Power House, Deluxe, and Custom Shop (it's really good custom motorcycles apart) but otherwise she is and hands down! value for money hum hum mine from 1995 to secondhand Achte was 800 euros and is almost new, then yes impeccable, and even more expensive at the time (in 1200 / 1300 euros new) that would have largely paid off !
with experience and well I wonder why I did not buy it sooner!

Makes the United States in 84 or 88 (N E4 ......)
Finish Tan (but you get used to)
Wood Body I'm not sure I did not Dmontbr /> Wood Neck Maple and Rosewood
Bolt Traditional Stratocaster Fender
Piezo Tremolo Bridge (mine modified T)
Bearing nut
Mechanical locking Schaller
22 Frets Stratocaster Fender Traditional
X 3 Lace Sensor Gold (Class Too)
1 x 1 x Volume & Ring (mine Modifies t)
1 x 5-way switch

UTILIZATION

The neck is Maple with Rosewood Fender Stratocaster Traditional
Play is enjoyable Trs Profile enough not End Direct Buche Feeling Takes You and the Hop On Heaven Septimus

The guitar has a form of "Stratocaster" Ergonomics Report While just the Heavy Excavator
Or still have problems with the volume knob is otherwise Nickel

It Sounds Of Trs Empty a small moment of happiness For n'Oreilles

SOUNDS

I jou on 80/80 Marshall and Roland Micro Cube

To say that for the Sonoritbr />
The Lace Sensor Gold is to kill the Sound Stratocaster noise-free
Its smooth, creamy one that "Bell" (or Baille I do not know) if I listen to my guitar player
It's more than the sound of the Start Two Balls That Really Another World
All the benefits of His Start With and without the drawbacks I do not know 100 000 What's a thousand times better

OVERALL OPINION

Report Qualit Price boggles the mind for mine
Cot between 850 and 950 Euro I to Euro 450 for Tuva Ocaze

I have quite a Stratocaster with Good and bad and much worse Qualitbr />
I tried a Start Rite of gambling dens and then I had to stop me jur
Pay Stratocaster, it came me I Getting Started and The Miracle .......

DEFINITIONS of a New "Start" And I did not Branch ............

I was pretty Septic What the "Best Qualitquot; Start of US
I tried a number is Bad but not the Thunderbolt
And that is the Holy Grail Guitar chose me

And the end of his when plugged ... To say that ..... Finally, the scraper ... The Start ...

She does Amended by I do not know who she more a Piezo
I do not use it is a good masi More
According to my dealer this is that I touch for this price

In short, if I could Keep It Would be a Start of

The exprience with what I would do without any selection Hsitation eyes closed Hand Bands

Manufacturing in the United States in 1990, Wilkinson bridge, rosewood handle C, Mechanical Sperzel locking type, ball nut, 22 frets, 3 pickups Fender Lace Sensor Gold single coil, 1 volume knob, 2 tone knobs, 5-way switch.

UTILIZATION

The handle is very nice, I can not find it too heavy, the shape is ideal, and access to acute is simple (Start oblige!)

SOUNDS

My guitar is perfect for my style (rock), I play a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 40W and Boss pedals. I love to sound pretty dirty

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 6 years, this is my first guitar because it belongs to my father first. This skyscraper is older than me (I of 1997). What I like most is: EVERYTHING! I find it perfect, and I will try to keep my life!

US-made, mine had a rosewood fingerboard and a red rose unusual and very friendly.
Roller nut (replaced once in 10 years to € 10, only "problem" encountered)
required to perfect agreement with the Fender vibrato and excellent mechanical locking Schaller.
volume, tone and TBX
3 Lace Sensor pickups

UTILIZATION

very very good round, I had a luthier set when changing the strap (I go always on my strats 10-46) with 3 springs and no problems.
handle very nice.
a little heavy, like all Fender Over 90 years I have tried (and I have tried many at the time)

SOUNDS

The Lace Sensor pickups and the TBX can get a lot of different sounds without hum, he lacked not only the highly saturated fat

OVERALL OPINION

Offered by my wife for my 30th birthday, this guitar was stolen during a burglary.
I have used it extensively for over 10 years.
I wish the guys who have stolen me to rot in hell forever.

