Deluxe Stratocaster
Deluxe Stratocaster
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The Fender Stratocaster
An icon in the musical industry and one of the big 3 enduring guitars models, the Fender Strat was designed by Leo Fender, George Fullerton and Freddie Tavares in 1954 and has been manufactured since The Stratocaster is noted for its bright, clean and 'twangy' sounds. The neck pickup has a mellower, fuller and louder sound compared to the brighter and sharper tone of the bridge pickup. The Fender Strat's design was radically sleek and its contoured body shape marked a significant difference to the more solid design of the Telecaster. With Double cutaways it allowed players easier access to higher positions on the neck, combined with a single knob to control the volume on all 3 pickups it allowed for easier sound manipulation with the right hand whilst playing. Early finishes on the guitar on generally sunburst however in during the 70's there was a switch towards more natural finishes on the guitar.
The Strat features 3 single coil pickups, the output was originally selected by a 3-way switch, however guitarists were quick to discover that if you jammed the switch between the first and second position the bridge and middle pickups could be selected, and similarly, the middle and neck pickups could be selected between the 2nd and 3rd position. As this trick became widespread responded with their own 5 way pickup selector that has now been a standard feature since 1977.
Buddy Holly was one of the first users of the Strat and used it in almost all of his songs with The Crickets. During Peggy Sue Crickets rhythm guitarist Niki Sullivan wasn't required so he would stand by Buddy and switch the selector switch from the neck pickup to the bridge pickup for the guitar solo.
Since 1998, many high-end US-made Fender Stratocasters such as the American Deluxe, American, Hot Rodded American, American Special and American Standard series came with an HSH pickup rout instead of a "swimming pool" (or "bath tub") cavity to increase the total amount of wood that actually can resonate, producing a more complex tone.
When Fender was taken over by CBS in 1965 players noted a loss in quality of the guitars and they fell out of fashion for a period, however blues-influenced artists of the late 60's adopted the Stratocaster as their main instrument which helped to revive the guitars popularity. In recent times, some Stratocasters manufactured from 1954 to 1958 have sold for more than US$175,000.
Since 2007 Fender has offered a wide line of Stratocasters alongside vintage re-issues, as well as maintaining a custom shop that allows you to build custom guitars to order, but if you're looking for something sooner why no take a look at our collection of Strats here.
Also if you're looking for an interesting read on the Fender Strat we recommend this book called 'The Fender Stratocaster' it can be found at Google books by following this link if not come in to the Guitar Lounge for a free coffee and bit of a play.
Stratocaster deluxe or Les Paul Studio (Both 1200 dollars)?
My likes and disslikes on both
1. The les Paul seems harder to play
2. The Les paul seems like it would give me a better image
3. The Stratocaster has a wammy bar
4. I could get a very good stratocaster
5. Its not the best brand of Les Paul being the cheapest at 1200 dollars.
6. I like wailing guitars and playing like more slash a jimmy page stuff and they both use les pauls
6. If I get the hss it will have both humbuckers and single coil pickups.
Are the humbuckers the same on a les paul and strat?
Which one should I get?
And the Strat just feels better.
The les paul looks better
The small dots are easier but the pear looks better
i would get the les paul, ater all, les pauls have humbuckers and strats, well most of them, have single coil pick ups. they also sound and look better. even if its a les paul studio, its better than most strats. but if you like heavy chunky sounds, try out the les paul BFG, its a really stripped down version of the les paul, you can get more details on gibson's website www.gibson.com . anyways, if possible, i'd save some more money to get a more decent les paul, if possible that is. i love slash and jimmy page's wailing sound too. thats one of the main reasons why i got a les paul! when i switched from strat to les paul, i loved it! i highly reconmend the les paul, and try to get a better one if possible.
btw you can also get les pauls with whammy bars, but they are more expensive and harder to find.
Fender American
Fender American
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 Fender American Made 1991 Stratocaster  US $750.00
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 Fender USA American Deluxe Telecaster NOS Vintage Sunburst Unplyed Bought Resell US $931.00 |
 1964 Rambler American 440 LH Front Fender US $99.95
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 Fender American Ash Stratocaster HSS Butterscotch Blonde US $699.00
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 American Graffiti Front Fenders With Bracket Diagram US $82.00
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 New Genuine Fender American Series String Tree Guide US $5.00
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 Fender American Deluxe Precision Bass US $900.00
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 1999 Fender USA American Hot Rod Precision Bass RARE LIKE NEW US $859.99
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 Fender American Standard Jazz Bass Close to mint condition US $975.00
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Chinese-made Hybrid Coming Soon
In New York City, Miles Automotive Group is reportedly planning to manufacture a plug in hybrid, named XS 500 and release it to the masses by 2009. To experience the electric-driven Chinese-made sedan, it will cost you $30,000.
