Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar (Maple, with Case)
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Modern 'C' Shape Maple Neck. Fender Noiseless pickups. Alder body.
Overview
The American Deluxe Strat HSS delivers all the refined features found on the American Deluxe Strat, but brimming with beefy tone thanks to a Fender DH-1 humbucking pickup, the S-1 switching system, and an LSR Roller Nut with locking machine heads. The two Samarium Cobalt Noiseless pickups (neck and middle) are wound extra hot for proper balanced with the humbucking pickup. The amazing S-1 switching system lets you switch instantly from humbucking to single coil tones - just tap the switch hidden in the crown of the master volume knob. Includes hardshell case.
Founded in 1946, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation has been an American icon for over 50 years. In that time, Fender's contribution to the evolving sound of contemporary music has been global and continuous. By introducing the first commercially viable solidbody electric guitar, the first electric bass and countless classic amplifiers, Fender musical instruments have left their mark on jazz, blues, country, rock and many other styles of popular music.
Founded in 1946, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation has been an American icon for over 50 years. In that time, Fender's contribution to the evolving sound of contemporary music has been global and continuous. By introducing the first commercially viable solidbody electric guitar, the first electric bass and countless classic amplifiers, Fender musical instruments have left their mark on jazz, blues, country, rock and many other styles of popular music.
Specs
Specifications
Body: Alder
Fingerboard: Maple
Neck: Modern 'C' Shape Maple Neck with Satin Polyurethane Finish, Dot Abalone Inlays
Pickups: 1 Single-Coil SCN Strat(TM) Pickup (Samarium Cobalt Noiseless), 1 Single-Coil Hot SCN Strat(TM) Pickup (Samarium Cobalt Noiseless), 1 DH-1 Humbucking Pickup
Tuners: Deluxe Staggered Locking Tuners
Bridge: Deluxe 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo w/ Stainless Steel Saddles and Pop-In Arm
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Body: Alder
Fingerboard: Maple
Neck: Modern 'C' Shape Maple Neck with Satin Polyurethane Finish, Dot Abalone Inlays
Pickups: 1 Single-Coil SCN Strat(TM) Pickup (Samarium Cobalt Noiseless), 1 Single-Coil Hot SCN Strat(TM) Pickup (Samarium Cobalt Noiseless), 1 DH-1 Humbucking Pickup
Tuners: Deluxe Staggered Locking Tuners
Bridge: Deluxe 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo w/ Stainless Steel Saddles and Pop-In Arm
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(50 ratings)
Submitted October 19, 2007 by a customer from charter.net
"Fender is DEAD SERIOUS now..."
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This is a KEEPER, hands down. What do I like least about it? Having to replace it if it ever came to that.
Sound
I have to base my ratings on having been a studio guitarist for a little over 30 yrs & rode the "boutique bandwagon" a lot of that time. The sound: Being used to a HSS setup, this gtr. blows EVERYTHING away I've played in the above mentioned time. The pickups are powerful, but no way dark/muddy. The humbucker is a TREAT & for my style, wound perfectly. Front p/ups though mentioned that they're wound hotter still deliver that Fender clarity without being to "glingy" or harsh. And shame on boutique builders that can't deliver what the S-1 system does. Better check 'em out, folks. Fender has seriously stepped up their game.
Features
Features are just fine & dandy. Though I'd have preferred a hardtail, & that "de-tremoloing" it is easy, it has hardly noticable bridge give when bending. Considering this is one of Fender's best "off the rack" instruments, this babe's parts are ALL top shelf.
Ease of Use
Playability? I'm happy as a hog in slop. Didn't think I'd care for the 9.5" radius having been used to the 12's, but I won't go back now. Love it. Took a little while to get used to a maple neck, feels like home now.
Quality
Well here it is right here. Good for me (& you) that I guess Fender decided to meet the "boutique" builders head… read more on & build this latest American Deluxe version. Folks, the build quality of this thing is as good as gtrs. costing 2 to FIVE times as much. Now sure, different strokes & all that, but for me, this is the BEST Fender I've ever played & thankfully, it's mine.
Value
Well, if you've been around the block a time or two & can make comparisons, this instrument is an INCREDIBLE value. I'm leaving the amount as is because truthfully, EVERYONE should be able to afford a gtr. this nice vs. one in the $5-6K range that won't deliver as well as the American Deluxe.
Manufacturer Support
I've had issues with other builders, but none with Fender. Right now as far as I'm concerned Fender's the "belle of the ball."
The Wow Factor
I was looking to replace my main instrument, & I did. Whew! Did I ever.
Musical Background:
Pro musician/arranger
Musical Style:
I'm a stylist. read less
Sound
I have to base my ratings on having been a studio guitarist for a little over 30 yrs & rode the "boutique bandwagon" a lot of that time. The sound: Being used to a HSS setup, this gtr. blows EVERYTHING away I've played in the above mentioned time. The pickups are powerful, but no way dark/muddy. The humbucker is a TREAT & for my style, wound perfectly. Front p/ups though mentioned that they're wound hotter still deliver that Fender clarity without being to "glingy" or harsh. And shame on boutique builders that can't deliver what the S-1 system does. Better check 'em out, folks. Fender has seriously stepped up their game.
Features
Features are just fine & dandy. Though I'd have preferred a hardtail, & that "de-tremoloing" it is easy, it has hardly noticable bridge give when bending. Considering this is one of Fender's best "off the rack" instruments, this babe's parts are ALL top shelf.
Ease of Use
Playability? I'm happy as a hog in slop. Didn't think I'd care for the 9.5" radius having been used to the 12's, but I won't go back now. Love it. Took a little while to get used to a maple neck, feels like home now.
Quality
Well here it is right here. Good for me (& you) that I guess Fender decided to meet the "boutique" builders head… read more on & build this latest American Deluxe version. Folks, the build quality of this thing is as good as gtrs. costing 2 to FIVE times as much. Now sure, different strokes & all that, but for me, this is the BEST Fender I've ever played & thankfully, it's mine.
Value
Well, if you've been around the block a time or two & can make comparisons, this instrument is an INCREDIBLE value. I'm leaving the amount as is because truthfully, EVERYONE should be able to afford a gtr. this nice vs. one in the $5-6K range that won't deliver as well as the American Deluxe.
Manufacturer Support
I've had issues with other builders, but none with Fender. Right now as far as I'm concerned Fender's the "belle of the ball."
The Wow Factor
I was looking to replace my main instrument, & I did. Whew! Did I ever.
Musical Background:
Pro musician/arranger
Musical Style:
I'm a stylist. read less
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