Which is The STRAT for You? EVERY USA Fender Strat Model Explained!
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- Опубліковано 17 тра 2024
- So, if you’re in the market for a new USA Fender, chances are you’ll be asking yourself a few questions. Not content with convention, Fender recently tapped in to the contemporary vein with their brand new Ultra Luxe series, satisfying many guitarists with a taste for more sleek and modern designs and not-so-retro features, who will now be proud to finally adopt an instrument bearing the Fender name. For others, this is heresy, and nothing but the original designs should ever be tampered with, let alone released by the Big F. And, perhaps for most, there’s always the demand for something “in the middle” - a touch of retro home comfort, with a healthy dash of 70+ years worth of player-focused innovation.
Today, we’re going to attempt to answer as many of those questions as we can for you, by way of a full, in-depth USA Stratocaster range comparison. We’ve covered every model, from the entry-level Performer, to the latest Ultra Luxe, with the Original, Performer II & regular Ultra guitars taking the middle slots.
Every guitar you see featured in today’s video is available through our website, linked below. You will also have the luxury of picking the EXACT guitar you’d like to order.
So, let us know in the comments below which guitar resonates with you the most. Are you a dyed-in-the-wool Original player? Or do you like a taste of the hot-rodded Ultra life? Whichever way you stand, drop us a comment below!
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Thanks as always for watching, take care and we’ll see you next time.
Check out the Strats here:
Fender American Performer Strat - bit.ly/3jsG9Js
Fender American Professional II Stratocaster - bit.ly/3vIcQYb
Fender American Original '50s Strat - bit.ly/2ZcwVu5
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster - bit.ly/3pmXxDc
Fender Ultra LUXE Strat - bit.ly/3ndANTo
0:00 - Introduction
1:51 - Tone Comparison
3:45 - American Performer Overview
6:27 - American Performer Clean
7:51 - American Performer Driven
9:09 - American Professional II Overview
12:02 - American Pro II Clean
13:43 - American Pro II Driven
15:37 - American Original 50s Overview
18:29 - American Original Clean
19:58 - American Original Driven
21:21 - American Ultra Overview
24:05 - American Ultra Clean
25:50 - American Ultra Driven
27:04 - American Ultra LUXE Overview
29:26 - American Ultra LUXE Clean
30:58 - American Ultra LUXE Driven
32:56 - Conclusion
(With thanks to, Zijing Cheng)
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I don’t need a new guitar. I need guitar lessons from Jack
You always need a new guitar… and always need lessons from Jack?
I just need his hands.
I opened this to make a comment but you already took the words out of my mouth...
He offers them now. £145 for 45 minutes 😂
Lol that's the same price as Joe satriani @@seanzingerand 50 more than Chris Broderick ...lol
0:00 - Introduction
1:51 - Tone Comparison
3:45 - American Performer Overview
6:27 - American Performer Clean
7:51 - American Performer Driven
9:09 - American Professional II Overview
12:02 - American Pro II Clean
13:43 - American Pro II Driven
15:37 - American Original 50s Overview
18:29 - American Original Clean
19:58 - American Original Driven
21:21 - American Ultra Overview
24:05 - American Ultra Clean
25:50 - American Ultra Driven
27:04 - American Ultra LUXE Overview
29:26 - American Ultra LUXE Clean
30:58 - American Ultra LUXE Driven
32:56 - Conclusion
Thank you!
I have had the exact same honey burst American performer model for the past two years, and completely love it! I am very "picky" about my guitars and since I've had it, I have never wished for anything more. To me it's perfect. The pickups with the grease bucket circuitry sounds great to my ears. The push-pull pot may be a little gimmicky to some, but I would rather have it then not. The satin neck is perfect for me and I suppose I would be fine with either the large or small headstock. I'm fine with the large and some say it has more sustain? I have always been a Fender strat guy and cannot recommend this guitar model any higher.
Wow, I really enjoyed your playing no matter which model!
21:21 the American Ultra is the evolution from the Fender Stratocaster Plus or Strat Plus that came out in 1987 (CBS sold Fender 1985).
