Fender Classic Player 60s Strat in Sonic Blue

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  • Опубліковано 14 вер 2016
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  • @shaindaman13
    @shaindaman13 7 років тому +45

    You are such a happy, positive Guy. How? LOL. It's infectious Dude. I wish I could be more like that. I enjoy just listening to you talk cause your attitude is so upbeat. Rock On!

  • @philthemustardtiger
    @philthemustardtiger 5 років тому +12

    Have had this guitar for many years now. Hands down the best guitar I've ever owned.

  • @Pete_Sam
    @Pete_Sam 7 днів тому

    Bought a 2012 Classic Player 60s in sunburst with rosewood neck. Still an awesome guitar today, 12 years later.

  • @jimtippens
    @jimtippens 7 років тому +8

    Glad to see you back. I just can't keep my hands off my 2002 MIM Classic 60's in Shell Pink. My brother sold it to me for $300. I promised to never sell it. His first wife for 20 year's out of High School bought it for him at $733 with case which he gave me also. His wife passed away sadly the cancer got to her brain😢 Anywho It's the most vintage sounding Strat I've heard. I own 6. It's perfect for my Spy Surf band Spy Darz from Marz. on UA-cam. Great too see you back. I'm soo happy you Demo'ed this Awesome Strat. $300 is a great price. We lucked out.

  • @eighttracklover1
    @eighttracklover1 7 років тому +6

    My 50's classic player strat is my favorite for 10 years now. Love the classic player series

  • @MrRockinguitar
    @MrRockinguitar 5 років тому +2

    I've never written but, enjoy all of you reviews. A couple of quick comments on this model. Fender's Classic Player 60's Series instruments are the result of a collaboration between Fender's world-renowned Master Builders and the company's state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, offering Custom Shop features at a modest price. With decades of combined guitar-building experience, Fender's Custom Shop Master Builders were tasked with creating their own dream list of specifications for these new Classic Series instruments. What they came up with were features such as '69 pickups, a custom 2-point vintage bridge, and the 12" fingerboard radius on Greg Fessler's Classic Player '60s Strat.
    Lastly, the two point trem's are available from Fenders Chinese
    models, all the way to the upper end...….I love 'em ! Thanks for the great reviews

  • @Squazzoo68
    @Squazzoo68 8 років тому +2

    That's probably the sharpest looking Strat I've ever seen! Love the light green plastics. Sounds great too. What a steal! That's less than some Squires!

  • @hoshinoimpul
    @hoshinoimpul 7 років тому +3

    Still haven't seen another MIM strat with a 2 point bridge except this one. Definitely a killer guitar! I have those same custom '69 pups in my black stratocaster.

  • @booobthruster3000
    @booobthruster3000 8 років тому

    Great to see you back man! Cannot wait to see more vidz!

  • @hotwheel6663
    @hotwheel6663 5 років тому +2

    Love that color! It has that Joe Walsh Rocky Mountain way type sound to it.

  • @jacoblopez1057
    @jacoblopez1057 3 роки тому +5

    This is the video that really made me pull the trigger on purchasing my sonic blue classic player 60s strat. Got mine for $400 on Craigslist in 2018
    Ended up replacing the fender 69 pickups with the Everything Axe set as I thought the 69s were too bright.

    • @erockscott1184
      @erockscott1184 2 роки тому

      I put a duncan in the bridge (single coil)...cant remember the model though...I then installed a tex mex in the neck...and left the 69 in the middle....good combination.

