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

2 single-coil pickups. 1 humbucker. Maple fretboard.

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"EVERYTHING you can dream of all in ONE!" submitted May 18, 2006

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Musical Background: Active Musician
Music Style: Rock-Hardcore
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Sound: great overall sound, although the output volume isn't as loud as my other guitars. But the sound itself is stellar along with the S1 switch, all types of music is possible to play. ONly drawback is the tex-mex pickups...i always wonder how different the american strat. pickups would sound Feature: The guitar is supposed to come with a case and the case is loaded with a nice strap and other useful hardware. But the case isn't the easiest thing to open... u can tell it was made in mexico. Ease of Use: The different sounds are great with the S1 switch. All the combinations along with tweaking your amp a little can really sound amazing. Quality: Quality is good... haven't had any problems. Sienna sunburstlooks great. the finish is perfect and the guitar is pleasing to the eye. Value: For the S1 switch... great price... much cheaper than a les paul Manufacturer Support: n/a The Wow Factor: Sienna Sunburst... S1 switch...classic fender sound... what else could you want? Overall: For the classic sound and the hard rock sound i will always turn to the HSS.
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"Great Sound! Great Looks! Great Value! What are you waiting for? Go buy one for yourself." submitted May 9, 2004

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Music Style: Rock, Country, Blues
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Sound: Fender Tex Mex single coils are a bit different from the Fender standard single coils I have become used to over the past 38 years, but provide excellent clarity with a little bite. Feature: The S1 Switching definitely makes this instrument more versatile than any other Fender model. If you prefer the dirtier tone or a lot of distortion, you will not notice much difference when switching the humbuckler, but if you play with moderate volume, tone, and distortion, you will love this feature. Quality: The one I own is of the highest quality. Great finish, and the neck is spectacular. The fret edges are smooth as silk, and the neck finish is unsurpassed. I've been playing Fender instruments exclusively for the past 38 years, and this is the finest quality instrument I have ever played. Value: The Fender American HSS Strat with S1 switching is the best electric guitar value on the market. Manufacturer Support: I haven't needed any help with this particular guitar. Fender support is not always great, but from what I hear from owners of other makes of guitars, Fender is way above average. The Wow Factor: Mine is Butterscotch Transparent with Black Pickguard and Black Pickups with a Maple fretboard. I have shown this guitar to many of my musician friends and they are all impressed with its great looks. Overall: I sold two of my Standard American Strats when I bought this guitar. I still have an excellent quality American Tele, and I don't expect to buy any new guitars in my lifetime.
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"American Strat with some punch" submitted January 17, 2005

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Music Style: Hard rock, metal, classic rock, blues, r and b, whatever.
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Sound: The humbucker is great for the harder rock styles, especcially for those people who also want the classic strat sound. It is not top of the line but sounds pretty good. Feature: The s-1 switch makes this extremely versatile, and with it you can use the inner coil of the humbucker in combination with the other single coils to get the strat sound, and you can even get all pickups at once. The floating tremelo is also a great feature, and is a staple of the amstrat. Quality: Great quality, the finish is still intact, the hardware is excellent. the machine heads are great. Value: I got this when fender was running their 100$ rebate deal, so it was more like a ten in value to me. Manufacturer Support: haven't needed them. The Wow Factor: It is very appealing, and mine looks great in the black finish and white pickguard. It's an american strat, that speaks for itself. Overall: Very versatile, plays my wide area of music very handily, fills in great where I would need two or three guitars before.
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"Very happy with the guitar" submitted August 29, 2006

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Sound: Lots of different ways to play. Very flexible with the HSS pickups and the S1 switch. Feature: The S1 switch is a winner. Ease of Use: Easiest guitar to play that I have ever held in my hands Quality: I am not a guitar expert so take my comment here with a grain of salt Value: A bit pricey. Manufacturer Support: None needed Overall: First Fender and I love it
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"American Sunburst Strat w/ HSS A MUST BUY" submitted August 10, 2004

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Music Style: rock - punk - alternative - 70's
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Sound: With the HSS can sound like a Gibson or a Strat. Absolutly awesome. Feature: Excellent quality. Never goes out of tune. Quality: Absolutly solid in perfect condition right out of the store. Value: In my opinion you will not find a better sounding easy to play guitar then this. Manufacturer Support: Purchased at Sam Ash and personal very knowledgeable The Wow Factor: A must Overall: I am totally happy with the purchase. You will not go wrong with this guitar!
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