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sted View Member Profile	Jun 25 2009, 03:38 PM
Jun 25 2009, 03:38 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 1.758 Joined: 13-April 08 From: Merseyside, UK	So I was set for buying a nice custom guitar, the spec was based heavily around a strat body and neck. I wanted the maple neck with the same radius, frets and fret size of a strat, the neck pickup sound, the neck feel and modern profile and the playability. The woods used would have been an alder body but with a nice flamed maple cap in a dark burst. On top of this I asked for a bridge HB, tremolo (NOT a floyd), LSR roller nut, sperzel tuners, Bare knuckle pickups, a price for an ebony board and quite a varied switching system to get as many sounds as possible, the cost would have been around 2000 uk and a nine month build time..................... THEN I FIND THIS ON THE FENDER WEBSITE!!!! Model Name American Deluxe Stratocaster® FMT HSS Series American Deluxe Series Tobacco Sunburst, (Urethane Finish) Body Select Alder, with Flame Maple Top Neck Maple, Modern “C” Shape, (Satin Urethane Finish) Fingerboard Ebony, 9.5” Radius (241 mm) No. of Frets 22 Medium Jumbo Frets Pickups 1 Fender® DH-1 Humbucking Pickup (Bridge), 1 Hot Samarium Cobalt Noiseless™ Strat® Pickup (Middle), 1 Hot Samarium Cobalt Noiseless Strat Pickup (Neck) Controls Master Volume (with S-1™ Switch), Master No-Load Tone Control Pickup Switching 5-Position Blade and 2-Position Push/Push S-1™: S-1 Switch Up: Position 1. Full Bridge Humbucking Pickup with Coils in Series (Lead Tone Control) Position 2. Middle Pickup and Inside Coil of Bridge Humbucking Pickup in Parallel (Lead Tone Control) Position 3. Middle Pickup (Lead Tone Control) Position 4. Neck and Middle Pickup in Parallel (Lead and Rhythm Tone Controls) Position 5. Neck Pickup (Rhythm Tone Control S-1 Switch Down: Position 1. Full Bridge Humbucking Pickup with Coils in Series (Lead Tone Control) Position 2. Full Bridge Humbucking Pickup with Coils in Series, in Parallel with Neck Pickup (Lead and Rhythm Tone Controls) Position 3. Full Bridge Humbucking Pickup with Coils in Series, in Parallel with Neck and Middle Pickups that are Paired in Series (Lead and Rhythm Tone Controls) Position 4. Inside Coil of Bridge Pickup Paired in Series with Neck Pickup, in Parallel with Middle Pickup (Lead and Rhythm Tone Controls) Position 5. Middle Pickup in Series with Neck Pickup (Rhythm Tone Control) Bridge Fender Deluxe 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Pop in Arm Machine Heads Fender® Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking Tuning Machines Hardware Chrome Pickguard None Scale Length 25.5” (648 mm) Width at Nut 1.6875” (43 mm) Unique Features S-1 Switching, Ebony Fingerboard, LSR Roller Nut, Abalone Dot Position Inlays, Highly Detailed Fret Work, Black Anodized Mini-Barrel Knobs, Black Plastic Parts Strings Fender® Super Bullets® 3250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042), p/n 073-3250-003 Accessories Deluxe Brown Hardshell Case, Cable, Strap, Straplocks Case Deluxe Brown Hardshell Case I CANT BELEIVE MY EYES!! Has anyone any experience with these things? I can get it for a thousand pounds less than the custom?!? I know a custom will be better quality but for a thousand pounds I can probably get a Mesa amp too! What's a guy to do???? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

jafomatic View Member Profile	Jun 25 2009, 03:44 PM
Jun 25 2009, 03:44 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.049 Joined: 6-May 09 From: Austin, TX	If it is still an upgrade / dream guitar compared to your current gear, I'd say go for it. It sounds, from your post, like it MUST be exciting and tempting or else you wouldn't be posting for encouragement and feedback on the purchase You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- ::jafomatic http://jafomatic.net/tunes/ <-- Here lies the master collection of my collaboration and other improvisation recordings. Might as well add my youtube channel

Storm Linnebjerg View Member Profile	Jun 25 2009, 03:45 PM
Jun 25 2009, 03:45 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 7.676 Joined: 14-June 08 From: Odense, Denmark	Someone's having GAS, huh? I'd say buy them both! No, seriously, I'll just agree with Jafomatic You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my TikTok! - or check out my GMC video comments on YouTube

Praetorian View Member Profile	Jun 25 2009, 03:53 PM
Jun 25 2009, 03:53 PM	Learning Apprentice Player & Challenge Star Posts: 1.995 Joined: 10-March 08 From: Albany NY USA	I would definitely go with the Strat. There just is nothing like a nice American strat!!! The difference between my American standard, and the Mexi-strat I had was unbelievable when you played them side by side! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Ben ___________________________________________ "PLAY YOUR DAMN GUITAR!!" - Kirk Hammett Fender American Standard Stratocaster Ibanez RG4EXQM1

Sensible Jones View Member Profile	Jun 25 2009, 04:15 PM
Jun 25 2009, 04:15 PM	GMC:er Posts: 7.277 Joined: 2-January 09 From: London-ish. UK.	I've played one of those Deluxe ones and have to say I liked it!!! Although it had upgraded pickups!! (In fact, I liked it so much I have thought about buying one myself!!!) I can't remember what he'd put in but I'll find out over the weekend for you!!!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Sensible Jones: Jun 25 2009, 04:16 PM -------------------- I'd rather have a full Bottle in front of me than a full Frontal Lobotomy!!

