Strat vs Strat vs Strat vs Strat vs Strat vs Strat vs Strat vs Strat vs Strat vs Strat vs Strat...
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 พ.ค. 2024
- Which Fender Strat should you buy? Justin Waterfield from Long & McQuade Toronto compares every Fender Stratocaster model in the 2023 lineup to help you pick the best guitar for you.
00:00 Intro
01:14 What makes a Stratocaster a Stratocaster?
03:16 What are we talking about today?
03:59 The 2023 Fender Stratocaster Lineup
05:09 Signal Chain
05:40 Player
07:09 Strat Electronics Overview
10:08 Player Series Special Editions
12:18 Player Plus
16:56 Vintera II
20:03 Vintera Modified
23:45 Artist Models
26:20 JV Modified
30:24 Aerodyne Special
33:09 American Performer
38:05 American Professional
43:53 American Ultra
48:03 American Ultra Luxe
50:45 American Vintage
53:55 Left-Handed Strats
54:23 Custom Shop
59:11 Justin's Strat
1:00:13 Modularity and Customization
1:01:43 Outro & Sign-off
➤ Player: www.long-mcquade.com/110647
05:41 Player Clean Demo
06:00 Player Series Overview
07:25 Player Pickups Demo
• More Player Strats: bit.ly/3R7RVsP
➤ Player Special Editions, Limited Models and L&M Exclusives: bit.ly/3sULz86
11:01 Player Humbucker Demo
➤ Player Plus: www.long-mcquade.com/249526
12:18 Player Plus Drive Demo
12:35 Player Plus Series Overview
14:03 What are locking tuners?
14:44 What are noiseless pickups?
15:26 Player Plus Clean Demo
• More Player Plus Strats: bit.ly/48krhnB
➤ Vintera II: www.long-mcquade.com/342501
16:56 Vintera II Drive Demo
17:31 Vintera II Series Overview
18:39 Rosewood vs Pau Ferro
19:26 Vintera II Clean Demo
• More Vintera II Strats: bit.ly/3R9fMrP
➤ Vintera Modified: www.long-mcquade.com/145680
20:03 Vintera Modified Drive Demo
20:33 Vintera Modified Series Overview
21:47 What is an S-1 switch?
22:41 Vintera I vs Vintera II
23:07 Vintera Modified Clean Demo
• More Vintera Modified Strats: bit.ly/3R9fMrP
➤ Tom Delonge Signature: www.long-mcquade.com/341101
23:44 Tom Delonge Signature Drive Demo
24:12 Artist Series Overview
25:01 Tom Delonge Signature Overview
25:46 Let's hear some more grind
➤ JV Modified '50s: www.long-mcquade.com/267066
➤ JV Modified '60s: www.long-mcquade.com/267061
26:20 JV Modified Drive Demo
26:36 JV Modified Series Overview
28:00 What is a V-shaped neck?
29:48 JV Modified Clean Demo
➤ Aerodyne Special: www.long-mcquade.com/298636
30:24 Aerodyne Special Drive Demo
30:43 Aerodyne Special Series Overview
32:42 Aerodyne Special Clean Demo
• More Aerodyne Special Strats: bit.ly/3Guy3uM
➤ American Performer: www.long-mcquade.com/122528
33:09 American Performer Drive Demo
33:32 American Performer Series Overview
35:36 What is the Greasebucket Tone Circuit?
37:28 American Performer Clean Demo
More American Performer Strats: bit.ly/46LBzvD
➤ American Professional: www.long-mcquade.com/209504
38:05 American Professional Drive Demo
38:43 American Professional Series Overview
39:49 What is a treble bleed?
40:56 Am Pro with Rosewood Neck: www.long-mcquade.com/338786
41:55 Am Pro with Roasted Pine Body: www.long-mcquade.com/209556
42:41 Am Pro vs Am Pro vs Am Pro Clean Demo
• More American Professional II Strats: bit.ly/3NdPtQl
➤ American Ultra: www.long-mcquade.com/157208
43:52 American Ultra Drive Demo
44:11 American Ultra Series Overview
45:04 What is a compound radius fingerboard?
46:14 What is a No-Load tone control?