Start U.S. manufactured in 88, bought new
Lace Sensor pickups changed to the Van Zandt Blues "
5 position selector
Stratum has the most blocks with mechanical

These lifts are REAL!
I do not play much and despite that, I can resume playing the guitar and live without it being out of tune ... awesome!

UTILIZATION

nice handle
reasonable weight of the guitar
for sound, just a jack and amp and go!

SOUNDS

With the pickups I put: yes
The guitar sounds good vacuum
The Lace Sensor pickups, original, sounded good but lacked character.
I was looking for a bluesy sound and microphones Van Zandt was a good alternative

I play this guitar on a Musicman amp of 65W (the 65-RP112)

A set that sounds for all those seeking to play its clean crunch to ..... without going beyond (m'enfin after effects must be added)

I play more on the sleeves and middle pickups

OVERALL OPINION

I have since 1989
I do not play this guitar a lot yet never really makes you want to look elsewhere

I love her "Fender" and what is that brand.
The guitar was sold relatively expensive at the time, if we judge from his principle of manufacturing "industry ".... look at the work of a luthier (because the sale price was close)

Still, I do not regret at all that guitar!
I find it hard to sell because it has always been with me for 20 years!

Only the "curiosity" (and flouze!) Would push me to add other guitars along with my Stratocaster.

U.S. of course. Mine is one of 2500 copies released on the 50th anniversary of Fender ...
3t sunburst body,
C handle on top, a bit wider than normal, due to the LSR nut ball (this is year 1996).
Config micro 3x Lace Sensor Gold, Beck and Clapton at the time (before obilgation for them to spend on noiseless pickups Fender).
22 frets,
Volume, tone 1 and tone 2 in 250k TBX plate perloïd.
Floating Bridge on 2 Tremsetter pivots and rear.

What all original!


UTILIZATION

This handle is on top. As bcp Strats but a tad wider, which suits me.
Ergonomics and weight are fairly standard, such as access to acute.
The sound is extraordinary. Literally: it can not find on any strat ...
The 5 positions deliver as many sounds known architects of our ears. SRV blues to funk to 1 in 4 of the 80, passing through many other universes. Saturations are far from being ridiculous in the bridge position, which is pretty rare with the single .... And all without a breath, obviously. "Too clean" some will say. For my part, I leave the buzz and keeps the vamp.


SOUNDS

See above. You can do everything, that you should necessarily!
Played on several config, the transistor with multi-effect pedal or one (drive) or direct the tube amp, it is huge and stands out instantly. Yet I try it alongside its sister Paul, Tele and Parker. It would almost be more versatile than the Parker is saying ...


OVERALL OPINION

I recently, true. I spent gst to restore it, this guitar had been stored in a universe not conducive to successful aging and above all, was no longer played.
The neck was misaligned, electronics spitting ...
But since it's happiness.
For the price I paid and given its rarity (2500 ex. Aaniversary 50th series), I'm damn happy!

Guitar U.S. and has a lot of characteristics with American Standard Stratocaster .... BUT with all the better (violin, microphone, easel, mechanical)! Lace Sensors Pickups types of Gold, mechanical self-locking, wilkinson bridge ... Mine dates from 1988 or 1989.

UTILIZATION

The handle is nice, do not forget that it's still a Start ...
The guitar is a bit heavier than the Fender Stratocaster!

SOUNDS

THE sound strat what ... Gold Lace sensor with low noise and more!

