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Fender Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar (Rosewood, with Gig Bag)

Alder body. 3 single-coil pickups.

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"I can't believe that it's a Mexican Strat!" submitted April 23, 2007

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Musical Background: active musician
Music Style: classic rock and blues
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Sound: This has that twangy Fender tone when played clean,and all out balls to the wall with distortion added.The best sounding guitar I've ever had. Feature: First of all,a gig bag? What a bargain,along with the addition of jumbo frets,which make string bending a lot easier.Also,the shielded compartments add a lot to the sound also.It's nice to play one of these and have no hum coming out. Ease of Use: Very easy to use.I have no problem with it at all. Quality: After setting it up,and doing a standard intonation,I could find no faults at all.I couldn't tell the difference between this one and a american made model.That's how good it is. Value: Definately worth $399.99. Manufacturer Support: Simply put,Fender is a class act,who cares about their customers,and values their opinions. The Wow Factor: I have mine in Sunburst finish,which adds a touch of class to it. Overall: I am going to be using this guitar for quite a long time.I am pleasantly pleased with it.This is the best guitar that I've ever played and owned.I've been playing for 35 years,so,I've owned quite a few,and it doesn't get any better than Fender.
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"Greatest guitar in the world" submitted October 19, 2008

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Musical Background: Active Musician
Music Style: Various forms of rock and bluegrass
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Sound: The classic Strat tone is a classic for a reason. With the right rig, you can get an extremely sharp, twangy, trebly tone with just enough twang. I use a Live Wire cable and a Crate GX-15 amp for this. By simply replacing the cable with a low-end Monster and adding a Distortion pedal to the line, you can get a fuller, more defined, more balanced tone, all with the stock pickups. I use the bridge pickup for the trebly Strat tones, and when I want a full, humbucker sound and don´t have a dual-humbucker guitar around, I just set it to position 2 (neck-middle pickups) and mash go on my distortion pedal. These guitars sound almost exactly like the real American ones, for $600 less. Feature: The two-piece alder body produces some good tone and doesn´t break your back unless you happen to be a ridiculously weak child. I personally love the setup of three single-coil pickups. The neck is smooth and extremely playable. Slides are no problem if your strings aren´t rusted through. The curved fretboard makes bar chords a breeze, but causes some of the crappier capoes to fail, which is why you buy a nice capo if you use them a lot. The white pickguard on a blue body looks pretty cool. The tuners work excellently and actually stay in tune if you stretch the strings properly. The two tone pots really make a difference to the tone. I absolutely love all the features this guitar comes with. Ease of Use: As stated in ¨Features¨, this guitar is very playable. The neck is smooth and the perfect size for an average hand size. Getting great sounds out of a great guitar is easy. Plug it into an amp, turn it on, and play. You may want to EQ it, and mess with the tone knobs a little bit to get an even better sound. In any case, it´s hard to get a bad tone out of a Fender guitar. Quality: The worst parts of this guitar are the strap buttons. They get a little loose after about 4 years in a case. I put in some longer screws so they stay secure. It worked. The quality control isn´t the best in their Mexican factory, but that´s why there are blemished items, and these guitars are less expensive in the first place. I don´t have a backup because there is absolutely no need for one. This guitar is very sturdy, and I´d have absolutely no problem taking mine on the road with me, because it´s built like a rock. I´ve dropped it, hit it on stuff, nearly broke the headstock off by hitting it on a wall. It still works wonderfully and looks ridiculously awesome. Value: If I could rate this an 11, I would want to rate it a 12. Seriously, there´s no way you could stop me from getting another one if mine were stolen or lost (broken is out of the question, that´s just not going to happen). The Wow Factor: Stratocasters look friggin´ awesome! These things have an amazingly genius design. I want to find out where Leo Fender is buried so I can thank him properly for inventing this guitar. Overall: I expect to be satisfied with this guitar forever, but I´ll need a guitar with dual humbuckers to get that specific tone. But all in all, if I had to do a whole nationwide tour with only one electric guitar, I´d pick a Strat.
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"Great Fender product!!!" submitted July 27, 2007