  • @mattsmart705
    @mattsmart705 6 років тому +1

    Ace. Got me a 50’s & of course my faithful Baja Tele. But wanted a thinner neck. So waiting for my 60’s to be delivered. Great sounding beast. Can’t bloody wait now I’ve watched your vid.
    Great review. ✌🏼

  • @randywoolum2648
    @randywoolum2648 7 років тому +6

    I used to have one of these. I was disappointed because the Sonic Blue was so light it was almost white, and when I saw pictures of a Sonic Blue Strat from the 60's it seemed to almost be what Daphne Blue is now. Much darker than the Sonic Blue of today. But at GC they had some FSR 60's Strats and one was with Daphne Blue-ish finish with maybe a slight hint of green.....kind of like Eric Johnson's Turquoise Strat, and it had the 6-screw trem, but a 12" radius board, and medium-jumbo frets for $499 new!!! I snagged that baby, and now it is my baby.....I love this guitar! And now those FSR 50's or 60's are going for $799 just like Fender's regular production 50's and 60's MIM reissues.

    • @lustrevision
      @lustrevision 2 роки тому

      My sonic blue has turned to almost surf green now its a 2003

  • @cripps78
    @cripps78 7 років тому

    I bought one of these , same finish, put srv Texas specials and did modern wiring with the bottom tone for the bridge and the top tone for the neck/middle. It totally woke it up. Love it!

  • @thatpeterboy
    @thatpeterboy 7 років тому +1

    Love the classic player strats superb necks..great pups too!

  • @austing1580
    @austing1580 7 років тому +3

    I think what makes the guitar is the sonic blue with the mint green pick gaurd. That's a sharp guitar. Thanks for the vid I have been looking at them for a while. you really helped me out. Thanks Steve

  • @rtfan13
    @rtfan13 7 років тому +2

    Just got this guitar today. To be honest you sold me on it. Some bang for buck.

  • @mikemikemike701
    @mikemikemike701 7 років тому +2

    Great vid pixx, that 12 radius makes a difference. I have an EJ strat and it's awesome!

  • @monstercrx
    @monstercrx 8 років тому

    nice to see you from another Ibanez aficionado, rock on

  • @TigerPalmer
    @TigerPalmer 2 місяці тому

    The Baja Tele is the Telecaster equivalent to these Classic Player Strats. Steve, if you come across a Baja, they have quite the cult following. Great review, as always.

  • @theguitarpedalcrisis326
    @theguitarpedalcrisis326 7 років тому +1

    Such a cool guitar! I'm looking to get one soon!

  • @jimwoodswrites
    @jimwoodswrites 7 років тому

    Love the looks of that guitar! Cool story too!

  • @GinoMarks
    @GinoMarks 6 років тому

    It seems like pixx and rob chapman are the only guys on UA-cam who aren't afraid to put a little gain on a strat everyone else is so hesitant to put a little crunch on they're strat demos

  • @mike.g.85
    @mike.g.85 8 років тому +2

    I have my eyes on the same exact axe! Rock on!

  • @artgonewrong
    @artgonewrong 7 років тому

    Welcome back!!!

  • @dalepal
    @dalepal 8 років тому +1

    Looks and sounds great. You got a great deal on a very nice guitar.

  • @guitarhiker4449
    @guitarhiker4449 5 років тому

    Beautiful strat steve!! The price you paid is insane good!! They look awesome and sound immense too!! I'm in the process of purchasing one of these right now and im getting one thats a few years older because they recently stopped making them with a rosewood fretboard due to the fairly new changes in law. They come now with pau ferro fretboards. Although they still look and sound ok but im a traditional sorta guy lol..Thanks for the review, great playing to man! Rock on!!

  • @joshuavaldes9946
    @joshuavaldes9946 8 років тому +1

    That's so cool!!! I got mine two weeks ago in the same color

  • @jashlyn0
    @jashlyn0 7 років тому +2

    Man, you 'stole' that axe! Sounds great. Mexico?
    I have one in HSS and red (kind of maroon-crimson), with a 'worn' (relic light, I call it) finish. And, it's awesome too!
    Thanks for another great vid. Rock on!

  • @theadventuresofrussandcoco2077
    @theadventuresofrussandcoco2077 7 років тому

    Thanks Mr. Pixxy. Didn't know this guitar existed.

  • @robbyray
    @robbyray 7 років тому +1

    My dream guitar color combo. Even moreso if it were nitro finished!

