Hard rock and metal might be a stretch since these single coils can get noisier if you use mid to high levels of distortion, overdrive, and gain. A solid classic rarely needs to change, and the Player Series Stratocaster is a great example of that. It is a double-cutaway guitar, with an extended top "horn" shape for balance. But make no mistake, the Fender Player Stratocaster is no copy. From United States. Over the decades, players have been continually inspired by the sound of a Strat. This is a very underrated guitar, and a great guitar in its own right in many ways. It’s a legit Fender Stratocaster…enough said, Ergonomic shape; comfortable neck and body, Sound quality on par with American verions, Single coil pickups aren’t suited for high gain, Thin c-shape neck might not be comfortable for those with bigger hands, Fretboard radius doesn’t allow for very low action. A good-sounding, solid replica of classic bone. Just like watches, cars, cameras, and other products that have different levels of features, some people want a simple, great product that will last, and some others want something a little higher-end, even if both products do the exact same thing. Although the American Professional is considered to have better-quality components, electronics, and other details, this Standard version is by no means a “lesser” guitar. View. Fender's own take on the new American Special instruments is that they are "value-conscious guitars for the times… designed specifically to bring the full Fender Stratocaster experience of a terrific-sounding, smooth-playing, rock-solid-built US-made guitar to the working man, without emptying his bank account." Much more so than a Les Paul-style guitar, which always seemed very heavy and awkward to me. Fender Limited Edition Player Stratocaster, Sonic Blue. $725.00 0 bids 7d 23h. In terms of build quality, sound quality, hardware, woods, etc, The Fender Player Series Stratocaster offers 90% of what the American Strat offers, but at a fraction of the price! This guitar is a great choice if you’re looking for something similar to a Stratocaster, but want a unique spin on it. at . Helps strings move just the right amount to stay in tune while bending, and cut at the right height for string action to make playing easy. We check over 130 million products every day for the best prices. Limited Edition '58 Special Strat® Journeyman Relic® Model# 202092317. Many people do play heavier styles on Stratocasters, and there are many aftermarket parts you can buy to upgrade and customize this guy in pretty much any way you can imagine. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. Fender Special Edition 50s Vintage Player FSR 2003 Gold | Reverb Limited edition 2003 Fender Special Run Strat. New Listing Fender Jaguar 1963 OHSC PRE-CBS Vintage Natural 60's USA original offset pre cbs. In terms of craftsmanship and attention to detail, the American models are slightly better across the board. Fender Limited Edition Player Stratocaster with Roasted Maple Neck, Sunburst. Learn more about Fender electric basses. Messages: 107. My playing became more diverse because of its tones, my technique became better, my ear got better at tweaking tones, and I found myself often playing with lesser gain than I usually would because I loved the tone so much. I play a lot of blues, classic/modern rock, grunge, metal, djent, and jazz on it. From Japan +C $169.23 shipping. My American Standard is highly-modified: refinished body, locking tuners, custom pickups (Seymour Duncan JB Jr, Lace Silver, Lace Blue), custom wiring, several custom pickguards, blocked bridge, hand-smoothed contours. View. 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