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Musical Background: Hobbyist
Music Style: Rock & Blues
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Sound: The sound out of this guitar is fantastic. There are so many different tones you can achieve with this and they all sound great!!! Feature: The features of this guitar are pretty much straight forward and easy to use. The materrials used in the construction appear to be first rate and the finnish on mine was flawless ( makes you start to wonder about the mopre pricey american made models? ) Ease of Use: I just got this guitar the other night and it is really easy to play. There are no problems achieving the sounds that I like. I can only immagine how much better this will be when I get it set up properly!!! Quality: From what I have observed on mine, there are NO quality issues to speak of. I went over mine pretty good and can not find any imperfections with the fit and finnish.... I don't know who put mine together, but he was having a great day!!! Value: For the price you pay for this guitar for what you will get, it IS one of the best values out there. You can pay much more money for a guitar that isn't half as good. Manufacturer Support: Haven't used it yet....don't really expect to! The Wow Factor: It's a Stratocaster...what more can be said!!! It's a timeless classic. Overall: I'll be keeping this one a long time. Right now I have the "Electron Blue/ rosewood fingerboard" which is absolutely beautiful, but I will also be buying another in "Arctic White/ maple fingerboard".
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"Great guitar" submitted November 28, 2003

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Music Style: mostly garage rock, White Stripes and the Strokes, some old stuff. only 1 problem: I don't have a garage to rock :(
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Sound: I love it. This guitar is useful for everything. Feature: I like the 5-way pick up selector, but I wonder how a neck and bridge setting would sound? Thats the only setting Fender didn't put on this thing. Quality: It's Fender, so you know that it's well made. Value: Yes, it is a bit expensive, but well worth the money, and all Fenders are at about the same price. You get what you pay for, and this is no exception. Manufacturer Support: I haven't needed them yet, so by default they get a 10 The Wow Factor: I got the Arctic White version (almost what Albert Hammond of the Strokes plays). This is my first electric guitar, been playing an acoustic for a year, and I chose it over an Ibanez AX-120 that was actually cheaper; I'm not badmouthing Ibanez, but Fender has that brand-name appeal and classic outline. Overall: I would recommend it to anyone that has the money. I play it through a Marshall MG-15 DFX, another awesome product. The only thing that would would change or put on: locking tuners, a bigger '70s style headstock, and a way to instantly lock/unlock the tremolo. If it was stolen I would cry, then do all I could to first, kill the bastard that stole my Strat, and then either get this one back or buy a new one.
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"A good value for a guitar that's easy to customize and will last you for years to come." submitted May 27, 2008

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Musical Background: Serious Hobbyist
Music Style: Rock, Metal
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Sound: For a mid level guitar, the sound is pretty nondescript. Nothing fancy, but doesn't sound bad either. Feature: I guess it depends on what you play. Metal guitarists won't be impressed by the neck, lack of humbuckers, or lack of 24 jumbo frets. But 99% of other guitarists should find it sufficient. Ease of Use: It's a Strat, it's the standard, there's nothing difficult about it. However, if you're looking for low low action, the secret is finding a good guitar technician. I brought mine in just after buying it and he adjusted the bridge, the neck, and cut me a custom bone nut to give it just the perfect action. Quality: I've had my Standard Strat (Mexi-Strat) for 9 years and it still plays as good as the day I bought it. I've barely had to adjust more than the intonation in the last 9 years, and except for a little normal fret wear, I couldn't be happier. Value: My opinion is that you can probably get a little bit more guitar for the money with some other brands, but in my personal experience, I don't think they have the quality or longevity that Fender has. I barely got 4 years out of my Yamaha before the neck started to go, the Fender's got it doubled and then some. Manufacturer Support: Haven't had to deal with Fender, so I guess it's a 10. The Wow Factor: I wouldn't say it's a sexy guitar, it's kind of a good old standby. Jazz it up with a new pickguard to replace the boring white one and now you're talking. Overall: I recently purchased a Jackson to supplement my need to play metal, that has the features I need for the likes of Megadeth. But I still keep the Fender Strat right next to it for most other rock.
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"Awsome" submitted November 29, 2007

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Musical Background: Active Musician
Music Style: Classic + Alternative Rock
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Sound: The sound is fantastic. It sounds just like an American strat. If i was blindfolded and had to play them both, i wouldn't know the difference. It could use a little more of a crunch sound I think. Feature: I think the neck of this guitar, is one of the most comftorbal necks i've ever played on. My friends Gibson SG has a painted finnish and is hard to slide when sweating. The wood helps alot. Ease of Use: This is so easy to use. There are only 2 tone knobs and 5 pick ups. You can get many different things out of it. Quality: This guitar is put together very well. It vibrates sometimes though when playing acusticaly. My knobs tend to fall off occationally. It was made in mexico. It tends to have a lot of feed back on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th pickup on overdrive. On clean it sounds just like an acustic. Value: This value is unbelievable. An American strat is worth triple the amount of money. I will always keep this guitar. The Wow Factor: I have the sunburst color and I gotta tell you, it is damn sexy. The color of it just looks so beautiful. Overall: I love this guitar and will never get rid of it. It is the perfect guitar for me. The only thing is that it says made in mexico on it, but when playing it, you feel like Eric Claptin.
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"THIS IS A REALLY GREAT GUITAR" submitted September 28, 2004

