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Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Electric Guitar Sunset Metallic Maple Neck

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Modern upgrades for a classic icon.

In the newest evolutionary step for the American Deluxe Stratocaster electric guitar, it maintains its traditional look and feel while introducing upgrades that include three N3 Noiseless single-coil pickups that still produce their revered sparkle and snap and—with noiseless design—no annoying hum. The S-1 switching system adds additional pickup combinations beyond those provided by a standard five-way switch including new combinations of series and parallel wiring for a dazzling array of tonal choice. The compound radius fretboard that modern guitarists demand ensures strings won't fret out even with extreme bending. Other improvements include the high-mass tremolo block that increases sustain; locking tuning keys; and a molded case with glass-reinforced latches and TSA locks.

N3 Noiseless pickups
N3 Noiseless pickups deliver the best of yesterday and today, because they deliver landmark vintage Fender tone and response without the hum that can plague single-coil pickups. Using an improved stacked coil-coil design, N3 Noiseless pickups are specially tailored for each Stratocaster and Telecaster pickup position. The insulated metal core of each pickup position type differs in thickness and composition for enhanced tone, and Fender has fine-tuned the sized, shape, and wire gauge of the coils to balance the magnetic responsiveness essential to great tone. N3 pickups represent a welcome return to the warmth and clarity of alnico magnets. An Alnico 5 magnet is used in the bridge position, Alnico 2 in the middle position, and Alnico 3 for the neck position.


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Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Electric Guitar Features:

  • Select alder body with contoured heel and body
    Rosewood or maple neck
    C-shaped profile
    22 medium-jumbo frets
    Compound radius fretboard (9-1/2" at the nut, 12" at the 12th fret, and 14" at the 15th fret)
    Three N3 Noiseless single-coil pickups
    S-1 switching system
    High-mass tremolo block
    Locking tuning keys
    Upgraded, molded case




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  • What a Strat should be

    As reviewed by shovelhead on 12/20/2010

    I played both the Deluxe and the Standard for comparison prior to making my decision. Even playing through a solid state amp at the music store the decision was easy. I didn't even employ the S-1 switching before making my decision so I was truly comparing apples to apples. The S-1 switching clearly adds to the tonal palette if you?re looking to muddy things up a bit. The craftsmanship of the Deluxe is top of the line for a production model and the setup was super easy per the instructions. The bridge works flawless and stays in tune. I love the pop in whammy bar as opposed to the old thread in style. The locking tuners are beautiful, easy to use, and probably a big help keeping this thing in tune with heavy whammy use. Oh, and strap locks included. What a deal. What I didn?t like was removing the protective coating off of the pickguard. It didn?t peel like it was supposed to and took a fair amount off effort to clean it up good. BUT??that has nothing to do with craftsmanship or tone. Playability, well, this thing plays like butter. No fret buzz, super comfortable neck, it just feels right in my hands. As far as sound. I play through a VOX AC15 using a Fulltone Dejavibe, and the Deluxe just sings beautifully through any pickup combination. Today, I decided to run it through my sons DSL 401 Marshall. THAT was the sound I wanted!!! Just incredible. The Deluxe just lights the Marshall right up. Throw in a TSA approved hard case, no regrets buying this one. Well worth every penny I also play a Gibson Les Paul, and a Gibson Firebird. The Deluxe easily compares to both of those, but in a single coil sort of way.

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  • The best!

    As reviewed by Ryan on 8/15/2011

    I have been an Ibanez head all my life and the last Strat I played was in 95. Didn't care for them then, figured I wouldn't like them now. When it was time to purchase a new guitar, I decided to buy my dream guitar. An ESP standard series, I didn't look at anything else. When I got it, I realized the neck was not what I was after all along. I returned it (thanks Guitar Center!) and headed to my local GC to try out some new guitars. I played over 20 guitars in 2 hours (MusicMan, several LPs, Ibanez etc). I decided to play a new American strat just for the hell of it, didn't think I would like it at all. When I flew up and down the neck at ease, I knew it was for me. I immediately ordered an American Deluxe and still can't believe how well it plays. I play faster on this guitar, than any other guitar I have ever owned or played. The new compound radius neck is AMAZING! My particular guitar needed some minor setup out of the box, as I had some buzz on the lower frets. Added a bit of relief and adjusted action a bit and it was good to go. I'm playing through a Mesa Boogie Single Rec w/Marshal 2x12 cab (slightly boosted) and it is the exact sound I was going after. All in all my experience with Guitar Center has been exceptional. They never give me any issues about returning products I just don't like. And they have given me several discounts, even after the promotional period was over. I am a customer for life

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  • Best bang for the buck

    As reviewed by Love my new guitar on 6/2/2011

    I've always played hard rock and metal style guitars but once I bought this guitar my style of playing has totally changed. I've been playing guitar for thirty years and this is my first Fender. The quality of these guitars are next to none and I can't get enough of the sweet clean sound from the neck pickup. I've played almost every guitar known to man and I would say Fender is the best bang for the buck. Made in the good old USA, quality parts and they're easy to upgrade if you want to change the pickguard, knobs and soforth to the color of your choice. If you're reading this review, then what are you waiting for. Go get one of these absolute beauties, you won't regret it!

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