Basically the evolution to the American Ultra went:
Strat Plus 1987 (the roller nut Strats with the first noiseless pickups by Lace)
American Deluxe 1998 first series (Fender Noiseless 1st gen) / 2004 second series (SCN) / 2010 third series (N3)
American Elite 2016 (Fender Noiseless 4th gen)
American Ultra 2019 (Fender Noiseless)
The best Strat for me was a Squire Sonic series Hard Tail. Did a fret leveling job on it, changed the nut, tone pot, 2 pickups, screening of the cavities, spent 10 or so hours working on it. It plays like crazy, it has sweet tones with the True velvet pickups. And the total cost is the same as a Squire Classic Vibe and it's better than the out of the box Fender Mexican Starts.
The American Original ’50s sounds… Majestic!
yeah that was my favorite too
All I can say is 'wow'. And I'm not talking about any of the guitars here, but about Jack's sublime playing here. Jack, I take my hat off to you.
We don't need another guitar, we need to play the heck out of the one(s) we've got and try to get as near as we can to this level of playing.
Last year I set out to buy the most versatile Strat without going custom shop. I wanted something that could do it all and last just about a lifetime. I settled on the American Pro II HSS. Played all the ones mentioned here except the Ultra Luxe. It was just something about the neck and the V Mod single coils. The double tap humbucker in the bridge is pretty decent too.
What a pleasure this video! I have really enjoyed your proficiency in taking us trough the entire American range. Thank you!
I'm so glad to hear you say you love the big headstocks. I ALSO love them and my American Special has that and it looks awesome to me. I actually associate them with Hendrix for whatever reason.
I have to give your guys a compliment: I ordered a guitar pedal from Norway and it took you less than 2 1/2 days until it was at my door. That‘s incredibly fast. I ordered from Thomann, Andertons and Amazon before but you guys are clearly the fastest. Respect.
Jack, the American Originals are 9.5 radius not 7.25. It's the one thing Fender changed when they discontinued the AVRI and went to the American Original.
My new strat is a compound w 7.25 to 9.5 Really like that
if anyone dose know for sure, hmu. i wanna know now. LOL!
Definitely 9.5
If they were 7.5 I'd have a couple
I have an AVRI Custom Shop Strat and it's phenomenal and I have no problems with it fretting out at all. However, I also have a Jimmy Page Mirror Tele and they are GREEEEAT but it's also a vintage radius and it HAS started fretting out and I'm gonna have to take it for a really good setup to get that fixed. I mean Hendrix used a vintage radius and clearly he done some crazy bends. So it's possible to set them up to keep that from happening.
I believe they also changed the fret wire to narrow tall
I love these videos, from a guitar obsession POV but also with huge enjoyment at Jack's playing; he also comes over very well as a presenter. Splendid stuff thank you.
I don't think you even realize its just producing a metal string vibration sound.
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I just bought the luxe, exact color and neck as the one in this video and as far as I’m concerned. It’s perfect. I love everything about it. Great video.
Good video Jack! A neat summary of an ever more confusing line-up. Cheers
The Performer has a lovely, natural sound to it. Quite a contrast to the synthetic, "tricked-up" sound of the Pro ll.
Don’t worry about the sound. Buy the guitar that’s most comfortable. After that change the pickups to your taste
I've owned a Pro ii and a Custom shop '63. I ended up trading both as I just didn't get on with them after a bit. A friend of mine lent me his Performer, and it is my favorite of those 3. I do really like the Ultra, too, but the Performer feels and sounds as good as anything.
As for changing pickups to suit your tone, I've found that to be a losing battle. You're better off getting a different amp or trying another brand of guitar, IMO. It's difficult to try out the pickups before you install them, and the results are often underwhelming.
Yes, it sound the best for warm tones, I have the Pro for 2016, the sound is about the same, very warm. I can't stand the sound of the Pro II or the ultra, they just are not warm. LUXE, yeah, that's a no as well. I still like the hum sound from the single coil as well. 50's sounds correct but just not my style, but if you are looking for vintage sound from the 50's it is near perfect.
