This model doesn't so much replicate a given year as the whole decade itself. The major concession to modern times is the 9. Aside from that, this guitar represents the best if it's era with accurate Pure Vintage hardware and your classic Olympic White as one of three available nitrocellulose finishes. Read the full Fender American Original 60s Stratocaster review. Yeah, something's not quite right here.
That body looks suspiciously like a Fender Jazzmaster. A sequel to 's 'Marmite' range of oddball DNA splices, this latest batch makes flesh guitars that never actually were. That's why our Strat Jazz Deluxe has the body and neck of a Jazzmaster, and the pickups and vibrato of our old mate the Strat.
If you've not scuttled off in horror, cast an eye over this guitar's impressive spec sheet. The body is alder capped with a flame maple top.
The neck is solid rosewood. Not just the fingerboard. The whole thing. The Custom Shop Texas Special single coils have more bite than a shark sandwich when the overdrive is engaged, yet are all sweetness and light if you happen to, for a few minutes at least, decide to play clean.
The Fender Strat has had nearly 70 years of tweaking and tinkering so there is quite a lot to consider when looking to buy one. Do you want something with low output pickups that give you a nice clear, clean sound, or something with hotter pickups that will break up a little quicker?
Many players find that a humbucker in the bridge position gives them the best of both worlds as they can switch from a big, beefy sound to a more delicate, chimey tone at the flick of a switch. Neck profiles can be pretty important too - how comfortable a guitar is for you will have a huge impact on how much you want to pick it up. Finding the best Stratocaster for you will be just as much about how it feels, as well as how it sounds.
Necks tended to be thicker in the 50s, and got thinner in the 60s. Their most popular one nowadays is the Modern C profile, which lends itself nicely to any and all playing styles. While it all boils down to personal preference, the general consensus is that a smaller radius lends itself better to chord work, and a larger, or wider radius can be more comfortable for lead players.
This can all be adjusted with action tweaks and playing style though. MusicRadar The No. Included in this guide: 1. Squier Affinity Stratocaster. Scale: Fingerboard: Indian Laurel Or Maple. Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo. Pickups: 3 x Standard Single Coil Strat.
Left-handed: Yes. Reasons to avoid - Superior Squier Classic Vibe guitars aren't that more expensive. Affordable classic from the era that taste, and build quality, forgot. Body: Poplar. Frets: 21 Narrow Tall. Black Only With Maple Fingerboard.
The Greasebucket circuitry lets you roll off top-end frequencies without adding bass, giving you more control over your sound from the volume and tone dials. All the retro tone, none of the clunky playability.
Each pickup is specifically voiced to its position, be it in the bridge, middle or neck positions. Pickup master Tim Shaw designed the alnico V-Mod II single coils to produce powerful, nuanced tones and sound extra sparkly at all volumes thanks to the treble-bleed circuit. The deep "C" shape neck is a new standard across most modern Fender Strat and is embedded with tall narrow frets.
You get a hint of the retro flavour with the sleek touch of a contemporary guitar. American Ultra Strats are the best production guitars Fender make. The Californian brand take things to the next level with intuitive improvements on the former American Elite series.
The contoured neck heel, rolled fretboard edges and latest noiseless pickups prove again why Fender are at the top of their game. The beautifully crafted modern 'C' neck is fitted with a compound 9.
Its pickups have been adjusted for a smoother midrange character and crisper highs. You won't get any extra hum either thanks to the latest in noiseless technology.
The Fender Custom Shop is where dreams are made. If you think it, they can probably make it. Throughout the calendar year, the Fender Custom Shop will release a limited run of models - a number of which you can find here at Andertons. These guitars incorporate the best build techniques, woods, materials, hardware and finishes modelled after specific time periods in Fender history.
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How Loyalty Points Work What are points worth? Search Search. Suggested keywords menu. The Rubberized "F" logo knobs are the perfect homage to the original HM. For those seeking the ultimates blues tone, you've come to the right place.
This guitar really pops aesethetically with its gold-plated hardware, engraved SRV pickguard and 3-tone sunburst. Check out the clip below where he shows off the SRV Stratocaster in action by playing some of the classic tune "Crossfire". Want to learn how to play some Stevie Ray Vaughan classics?
