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Fender American Series Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar (Rosewood, with Case)

2 single-coil pickups. 1 humbucker.

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"Best in it's class" submitted September 12, 2007

By a customer from charter.net
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Musical Background: Playing guitar since 1963. Briefly as a pro, and since the late 1970s a serious hobbyist
Music Style: Rock, Classic Rock, Blues, Jazz, Folk Rock,
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Sound: I have a Gibson Les Paul, a Gibson SG Standard, a Epi Sheraton II, and now after many years of really not liking Fender guitars, I've found one I love. This is the most versatile guitar i have in my electric guitar collection. Feature: The S1 button is great, I've really enjoyed exploring the fast variety of sounds I can get through the guitar with this added feature It kept me busy for hours every-time I pick it up Ease of Use: It plays very much like my SG, the Les Paul is a little easier to play, and the Les Paul also has a great tone. But this plays great and exploring the guitar is simple. Quality: The finish on my Sienna Sunburst is perfect. It looks clean as any guitar I've seen in its price range and over. Value: For the money in my opinion it really is the best buy out there. I might have gone with the Deluxe, if I hadn't seen the Sienna Sunburst first. The Wow Factor: The guitar is just beautiful, as I mentioned I would have bought the American Deluxe if I hadn't seen mine first. Overall: I expect this will become my first pick at jam sessions in the future. I'll ever let the Gibson's go, but the first guitar in my line up is now this great sounding very versatile guitar.
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"Well worth it but be aware these are Tex Mex pickups, and if you really want a 3 single coil Strat to complement your Les Paul," submitted December 9, 2003

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Music Style: Rock
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Sound: 2 Tex mex pickups single coils. Same as Jimmie Vaughn strat. Won't sound the same as your American Series SSS. Adds variety but not a one axe does all either.Humbucker adds versatility, but again this is not a Duncan Screamin Demon or even a JB. I would suggest a rosewood neck for this HSS config. My maple neck neck with the Humbecker is a bit too bright sounding. Feature: Non- locking strap locks. Single black pickguard on the Butterscotch Blond axe I have. Maybe Fender wants to recreate the Vintage Vibe, but please not on MY modern Humbucker equipped Am Series strat. Would have preferred standard appointments. Quality: They all differ. Mine had good set up. 9s are too light for me though. Three piece Alder match could have been better for this price point. Value: Well worth it but be aware it is Tex Mex pickup, some colors uses unexpected hardware(see above) and if you really want a 3 single coil Strat to complement your Les Paul, get an SSS not HSS- They are different animal soundwise. Manufacturer Support: Fine for previous interactions, just go through your dealer. The Wow Factor: You will love the S1 switch. Great comfortable neck. Overall: I am returning it. Just does not fit in my "arsenal", but if you need one guitar that is very versatile, this may be right for you
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Fender American HSS Strat Customer Review submitted February 8, 2005

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Sound: well u should like raise the volume cause like i play intense and its not loud enough also make it smoother Feature: i think its good but i dont hav much 2 say about the featers i think u need more Quality: i think that its made geat but just a bit more time and it would be perfact
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Fender American HSS Strat Customer Review submitted May 3, 2007

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Musical Background: Active Musician
Music Style: Texas Country
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Sound: For Live Sound, this is the flagship of my Guitar Collection. To me I have never played a more comfortable, versitle, or better sounding guitar. I replaced the Tex/Mex single coil pickups in this guitar with Texas Specials, and the sound is unbeatable in my book. I play a style of country music that is mixed with a little blues, and a lot of rock, so being able to switch from single coils to humbuckers at a push of a button is extremly handy. Feature: I believe that the features on this guitar are unbeatable. I use a lot of tremelo, and the tremelo system on this guitar is great. It stays in tune, and the saddles don't tear up the strings like other guitars that i have played. The neck fits my hand perfect, and allows me to play up and down the neck with extrordinary ease. Ease of Use: Like previously mentioned, this guitar almost plays itself live, and it doesn't really require much learning. You can mess around with it for five minutes, and pretty much play it as good as anyone. Quality: For a Fender, this guitar has the best quality. I have had it two years now, and have yet to break anything. Value: This guitar is well worth the money. Don't buy a cheaper guitar and sacrifice quality. If you like to mix different sounds, buy this, you won't regret it. Manufacturer Support: I have not had to deal with fender on it, because it is just a good guitar. The Wow Factor: My HSS is chrome blue with a black pickguard. I have gotten more compliments on my guitar than my face.
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"great" submitted October 9, 2005

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Sound: it has great sound nothing like a les paul i have it and i personally love the sound Feature: the only bad thing abotu the features is the double pick up at the bottom Quality: it fender people of course it has great quality Value: greaat Manufacturer Support: fender is great The Wow Factor: i want it Overall: 10- The best
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