Player Strat vs American Performer - Fender Stratocaster Guitar …
May 13, 2020 · Fender always had better fretwork, on American guitars. But, I think that Fender has now stepped up on the quality of the neck work, for MIM models. I have a 2018 Standard, with great fret work. The only thing that I did was dress the nut. The Standard did however have other problems. My 2019 Player, was perfect.
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May 13, 2020 · Here's a list of all the upgrades I might perform (someday) if I get the Player: -polishing fret edges (rounded) -leveling some frets? (If needed) -roll edges of fretboard. -Pickguard. -bone/tusq nut. -strap locks. -locking tuners.
Fender American Pro II Stratocaster? - Fender Stratocaster Guitar …
Jul 17, 2022 · I think one of the reasons there may seem like more quality control issues, etc.. with USA Fender instruments is due to the higher prices of those instruments... peeps are going to say something a lot faster if they paid $1,200-$1,500 for their fiddle than if in the $600-$800 range... can't say I blame them...
American Performer or American Professional Stratocaster?
Jul 1, 2020 · Then my choice is Performer. Fender Pickups of your choice but V-Mods are fine, don't recommend 69's due to low output. Rewired as Push Pull for Mid Bucker OR Dual Stratbucker circuit but the idea would be to allow you to turn it on to get the thicker sound when you wanted. The Neck on the performer is great and is a favorite of mine.
Japanese Versus American? - Fender Stratocaster Guitar Forum
california. Aug 14, 2010. #1. I am going to buy my first Strat. Ive been told the Japanese Guitars from the eighties, are better than any American made. I have also been told that only the American Strats will appreciate in value. I found a pretty nice deluxe, for about $1100.00. There is a Japanese 62 Relic built in the mid 80's for about 700.00.
First strat - Fender Stratocaster Guitar Forum
Dec 17, 2020 · Thanks for all the input guys, I appreciate it! The more I think about it the more I feel like buying a cheaper strat and then buy an Ultra in the future. Love the thought about buying it but the price became real very fast haha. What are your guys' thoughts about the Fender start american performer (or if you have any other in mind)?
American Standard String Spacing - Fender Stratocaster Guitar …
2,208. UK. Oct 21, 2013. #2. It's the vintage bridge that has the vintage spacing. Am Std has the 2 point bridge so has the narrower spacing. Just be aware that the vintage bridge in a MiM and American special are also narrower. Vintage Spacing = 2 7/32 MiM/2 point spacing = 2 1/16. S.
American Performer or American Professional Stratocaster?
Jun 30, 2020 · Otherwise, the neck is fantastic - identical in feel to the Am. Special Strat - and everything else is what I want from a good Tele. I'm pretty fret-neutral, but as long as you don't mind jumbos, I would definitely recommend the Performer, especially if the color choices appeal to you - I obviously love the Penny, but the I think the Vintage ...
The fender American standard. - Fender Stratocaster Guitar Forum
Mar 21, 2022 · The Player is not basically the same as the old American Standards. The Player is a Mexican Standard with Alnico pickups instead of ceramic and a two point bridge instead of six point. The Player does not have the American Standard's micro-tilt neck, rolled fingerboard edges and better polyurethane finish, it also does not come with a case.
witness lines - Fender Stratocaster Guitar Forum
Lines Across the Body on American Performer Telecaster HUM. Hello! I have a less than a month old Fender American Performer Telecaster and I found a line running across the body. But when you touch it, you don't feel anything. You will only see the lines when you angle it to the right light. I am very worried if this is a manufacturing defect.