Sad that you didnt include the mex for have a comparaison but damn thats was an amazing moment too watch you riffing like this !
I just bought a Ultra Luxe yesterday -- mainly because I liked the way it looked, played and sounded -- so it is helpful to learn the distinctions as all are cool. Great video!
Great review 👍 and your mastery of the Stratocaster is really refreshing!!!
I love the performer. You have convinced me to get one with you explanation and the way you play it especially clean. Gonna try copy some of the lines you played too tehe. Hopefully peach still have some of the honey burst.
27:30 the treatment they did on the wood grain of that Ultra Luxe 😍 I love when sunburst have a nice wood grain underneath
There's something about maple neck on strats, some tone qualities come through better than rosewood, at least in this video
Robin Trower swears by the 70's headstock..Blackmore too..I must try one!
The bigger headstock allows more sustain, cuts through the mix better and gets 3 groupies to go home with you after every gig....or so I heard.
Ah yes I sometimes forget about my 72 Strat.....my very first Strat I've got a 65 too so sometimes it just sits
@@BunkMasterFlex77 Three bolt 3 groupers
I've purchased a Performer, it was great but I ended up taking it back and getting the Ultra Version of it's little brother and L O V E it! One of the BETTER video's I've seen in comparing this round of Fender Strat Lineup!
I don't like the noiseless pick ups!. I like feed back, and tons of noise, and sqeaks, and swaks.❤
False harmonics, ❤ gain, picking finger and pick, you need squeek? No?
@@jeffreysurette1901 I get lots of feed back. ;-)
I also love the 70s styling! I just received an American Performer and I'm awaiting it's arrival via the post. Definitely my favorite sound of the bunch besides the super luxe but that's way out of the budget.
I agree the Performer sounded fantastic.
6 owned a Pro ii and a Custom Shop '63. I ended up trading or returning them both after a short time as I just didn't bond with either, despite them both being great guitars. A friend lent me his Performer, and it was fantastic. I'm likely going with the Ultra or Luxe next, as i love the feel of them, but the Performer would be my next pick.
I got the Performer because it felt the nicest in my hands.
Really love the big frets. I am playing mine with 8's and it just feels super delicate (something I am into).
I find it very interesting though that he likes the pickups so much. Personally I think they are lacking some low-end/mid-range that other strats have. Also not the biggest fan of the Greasebucket since I personally think Fenders really rely on the tone control to thicken things up and the Greasebucket just takes away the top end without making it sound "thicker". Again, personal preference!
Also on video the necks look very pale and give me Squier Affinity vibes. In reallife they don't! Don't know if mine already changed color because of sunlight or if its a video effect, but it definetely looks good in person!
The ultra SSS sounds fantastic! those noiseless sound very warm and smooth! I have the HSS ultra in cobra blue..it's a wonderful guitar
Agree, I think it's the best from Fender!
Great explanation of the American Strat models! I had not seen a review such as this before. A few days before I had already ordered a Ultra Luxe strat …don’t have it yet…and not regretting it either! Thanks for the great explanations and history of this great guitar!
U like it?
Any impressions?
They’re brilliant guitars.
Thank you for the informative video! Been trying to decide between fender, Gibson and now PRS is in the mix. They say PRS is a blend of both which is why some are navigating to the brand. I’m mainly home player, intermediate at best and wouldn’t plan on spending more than $1,500. Fender shape and style is probably the most comfortable for me.
Neck is important especially if they haven’t rounded off the fret edge. So, all bias aside, what direction would you recommend?
I just bought an ultra about an hour and half ago! I played lots of stats and telecaster in the store and the ultra just played the best. When I say that I mean my particular strat played the best and not necessarily the Ultra played the best. Today reminded me how valuable a good guitar shop is because all the strats played a little different. I played 3 ultras that were even the exact same color and they all played different. Putting your hands on the guitar matters sooooo much! I could order the exact same Ultra I bought today online and I may not like the way it plays when I get it!
I like original 50'strat,but I have 89' strat+ , and I had changed the lace sensor gold pickups with a vintage noiseless!