  • @Orieus
    @Orieus 7 років тому +3

    that a lot of guitar for 300 dude! damn! those things new in canada go for about 700ish.....Awesome review and vids as always! Keep on rocking in the Free World!

  • @Flipside-music
    @Flipside-music 7 років тому +1

    That will be my next Strat. I love that sonic blue

  • @watcherofvideos3117
    @watcherofvideos3117 7 років тому

    You always have a great sound

  • @bluewater3783
    @bluewater3783 5 років тому +3

    That's a Beautiful Strat, Steve! It's the perfect shade of Sonic Blue--and that Rosewood fretboard seems impeccable. :) I would only prefer a lighter shade headstock/neck (no tint). And your setup sounds Fantastic! Btw: Isn't that "Faded Sonic Blue"???

  • @violao206
    @violao206 2 роки тому

    I have a 2006 3-tone sunburst version that I bought used for $450 that I love. 2006 was also Fender's 60th Anniversary year so all the guitars were badged with a 60th Anniversary metal badge on the back of the headstock that year which is pretty cool. Mine came with about 3 larger "dingy's" on the bottom, otherwise it still looks very new. The mint green/cream pickguard looks so cool. I believe they are selling used now for the original MAP price of $800 out on the interwebs.

  • @glennevans5824
    @glennevans5824 7 років тому +1

    Always liked those classic player guitars nice pickups and radius neck.only thing don't like poly finish but overall great bang for the buck.

  • @theedgeofbreakup5192
    @theedgeofbreakup5192 7 років тому

    Steve that is a beautiful guitar (I picked up a mint used one for $600 with case in 2010) my hand wound pickups were signed as well). One of my favorite guitars to play and currently sitting in the kitchen / family room plugged into my Scarlett 2i2 and old iMac using Scuffam Amps S Gear. Early morning jams with a pot of coffee and headphones. Yeah, I'm getting old! Be well sir and thanks for not rubbing in my Cardinals loss to your Pats! D.

  • @JJ180
    @JJ180 8 років тому +3

    I have the Fender Classic Player 50s Strat, V shaped neck, its a great guitar

    • @elitesmoke6195
      @elitesmoke6195 6 років тому

      JJ one EIGHTY is it good for punk and metal? Obly thing that has me on the fence on whether to buy it or not

  • @AngelMartinez-qs3cf
    @AngelMartinez-qs3cf 7 років тому +3

    Hey great video, nice guitar., i have a question what size fretboard is good for making barre chords easier to play. I have somewhat small hands. Can anyone help? thanks.

  • @mudwiser1391
    @mudwiser1391 7 років тому

    Good stuff as always Steve, how many guitars in your collection now?

  • @cliffords2315
    @cliffords2315 7 років тому +1

    This strat sounds like the Strats i grew up with in the 60s, its realy got that Ritchie Blackmore snap to it
    I have an Eric Johnson strat, but i cant get that great 60's sound out of it.

  • @phatbeats7235
    @phatbeats7235 7 років тому

    Love ur vids man 👌🏻

  • @christianberrian3012
    @christianberrian3012 6 років тому +1

    You got an amazing deal on that for 299. I briefly had one of those a few years back when they first came out and I loved it. The sonic blue is my favorite color. The pickups are from the custom shop too. I didn't know if you mentioned that. That was one of the selling points for the series.

    • @Zeal808
      @Zeal808 3 роки тому +1

      Unbelievable deal..

  • @stevehogan8829
    @stevehogan8829 7 років тому

    No shredder here but these are really nice.. Like the feel of the neck and they do have a different sound. IT's got some power without being twangy or too bright. Really like the tone.

  • @billysterndale3873
    @billysterndale3873 3 роки тому

    Love this guy love this guitar

  • @RNAMusic
    @RNAMusic 8 років тому +21

    That's pretty tasty. I'm not a strat guy. ask Baker. However..... I've kind of been wanting one lately. I must have a fever.