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Jun 25 2009, 06:54 PM
Jun 25 2009, 06:54 PM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	Why invest into a custom guitar when the guitar of your dreams is available in stock! Drop some Bareknuckles in it and you're good to go - and don't buy a mesa amp outside the states, it's just not worth the money you'll have to pay in Europe: Why get a rectifier when you can get a boutique Diezel or Bogner for the same prize? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster

kaznie_NL View Member Profile	Jun 25 2009, 07:00 PM
Jun 25 2009, 07:00 PM	Experienced Tone Seeker Posts: 4.809 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Hedel, Netherlands	At least it looks Killer.... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My YouTube Channel Here My Rec Takes Here --- GEAR --- Ibanez SA08LTD2 BAR Vox AD50VT Pod Farm Line 6 Pod Studio GX El Cheapo Strat Dunlop Slide Korg Toneworks AX5G

jdriver View Member Profile	Jun 25 2009, 07:23 PM
Jun 25 2009, 07:23 PM	GMC:er Posts: 484 Joined: 25-May 08 From: Southwest USA	I have a 2008 American Deluxe, and you will love this guitar. The neck is incredibly smooth, the quality is perfect. Even my guitar teacher kept saying, wow that is a really nice guitar, and then he went out and bought one! I wish I had seen that flamed maple, that is just so beautiful, you don't see Strats like that. Have we convinced you yet? Kris also plays an American Deluxe, he says it's completely stock. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "I dreamed a lot when I was younger.. I'm older now but still I hunger For some understanding. There's no understanding, now. Was there ever? ...Joe Puerta (Ambrosia)... Finally got a YouTube page going.

sted View Member Profile	Jun 25 2009, 07:27 PM
Jun 25 2009, 07:27 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 1.758 Joined: 13-April 08 From: Merseyside, UK	QUOTE (jafomatic @ Jun 25 2009, 03:44 PM) If it is still an upgrade / dream guitar compared to your current gear, I'd say go for it. It sounds, from your post, like it MUST be exciting and tempting or else you wouldn't be posting for encouragement and feedback on the purchase Well it was meant to replace my mexi strat so it is definitely up there, I'm just stunned that the specs are so similar, I've never even see this evolution of the strat before! QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Jun 25 2009, 03:45 PM) Someone's having GAS, huh? I'd say buy them both! No, seriously, I'll just agree with Jafomatic Man, I wish they did tablets for gas for sure! QUOTE (Praetorian @ Jun 25 2009, 03:53 PM) I would definitely go with the Strat. There just is nothing like a nice American strat!!! The difference between my American standard, and the Mexi-strat I had was unbelievable when you played them side by side! I love my Mexi to bits, so it will have to be something special. QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ Jun 25 2009, 04:15 PM) I've played one of those Deluxe ones and have to say I liked it!!! Although it had upgraded pickups!! (In fact, I liked it so much I have thought about buying one myself!!!) I can't remember what he'd put in but I'll find out over the weekend for you!!!! Thanks pal! The HB tends to split opinion, but I'll try one out before jumping on that bandwagon, I beleive the single coil pickups are quite good in these and the deluxe but I prefer slightly hot vintage sounds, but at this price I could buy another five sets and still be in the black! QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Jun 25 2009, 06:54 PM) Why invest into a custom guitar when the guitar of your dreams is available in stock! Drop some Bareknuckles in it and you're good to go - and don't buy a mesa amp outside the states, it's just not worth the money you'll have to pay in Europe: Why get a rectifier when you can get a boutique Diezel or Bogner for the same prize? You speak wise words Zakk! I probably wont buy any amp just yet, but I've got my eye on some BK piledrivers for my tele to give it a bit more punch. As you are a bit of a BK fan, what pups for a HSS axe would you say give the best vintage sounds? The mothers milk set with a mule HB? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Praetorian View Member Profile	Jun 25 2009, 09:53 PM
Jun 25 2009, 09:53 PM	Learning Apprentice Player & Challenge Star Posts: 1.995 Joined: 10-March 08 From: Albany NY USA	QUOTE (jdriver @ Jun 25 2009, 02:23 PM) Kris also plays an American Deluxe, he says it's completely stock. Except for his scalloped fretboard! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Ben ___________________________________________ "PLAY YOUR DAMN GUITAR!!" - Kirk Hammett Fender American Standard Stratocaster Ibanez RG4EXQM1

