Fender American Deluxe Ash Stratocaster

Pros: The Samarium Cobalt Pickups are amazing.
Cons: I wish it had a "roller nut."

Fender 50th Anniversary American Deluxe Stratocaster It is hard to believe that 50 years have gone by since the Fender Stratocaster was first introduced to the public. With all the changes that have gone on in music since that time, from surf to ...

Pros: Made in USA, hard shell case
Cons: None

Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Electric Guitar The Fender Stratocaster has been made continuously since 1954 in Fullerton California by Fender Musical Instruments. In recent years they have been importing Stratocasters from Japan, Korea, and ...

Pros: Luxurious appearance, quality, active electronics, hard shell case
Cons: Expensive

Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster For those of you who demand the very best Fender offers the American Deluxe Stratocaster with Quilted Maple Top and special pickups and switching. Added to the proven Fender Stratocaster features comes the ...

Pros: Was a feature packed guitar in it's time, overpriced. Now a bargain.
Cons: It's an underrated Fender.

For most of my life, I preferred Telecasters. In fact, most of it was with my old 1971, and I tended to see strats as overpriced and tempermental. There was a simple reason. The infamous Fender tremelo bar. You tune the guitar, and when it's done, you ...

Pros: Beautiful, Solid, S-1 switching, Limited
Cons: Cheap 1 PLY pick guard!

The 50th Anniversary American Fender Stratocaster “Been There, Done That! Are you sure?” Literally taking 50 years in the making, Fender introduces the 50th Anniversary line of Stratocaster guitars for the year 2004. There are 3, 50th Strat ...

Pros: Very versatile, quality materials and workmanship, great tone, joy to play!
Cons: Cant think of any real cons!

Sorry for shouting anniversary at you, but I wanted to make sure you knew that that was the guitar I'm reviewing, not the regular Deluxe which is a different animal, so to speak... Anyway, the 50th Anniversary Deluxe is a joy to play and clearly a ...

Pros: Great-sounding, great-playing and affordable.
Cons: Color selection very limited.

*A Brief History of the Fender Stratocaster* After having introduced the groundbreaking Telecaster('50) and Precision Bass ('51), Leo Fender produced yet another masterpiece in 1954, the Fender Stratocaster. Before Leo, most electric guitars were simply ...

Pros: S-1 Switch, recognisable Fender tones with an added extra.
Cons: Needed some set up out of the box.

An overview  I've not always been a strat guy. I owned one of the Deluxe series guitars a few years back, and found it good at one thing, sounding like a strat. And oh my word was it good at that, but should you want to add a bit more ...

Pros: A great axe if you get a good one, classic fender tone and feel
Cons: A nightmare if you get a bad one. Usually require some setup.

This is a very opinionated review and I hope it does not offend many Fender fans. I just want to outline some of the things a buyer should consider or you may end up with a guitar you dont like.

This model has sturdy tuners and standard USA...

Pros: LOWER PRICE FOR AMERICAN QUALITY
Cons: NO FANCY GLOSS FINISH,OLD STYLE BRIDGE MEXICAN ELECTRONICS

OH MY ! I just played a new "Highway 1 Stratocaster" by Fender.
For the uninitiated,this is a brand new model of American made Stratocaster . It is a plain Jane Strat. It comes with a nice lacquer satin finish in Some nice colors.
The basics...

Pros: Great Classic Sound, Quality Construction, Unique Fender Sound, Nice Pick-Ups
Cons: Some People Don't Like The 'Twang'

The American Stratocaster is one of the greatest guitars ever built. Arising in the 1950s, the Stratocaster became an instant classic. The Fender Stratocaster is by far one of the most popular guitars ever built. There are many mixed reviews about the...

Pros: Every aspect imaginable
Cons: It comes at a dear price

Wow, what a guitar. How do you write a hundred words that say, no scream, "Buy it!"

If you've read any of my other reviews, especially about cars, you know I usually like to throw in a bit of a story. Not this time. Short on story, long on...

Pros: Rich sound, relatively light-weight, durable, reliable; great kit included.
Cons: Pickup switch can sometimes get in the way when strumming.

The All-American Fender Stratocaster is a beautiful guitar, and truly a classic. The leader of its age, it is a perfect guitar for anyone. Perfect for beginners, and a master's best friend, you cannot go wrong with this guitar.

For beginners:...

Pros: Great sound, no hum, rounded neck feels great
Cons: known problem with defective finish on neck

The Fender American Strat Deluxe is awesome. When I saw this guitar, with it's red clear coat and abalone inlays, I thought it was beautiful. Once I played it, even though I already have a American Standard Strat and a Gibson Les Paul Custom, I had to...

Pros: Excellent fit and finish with Fender pedigree
Cons: Prices vary widely between guitar shops...caveat emptor!

The Fender Stratocaster is the most imitated guitar in the world. Most manufacturers make a direct knock-off of the Strat and are unashamed. Even direct competitor, Gibson, has made copies of this venerable classic. The Stratocaster is an example of...