Great video, loved it! Great playing, good demo’s, interesting stories! This video made me subscribe! 😁💪 Thanks for making awesome content! Ps: this video confirmed for me that I’ve made the right decision, I bought an American Original 50’s this year, it’s such an amazing guitar! I even compared it to a few 50’s Customshop Strats and the only REALLY noticeable difference was the feel of a played in neck (CS) and a brand new neck. I liked the played in feel of the CS but did not like the schap V necks in combination with the 7,25 radius. I had an Classic 70’s strat with 7,25 radius and did not mind it at all but in combination with a hard V neck I didn’t like it. But the thick soft V of the American Original is amazing! Cheers!
It wasn't a great video.
You're foolish.
You're not even remotely connected to the 1950's.
@@dreyn7780 “a little leaven leavens the whole bread” I’m sorry for you man, what made you so sour? Share it with me.
love your playing
thanks for doing this
An answer to Suhr guitars with the stainless steel frets. Ultra Lux and 50's for me. Awesome demo.
Great sound out of the Dr. Z Maz 18! Goes without saying - great playing Jack.
I've got a Custom Shop Fiesta Red based on a 61 and an American Special Sunburst from about 2015 or so. The American Special was based on the Highway 1 and those Strats were actually really awesome. Actually a Highway 1 is Chris Buck's number one Strat and incidentally he also has a Fiest Red Strat that's actually an early 60's too. Maybe I'm one of his influences? LOL!
Thanks a lot Jack🤣! You just made me sell my once favorite Ultra Strat and buy the Original 50's without even blinking. After playing them side by side for a tone and feel test, it was no contest. The 50's won hands down. Tonewise, I had no idea how dull the noisless pick-ups sounded in comparison to the vintage. I'm a month into the guitar change and have no regrets at all.
Thanks for thr very comprehensive review!!!
Yes noiseless sound lifeless,i got ultra,plan to change the noiseless pups
i have a Fender Elite strat…interestingly Fender ceased production shortly after my purchase…I think production was ceased because Fender got into some issues with Music Man over Fenders incorporating the truss rod adjustment dial located in front of the neck pickup. This truss rod mechanism was patented by Music Man..
…. I ve been told that the Elite models will appreciate in time, as they are no longer produced
I have the performer and to me the sound and feel makes this guitar worthy of one of the best ever made in the USA
AM PRO II for me.
Many thanks for your video. Love it.
Fellas this guy deserves a pay raise! So effin good mate! I watch this videos to learn from him , not cause Im buying any guitars.
And then he might convince me to buy one .
Jack, you are such a fine player! Wonderful! Thanks for the video! Greetings from Germany!
Hi, the FENDER STRATOCASTER AMERICAN 50 THAT YOU PLAY IN THE VIDEO, was in alder or ash? THANK YOU
Jack, Thanks for demonstrating that I don't need another guitar, I just need to learn how to play my APS as close as you do.
I have an american standard since 1987, i had an "Elite" hss with S1 and noiseless 4, which i sold after a month cause noiseless are muddy, no spanking chiming strat tone, they seem "broken", and weak, now, along with the old american i bought a professional II hss, and is truly a real chiming and on face strat axe, though i found a not perfect crafted nut, ( with whammy second b string tends to blocks with that crappy "tic tic", everybody here knows what i'm talking about ), the humbucker is a real crispy type of pick up, different from any other humbucker ever heard, and it's great.
Your videos are the best, and your playing it's great!
So.the pro 2 humbucker
Is better then the the one in the ultra ?
Just got my first Fender Player. Now I'm obsessed. I MUST HAVE MORE. MUST. UPGRADE.
Great video!
But the American Original have a 9.5" fretboard radius.
Excellent job.
Great overview and playing
Nice vid. I am a huge Fender fan and have been playing a Fender guitar (and amp) on stage for over 40 years.
Though I love fender guitars, I have seen the changes they have gone through over the last ten years and to be honest, all these guitars you have shown are all basically the same in sound and feel save for one The American Original 50's Strat (although I do hate the 7.5 radius...and yes it still frets out) and for the most part it is a good guitar.
IMO, these days unless you are a beginning guitar player (then pick any one of the cheaper MIM strats it won't matter) your better off building your own parts-caster.
