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Rating And Reviews: Fender USA Deluxe Strat M

Compound radius fretboard. New N3 Noiseless(TM) pickups. Reconfigured S-1(TM) switching. 2-point synchronized American Deluxe tremolo bridge with pop-in arm.

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"Bought "Blemished" Guitar from ZZounds....." submitted February 21, 2012

By Kevin Crawford in Winterville, NC
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Musical Background: Jam at home. I play Tenor Sax and electric guitar. I have a Strat (this one), a Alvarez Acoustic, a Martin D-28 & Beuscher 400
Music Style: Blues, Classic Rock and Jazz
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Overall: Over-all I was happy with the purchase...guitar sounds amazing; but the item was damaged a little more than I was expecting (esp. for this kind of money)! I had the chance to return it, and I didn't...honestly I fell in love with it, and the damage just made me not pamper it. OK, now to the damage description there was a large dent / small cracks in finish near where your right bicep touches the guitar (Right Handed model)...which I was like, I'm ok with that...then I saw a chunk missing by the back of the Tremelo hole...I was a little disturbed by this. Since there were 2 types of strings on the guitar, it looks like someone cut the strings and the Tremelo slammed down on the wood and took a big chunk out. But again I say, I didn't return it, so shame on me. But all ends well...she's my baby now; and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I just wanted to warn people that the "blemished" items could be worse than expected. Thanks for reading.
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"Superb" submitted July 2, 2012

By Eric N
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Musical Background: Amateur with dreams
Music Style: Mid-western reggae
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Overall: This is without a doubt the finest guitar I have ever owned. The sound is awesome. While it is true it lacks some of the grit of a straight single coil setup, the clarity of tone is amazing - this guitar was made for recording. The S1 switching system is NOT a gimmick - it takes full advantage of the capabilities of the three pickup setup that was always a bit short of its potential. The new tremolo takes a little getting used to because at first it feels loose compared to the old setup - but you quickly learn it's more sensitive and has a lot more give on pulling back. The snap-in arm will scare the piss out of you the first time you use it: it makes a LOUD snapping sound and you think you broke it. But that's just the sound it makes. Rotate the arm so it is pointing toward the rear of the body and push down to snap it in and out. Physically it is flawless. The finish is perfect (I got the Olympic Pearl and Ruby pick guard with maple fingerboard). The frets are perfectly dressed and the faces are polished like mirrors. The bridge setup is exact. I did not feel the need to raise the pickups as I usually do on a new guitar. The gloss finish on the fingerboard is a great touch. Small details like the rounded heel and locking tuners are really nice. The mirror-finish logo on the head stock is flush with the wood and under the gloss finish - it looks sharp. The supplied case is good - not great like the fitted case that came with my '99 ash standard, but good enough. Also came with a moderately good strap and a good cable, two Allen wrenches, and strap locks. If you are a Strat fan you will love this guitar - Fender is definitely making some of the best products in the company's history. If you are new to the Strat then there can be no better introduction than the new American Deluxe: it will spoil you for all other guitars.
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"Pastor's Pick & He chooses Fender!!" submitted August 9, 2011

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Musical Background: Senior Pastor & Praise Team Member
Music Style: Blues & Country-Rock/Christian
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Sound: When you want a strat sound, you really have two choices: get a Fender Strat or continue to play some "Pretend Version" of what you think a strat sounds like. I recommend getting the real deal if you can afford it. Feature: All the usual case candy. I don't care for the standard Fender guitar strap. Save your money Fender and put it back into the guitar and quality. If you can afford to pay the price Fender requires for the guitar, surely you can buy a strap that suites you personally. Ease of Use: Who uses a manual for a guitar? Plug it in, play it hard and listen to it perform!! Quality: Road worthy. Hey its a Fender.....it should last longer than you do. Value: Nothing is really worth what it costs anymore.....but Fender is closer than most. Manufacturer Support: Always responded to me in a timely fashion.....once you got to a human being, that is. The Wow Factor: Being a Free Methodist pastor for many years now, I'm not sure I'm willing to discuss the "sex appeal" of a guitar. The guitar either works or it doesn't and this one works just fine. Overall: I've played Fenders for 40 plus years. I think our relationship has a chance......it just might work!!!!
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"This is a very good guitar; whether it suits your style or whether you are willing to pay this much is up to you!" submitted December 9, 2010

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Sound: This has a wide range of pick-up combos that work great for blues and various styles of rock. I don't play heavy metal or use distortion, so I can't vouch for that usage. The N3 pick-ups are very bright without being shrill. The definitely sounds better than the cobalt ones in last year's model. Feature: I do lock the locking tuner knobs -- really simplifies changing strings. The case is awesome. Quality: The pick guard looked a little scratched, but everything else was perfect. Value: I don't know. I could afford it, and I wanted a Strat, and I fell in love with it compared to all of the other Fender strats I tried. Value is in the eyes of the beholder. Overall: This is my 4th guitar; the others are a Gibson 335s (rare solid-body) for blues & rock, a Gibson ES150 for jazz, and an old Gibson jazz acoustic. That pretty much covers my needs for different sounds and styles.
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