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“Just bought a fender hss and it arrived next day. ...”
Written on: 04/12/2010 by coolchris500 (2 reviews written)
Just bought a fender hss and it arrived next day. What a great service, so good I recommended it to friend who also purchased one. Great site, great communication, highly recommended. GREAT GUITAR (read more)
“I've just recently bought a Mexican Strat and am very...”
Written on: 29/05/2010
I've just recently bought a Mexican Strat and am very impressed with it. I tried loads of strats at the shop including the lower end American models and the one I bought was the best of the lot including the USA ones that I tried.
The finish is good and overall the set up was fine with the action a little on the high side for my liking.
The pickups sound fantastic and when I play this guitar you know immediately its a strat... its got that sound!
I am however experiencing some very minor...
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“I bought my 2009 Mexican Standard Strat back in...”
Written on: 15/04/2010 by Urban Spaceman (1 review written)
I bought my 2009 Mexican Standard Strat back in January this 2010, having spend some time trying to decide whether to go for the full-blown American version instead (at almost double the price!)
In the end, I decided upon the Mexican strat, mainly because it was the only one available in the colour that I wanted (Lake Placid Blue), to replace a blue Tokai strat I had back in the '80's
The guitar I went for was a Lake Placid Blue Standard Strat, with a maple fingerboard.
I am knocked out...
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“Fender Stratocaster, Mexican 2009 model. I had a...”
Written on: 16/02/2010 by paulenew (34 reviews written)
Fender Stratocaster, Mexican 2009 model. I had a Mexican Strat when I was a kid but never really learnt to play properly and ended up selling it when I went to college. After many years of regretting my lack of interest I bought a very cheap (£329) 2009 model last year, and I love it. The headstock no longer has 'Made in Mexico' plastered all over the front, which is a major plus for those of us too poor for the USA versions, but the build quality looks as good as anything I've studied from... (read more)
“I've got a 1993 Mexican Fender Strat that I bought new...”
Written on: 24/05/2009 by Elwood226698
I've got a 1993 Mexican Fender Strat that I bought new when I was twelve. I haven't played it for a few years and it is sitting in its case in my parents' attic. Just asked them to dig it out and post it to me. Looking forward to it arriving! (read more)
“I have recently bought a 2007 Fender Stratocaster USA...”
Written on: 24/04/2009
I have recently bought a 2007 Fender Stratocaster USA maple neck standard kit. This is the third strat I have owned over many years playing. Feels a bit lighter in weight than previous models. Paid £500 for it from a guy who couldnt play guitar. Guitar is as new. (read more)
“The Fender Stratocaster is an awesome guitar and i...”
Written on: 01/03/2009
The Fender Stratocaster is an awesome guitar and i would recommend that if you are learning how to play, start on one of these! I have one myself. My favourite features of this guitar are: The pick-ups (3 of them), the cord doesn't come out the bottom (unlike the les paul), it isn't too heavy and it is easy to install a strap lock. Out of my 6 guitars the Stratocaster is my favourite. (read more)
“The Fender Stratocaster is a superb guitar with some...”
Written on: 11/12/2008
The Fender Stratocaster is a superb guitar with some good changes for 2008 model. (read more)
“I love the Stratocaster. The sound, the feeling, the...”
Written on: 22/11/2008
I love the Stratocaster. The sound, the feeling, the neck and fingerboard, everything. I don't know what else to say actually... (read more)
“Mine is an 2006 american deluxe model with maple...”
Written on: 10/10/2008
Mine is an 2006 american deluxe model with maple fingerboard. I'd had a Squire and a Highway One before and was looking to upgrade. I tried out a load of strats at my local shops until I found this one. Interestingly I tried two identical guitars the day I bought this. The first one was awful, set up was no good for me and I felt I couldn't wait to put it down. I then tried the other. What a difference! The moment I touched it I just knew it was the one. It plays brilliantly, is very... (read more)
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“I own both a Classic 50;s Strat (Not the Player's...”