Over the years I have acquired many regular Fender strats (20-30) and have built and painted many parts-casters as well (15), and to me and many of my musician mates, my parts-caster strats not only feel, sound and play better than their counterparts, but they are also less than half the price of what I have paid for any one of them individually (and that's with decent pups and wiring harnesses). Even the MIM strats are becoming pricey.
I have ALWAYS loved Fender guitars and amps... I just wish they would keep the pro's in mind and at least have one or two strats in their yearly line-up (MIM is O.K.) that are somewhat affordable and had a decent radius, good pups and thicker necks, like the mid 60's C or like the neck used on the S.R.V. strat or even the soft V neck used on the Clapton strat and or the discontinued Classic player 50s Strat. Sorry for running on so long. Oh well, that's just my 2 cents worth. Peace
Thanks for that.❤ Ive settled on the American pro ll strat . It is ... After all the standard, yes?😮
Had the Performer for past 2 years - it was frankly the best thing at the price range. Those pickups are really something special, creamy and juicy with enough treble and bass which I can't get it anywhere else. The push pull thing is nonsense but this series maybe on its last legs given the new Player Plus encroaching into this price point.
the performer honestly sounds beefier and more balanced overall than the professional ii. I absolutely loved its sound when I tried it. I find the pro ii really thin sounding. Maybe switching string gauges may change that. Performer has the superior pickups imo, so much so that I took the yosemite pickups and put them in my t-style and it sounds great
You're crazy and wrong.
I found the Pickups in the performer sound great when overdriven. Clean, however, they are a bit dull sounding. Maybe it's the other way round with the Am Pro II: more clarity and sparkle for clean sounds,but too thin for overdrive
@@dreyn7780 : please leave here.... back to your PS4. Come back when you've grown hair on your willy.
Had the player the pro ii is way better
Have to say I love the bigger headstock too. It looks great on the Tele Pro II deluxe too.
The time limit for comments about that headstock ended in January 1 1980.
Its looks should inform you its producing a 1970's style sound for the string vibration.
Its AS IF a 1970's radio show was producing the metal string vibration sound.
That's the sound you'll hear from that fender guitar into a fender AMPILFIER from fender cables.
I was thinking of the professional II but now I'm really interested in the Performers and the Original 50's/60's models.
Great presentation. Thank you.
I really like all the improvvisations, 🎸🎸🎸👍👍👍
Great Play! Great Video!
An Ultraluxe with an Ebony fretboard and a Freeway 5B5-01 ten position switch would be interesting.
Would buying the American Pro II and putting the Yosemite pickups from the Player series make sense?
Bought the luxe last week. In the shop getting setup. I can't wait to get it home!
I settled on a Honeyburst American Performer. Comfortable to hold/play. Awesome natural resonance. Push/pull tone pot to bring in the neck pup. It doesn't advertise rolled fretboard edges, but they aren't sharp like my old Am Standard were. Then I plugged it in and it sounded like the tone I've been chasing in my head. Clean, they rival the Am Pro II and Ultra (IMO) but when you kick on a gain pedal, they shine! They blew away the sunburst Am Pro II I was leaning towards up until that moment.
Same boat here. They outdid themselves with the performer. Less sometimes is more, and honestly, with the new yosemite pickups they have, they're more than enough.
What do you use as Amps, ? i shall buy thé same . Thanks for your answer.
you're really good at playing original things that evoke classic riffs but avoid those copyright strikes!
Excellent video! Thanks for posting. I had a 1979 Strat for many years, which I sold when I got a telecaster. I now have a Squier CV 50s, which is a good guitar (and weighs next to nothing), but being built down to a price, its components are only just gig-worthy, the tremolo is uninspiring and the frets are wearing fairly quickly. So, I'd recommend a higher-spec Strat for gigging. I didn't like the tones from the noiseless pickups, compared to the more traditional single-coils. Also, I wonder how much influence the bridge mounting has on tone: I feel that six screw bridges have an indefinable edge over two-post bridges, in this respect.
The 6 post thing has different metal to the 2 post thing.