This guitar is for someone that likes the original. We've included period correct details including the signature one-ply pickguard and "soft-V" neck. Choose from three colors including Inca Silver. It's got all the appointments needed to get the job done, executed in a way that caters to the modern musician while capturing the ethos of Leo Fender's original design.
Vintage pickups combined with modern wiring options provide a range of tonal possibilities further expanded by the S-1 switch which blends the neck pickup into any switch position. Body contours, a tapered neck heel and rolled fingerboard edges make this guitar as comfortable to play as it is functional.
The "Modern D" neck profile with satin finish and 10" - 14" compound radius are perfect for those looking for a "fast" neck for soloing and leads. The Ultra is available in seven colors including Plasma Red Burst and the increasingly popular Texas Tea which changes colors in the light. The hollow body means this guitar sounds great plugged into an amp on stage or in your lap. The top is made of spruce, which is a common choice for acoustic guitars due to its resonance.
The "Mod Knob" gives you control of these 10 voices by giving you the option to switch between or blend 2 distinct models available in each of 5 positions. Here is a quick summary of the tones offered:. Learn more about the American Acoustasonic Series Stratocaster here. While all Fender guitars are held to an extremely high standard of quality for component parts, fit and finish, some models include advanced features that can make the cost jump.
Features like a rosewood fingerboard or innovations like the pop-in tremolo arm, locking tuning and body contouring will also make the cost of any instrument rise. Due to variations in the density of wood and the structure of various components, no two Stratocasters—even from the same series—are likely to weigh exactly the same. And no two Strats from the same series that weigh the same may not sound the same.
It comes with a synchronized tremolo bridge as well as a hardshell case. The Fender Ultra Stratocaster gives you a lot of modern improvements. I like the pickup configuration because the humbucking pickup gives you more tones suitable for many guitar styles. You also get two single-coil pickups and the ability to tap the humbucking pickup to make it a single coil as well. This Stratocaster is a great first Fender for a beginner or intermediate player.
It has three excellent single-coil pickups, a full set of controls, and a great playing neck. The Fender Player Stratocaster has a reasonable price. I like the Fender Player mainly because of its price. You get all of the basics of a Fender Stratocaster without the added cost. It has three great Alnico single-coil pickups, a fast-playing C profile neck with 22 frets, and a great tone.
It has a comfortable C profile neck, 22 frets, and a contoured heel to improve playability. This is an amazing Fender Stratocaster. I like the push tone control, which allows you to put the neck pickup in any position. The V-Mod pickups give you the classic Fender tone that everyone likes. The bridge on this model has been upgraded, which gives the guitar a little bit more brightness. The guitar is perfect for both vintage as well as modern tones. The guitar has three single-coil pickups and a synchronized vintage bridge.
This circuit gives you more tonal options than regular Stratocasters. The neck is nice and comfortable for chords as well as solos. The package includes a guitar, a ton of accessories, and a perfect lesson subscription for beginners. I like this package a lot because it ships with a great Fender Player guitar, a nice hardshell case, and accessories like picks, a strap, a cable, a tuner, and a capo.
It even comes with a lesson subscription to Fender Play, an online lesson site. The Player Stratocaster has a good neck and three excellent single-coil pickups. The two-point tremolo stays in tune longer, and you get 22 jumbo frets on a modern C-profile which is comfortable to play.
This is a great deal. It has three Eric Johnson signature single-coil pickups and a fast neck. The Eric Johnson Thinline Stratocaster is a unique guitar, and it sounds great for many different styles. I like the signature pickups on this model, and the guitar is lightweight thanks to the semi-hollow body. The V profile neck is smooth and comfortable for both rhythm guitar work as well as solos.
It has an excellent tremolo and machine heads, which stabilize the tuning of this great guitar. The Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster is a shredding monster with scalloped frets for fast playing. It has a vintage tremolo that stays in tune, an easy-to-play C profile neck, and Seymour Duncan pickups. The highlight of the Malmsteen Stratocaster is the scalloped fretboard. The scooped neck makes it easier to play fast guitar lines, although it takes getting used to.
If you like fast guitar, this neck can get you there. Another highlight is the Seymour Duncan pickups. These are high output pickups that are great for rock and metal styles. This is an amazing guitar, and it comes with a hardshell case to protect your purchase. It has a comfortable C profile neck and a great set of pickups. You get an authentic Fender tone, yet the guitar is capable of a wide range of modern tones as well.
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