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Buddy Guy on His Love for Guitar and Discovering the Fender Stratocaster

Buddy Guy on His Love for Guitar and Discovering the Fender Stratocaster

Description

Available for a limited time only, this is a must guitar for the Buddy Guy fan. It shares many features with the Custom Shop version. Solid alder body. Soft V neck shape. Fender/Gotoh vintage-style tuners. Vintage-style synchronized tremolo. Medium-jumbo frets.
Fender Artist Series Buddy Guy Polka Dot Stratocaster Electric Guitar Black with White Polka Dots
Fender Artist Series Buddy Guy Polka Dot Stratocaster Electric Guitar Black with White Polka Dots

Features

  • Solid alder body
  • 21 frets
  • Maple neck with soft V shape
  • Dot inlays
  • Medium-jumbo frets
  • Fender/Gotoh vintage-style tuning machines
  • Vintage-style synchronized tremolo
  • Black plastic parts
  • Black body with white polka-dots
  • Includes a gig bag
warning

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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4.6

5 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  1. Practicing2
  2. Small Venues2
  3. Jamming1
  4. Recording1
Cons
  1. minor annoying fret sprout in dry weather1
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  1. Experienced2
Pros
  1. Fun To Play2
  2. Good Feel2
  3. Good Pick Up2
  4. Good Tone2
  5. Solid Electronics2

Reviewed by 5 customers

  • Great Look Great Feel

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byFrank

    fromConway, SC

    Just love the way it looks, feels and sounds! I'd buy it again!

  • A quality, artist-series guitar at a good price point

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    byHaole Jim

    fromMetro Chicago

    'Had this one for 14 years, it's a keeper. The Buddy Guy's pickups are "known" for having a "darker" sound than normal Strat pups (if there is such a thing as a "standard" Strat pickup). "Buddy Guy stringing," .010 roundwounds with a wound G really works well on this guitar. A pro setup pushed this instrument into the big leagues (i.e. American Standard), playability-wise. The flashy-hip-unique BG Polka Dot "look" is deceptive; this is not a one-trick pony; it'll competently play anything one can pull from a Strat. While not a fan of "V" necks, the one-piece maple neck / fingerboard is comfortable and plays smooth. Finish, paint, clearcoat and components fit is excellent. NO issues with the Buddy Guy Polka Dot Mexico Stratocaster at this (well under $1000) price point.

  • PS

    5

    submitted16 years ago

    byzzdoc

    fromNY

    There is not currently a Custom Shop edition of this guitar. A LTD edition is planned for Sept 2010 release which is proported to be blond. There is an Artist Series with different electronics which is described in the Fender Products Section of their website, but that is standard production line generated.

  • Second thoughts.......

    4

    submitted19 years ago

    byzzdoc

    fromCommack, NY

    MIM guitars are generally well thought of from the many user reviews I have read, and from what I have had in my hands as I audition guitars from time to time. This model was no exception but for the fact that hum cancelling pickups were desirable so I swapped in a set of DiMarzio Heavy Blues, and stopped the tremolo block a la EC. For me, it was a great player modified that way. If you want more of the look of Buddy's stage guitar consider installing gold lace sensors with black covers. I don't see an indication for active electronics and that 25DB midboost circuit as a must here. Buddy's sound does not general offer that kind of 'growl' Just for an historical perspective, the original Buddy Guy Artist Series guitar was what Fender now calls the Powerhouse Strat. It was on for a very short period of time and then supplanted by the current offering in blond or two-tone sunburst.

  • Awesome Guitar!!

    5

    submitted19 years ago

    byCourtney

    fromShelbyville, TN

    I bought this guitar back in september of 2006. I love this Guitar. It has amazing sound even though it's not american made. It look very unique and sylish and is easy and fun to play great price and is woth every penny

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  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byRick Foxx

    fromShelton, Wa.

    What is the radius of the neck?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    9.5" radius.

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byDunga

    fromAustralia

    You guys have this listed as blemished I am unfamiliar of this I am thinking some form of damage could you please tell what damage this guitar has and does it come with a case I am in Australia and understand you don't ship there but I will be visiting family in Thomasville next month and are interested in this

    Open Reply -
    This guitar would have a minor scratch or dent but would otherwise be in new condition. It does not come with a case.

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byDunga

    fromThomasville

    Does this guitar come with a case

    Open Reply -
    This guitar does not come with a case.