47:28 American Ultra Clean Demo
• More American Ultra Strats: bit.ly/49X7r38
➤ American Ultra Luxe: www.long-mcquade.com/218879
48:03 American Ultra Luxe Drive Demo
48:26 American Ultra Luxe Series Overview
49:55 Ultra vs Ultra Luxe Clean Demo
• More American Ultra Luxe Strats: bit.ly/3Nzs6kv
➤ American Vintage: www.long-mcquade.com/297876
50:45 American Vintage
51:08 American Vintage Drive Demo
51:26 American Vintage Series Overview
53:19 American Vintage Clean Demo
• More American Vintage Strats: bit.ly/3Nzs6kv
➤ Left-Handed Strats: bit.ly/3RpLHps
53:55 For the Southpaws
➤ Custom Shop: bit.ly/3Gqseyy
54:22 Custom Shop Dual P-90 Journeyman Relic
56:22 Custom Shop Fat '50s Strat Relic
56:49 The vintage Strat experience for mere mortals
Can you hear the difference? 👂🎸🤔 #shorts • 9 Strats - Can you hea...
Other gear used in this video:
➤ Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb: www.long-mcquade.com/148760
➤ Fender Hammertone Overdrive pedal: www.long-mcquade.com/266976
➤ Zoom H6 recorder: www.long-mcquade.com/185700
➤ Sennheiser EW 112P lavalier microphone: www.long-mcquade.com/111871
➤ Sennheiser MKH 416 shotgun microphone: www.long-mcquade.com/101656
➤ Shure SM57 dynamic microphone: www.long-mcquade.com/1092
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Can you hear the difference? 👂🎸🤔 th-cam.com/users/shorts-6G7SASFGqA
Definitely. The pine body sounds most punchy to my ears with the rosewood sounding more mellow and warm and the other one is in between. I am obsessed with owning the Lake Placid blue with rosewood neck since I discovered it online, but I'll have to keep saving and hope one is still around by the time I can afford it. Been on a 2001 Mexican HSS 'Fat Strat' for most of my playing life, but am mainly an acoustic player so that's been totally sufficient for my needs.
No
Between in tune and out of tune. 100%
When I was 5 years old my took me and his telecaster bass to the Fender plant, it was 1963. He wanted them to set his bass up which was not something they did. When they saw his bass they asked "Where did you get this?". He told them Wallachs Music City. They told him to hang on a minute then returned with an older man in glasses and coveralls. They said to the man look at this neck Leo who said wow that's a show neck how did that get out of here? Anyway several years later I began to play guitar and it dawned on me who I had met that day. It's now a cherished memory of a very nice man who told my dad he was very lucky to his bass with that neck. He also gave me a lifesaver candy. RIP Mr. Fender.
That’s dope. When I was a young boy. About your age. My father, took me into the city, to see a marching band.
My used to play guitar too dude!
@@Oxygohome What did he say about growing up?
What a nice story
That's awesome
This video did not help me at all. I now wanted all of them.
This is by far the most comprehensive rundown of strats I've ever seen..top notch stuff my man.. wow 🤘🎸
Thanks so much Eric! 😁
As a Certified Floor Installation Supervisor I can confirm this video accurately previews the best tone and playability profiles for each level of Strat. 👍🏻
Thank you very much for the putting in the effort into making this very informative video.
let me simplify this for anyone who does not have time to watch the whole video: any time you are asking which guitar should i buy, the answer is always the same. buy the red one.
Facts.
Hahaha! Excellent
This is so educational and it helped me understand Strats a lot better, I will use this video to make an informed decision when I get a new Strat guitar thank you!
This was brilliantly delivered. Well done Justin!
well-presented and very informative content, thanks for this
One of the best explained videos out there and I am not even at halftime. Everything on point. great.
Much appreciated, Roman!
Superb video man, thanks!
Thank you for your time and dedication
What a video, entirely comprehensive guide to everything Strat in the modern age! I myself chose an aerodyne special series strat as my entry point to fender and I can't say enough good things about it!
Great video. Very informative. Thanks!
Awesome video! I didn't want it to end. Subscribed!!! 👍
Really well done video thanks
Well done! As I continue to learn about the lineup and options this helps to categorize that no one else seem to do.
We wanted our video to stand out and we're glad it has!
This was amazing Sir!!! Thank you so much:)
Great stuff Justin! Always a tough choice and you helped with the comparison
This was great! Thanks much for this.