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Music Style: rock and classic rock
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Sound: it sound really really good and it stays in tune for a really long time!!!!!!!!!!!!! Feature: i wish it had a whammy bar Quality: it is a great guitar and it hasnt broken or anything yet Value: yes this guitar is worth all the money that you will pay Manufacturer Support: i haven't worked with the company that made this guitar so i don't know The Wow Factor: no coment Overall: i exspect to be satisfied with this product until it breaks and depending on how long that i had it i might get another one
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Fender Standard Strat Customer Review submitted October 26, 2003

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Music Style: Hardcore
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Sound: It has an excellent sound but it occasionaly detunes while playing Feature: Mine included a Whammy bar which is chill, mine doesnt have stock pikups i like the one i have better Quality: Holding up quite well Value: I think the value is pretty good, haveing the solid rose wood body and all. Manufacturer Support: Fender is the best brand The Wow Factor: Very good looking Mine is black with a goth finish it was made back in the early 90s and i think it looks great Overall: A great guitar
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"This is the good stuff" submitted March 13, 2007

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Sound: Very smooth sound to it Ease of Use: Very easy to tune, i can get it by ear to any tuning i want, comes in handy when tryin to play hard songs, it is very palyable Quality: This thing is awsum, no faults in it in my taste, its also light which helps Value: Its worth every cent The Wow Factor: I dont think it has a great look to it, it is kind of boring but i dont go for looks i go for quality Overall: This will probly wear out in a couple years, but by then i'll be gettin a new one
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"fender rox " submitted February 21, 2005

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Musical Background: hobbyist
Music Style: rock& blues
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Sound: i love the classic fender guitar sounds both electric & acoustic guitars are amazing i love fenders !!!!!!!! ROCK ON FENDER!!! Feature: MY GUITAR ROCKS WITH THE FENDER STUFF! Quality: its awesome Value: its worth more than i bouight it for Manufacturer Support: the company is easy to order parts it rocks The Wow Factor: chicks did it Overall: all my life
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"if you want to rock with a cheap guitar, you can not find better than this one." submitted September 20, 2003

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Sound: this guitar is made of mexico but whatever, its sound is perfect for its price. (and also Jimmy Hendrix used this guitar but the american deluxe product) Quality: it's made in Mexico but it has a nice construction
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"best guitar ever" submitted July 24, 2008

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Musical Background: active musician
Music Style: rock
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Sound: the sound is the best i used to play a first act and the strings are crap and dont last more than 5 years the fender lasts double that and then some. Feature: the fender has all the best features but instead of a whammy bar i wish it had one of those trebble knob things. Ease of Use: it is so easy to personalize this guitar its the best damn guitar ever. Quality: this guitar lasts forever its way better than epiphone or kramer could even think about being. Value: this is worth 4 times as much as its selling for. Manufacturer Support: ive never dealt with fender so a ten. The Wow Factor: its not the sexiest guitar but it is definetley the best. Overall: i expect i will have this guitar for about 10 maybe 12 years.
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Fender Standard Strat Customer Review submitted June 19, 2006

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Musical Background: active musician, home recorder
Music Style: Rock/alternative
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Sound: sounds great Feature: comes with everything you need except for an amp Ease of Use: these guitars are so easy to play, the action is really low Quality: pretty reliable ive had it for a couple years now and have been playing plenty of shows, practicing and letting other bands borrow it and the only cosmetic damage is from a drop, a couple of the volume and tone knobs have stripped but who cares. seems like i will still be using this guitar when i become famous Value: i got mine for like 350 or something and i still havent stopped recieving compliments on how easy this guitar is to play and how fun it is to play from people who have les pauls that cost them much more Manufacturer Support: never dealt with them Overall: i started on an acoustic and switched to one of these and i have been 100% satisfied the only thing i want now is a different pic gaurd plate thingy
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