Written on: 07/08/2008 by Pastonian
I own both a Classic 50;s Strat (Not the Player's version), and also a modified Squier Affinity Strat. I enjoy playing both of them, and would certainly buy another Strat in a heartbeat. (read more)
“Love the guitar. Easy fingering and can hold a note...”
Written on: 06/08/2008 by tcar3221
Love the guitar. Easy fingering and can hold a note really well and for a decent time. Chord play is easier for me in comparison to my other guitars. Fairly expensive but that's to be expected in purchasing a Fender Strat. (read more)
“I like the neck and feel to the body but the frets are...”
Written on: 26/07/2008
I like the neck and feel to the body but the frets are a bit too big for my liking. Overall, a great guitar. (read more)
“The Fender Strat is just beautiful in everyway. It is...”
Written on: 20/07/2008
The Fender Strat is just beautiful in everyway. It is a song bird, a thing of pure delight. Pure poetry. Hope I can play one in heaven to God himself! (read more)
“I bought a Fender Strat last Saturday, and I took it...”
Written on: 09/06/2008
I bought a Fender Strat last Saturday, and I took it back the next day. I was not impressed. For the cost of almost $400, I could've gotten an Epiphone Les Paul. I had one of those new Line 6 Spyder III amps and I found the sound I was looking for, but the Strat didn't deliver. A good starting guitar, but highly overrated for the more experienced players. (read more)
375499_Sheleylee's Comment
Written on: 20/06/2008
You say the Epiphone Les Paul is better than a strat so you were obvioulsy looking for the les paul sound. Why criticize a Strat for not sounding like a Les Paul. The Stratocaster delivers "strat:" sounds. You can replace the pickups for a more beefed up sound but then you run the risk of losing those unique fender tones. People who buy fenders do so because they like the neck feel, the added string tension in the longer neck, the no nonsense robustness and the sparkling tones. If you want a guitar that sounds like a Les Paul....well buy a Les Paul in the first place!
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409497_Stevegad's Comment
Written on: 14/10/2008
Well said bro!
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“I bought a Fender Strat last Saturday, and I took it...”
Written on: 09/06/2008
I bought a Fender Strat last Saturday, and I took it back the next day; I was not impressed. For the cost of almost $400 for the guitar, I could have bought an Epiphone Les Paul. I had one of the new-ish Line 6 Spyder III amps, and the amp was not the problem. I found the sound I needed on the amp, but the Strat couldn't deliver. A decent guitar for the beginners out there, but unrecommended for the intermediate to advanced players. A highly overrated guitar. (read more)
“The Fender Stratocaster is brilliant for a player like...”
Written on: 15/05/2008
The Fender Stratocaster is brilliant for a player like me. Awesome! (read more)
“Fender Stratocaster - Love the feel of the whole...”
Written on: 18/04/2008
Fender Stratocaster - Love the feel of the whole guitar! The neck is very comfortable and fast action. The paint finish is just as good as the American series. Hey Its even sorta got that vintage look as well :D Good for old school rock, jazz, especially blues etc. Probably not so much for metal music. Overall a good solid guitar. (read more)
“Sound, playability, action, style... This Fender is an...”
Written on: 26/02/2008 by jed dmochowski (1 review written)
Sound, playability, action, style... This Fender is an utterly wonderful guitar. (read more)
“The fender stratocaster is a great instrument and is...”
Written on: 20/02/2008 by guitarmaniac
The fender stratocaster is a great instrument and is certainly the guitar to get. These guitars will stay in in tune extremley well and produce a great sound in every regular situation. The jumbo silver nickel frets allow for easy playing and the bridge is sturdy enough to withstand thousands of hours of whamybar. This guitar will look and sound great even if it is neglected and you don't do every thing you should. All in all this guitar will stand the test and still look and sound great. (read more)
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“Multi tone guitar. Easy action and feel. Beautifully...”