That's fenders box of crayons.
Its not for you to stick your nose into.
How Dare you question the professionals.
That's their business and you mind your own business.
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The first one - American Performance catches my ear and feel. Love the sound too. It’s simple and straight to the point. Plus, I own one.
Is that sound just metal string vibration?
Maybe your guitar adds a few extra sounds like 2 drums with the metal string vibration sounds.
Wouldn't you like to add more sounds than just metal string vibrations?
How about asking fender to put in some bird tweeting sounds to accompany your string vibration sounds.
It would sound like this, "strum strum tweet tweet ".
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with the ultra lux unless i missed it you did not mention the augemented D neck shape and i am looking for all the info i can get before i purchase i personally am comfortable with a c profile and believe many D shape are bigger and bulkier, what did you think of the d neck on the ultra.
does anyone know what hes playing at 6:27? like the song, or is that improv. I want to learn something like that. Having trouble by ear
I basically built my own ultra partscaster.. 22 fret maple neck/ HSS 7 way Gilmore/ coil spit configuration. it's pretty nice for about $600! so for you tinkerers out there.. don't be afraid to build your own strat. it was a lot of fun with little to no error. just make sure you neck and body neck pocket measurements are precise. you can order all the electronics already assembled if you want.. I done everything myself... feels more original
I'm with you, Fender's are bolt-together guitars that are completely overpriced.
I'm getting an ultra because the reviews on the performer and pretty much all the ones that you showed prior to that other than the lez weren't good people were complaining that's why I went with the ultra but I might check out the ultra lux it's got double humbuckers in the bridge one of them does.
I'd say there are 8 sound options with the Performer.
The pull switch up in the middel position sounds different from the middle position with the pull switch down. Only positions 4 & 5 seem unaffected by the pull switch.
But you've not counted the 50 different fender AMPILFIERS and the fender cables and some of those cables allow fender guitars to work in vintage style marshall amplifiers.
So that adds another 50 different marshall amplifier sound options.
So the performer has well over 500 different sounds to choose from.
Nice demonstrations with great picking
Wow this is best deml I have ever seem. This guys ear is real good. Thank you
Just received a Performer HSS.... An i'm instant in love with it..!! ❤👍
Headstock aside (for me) - I think I need to check out the Performer. Sounded really great. I had the chance to A/B the Ultra and the Pro II and the latter’s pickups and playability spoke to me more even though on spec I would have thought I would have preferred the Ultra. The other issue is the way I play I am always hitting the Ultra’ and Elite’s volume pot but the necks with the compound radius are pretty wonderful. Jack - Great playing by the way - superbly Strat oriented. Also kudos to Fender on all the new finishes on these - really great.
You can get an ultra neck to get that compound radius, or just a professional 2 neck. But double check they got on the performer body.
So what sound did you hear?
Did you even use a fender AMPILFIER?
Do you even realize its just producing a metal string vibration sound.
@@dreyn7780 no one cares man. Really. There are better amps than Fender. They're great, but there are better amps. Calm down and enjoy music whatever you prefer. Leave others to their own devices.
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I've been looking at these a lot in the performer and the performer too the reviews weren't good ultra and we're good and the ultra lux were good but most of the ones that he showed in the beginning a lot of the reviews I've seen wasn't good
I have the American Stratocaster (2000-2008) as per the fender SN finder website. In which category would that fit in?
Great review!
Love the mercury color on the pro2
That 50’s sounds glorious
I once read somewhere that if you have to skill, dedication, patience and where with all to master a fender, there are very few other guitars that can live with them. I don't have enough acumen to know how valid this is, but hearing Jack and the way he can play and the range of warm evocative tones he can produce is just phenomenal.
this is true of a les paul too tbh. If you can handle the backbreaking pain, and its general difficulty, its got the tone that no other guitar can manage. I expect fenders are the same. But nowadays there are many guitars that can compete with the fenders and gibsons at lesser price points.
@@Squall6575 very true and then of course there's the amp, which probably has a bigger influence over the sound. If only money wasn't a hindrance.....
