Fender American Standard Stratocaster, Updated Yet Still A Classic Guitar for The Serious Musician

June 20, 2011 - PRLog -- The Fender American Standard Stratocaster, THE electric guitar, is of legendary status and now it's been updated. It's the prototypical guitar, the shape becoming the de facto stencil outline for the guitar instrument. This revised Fender American Standard Stratocaster is a welcome addition to the range and a pleasure to play.

This 2008 revision takes the American Standard Strat into the current day, updated with modern tech yet firmly remaining true to its roots. Aesthetically it is as good looking as ever, with a gloss finished body and maple fingerboard. Attention to detail is astounding, even the undercoat has been thinned slightly, a welcome change to the past model which Fender states allows for “improved body resonance”. The frets are as you would expect, thick (but not clunky) with ample amount of space for your hands to move about, perfect for lead and rhythm players alike.

In the sound department the Fender American Standard Stratocaster hits all the right notes. It has a more “vintage” sound than the previous model, leaning more towards blues than rock though it still has a zing and brashness to its sound. Fender have done an exquisite job of capturing the soul of the original Fender American Standard Strat that was introduced back in 1986.

The Fender American Standard Stratocaster is the industry standard for professional musicians and perfect for gigging. You WILL get attached to this instrument so it is important to make sure you buy your Strat from people who know their stuff. SoundsLiveShop are expert stockists and authorised dealers of Fender guitars. Check out the range they have to offer here: http://www.soundsliveshop.com/c/Guitar_Gear/Stratocaster-...

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