Finally decided to pull the trigger and purchase this little beauty. I have been a Stratocaster fan since I started playing over 15 years ago. Not only do I appreciate the instrument, but also the history. This is where it all began. Expensive? Yes, but definitely worth the money and thanks to zZounds, I was able to finance this beauty and not have my girl leave me in the cold. This guitar is absolute vintage spec, but don't let that dissuade you. It plays marvelously, the only guitar that I have ever purchased and NOT had to set up. Kudos to Fender for an excellent job (they probably where able to be a bit more attentive due to the limited number of these). Looks beautiful, plays like butter and has the most amazing clean sound of all the Strats that I own. These 1954 pickups are great, nice low end with crisp highs (not ice picky) and super warm, mello mids. Played through my Deluxe Reverb, it is sonic heaven. I thought it would be a bit thin and brittle due to the vintage pickups but I was pleasantly wrong. With a little (or a lot) of overdrive this guitar sings. This is just an all around great guitar, and I absolutely love it. The included case candy is an incredible touch as well. Opening the period correct G&G case, is like opening a time capsule from 1954, all the documentation and extras was a really cool touch. If I had to make the decision again to purchase this guitar I would do it even faster. An incredible instrument at a moderate price point (no… read more denying that) but also and iconic piece of history and a collectors item. You just can't go wrong with this guitar.

Musical Background:
Experienced Musician

Musical Style:
Rock, Blues read less