    • @TMmodify
      @TMmodify 7 років тому

      the best thing is to play both. I mean I love the sound of single coil but for what I wanted to do my lace sensor-loaded strat just wasn't enough so I had to put humbuckers in my Tele

    • @chrislowe1767
      @chrislowe1767 5 років тому

      You've got a fever? The only cure is more cow bell.

    • @duck_5150
      @duck_5150 4 роки тому

      @@chrislowe1767 +1

  • @vivekteega
    @vivekteega 6 років тому +1

    Hey man, awesome demo!
    I've been saving up for a Mexican strat for an year now and going to pull the trigger this month end. Is the truss rod adjustment on this guitar easy since it is in the butt side? I saw people complain about it on the forums online. Will I have to take the neck off everytime I want to adjust it? I absolutely love the way the Classic Player 60 sounds but don't want the truss rod adjustment to be a pain in the ass

  • @anthonyfisher5076
    @anthonyfisher5076 7 років тому

    you sound amazing my freind

  • @joshhicks8572
    @joshhicks8572 4 роки тому +4

    I’m looking to get this exact guitar

  • @stan2211stan
    @stan2211stan 6 років тому +7

    I'd like to hear you play clean.

  • @markod442
    @markod442 7 років тому

    Hey brother its Marko here , your buddy thats in the desert, a buddy and i were talking about you and your awesome guitar playing , were both players and he was asking me what program it is again you use to play and record your videos, I thought I knew but couldnt find it , anyway thanks again brother! Ill be home from the middle east in two weeks

  • @tonyhoodlass1846
    @tonyhoodlass1846 2 роки тому

    Got the same Guitar sonic blue strat custom shop Great video

  • @Terry3Gs
    @Terry3Gs 8 років тому +1

    VERY nice steve !! :)

  • @Anson120
    @Anson120 7 років тому

    Have you tried the "grease bucket circuit"? I freaking love it! It makes any pickup into a new pickup.

  • @loncarpenter6623
    @loncarpenter6623 6 років тому +2

    Interesting story. I just yesterday bought a 2017 Classic Player 60s "used" at GC for $399. :)

  • @StephenFinkNRP
    @StephenFinkNRP 6 років тому +1

    Came to check out the strat then noticed the Amiga 500 in the background. :O

  • @iwnicholson
    @iwnicholson 8 років тому +1

    I may be wrong, but I believe that if it is a 2006, the pu's are the actual Custom Shop 69 set. They switched later to the mexi version you described, but back then they were, I believe, actual Fender Custom Shop set.

  • @MajorRager76
    @MajorRager76 7 років тому

    I just picked up the Deluxe Players Strat new for $499 has the vintage noiseless pups and yes it has 6 point bridge. Fender just discontinued the players strat so if you can find them new they are heavily discounted. I love it plays great

  • @lowkeyt7476
    @lowkeyt7476 8 років тому +1

    The new roadhouse strats have a 2 point trem too

  • @eduardonoren3320
    @eduardonoren3320 4 роки тому +1

    Tengo una igual, solo que con binding y fat 50. Es magnífica!

  • @FelixIsMyName
    @FelixIsMyName 7 років тому +3

    Steve, how many guitars do you have in your collection now?

  • @DEADMEDIC
    @DEADMEDIC 7 років тому +1

    Steve let's hear that 6505 running into the 2notes please.

  • @johnlloyd7568
    @johnlloyd7568 7 років тому

    I currently have a classic vibe 60s strat and i love it but im saving up for a Fender and this is the exact color im looking for. Having played the cv 60s strat as well do you think this is an upgrade or should i save some more for an Am Std?

  • @chingasofarkaso
    @chingasofarkaso 7 років тому

    Welcome back! That axe looks fantastic. Love that pickguard.
    Also.
    Bruins stink. Go Habs Go. :)

    • @samcowell5465
      @samcowell5465 5 років тому

      Mitch Farkas its a bit late but go preds!