Fran View Member Profile	Jun 25 2009, 10:12 PM
Jun 25 2009, 10:12 PM	Learning Rock Star - Wiki Coordinator Posts: 8.451 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Spain	I'd get the strat!, it has the specs you need, plays awesome and you save a good chunk of money for that amp... all pros, no cons! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Ibanez RG2570MZ, Epiphone SG G-400 Amp: Vox AC4TVH head + V112TV cab Effects: Vox Satchurator, Vox Time Machine, Dunlop CryBaby, Boss MT-2, Boss CE-5, Boss TU-2, Boss ME-70 Recording: Line-6 POD X3 + FBV-Express, Pandora PX5D GMC wants YOU to take part in our Guitar-Wikipedia! Have a good time reading great articles and writing your own with us in our GUITAR WIKI! Share your playing and get Pro-advice from our Instructors: Join REC

FilipofCroatia View Member Profile	Jun 26 2009, 12:15 AM
Jun 26 2009, 12:15 AM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 100 Joined: 24-May 09 From: London	I have an american deluxe strat and i could happily recommend it. That humbucker looks mean as well - that combined with a mesa would be something to grow old with i think Have you decided? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Alexiaden93 View Member Profile	Jun 26 2009, 04:59 AM
Jun 26 2009, 04:59 AM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 1.518 Joined: 16-April 09 From: Sandnes, Norway	Wow ! That guitar is beautiful ! The body looks almost identical to an Ibanez SA... I guess I can only comment the visual aspect of the guitar, but I like it ! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My YouTube Channel Lost in all the 2000+ GMC lessons? Check my Lesson Plan Guitars Fender American Standard Stratocaster - Olympic White body, Maple fretboard, White Pearl pickguard, 21 frets, SSS Yamaha Pacifica Amplifier Marshall 15CDR, 45 watts Recording equipment/software Line 6 POD Studio GX Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 Reaper v3.04 Sony Vegas Pro 8.0

jdriver View Member Profile	Jun 26 2009, 06:41 AM
Jun 26 2009, 06:41 AM	GMC:er Posts: 484 Joined: 25-May 08 From: Southwest USA	QUOTE (Praetorian @ Jun 25 2009, 01:53 PM) Except for his scalloped fretboard! Oops! I forgot that! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "I dreamed a lot when I was younger.. I'm older now but still I hunger For some understanding. There's no understanding, now. Was there ever? ...Joe Puerta (Ambrosia)... Finally got a YouTube page going.

audiopaal View Member Profile	Jun 26 2009, 08:09 AM
Jun 26 2009, 08:09 AM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	Wow, nice Fender I'd buy that one and the Mesa amp if I were you You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

wrk View Member Profile	Jun 26 2009, 09:19 AM
Jun 26 2009, 09:19 AM	Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 1.027 Joined: 19-June 06 From: Paris/France (..used to be german)	If this guitar comes close to your custom idea, i would buy it and play it for a few months. Maybe others can evaluate guitars quicker then me, but i need some weeks/months to get used to a guitar to decide if i really like it or not .. You can still go the custom way later, if you want to get something unique and personal. This is a beautiful guitar btw ... would love to test this one out as well You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- www.musiclearningtools.net www.youtube.com/AndyVeil

Stephane Lucarel... Stephane Lucarelli View Member Profile	Jun 26 2009, 10:08 AM
Jun 26 2009, 10:08 AM	Instructor Posts: 1.615 Joined: 18-February 09 From: France	Nice looking Strat - Tobacco sunburst is beautiful. Another guitar to try out You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My - Youtube channel !

Sensible Jones View Member Profile	Jun 26 2009, 11:57 AM
Jun 26 2009, 11:57 AM	GMC:er Posts: 7.277 Joined: 2-January 09 From: London-ish. UK.	QUOTE (sted @ Jun 25 2009, 07:27 PM) Thanks pal! The HB tends to split opinion, but I'll try one out before jumping on that bandwagon, I beleive the single coil pickups are quite good in these and the deluxe but I prefer slightly hot vintage sounds, but at this price I could buy another five sets and still be in the black! The single coils were STEALTHTONES and the Humbucker was a ROCKMONKEY WARM HERITAGE!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- I'd rather have a full Bottle in front of me than a full Frontal Lobotomy!!

sted View Member Profile	Jun 26 2009, 12:03 PM
Jun 26 2009, 12:03 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 1.758 Joined: 13-April 08 From: Merseyside, UK	QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ Jun 26 2009, 11:57 AM) The single coils were STEALTHTONES and the Humbucker was a ROCKMONKEY WARM HERITAGE!! Wow! Never heard of those babies! I'll give them a lookover, cheers mate, much appreciated! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Sensible Jones View Member Profile	Jun 26 2009, 12:28 PM
Jun 26 2009, 12:28 PM	GMC:er Posts: 7.277 Joined: 2-January 09 From: London-ish. UK.	QUOTE (sted @ Jun 26 2009, 12:03 PM) Wow! Never heard of those babies! I'll give them a lookover, cheers mate, much appreciated! No worries!! The Stealthtones are Australian and Rockmonkeys are handwound in Wales!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- I'd rather have a full Bottle in front of me than a full Frontal Lobotomy!!

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