Amazing job! Thank you for this!
Nice that you pointed out the advantage of locking tuners which is for quick and easier string changes. Most reviewers rave about these being a must to improve tuning stability which is not what they do.
We are glad you noticed!
Recently bought the fender ultra in Texas tea, beautiful guitar and smooth to play. Thanks for your educational review of the stratocasters.
Thank you mr. Akerfeldt
Years from now, this video will be a cool little snapshot of what Fender was doing in 2023.
That's our hope! And we'll have to do a follow-up when they revamp the entire line and the Player, Vintera, Performer etc model names as we know them are no more!
Years from now videos won’t be a thing
I love that you guys are producing content more and more now! Love seeing the main Canadian brand for musical instruments make a presence on TH-cam!
Keep it up!
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This was a fantastic video!! Great job brother.
much appreciated!
Most thorough and comprehensive guide of strats I've ever seen nice job
Thanks very much!!
thanks so much for this video. incredible.
Great video!!
Nice topic, very informative, 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍
This is a really useful and comprehensive overview of current Stratocaster options. 👍 I can certainly vouch for Fender's made-in-Japan models - I just got a Hybrid II with a reversed Tele headstock in a clearance sale, and it's fantastic quality. The headstock probably won't appeal to Strat purists - and I have to admit it almost put me off buying it - but I got used to it straight away, and the only "problem" with the guitar is that it's so hard to put it down, it's that good! 😊
Really enjoyed this video. Very informative and nicely done. My fave was actually your guitar. Lol.
Seeing your HW1 from the side…man that IS a thick neck! Loved the video. Thank you for going through all these models. Your strat is awesome.
Nice1..Long & thank u
Finally a video that we all needed. JV model might be the one in going to look for now.
Excellent vid, Thanks!! You Rock!!! 🎸 👏
Thanks for subscribing, Don!
Great info! Thanks!!
You're welcome!
Informative and fun to watch.
Thanks Rick, rewarding to us that we can keep it both informative and fun at the same time!
Got a Strat Aerodyne special in chocolate burst, and I just love it ! I now just ordered the Mike McCready signature.
Thank you for this very laborious and exhaustive video ;-)
Excellent program!
Thanks Paul!
I could never figure out what strat to buy, so I bought three of them.
Exactly
Well done!! Bought my (black) 2012 Strat Standard used (ex-rental) at Bloor St., still have it; came with Custom Shop stock pickups, great price and service.
Thanks (again) Mike!! 🤩
Love your vision and you, and American strats!🎉
Not sure if you mentioned it but one big difference between the Vintage spec Strats and the non vintage is ones, is the additional fret. That 22nd fret on the non vintage spec Strats makes a big difference. Great video!
Good point, that distinction was overlooked. Thanks!
Job well done man. You have made me want to buy a new strat, and go play the one I have.
Thank you what a great video 👏👍
Great video ! Thank you . And thank for your way of speaking, very understandable for a French person!😊
Merci Julien! 😃
Got an FSR Fender, MIM body with Custom Shop 50s pickups. Plays like a dream. Honestly love it. Great video.
Was it the fiesta red one?
My takeaway: I should get the Fender Stratocaster
That's the moral of the story.
That’s deep, man!
I have 2 strats, 2001mim and one I just bought, I picked it up, thought it was a Tele, played it, thought it sounded very good, found out it wasn’t a Tele but a strat, bought it anyway, 2022 min areodyne strat .
They're just too expensive, though... :( I had to get a stupid Gio. I couldn't afford a good one... :(
Thank you very much for your excellent demonstration.
Those three American Pros do sound different. Normal American Pro II ( rosewood fretboard)sounds thinner than the one with Pinewood body and the one with the Rosewood neck. These two later ones both sound similar, except the Rosewood neck sounds a bit dull/ woolen.
This is my order of preference:
1. CS 58.15
2. JV Mod. 30.0
3. American Vintage 53.30
4. American Pro (pine body) 43.10
Champagne Supernova on the Custom Shop Strat, nice combination! Mine is an Olympic white 2010 Road Worn, the first year of the model and loved it. I got fixed up like 2 years ago at the store In Laval and it played very well since! The Vintera II models seems well and will check it in a future visit. 😎
The Road Worn are fantastic. My main Strat is a RW 50's from 2017. Incredible instrument!