Written on: 07/01/2008
Multi tone guitar. Easy action and feel. Beautifully crafted and it has a unique sound. I bought my Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar about a year ago, mainly for playing blues and classic rock. I can't put it down, I'm absolutely in love with this guitar. (read more)
“The feel on these Fender Stratocaster are by far the...”
Written on: 15/12/2007
The feel on these Fender Stratocaster are by far the best. tremendous playability. very easy to mess around with and easy to upgrade. Probably the greatest and best guitar ever made for it's quite simply a legend. (read more)
“It's hard to imagine a better feeling guitar than a...”
Written on: 06/12/2007 by outlawyer (1 review written)
It's hard to imagine a better feeling guitar than a Strat, or most any Fender for that matter. My first was a Mustang, and man I wish I had it now. I've had several Fender models, including the Mex Fat Strat and USA I have now, and also a few Gibsons through the years. The only Gibson model I ever played that was close to the Fender's in feel was a 335, and I'll take the Fender bell tones over the humbucker any day; although that one 335 did have a great sound. If I had to have only one... (read more)
“The Fender Stratocaster is the best guitar in the...”
Written on: 14/11/2007 by vonkalsson
The Fender Stratocaster is the best guitar in the world, it looks good has very good style and light trim arm. I have five fender stratocasters, two sunbirst 1954. reissue deluxe.and three red strats. two maple and one rose wood. You can play anything from rock to early classical. A really cool nice looking guitar. I would highly recommend this guitar to anyone of any age. (read more)
“I have the USA delux with the S1 switching on the...”
Written on: 20/03/2007 by Julespike (2 reviews written)
I have the USA delux with the S1 switching on the three noiseless pickups. There are, therefore, 10 different sounds this guitar makes straight from the box from the biting Les Paul alike 70's drive through the sweet bell to the lush Clapton-esque sounds we all love so much. With locking tuners, it's quick to restring and holds its pitch effortlessly. It's been a solid performer and has never let me down at gigs where it does everthing from 50's twang through 60's Steppenwolf, 70's Faces... (read more)
“I've been playing for three years and this guitar is a...”
Written on: 18/01/2007 by rocker91 (1 review written)
I've been playing for three years and this guitar is a trooper considering the hell i've put it through, a superb buy! (read more)
“There are many views on the web with regard to the...”
Written on: 11/11/2006 by mehalstead (5 reviews written)
There are many views on the web with regard to the American Strat and the Mexican Standard Strat, and specifically which one of the two is best. After spending weeks playing hundreds of them and finally settling on my beautiful Olympic white USA Strat, I can now say that the USA Strat is by far the superior of the two. The tone, the sustain, the feel of the fretboard (USA version has rounded frets), the floating trem and even the weight of the USA Fender Stratocaster electric guitar set it... (read more)
Harpaxe's Response to mehalstead's Review
Written on: 10/04/2008
I found this review helpful because...it answered my question perfectly.
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“I think almost everything about this guitar is...”
Written on: 06/10/2006 by oblivian
I think almost everything about this guitar is perfect, except when playing heavy leads. I like the perfectly shaped body that just floats in your lap :), also the rosewood fingerboard, and there's just something about it, that you feel you can press the strings down super quick.
The Fender Stratocaster is an extremely good buy! I'd say 9.7 out of 10 because you can get one for such little money.
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“There are a wide variety of Fender Strats, and the...”
Written on: 30/09/2006 by kmvigil
There are a wide variety of Fender Strats, and the American Made Custom Shop are the most expensive and desirable. There are quite a few choices on pickups, which makes a huge impact on your sound. The Mexican made Strat's are about 1/2 the price of the American Made, and they are a good value. However, these are not considered collectible yet.
I have found most new Fenders have to be set up upon arrival. Certain Strat pickups can be a little noisy with 60HZ buzz.
Overall, the Strat is a...
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“The Fender Stratocaster is comfortable to play and...”