  • @makerKID5
    @makerKID5 8 років тому +2

    I was just looking at this guitar. I want it so bad. It looks so good!

  • @malcolmhardwick4258
    @malcolmhardwick4258 2 роки тому

    Sweet guitar !!

  • @pcollenyt3683
    @pcollenyt3683 6 років тому +3

    $299 !!!! Damn, such a sweat deal.

  • @TomSounds
    @TomSounds 7 років тому

    Sush a nice guitar, I have one too. What software do you use to get these monster tones?

  • @cavaturnagesh
    @cavaturnagesh 7 років тому

    Dear Pixxylixxx, I play my fender american special sss through a boss gt 100 and into a marshall mg30cfx. Recently, I stopped using the marshall and started to use headphones instead. The tones and the sound are awesome and I had never heard anything like that on the marshall. Is it possible to get the sound that the headphones produce in a physical amplifier?
    Truly appreciate your answer, and thanks in advance.

  • @Loicvers
    @Loicvers 7 років тому

    dude i have a classic player 60 and it kills hand down most of the us strat i ve player! great guitare

  • @robertdavis4089
    @robertdavis4089 7 років тому

    nice strat and what a buy

  • @bikerdhill
    @bikerdhill 8 років тому +1

    Pixxy, I have a 60th anniversary classic players strat in desert tan colour, made in Mexico, and it too has a 2 point trem, the serial number says it's a 2013, but most likely it was a very late 2013 run making it part of the 60th anniversary, you should check it out, nice guitar :)

  • @goosups6609
    @goosups6609 8 років тому

    i saw a 90s fender strat with a maple flame neck and the body is black and the pickups and knobs are like aged i guess is what you call it and the pickguard is like a white pickguard have you guys heard about these? are these bad? do you think its fake? also the neck feels like its hollow for some reason and it feels kinda sticky and the guitar is like really light

  • @rosalierulquin4497
    @rosalierulquin4497 7 років тому +1

    wow man ! what a great tone !! I got the same guitar but I can't get the same sound...what effects do you use ? or is it some special software settings ?
    tell me more if you got a few minutes ..thanks for your help !
    I'm a great fan of your channel
    keep on rockin' !

  • @davidevans3175
    @davidevans3175 8 років тому

    Can't deal with the poly finish, but other than that its beautiful and sounds killer.

  • @tdunster2011
    @tdunster2011 7 років тому

    I've played two strats with 12" radius necks and ended up buying them both. Nothing against the 7.25 and 9.5 variants but for me anything with a 12" radius is a keeper.

  • @Gern5838
    @Gern5838 11 місяців тому

    My Classic Player 50’s is the best Strat Ive ever played (Mexican or American). IMO theyre hidden treasures and SO inexpensive.

  • @Cineluvideos
    @Cineluvideos 4 роки тому

    hi guys, i have owned one for the past couple of years and I still love it but I am noticing issues when bending the high E, it just sounds thin and it's quite hard. anyone know how to fix this?

  • @SuperRickenbacker
    @SuperRickenbacker 7 років тому

    Some of the 2006 models had Abigail Yabara pickups. Its Greg Fessler designed.

  • @stryanx4395
    @stryanx4395 2 роки тому +1

    You always have great tone love it

  • @ericwenner6411
    @ericwenner6411 7 років тому

    Very light blue. I thought it was white until I read the title. Nice catch!

  • @candidx7057
    @candidx7057 5 років тому +1

    I think the CS-69's don't have a reverse wound, reverse polarity center pickup.

  • @jamieryan6991
    @jamieryan6991 6 років тому

    What are your thoughts on the American special Stratocasters? I’ve been thinking of getting one but I’ve heard they use the same parts as the Mexican made models is this true?