I've got Strats practically falling from the ceiling! 😂 Started with a new American Standard in '91, and my most recent is a Pro II, and then practically everything in-between! I remember getting my 3rd or 4th one was my '98 Deluxe. Man! What a great Strat it remains to this day I moved the VN pickups and entire to a great 90s MIJ 50s RI Foto Flame (anyone remember those?) and put Fralin "Woodstock '69" pickups and new electronics into it.
Another fun mod was to take advantage of the swimming pool route in my '91 and put triple p90s in it. Sounds unlike any other, but still has that Strat essence.
I have a 2010 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster SSS in Tungsten. Bought it new at Long & McQuade and still love it .. fantastic guitar! I love these comparison series videos, they're great. Thank you.
I bought my Epiphone Uptown Kat from Justin in February. :) Thank you Justin for all of your help.
To choose between the Stratocaster's, on Fender site was questionnaire to help, and suggest which one guitar is the best for you. It was about time of corona lock down, I fulfilled that very carefully in all details, with exactly my personal preferences to choose some of vintage Strat with one piece maple neck appropriate to me - from whole Fender production. To believe or not, the result I got was exactly - Squier by Fender Classic Vibe Stratocaster Maple Neck 2TS (two tobacco sunburst), which continuously get good reviews from all sides I noticed. I ordered that guitar from a local dealer shop because there was not in stock. But when appeared, unfortunately because of corona restrictions the seller was so feared and nervous I could not even to try much the guitar (he gave me 5 minutes), then I gave up although started to like it. The neck was gorgeous, slim, gloss finished without stupid satin "fast" back (usual not only for Squier). Just a few days ago I ordered it again, but the difference between newer and older version will be about something cheaper Pine instead standard Alder body - bad, but I will see when the guitar will appear. Difference between that Classic Vibe Strat, and vintage USA genuine's is about polyurethane instead nitro finish, also the pickups including practically the same all Player (Mexican) series - I will change for sure, then will make fine guitar setup including fret's leveling, and hope for the best. After all of that, it seems only another way for me is to order from much more expensive Custom Shop department ...
Great Channel, Subscribed.
Welcome aboard!
I have two Strats and they changed my life and my playing for the better. ❤. Got my first one in 2021 after having played for like 35 years.
This feels like a bar of chocolate! The best description of a good neck I've ever heard in my entire life.
I just bought an Affinity Squier Fender Strat and love it.
Well done, very informative! (Ritchie Blackmore, Steve Miller, Rory Gallagher, Robin Trower were some others who influenced me as well. 😊)
Great additions to the list of artists who've rocked a Strat. Honestly we could have made the entirety of this 1h 2m video just a list of artists who play Strats! 🤣
I'm looking into buying my Strat. This recommended video came in just in time. Never heard such great insights, this guy does a better job than anyone on youtube. Great stache!
That's perfect, we're glad this has been so helpful to you!
I'm at my 4th strat. I bought my 1st without knowing anything. I bought my second because of the neck, I wanted a 7.25 neck, I took vintera 1st generation, I hate the Pau Ferro neck. Neck shape is important, radius and profile. I like soft V but impossible to find a stock Soft-V with rosewood. I bought cheap used Squier I keep in my car just to jam with friends in case, I'm now buying a Japanese model. My advice would be go to a store and try as many as you can to buy the right one. And it's not easy cause you only notice the good or bad points with practice. Pickups can be changed easily. I think about having a custom neck be made to my specs...
@@Blanc57 thanks for your help. Yeah, I need to try some for sure, but I'm eyeing the Player series and will not be changing the pickups. I know that these Strats have a different radius than my 2 Jackson's and my Pacifica 112. I'm surprised what you said about the Pau Ferro types, I was eyeing them earlier. Liked the one with the green headstock. This one though for me 41:10 is do die for (visually). Although, I will aim for the price range of the player series. I'm not comfortable paying more than that because this will be one of my main work horse guitars, and I might be drinking while operating it as well. I'll check those smaller neck radius to see what you're up to. Cheers!
@@matrixstar2767the electric blue o'e looks great. I just don't like the look of Pau Ferro but it's only a matter of preference. I tried the Player Series and they're good guitars, modern C is the generic Fender neck a'd it suits most. As you have several guitars, you must have an idea of your preference. Good luck on your new guitar.
