Overall User Ratings (based on 148 ratings)
  • Overall:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted April 4, 2004 by a customer from EARTHLINK.NET

"LOOKS, FEEL, SOUND, COST, FENDER STRAT = FUN, FUN, FUN!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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looks, feel, sound, cost = fun, fun, fun!
Sound
I love the 5 position pickup swith as I can vary the sound that I am in the mood for at the time I am playing the guitar
Features
It has everything that I would want in a guitar. I don't use the wammy bar, but it is there if needed.
Quality
Beautiful finnish and it seems to me to have the quality beyond what I payed when I purchased this guitar new. If you are looking to get the most bang for the buck, then this is it. Look no further.
Value
Best price I have seen for a fender strat. If you are on a budget, but want a lot, this is the one for you.
Manufacturer Support
I really have never needed any support because the quality was already built into the product. If you own one, you already know this. If you are thinking of buying one, rest assured you will not need any support.
The Wow Factor
I wanted it, I bought it, I am very happy I have it. Need I say any more?

Musical Style:

Rock
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Submitted December 27, 2004 by a customer from bellsouth.net

"GREAT VALUE ...Expensive Look"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Great looks solid build and sound. good basic strat set up. Delivered in a live performance... adequate when feed through a mixe. the satin finish gives this guitar a much more expensive look. unfortunely at this price the look will become common. My genre does not require me to used the tremolo often . nor would I toss this axe around a lot. This will hold up under normal use. YOU MUST GET A CASE.
Sound
It classic single coil pick up sound. Responds well to special effects. I have a Japanese Strat in maple with lower range. however for the price, this guitar is more than adequate. A good amp will taylor to sound you desire. I use a fender London Reverb. Ibanez tube distr. pedal for blues and R&b
Features
the candy apple red satin finish. black pick guards and pick up stand out
Quality
quality control was excellent for a Mex strat. I compared this to an American Strat, note all levels of production have some quality issues. You must inpect the piece yourself to get the quality you desire. Mine was a gift ordered from this website. Quality was excellent. Howver my local music store had the same guitar. the axe was on the floor taken abuse from customer who made unneccesary adjustments to the guitar. I never purchase equipment off the floor. order from this or a similiar wedsite or demand an unopened product from the local retailer.
Value
at under $400 this is a quality instrument. I have several high end guitars. sound is subjective, to this day I am not convinced this I can purchase 1000-2000 more in sound
Manufacturer Support
Fender unlike many manufactorer has adequate support.Fender, Ibanez and Gubson all have maintained good support. deep pocket help
The Wow Factor
While this was a gift. I love the product. I have 5 Strats this has a unique look.

Musical Background:

active musician

Musical Style:

Blues
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Submitted December 22, 2003 by a customer from aol.com

"Awesome for price and play"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Simply Awesome
Sound
Perfect for beginners. Great with distorion or with. I mostly use it for rock or alternative but im sure it would be great with funk and wat other stuff people listen to.
Features
You get a whammy bar which s pretty cool, but you're better off getting some tremolo effects and stuff.
Quality
Had mine for 6 months still awesome. Should get new ernie ball strings every 6 months in fact should get them replaced right away when bought.
Value
Same pieces of American series just assembled in Mexico
Manufacturer Support
Warranty
The Wow Factor
Smooth Satin i got gunmetal but any color looks fine

Musical Style:

Rock Alternative Punk and general
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Submitted October 14, 2003 by a customer from mindspring.com

"awesome guitar awesome price!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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awile but i like the sounds of les pauls.nothing wrong with it
Sound
sound is awesome. helps alot when playing lead.
Features
i wish it had a floyed rose brige
Quality
product is exellent last 12 years good for the road
Value
great for price
Manufacturer Support
yes i have a strat at home its great the company is awesome.
The Wow Factor
has great appeal , sound ,looks and price

Musical Style:

rock , hard rock, heavymetal
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Submitted November 1, 2004 by a customer from aol.com

"bender's review"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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very nice guitar
Sound
get a good solid tube amp, it may cost a little but the tone you get will blow you away!
Features
i have to say the tone knobs are very handy but they don't really make enough difference sometimes which is ok but unfortunate.
Quality
well made, very beutiful but a hint of caution: aviod metal belt buckles and the like when playing, it leaves big gashes!
Value
I'd buy it
Manufacturer Support
very friendly and helpful
The Wow Factor
chicks dig it!

Musical Background:

Struggleing Musician

Musical Style:

anything but rap
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Submitted September 11, 2004

"Best Guitar for the Money"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Im completley satisfied.
Sound
I absolutley love this guitar as much as my Clapton one. It's a great guitar and i vouch for it.
Features
Features arent the best but there pretty good still standard stuff.
Quality
Pretty well done by the folks at fender.
Value
For the price its by far the best guitar on the market.
Manufacturer Support
I havent dealt with them so i wouldnt know.
The Wow Factor
Its sexy.

Musical Background:

Active Musician

Musical Style:

Punk Rock
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Submitted December 3, 2003

"This product is way cool. It plays exactly the same as the standard stratocaster. The satin finish gives it its own personality"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
This product is way cool, It plays exactly the same as the standard stratocaster. The statin finish gives this guitar its own personality. I would recemend this product to anyone!
Quality
Even though this product is mexican made, in my opinion, it plays exactly the same.
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