@@disturbedcarrot so true and i wish. When money isn’t a hindrance, rehearsal space is. Cant keep a marshall stack in my house 😭
Thanks! Very useful!
Excelent explanation!
Those Yosemite pups sound so good!
They all sound really great and authentic except for the ultra luxe.Those noiseless pickups suck on the neck position.sounds muted.I owned two fender roadhouse with noiseless pickups and they had the same problem.I dont know if those noiseless pickups are the same as the USA made pickups in my roadhouses, but they definately have the same problem for the neck pickup. My roadhouses bridge noiseless pickups sounded amazing though.I wonder if those noiseless pickups are all the same pickup for each positions or if they are made specific for each position? It's hard to find out this info
Coming to the party late. My question is where does the Limited Edition American Pro Strat fit with the Strats you have demoed? Looking for the feel of the neck and sound of the Limited Edition.
I just ordered an American Ultra Strat HSS in Texas Tea finish about 3 weeks ago. I guess that this is just a standard build in the factory. How does this order compare in quality, etc. to a "team built" Strat? Shall I presume that even at this level and price, which isn't cheap the standard stock build that the quality is still high? About how long does this kind of order take to build and ship? Thank You.
Same video but on telecaster?
I am on the search for a tele and it would be great as I enjoyed this too much.
Cheers.
Great Video. I love my Mexican Strat because the truss rod is larger
I’ve tried all the way up to 6500 custom shop strats and the ultra to me sounds/plays the best.
I have the Pro II, I will also be buying a Performer in a few weeks. Then I need to start the arduous slog of saving up for a Vintage II.
I've owned a Japanese Contemporary (1985) and Deluxe Bad Boy Blue (2003) prior and to be honest, you can't really go wrong with anything that says "Fender" on the head stock when it's a Strat, from the humble Mexican to a Master Built.
It’s a good day when Jack plays guitar.
I fell in love with original 50s.
I wish they would combine more options of the pro ii and ultra into one guitar. Locking tuners should be standard on pro line. For those that want the ultra , there should be an option to not have noiseless pickups. While some would argue that they are improving and close enough, there is a compromise imo. I’ve always swapped them out.
Your playing style is extraordinary. I like all of them
Fender has something for everybody, I'll admit it took me some getting used to the names,
but you get used to it after awhile. if people are a little disappointed in Vintage series being discontinued, don't be, that's what the American Original Series is guys.
my personal favorite is the Pro 2, i do like the Yosamite pickups in the Performer, but i think the Pro 2 is more rounded in that regard. im not still completely feeling the whole push/push vibe,
but i guess that's why the American Original Series exist. im just not the biggest fan of those pickups. the Ultra Series i feel like is meant for Jazz players, but still pretty solid. im not completely blown away like i was in the past, but overall i think specs wise i think there all similar in sound with some variation.
My favorite is the American Original 50s Stratocaster
Spot on: the pickups make quite a difference. Ultra-pickup sound imo subdued and flatter than the in your face Performer. The Original has the sweetest tone. I would be happy with the Performer. Great comparison vid. Cheers!
It was a comparison video but it was missing the images of the colour schemes. Its not a great video.
Sweetie tone doesn't exist.
Its actually reproducing metal string vibration at louder volume levels.
You wouldn't be happy cause you don't know what's going on.
@@dreyn7780 Wow, thanks. I totally get it now and I agree, we definitely need those images of the color scheme so we can hear the tone comparison better. It makes all the difference in the world!...Also I get EXACTLY what you're saying about the sweetie tone not existing. As you mentioned the guy in the video is just vibrating the strings harder so they are louder. Those pickups are probably just all the same with louder metal strings vibrators in them.
Nicely done.
I bought an America Professional II last year. Best guitar I ever had
Nice playing dude
The 9.5” radius neck felt pretty good compared to most. Are all fenders similar? What’s the difference with 50’s neck?
So many tasty riffs. Guitar demos aside, I'll be referencing this video for practice!
Models aside i also will play several of each before making a decision
One will sound better and thats the one to buy
I played three ultras and one was lifeless one ok and one was good
I was using the same hands, too
Really interesting video