The electric car technology is no longer new news. But manufacturers have encountered problems with its expensive production and recently, the battery to be used.
Miles Rubin, founder of the Miles Automotive Group plans to change all that with his XS 500.
By cheaper production, the XS 500 is built to reach a top speed of 80 miles per hour and a range of 120 miles at 60 miles per hour. It’s as fast as EV 1 car of General Motors (manufacturer of GMC front fender) in the late-90s.
Because the XS is Chinese made, it is of lower price. In China, labor cost is low and it keeps the price down. The advanced lithium ion battery is yielded by Miles Automotive from a state-sponsored research to Lishen Battery. The built in battery of the XS 500 only needs six hours of charging in an ordinary wall outlet.
It seems like XS 500 is one perfect car, but like all other it’s likely that it will confront some setbacks.
First on the list is introducing the car to the industry. Before marketing to the United States, the XS 500 will undergo test driving, battery testing and they are required to get safety approval from U.S. regulators. According to Rubin, by fall, he’ll be having 6 prototypes of the XS 500.
Another problem is competition. Miles Automotive Group’s closest competitors are the Phoenix Motors and the Tesla Motors, both on their way of entering the plug-in sedan market.
Plus, the big American motor companies with their blossoming plug-in hybrids that uses both electricity and gasoline to power their vehicles as their edge.
"But the world has changed," said Rubin.
"We need to get off our reliance on oil and we need to alter our carbon footprint."
Chinese goods had long been questioned of their quality; it is another addition to the list. To resolve this, Rubin said that there are inspectors in both Chinese factories that will manufacture the car. He also emphasized the safety features of the car with its reinforced doors and both front and side airbags.
"The cars will speak for themselves. You can PR it to death, but if it doesn't perform well, it's dead on arrival," he said.
Value of Fender American Made Stratocaster?
I got an amer. made fender strat for my 16th Birthday in feb. of this year. it's a 2009; from GuitarCenter.
i had to help pay a little for it, but the total was $1,050 (i got it b4 they went up $200)
im never planning on selling it, but i was just curious how much would it be worth in say.. 10, 25, and 50 years from now? and what most effects a guitars value?
Hello, Taylor! Having owned and played many Fender Stratocasters over the years (1963 to present), I can say from personal experience that my 1962 model cost about $200 and my 1969 model was around $400. Of course now they are worth many times the original price, but I do not know how I would feel about them if I was able to play them now (long since sold). To a collector, playability and tone is only part of the equation; more importantly is when the instrument was made and by whom, the rarity of that particular model, and the vibe created by the marketplace. The pre-CBS Fender guitars (before 1965) are usually considered by collectors to be the most valuable and desirable. An all-original parts, mint-condition 1954 Stratocaster is going to fetch a premium price, mainly because there are just not that many available anywhere! Up to about 1970 is where the line gets drawn between true vintage and the more modern instruments. The same woods and craftsmanship are generally no longer being employed, and overall quality becomes dependent on specific year manufactured. Granted, there are Fender Custom Shop and Limited Edition models that far exceed the build quality and hardware selection of the earlier instruments, but even those do not always escalate from their original cost. Now to your questions! First, I believe the value of your 2009 American Standard will gradually shrink and then stabilize at somewhere around 70% to 90% of whatever is the current selling price. I regularly see ‘80s and ‘90s Stratocasters advertised on Craig’s List and eBay in the $800 to $1100 range. Second, what makes these non-vintage guitars hold their value is proper maintenance (lubricating moving parts, polishing wood and metal surfaces, etc.), care in handling and playing (avoiding noticeable nicks and scratches), and above all, parts originality! I am one of the worst offenders for changing parts on the planet, having replaced major parts on every one of my Fender Stratocasters; sure, I have devaluated the guitars, but they sure play well and sound good to me! Hope some of this babble helps. Best regards, Dana