I say look for used guitars uying a brand new guitar use to be an easy choice. If you wanted a USA made stratocaster, there was the plain Standard or nicer Deluxe models.
Currently I have one and a half stratocasters. 1994 & 2004 Both Fender plain anniversary guitars USA 🇺🇸
Thank you so very much, I only play Strat and I'm broke and about to buy my first real one in 2-3 months the budget looks like. I needed this vid bad and great timing!
a strat lovers dream. nice one!
First rate consideration and demonstration of such a wide range of Strats. One missing consideration, which may be too subjective and personal to have added. On the American Pro 2, I take a Maple cap, over a Rosewood, to suit my taste. There's a slightly rounded effect to the Rosewood cap, vs. Maple to my ear. I'm in my 70's and have seen and heard lots of the range over the decades. I always choose Maple. It may not be a big enough difference to most ears, but it's there to these ones and I read others hear it as well. Justin is a nice and articulate person working the Bloor west store. Good mind, wide understanding of the "special" aspect of so many guitars. Great explanation/demonstration concise as well as focused.
I really dig my Fender CS 56 Strat it’s a not too heavy relic but the worn neck is perfect.
Thanks for all that brilliant info...now which one do I want...im gonna keep it simple and go with a player plus hss in sunburst I think...but then I keep thinking about sss but at least the player plus lets you split the humbucker so that may be a winner! 👍
Thank You Justin. 👍👍 🇺🇸.
Very nice comparison.
The only thing i don't agree is the use of locking tuners.
They help the tuning stability a lot. You don't have the rolled up string on your tuners wich also stretches using the wiggle stick. This rolled up part doesn't go back to the same location after releasing the tremolo (Vibrato).
I have 6 guitars with a bigsby and it's night and day on the tuning stability. And yes i have also lockers on my single coil guitars.
This is a great video comparing all these different forms of Fender strats. I also like how the player keeps it 'basic.' We don't need fancy riffs, but just a demo of the clean sounds with chords and lead. But I'd say for 80% of these, the differences are really about marketing more than the instrument itself. Fender has to sell the same guitars year after year, but attempt to convince consumers "this one is different"! I have a Robert Cray Mexican Strat which is a very nice guitar. But for those who are interested, I'd suggest checking out the Godin and Sire 'strat' versions for some real value. It boils down to a decent price and what feels comfortable when you play.
Picked up the Ultra. Love it!
Awesome, congrats!
Me too, just before Christmas. Awesome guitar
@@mikelowry5027 Congrats to the both of you, Mike and Andy!
What an awesome video…all things Fender explained !! I am a keyboard player who always had questions about “the differences between pickups…do they really make a difference”. I bought an American Performer Strat…and even though I am learning on it, I never really understood why it is the way it is. NOW I KNOW !! I now have a better appreciation of why Fender makes so many different types of Strats…all different. Thank you so much, Justin…GREAT JOB !!
Thanks for watching and we're glad you learned so much from this video!
Glad I found the channel and appreciate this type of content! The Lincoln Brewster signature strat is a really great guitar, comes with the DiMarzio Area pickups, and is my choice for a signature strat! 🎈 Also -- Love the strat with the rosewood neck!! Where do I get one of these?? 💰
Thank you! We are glad you enjoy our deep dives! If you are in Canada you will find most of these guitars at your local Long & McQuade, and all of them are available to order on our website!
I enjoyed the video & took some notes believe me so thank you! Just 1 question if you even answer…if you wanted to build a guitar in the style of David Gilmour and I know his signature are now ridiculous since he no longer owns it & I don’t have 10+ grand😂 and keeping it below 2 grand which would be the best to pick? And then simply over time upgrade. I have a Vintera 60’s & many other guitars and I love the Vintera just not that it’s not maple or rosewood but love the feel and ease & want to pick wisely & I do love to play on the 7.25 radius frets over the jumbo & like the Vintage tuners etc don’t care about locking tuners etc which would be a good model to go with? Am I better to Mod shop one? I will even buy it online from you guys🤘 Just would like an honest answer. Always watching your videos & had this one saved as my go to so thank you!
