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by Dr.P  in Musical Instruments
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Nov 23, 2004
Pros: The Samarium Cobalt Pickups are amazing.
Cons: I wish it had a "roller nut."
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 7, 2010
Pros: Everything is right on this guitar Its is just way beyond what i expected
Cons: Im not going to play it . It's already been tucked away aleady
Summary: I bought this guitar for collection purposes from a collector. I own a 1979 and an 83 That I play. When I took this "Gem" out of its untouched case ( the blue plastic was still on the hinges) I was stunned at its sheer beauty and condition. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 29, 2008
Pros: S-1 Switch, recognisable Fender tones with an added extra.
Cons: Needed some set up out of the box.
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 16, 2008
Pros: Made in USA, hard shell case
Cons: None
Summary: 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 ... read more
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by ahand in Musical Instruments
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 16, 2008
Pros: Was a feature packed guitar in it's time, overpriced.
Now a bargain.
Cons: It's an underrated Fender.
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 14, 2008
Pros: Luxurious appearance, quality, active electronics, hard shell case
Cons: Expensive
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 8, 2006
Pros: Very versatile, quality materials and workmanship, great tone, joy to play!
Cons: Cant think of any real cons!
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 15, 2006
Pros: Great-sounding, great-playing and affordable.
Cons: Color selection very limited.
Summary: *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 ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 12, 2005
Pros: Great features, workmanship, sound and package.
What more do you want from a guitar?!
Cons: Expensive
Summary: I bought the 'Bad Boy' Blue version of the American Deluxe Strat about three weeks ago. I've been playing a Les Paul Studio almost exclusively for the past eleven years, so this was a big change for me! The guitar was very expensive, however I feel ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 6, 2005
Pros: Great quality fit and finish. Easy to play and a great sound too.
Cons: The stock pickups sound a bit thin for my tastes.
Summary: The Strat is simply a great sounding guitar. It sports a well designed body which makes it comfortable to play, and it looks great. The neck is silky smooth, and makes fast runs a breeze. It's the kind of instrument that makes you want to practice, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 27, 2004
Pros: Beautiful, Solid, S-1 switching, Limited
Cons: Cheap 1 PLY pick guard!
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 17, 2003
Pros: It's...Fender. Smooth, fast, and toneful.
Cons: Harsh bridge, hard to keep in tune sometimes.
Summary: Manufacturer: Fender Model: American Deluxe Stratocaster 2001 Category: Electric Guitars Likes: ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 8, 2003
Pros: Great string action, excellent Fender sound
Cons: None, the guitar is great
Summary: I play Fender equipment only, and they have excellent instruments. The USA Strat. has great action f ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 22, 2002
Pros: Rich sound, relatively light-weight, durable, reliable; great kit included.
Cons: Pickup switch can sometimes get in the way when strumming.
Summary: 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: ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 20, 2002
Pros: Great Classic Sound, Quality Construction, Unique Fender Sound, Nice Pick-Ups
Cons: Some People Don't Like The 'Twang'
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 31, 2002
Pros: LOWER PRICE FOR AMERICAN QUALITY
Cons: NO FANCY GLOSS FINISH,OLD STYLE BRIDGE MEXICAN ELECTRONICS
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 5, 2002
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.
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 1, 2002
Pros: Every aspect imaginable
Cons: It comes at a dear price
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 17, 2002
Pros: Clear sound, reliable, tunes well.
Cons: Not useful for anything other than rock music.
Summary: This Fender American Deluxe Strat is an amazing guitar. I've owned one for a few years now, and it's the best instrument I've ever had. The sound is clear and the guitar is extremely dependable. It's easy to tune, and stays in tune well. It was perfect ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 28, 2002
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
Summary: I used to have a Standard American Stratocaster that was great. The neck was nice, the body was built to be held and the weight was nice. I sold this guitar when I bought an American Telecaster. Since then I have made a few more changes. I recently ... read more
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