OVERALL OPINION

I have a lot of scratching my house and I saw him pass! One thing is for sure is that I can compare models Fender Stratocaster Start Plus with the way I've just switch from one to another! Bin and the finding is instructive because the two guitars are actually very different ... The Start Plus seems much more "solid", better worked (at the time of manufacture?) Was less like a toy ... Sound level I am surprised, I was a little apprehensive about the Lace Sensors but they do a great job, while keeping silent mind strata that is dear to us! In short, a great guitar for the price (which incidentally is cheaper than a new strat classic)!

made in USA
22 Cases of madness on a stick (Saddle Rosewood)
3 Micro Lace Sensor Gold.
Nut roulrau wilkinson
Mechanical Sperzel.


UTILIZATION

I bought this guitar in 1989 c'tait my first real guitar.
I have an entire economy does to acquire this jewelry without ever having to try. (My very Premire an Aria Pro 2).
since I never get tired of a standard round of pleasure and comfort, the fabulous lace sensor pallet and distinctive sound on each position.
the AD: Mechanical Sperzel, the nut rolls into a perfect agreement. not to mention the quick change a string.

In short, this guitar is a whole slice of life guitar, learning today.
For anything I do not spare.

I bought a few months ago another giant a PRS CE 24 10-25TH top.
Beautiful, classy violin
But I have my listed on my Stratocaster + is more than a tool.

The START +, my instrument is still fun and heart.

SOUNDS

Sound choice
for me the positions 1, 2 and 5 are the best

play saturation from the bridge pickup to neck pickup effect on well-rounded or shine.

OVERALL OPINION

In ecstasy over 20 years.
7200 francs (the rate on era) a real budget when it was just 19 years.

A Super Super Guitar.

Prs is my beautiful, very beautiful but I still not enough as VCU with strat which is really an extension of my fingers when I play.

The Strat Plus was like an American Standard Strat plus some extra features. So, like the American Standard, it had three single coil pickups, a five-way selector switch, one volume knob, two tone knobs, and a choice of maple or rosewood fretboard (mine is maple).

The Plus had the following upgrades: ultra-low-noise Lace Sensor pickups, a rolling nut, locking tuners, a Hipshot Tremsetter. With the exception of the pickups, all the upgrades are meant to help the guitar stay in tune better.

UTILIZATION

I love this guitar! I bought it new in 1992 and it's been my main guitar since. I've tried a couple of vintage Strats, a couple of really nice custom shop ones, and a few boutique copies of vintage Strats that I like better. All of these were three to four times the cost of this one when new (used they continue to go for a lot less). In terms of playability and sound quality I have never encountered a non-custom shop Strat manufactured by Fender after 1975 that I liked as much or more. I've also seen many custom shop models selling for as much as $3K which I did not like nearly as much.

I should also say that the older Strat Plus models came with a roller nut that didn't do its job right. Fender sells a replacement nut for these older ones, and this replacement is easy to do and makes a big difference in terms of tone and feel.

SOUNDS

People sometimes complain about Lace Sensors being lifeless or cold, but I really don't see it that way. The Lace Sensors have a transparency that lets the sound of the strings, the wood, and your fingers come through even when using lots of effects. If they sound lifeless to you, maybe it's your playing that lacks life.

I admit there's something pretty special about the pickups Fender was putting in Strats in the years around 1970, and someday I might put a set of custom shop pickups in this guitar, but I don't feel any real need right now. The Sensors give great Strat tone, they sound better than most current production Fender pickups, and they have as much personality as my technique. I don't think it's a flaw that they don't have more personality than my technique.

OVERALL OPINION

If you want to buy a newer (post-CBS) Strat, I would recommend the Strat Plus or a custom shop model. If you go with the Strat Plus you will have money left over to buy a decent amp.

One last thing, this may matter more to some than to others, but, as you probably know, Fender has usually painted their guitars whatever colors cars were being painted at the same time, and as you probably also know, cars in the early 1990s were often really really ugly. It was the era of the metallic-neon-flash. Fenders from this era can thus be pretty ugly, but I find the sound and playability to be top notch.