  • @monzo9999
    @monzo9999 6 років тому

    I need help, I saw a deal with this the sonic blue strat with a fender pro case, and I saw one with a 60's road worn in sunburst with a fender pro case too. Both for $789.00 , I need help someone please tell me which should I get

  • @pendejotu4
    @pendejotu4 7 років тому

    have you seen the new special edition standard stratocaster in black??? what do you think of the quality? its much cheaper but i´ve been into this one for long and i´d love to be encouraged to get it. lol

  • @cawfeedawg
    @cawfeedawg 7 років тому

    IF that is really a 2006 then the pickups are custom shop 69s signed by abigail ybarra... great find!

  • @BrianCumer
    @BrianCumer 8 років тому +6

    The new MIM deluxe series (August 2016) have 2-post trems. Nice guitar!

    • @SFBGuitar
      @SFBGuitar  8 років тому +6

      Plus, large headstock, noiseless pickups and the V6 modular tone system. I might have to check one out!

    • @daveyboy8907
      @daveyboy8907 7 років тому +1

      I prefer the small headstock but everything else sounds great..I think its a 12 radius also..

    • @johannes8300
      @johannes8300 7 років тому

      Daveyboy That is the small headstock.

    • @daveyboy8907
      @daveyboy8907 7 років тому

      Muhammed Ali I couldn't tell I like the small one myself..

  • @BeerandGuitars
    @BeerandGuitars 8 років тому +1

    nice!

  • @joshmackinnon6941
    @joshmackinnon6941 4 роки тому

    Hey man im from south shore are you actually from boston or outskirts. I have the 50s version and love it. Enjoy the 87 degrees today!

  • @husamdogan1899
    @husamdogan1899 7 років тому

    Im a clapton john mayer fan. I decided to buy my first strat should I buy this or classic series 50's or some other strat in that price range. what's your advice? thanks man great channel btw.

    • @3v3ryDayGam3r
      @3v3ryDayGam3r 7 років тому

      Husam Dogan I'm the same way, buying one of these and a huge clapton and mayer fan. both the ones you mentioned are great, just depends if you like rosewood or maple fretboards, and if you are a soloist or a rythym player. I'm a lead player, so I'm buying one of these.

  • @LEUNN_
    @LEUNN_ 7 років тому

    Hey there, have you tried Bias FX? If so, what are your thoughs on it

  • @GiaPuZ
    @GiaPuZ 5 місяців тому

    It is a truly splendid guitar with a wonderful sound. Compliments.
    Can I ask you a strange question? What color is the base (buttom) of the Custom '69s pickups fitted as standard (grey buttom or black buttom)? Thanks for the reply.

    • @SFBGuitar
      @SFBGuitar  5 місяців тому

      On these, they were grey.

  • @wadelazenbyjr5063
    @wadelazenbyjr5063 7 років тому

    Have you tried any of the new amps, Marshall Code or the new Spider V from Line 6?

  • @lustrevision
    @lustrevision 2 роки тому

    Steve, i have a complete oddball that i was hoping you could help me with. Its a 2003 Sonic blue (now green due to color changes and age) it has all american hardware, texas specials, staggered tuners, 3 ply guard, i believe its alder with a rosewood neck and i'm not sure if its poly or genuine nitro. it predates the Fessler or Black designed MIM players (its called a vintage player) and its all original. Do you know what i have?

  • @OnlineMusicSwap
    @OnlineMusicSwap 7 років тому

    I have a sonic blue strat and I'm one of the few it seems who hated the mint green pick guard

  • @michaelgarcia2050
    @michaelgarcia2050 7 років тому

    In case someone didn't already point this out, I don't think that middle pickup is reverse-wound.

  • @johnnyrkramerthemusicmovie3147
    @johnnyrkramerthemusicmovie3147 7 років тому

    sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet fender sir

  • @replicant8532
    @replicant8532 7 років тому

    Is that Amiga 500 in the back? You could do a video on making music on these retro computers if you were into it.

  • @tonefingerz2021
    @tonefingerz2021 7 років тому

    i pkated a MIM strat at a pawn shop its had the loudest snappiest unplugged sound ive ever heard. its crazy it sounded like an acoustic.if i wuda had 200 dollars it wuda took her home