For a guitar that Leo Fender designed and built based on feedback he got from guitarists of the ‘50’s I’d say he hit a home run with that final production unit’s features. At almost 70 years old now that same design has been copied by just about every guitar builder the world over . Thanks for breaking down those ones you portrayed here. 😎👍
Nice video. And best choice is partscaster :)
Something you forgot on the player series the tome knobs interact., first knob is for the bridge pickup , second does both the middle and theck,
Not the first time Fender had the S-1 switch make the neck pick up, added to the other combinations. That was done in the ultra series long ago at the very least.
Just the best round up of the fender Stratocaster I have come across bar none. Well done. Even though I own a couple of strats I still found 5his interesting and useful.
Amazing, thanks Kerry! Hopefully it sparked you to pick up one of your Strats and play a bit after watching!
I'm a Fender Japan lover - probably because my first electric was a mid-80s Standard Stratocaster with a System 1 Trem. I didn't realise just how good it was until I sold it. Mistake. It took me another 10 years to find/purchase my ideal Strats - a mid-80s Contemporary Strat with System 2 Trem and an HM Strat. Despite it's name/image, the HM Strat really is the 'Swiss Army Knife' of guitars. It can cover multiple music styles and genres with ease and does everything I need brilliantly - all that plus 24 frets! 🤘
Thank you! I’m gassing to trade my performer HSS in on a pro 2 sss, and your video has sealed the deal for me. I love my performer but the pro 2 sounds fuller and brighter to me. My lgs has a couple of 75th anniversary models in stock I’m going to go in and try. I like the “spankiness” of the std vmod 2’s, even though the rosewood model does sound smooth and pleasant. Great A-B format, presented perfectly. Thanks again.
You're welcome Ron, we're glad this video was helpful for you!
This is the best explanation of the differences between current Fender strats.
Thank you Emmanuel!
I like the dave murry california series fender ...but i would like to see if its good enough before i commit to getting one or just upgrade with a standard strat
When I bought mine in 89 from my first paycheck it was easy. You had the Stratocaster (Made in USA,) and a second model. called Stratocaster de luxe and had Lace pick-ups. As far as I know the Fenders not made in the USA were called squire. I still have it.
Definetely the most Remarkable sound difference in the mexican line is the Vintera! They really step up between player and player plus. More traditional sound especially in the clean tones . definetely I will get one of those someday
awesome video ! watched it from start to finish and i dont even need a strat haha
Thanks for watching! It's great to know that it was still entertaining and informative enough to hold your attention even if you're not in the market for a Strat. But maybe one day you will be, and what you've learned from this video will help you choose the Strat for you!
Cool rundown but just so you know, I have a Vintera II 70s strat and it has the big headstock! I also have the relic'd Vintera Roadworn 60s strat and I adore these two guitars! My favorite strats, bar none!
Thanks for the correction, the Vintera II 70s certainly does sport the big headstock.
I have a Pro II HSS Strat, and I chose it for its versatility, plus I don’t like noiseless pickups because they lose the stratie sound.
Love my Player strat in Buttercream!
A fullness to the rosewood neck/fingerboard.
Next strat I buy will have a solid rosewood neck. I have a PRS Custom 22 with a solid rosewood neck and it's so amazing. I'm now sold on rosewood necks!
You didn't talk about the AM Performer model pickups, which are the Yosemite.I have the honey model and I previously had the AM Pro II and ended up selling it to keep the Performer.The finest neck and everything else made me stay with this model.
Outstanding video.
Especially for those interested in a Strat or those who love them. I love the Strat body contours , average weight and ease of mod. Leo definitely had the Do it Yourselves type in mind here. I love single coils but prefer the humbucker for rock and 24 ¾ scale overall. All subjective and preferences. Owning one of every type of guitar made would be my preference though!😅
Well said!
i just bought a player plus in Olympic pearl. This might be the sexiest guitar ever and it feels incredible.
Great guitar and gorgeous colour combination on that one. Congrats and enjoy it!
I have been playing strats for over 40 years. At low volume, any difference in tone is minimal. At stage volume , that is where you will hear and feel the tone come alive
Great video ! Area 61 , 67 or 58 on your Highway One???
I have a USA Fender 1983 Strat & a Fender USA 2000 Texas Special
Make sure you buy a store warranty on a new Pro II Strat. You WILL be taking it back to the shop (several times) have the factory nut filed down to playable height and the bridge cranked down from its shipping height.