Written on: 12/07/2006 by jtoomuch
The Fender Stratocaster is comfortable to play and beautifully built. The Strat is a tone machine. The three single-coils offer a great many different sounds. Best of all might be the classic Fender clean sound. It is crystal clear with great lows and shimmering highs. I guess this sounds like a commercial, but I love my Strat. I play a 3-color sunburst American Std with a maple fingerboard. (read more)
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“What I like the most about the Fender Stratocaster...”
Written on: 02/09/2005 by Joe Autenrieth (19 reviews written)
What I like the most about the Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar, is the possibility to change very fast to the different sounds.
I love the perfectly shaped body and the 3 tone sunburst of my American Standard Stratocaster. It looks very cool. When using thin strings, the tremolo is not 100% in tune, and the sustain could be more too. There will always be a Strat on every stage, and in different styles of music the Strat shows its versatility. Try to get one, and it will be a forever...
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“Fender Stratocaster, the most versatile, famous and...”
Written on: 24/05/2005 by voodoochile
Fender Stratocaster, the most versatile, famous and copied electric guitar of all the times. This guitar has almost all the elements that an electric guitar would be perfect. First, an original body, almost none electric guitar has something similar about this guitar. The neck is very comfortable, the hand adapts to it immediately, and how it's a bolt type neck, easily it can be replaced. There are 2 types of fretboard, rosewood and maple (personally I prefer the maple, I think the guitar... (read more)
“I'm Vinnyguitarman I've been playing and performing...”
Written on: 13/05/2005 by Vinnyguitarman (7 reviews written)
I'm Vinnyguitarman I've been playing and performing for over 30 years , I have a vast collection of guitars and I love to do reviews. The Fender Stratocaster is probably the standard by which all other electric solidbodys are judged. Its probably the most versitile electric and certainly the most popular. It's a great guitar for the price, none better and its very versitile. Has a great clean sound and with the five position switch and the three pick-up structure the sound types are endless.... (read more)
Joe Autenrieth's Response to Vinnyguitarman's Review
Written on: 11/02/2006
I must agree to many of Vinnyguitarman's points - as you can read in my own review. My collection has reached 17 guitars and probably there will be more. I respect vgm's choice for his no.1 guitar. Mine would be the Les Paul type.
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“Fender Stratocaster - Overall, the Stratocaster is a...”
Written on: 16/03/2005 by fenderman77 (1 review written)
Fender Stratocaster - Overall, the Stratocaster is a good guitar, it has a good appearance and feel, but lacks a deep tone and needs a tone control for the bridge pickup. (read more)
Joe Autenrieth's Response to fenderman77's Review
Written on: 11/02/2006
Regarding the deep tones I must agree. For this point I slightly adjust my Marshall AVT100 presence knob and rock on. But carefully, because I want my Stratocaster to have this specific sound.
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If I want something else I'm happy to say, that I can use one of my other instruments. I think it is very nice, that there are guitars with different attitude and sound.
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Chijim's Response to fenderman77's Review
Written on: 13/08/2006
How can you give it a 10 for sound quality and then say the tone is weak?.
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Joe Autenrieth's Response to fenderman77's Review
Written on: 14/08/2006
First of all I have to confirm how much I like the Strat. If you read my review again you will find that I didn't rate the sound as 10 and described that it had a weak tone in the same time...
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<br/>Nevertheless there are other guitars with different combinations of pickup and wood that provide richer or deeper sound with more sustain than a Stratocaster or a Telecaster, but I appreciate the difference in guitar types very much. Otherwise there would be no choice for us customers, if all the instruments sounded the same!
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<br/>I respect the opinion of many contributors - Vinnyguitarman is a Strat-lover, I for myself would prefer the Les Paul type - but every discussion may help to reflect and make up your own point of view.
<br/>Have fun in doing your tests and stick to music.
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“Fender Stratocaster - Overall 9.5 out of 10. Every...”
Written on: 01/11/2004 by WorldWide
Fender Stratocaster - Overall 9.5 out of 10. Every guitarist should own one at least once in their life! (read more)
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