Fender 60th Anniversary Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Maple, with Gig Bag)

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Fender 60th Anniversary Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Maple, with Gig Bag) reviews

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"A $500 very nice suprise"

Feature:
Typical standard strat stuff,but with tex mex pickups and an awesome paint job,it's beautiful...well at least mine was done perfect. All hardware was fine and it stayed in tune after several hrs playing of course I'm not a very big whammy bar fan. If you are a whammy user you shouldn't be looking at this type of bridge anyways. Go floyd rose or some type of locking bridge/tuner combo.

Quality:
I still can't believe this guitar is a MiM. I couldn't say about all the MiM strats but my 60th standard was in pristine condition and well put together. No flaws I could find at all. The action and intonation was spot on although maybe I got lucky. Maybe since it was an "anniversary" model fender paid someone extra to quality control it lol. This guitar would be fine gigging..but who gigs without a backup??

Value:
I don't know about the regular MiM strats so I'm not sure if this one is exactly worth it for the "60th" label and Tex Mex pups. If the MiMs are all made similar then just get the regular if your really tight on money..but there will never be another "60th" blizzard pearl beauty with custom bag and pickups. Awesome value for the price.

Desirability:
this is a looker..basically shiny metallic flake silver paint and tinted(aged maple look) neck = very purty

Sound:
I'm usually a humbucker man but this is an awesome sounding strat..the pups do hum at positions 1,3,5 but with certain settings on my v-amp2 there is absolute silence,so I just get that twangy sound or bluesy riffs. This guitar isn't really a metal guitar but if you wanted metal you'ld be looking at ibanez or esp ltd at this price range anyways. I will probably change the pups anyways in the near future...not that it needs it..just my preference.

Ease of Use:
If you don't know how to play a guitar, it may be very tough to use:)

Support:
Never had to deal with them...

Overall:
I was very suprised at this MiM...I took a chance since I've played some american strats at the local music shop but didnt want to pay the big bucks for. This gives me all the straty tones I want. Considering this is a limited 60th anniversary model its also a collectible so I look at it not as an investment but a piece of history. This one you can play with and enjoy unlike the $4000 custom shop 60th one in which if I wanted to spend the money on..I would just keep it in a case and never touch it. I just don't see any reason to get the 60th american strat if this one is already as good unless you just want the "made in America" stamp and a different color... pups can be changed on the standard to sound the same as the MiA one.

Submitted: 6/1/2006

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"Get One..... You Won't Be Disapointed...."

Feature:
Comes with a cool looking gig bag, and papers, tremolo arm. Only feature I'd prefer it had, would be the old Kluson style tuners (a personal favorite). Nicely arranged set up. Tex-Mex pickups are one of my preferences. The body gives off a great tone, and is nice to look at, as well. The neckplate is nice eye candy, too. The 50th anniversary gold strat, should have had a better neck plate like this model.

Quality:
Fantastic product for the money. Quality control is right on. No visual blemishes, or problems found. You won't be disapointed.

Value:
Best value for the dollar. It's like a Jimmie Vaughan Strat, with a modern C shaped neck.

Desirability:
It is a practical addition to my setup, and it's an affordable collector's item to invest in. It will only increase in value.

Sound:
Excellent sustain. Very bluesy sound. Neck action is smooth. Sounds better than the American Standard Series Strats.

Ease of Use:
Neck plays smooth. Only modification I would have done: Lower action, for faster, and more comfortable playability.

Support:
Never had any problems, but did have a few questions that they answered right on. Great team, at Fender. Friendly staff. Great results.

Overall:
I will keep it until I am very old.

Submitted: 7/17/2006

Style of Music: Rock, Folk, Blues, Jazz, Memphis Soul, and a little Country

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The Fender 60th Anniversary Standard Strat is for the Fender fan on a budget, or any player looking to own a piece of guitar history. This Standard Series Strat features Tex Mex pickups, custom gig bag, tastefully engraved neckplate, satin-tinted neck, and eye catching Blizzard Pearl finish to commemorate the diamond Anniversary of Fender. What makes it special? The special features listed above, and the fact that these will only be available in 2006.

Technical Info

Model Name: Fender 60th Anniversary Commemorative Std Strat

Model Number: 014-6002-355

Series: Standard Series

Body: Alder Neck: Maple, Modern 'C' Shape, (Tinted Satin Polyurethane Finish)

Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5 in. Radius (241 mm)

No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Style Frets

Scale Length: 25.5 in. (648 mm)

Width at Nut: 1.650 in. (42 mm)

Hardware: Chrome

Machine Heads: Fender/Ping Standard Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines

Bridge: Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo

Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment

Pickups: 3 Tex Mex Single-Coil Strat Pickups

Pickup Switching:
5-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup
Position 3. Middle Pickup
Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup
Position 5. Neck Pickup

Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)

Colors: (355) Blizzard Pearl (Polyester Finish)

Strings: Fender Super Bullets 3250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042), p/n 073-3250-003

Unique Features: Vintage Styling, 60th Anniversary Gig Bag, Engraved 60th Anniversary Neck Plate, Satin Tinted Neck, Blizzard Pearl Finish, Tex Mex Single-Coil Strat Pickups

Source: Mexico

Wrench Sizes: Truss Rod Wrench #0038467000 (3/16 in. Hex) Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench #0050919000 (Hex 1.5mm)
Limited-edition! Alder body unique Blizzard Pearl finish. C-shape tinted maple neck with madium-jumbo frets and 9-1/2" radius. Tex-Mex single-coil pickups. Vintage-style tremolo. Includes 60th anniversary gig bag.

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