The NEW Fender Stratocaster! American Professional II

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  • @tball5677
    @tball5677 3 роки тому +371

    This will be the guitar I get (mercury color) when my cancer finally goes into remission. It will be my reward for going through hell and back. The wife is on board with this which makes it even better!

    • @spud_grrrl
      @spud_grrrl 3 роки тому +14

      That’s awesome!!! I’m proud of you!

    • @tball5677
      @tball5677 3 роки тому +6

      Thank you

    • @pats2058
      @pats2058 3 роки тому +16

      Best wishes ever for a speedy recovery. Play the ever living hell out of it!

    • @gutenbird
      @gutenbird 3 роки тому +9

      Guilt her into it while you still got the cancer. Once you are all better, she might change her mind. Take care.

    • @keanuuuu
      @keanuuuu 3 роки тому +6

      Wishing you a speedy recovery, that’s one heck of an incentive and reward - all the best.

  • @Streetyify
    @Streetyify 3 роки тому +317

    I love how Fender prices these guitars at the exact value of my marriage.

    • @gabrielvelloso9834
      @gabrielvelloso9834 3 роки тому +19

      well, why am I gonna get married when I can buy a new strat?

    • @Znew07
      @Znew07 3 роки тому +2

      Or you get lucky and your wife buys you this guitar in 3color burst with the HSS setup... probably won’t have it for another month though...

    • @johne1599
      @johne1599 3 роки тому

      @Leandro Travis Seriously, dude? SPAMMING this video??

    • @cleanmike7312
      @cleanmike7312 3 роки тому +1

      @@johne1599 🤣

    • @aussiecoastie72
      @aussiecoastie72 3 роки тому

      😂😂😂👍

  • @cameronpirrotta2131
    @cameronpirrotta2131 3 роки тому +769

    I don’t need another guitar. I don’t need another guitar. I don’t need another guitar.

    • @musicsaves97
      @musicsaves97 3 роки тому +26

      I don't need more debt. I don't need more debt. I don't need more debt! LOL

    • @HofTheStage
      @HofTheStage 3 роки тому +27

      I'm not even a guitarist and I want one...

    • @cameronpirrotta2131
      @cameronpirrotta2131 3 роки тому +1

      @@jayjayc33ify aye I need you to hop off my shoulder Mephistopheles

    • @cameronpirrotta2131
      @cameronpirrotta2131 3 роки тому +9

      @@jayjayc33ify i’m buying a guitar, aren’t I.

    • @Fairlight2cx
      @Fairlight2cx 3 роки тому +4

      "I'll only get *one* guitar." Yeah, that was a lie. I'm 11 in, working on an upgraded accoustic and towards a Kiesel custom, and now this. I may actually get this before the Kiesel, because more time and practise would make me more worthy of the Kiesel. Both are happening, just a matter of order. Not even going to try to fight it. And I have and American Professional Mk1. Everything about this is better, even in left-handed, and you can get that finish in lefty, too. I'm there, man...just waiting on the funds! Heck Sweetwater doesn't have the first one in yet. I have time.

  • @novagoth
    @novagoth 3 роки тому +227

    My dark night gets delivered Monday. I’m still trying to figure out how to sneak it into the house lol.

    • @Kevin.Kelly.
      @Kevin.Kelly. 3 роки тому +15

      No need to sneak it if you’re the man of the house! 💪😎

    • @Kevin.Kelly.
      @Kevin.Kelly. 3 роки тому +35

      You can hide it in mine. 😉

    • @crazyeyeslim
      @crazyeyeslim 3 роки тому +32

      tell her the blue color makes you think of her and every time you pick it up you remember how you felt the first time you saw her. that'll be $50

    • @johnhunt1805
      @johnhunt1805 3 роки тому +5

      A convenient fire in the kitchen does the trick for me!

    • @ImNotOld_ImVintage
      @ImNotOld_ImVintage 3 роки тому +16

      If it's not being delivered to the house, just leave the house with an empty case. If questioned, state you're considering selling one.. if it's later noticed that you have one of a different color, say you traded instead of selling... I use this for guitars and firearms.

  • @Eklectykscorpio
    @Eklectykscorpio 3 роки тому +34

    This is going to be my first and probably forever guitar. . .Im a beginner. . I have one acoustic and chose this as my electric. .

    • @pats2058
      @pats2058 3 роки тому +15

      It is one helluva "first"! Enjoy!

    • @prascerafaga1037
      @prascerafaga1037 3 роки тому +1

      I have the american Pro 2 but it’s the roasted Pine, super love it, might be the first and last strat i will own, very versatile,

    • @bassinblue
      @bassinblue Рік тому

      @@prascerafaga1037 My thoughts exactly! Pay the premium once and keep it for life. The strat simply runs circles around most guitars and really it's the most versatile instrument on the market.

  • @bassnsax
    @bassnsax 3 роки тому +13

    That Dark Night finish with the rosewood fingerboard is GORGEOUS! Fantastic lighting and camera work, you really did a phenomenal job showing off the finish! 👏👏👏

  • @avaduzstuff
    @avaduzstuff 3 роки тому +69

    Oh my gosh! It’s so gorgeous! I got my first guitar about a month ago. It’s a really pretty acoustic fender, and it sounds amazing. I’ve fallen in love with the brand, and the telecasters amazing sound and body shape to be specific. I also love your playing, and I’m glad that you’re here to show new players the ropes 😊

    • @xArsVivendi
      @xArsVivendi 3 роки тому +6

      It's weird, and I might be biased, because my favorite musicians all play Fenders, but it just doesn't get better - aesthetically - than Fender guitars. For acoustics I prefer Martins, though. :)

    • @rickyhanayamafanai8559
      @rickyhanayamafanai8559 3 роки тому +6

      @@xArsVivendi I'd say Martin's a good choice for acoustic....but Gibson is my personal favourite...

    • @TribalGuitars
      @TribalGuitars 3 роки тому +3

      I have had a Strats but once I had a Tele and for what looks and feels like a fancy block of wood was a really nice fancy block of wood I enjoyed playing more than my Strat.

  • @michaelolz
    @michaelolz 3 роки тому +9

    Just got mine in silver. I’ve never had a nicer material thing in my life. The smoothness of the pickup voices and the fretboard radius and shape are more comfortable than any other guitar I’ve played. Hands down. This is THE workhorse of the 21st century.

  • @nickrohan2321
    @nickrohan2321 3 роки тому +5

    God dang Mary it’s so flipping cool to see how far you have progressed as a musician over the years. I feel like you really found a voice and style of playing that’s very much your own. Have been a long time lurker of your channel and seeing your progress gives me so much motivation with my own music! Thanks for sharing your journey with us :)

  • @calum66
    @calum66 2 роки тому +2

    Great to hear a guitar really being played in a demo , rather than just footling about . I have been thinking of getting one and you have helped me make up my mind. Lovely how the guitar is in such sympathy with your voice too . Thank you so much .

  • @russ8889
    @russ8889 3 роки тому +16

    I know this was being released as another UA-camr I watch Dovydas who has also been sent this guitar and teasing everyone ,stumbled across you channel about 2 weeks ago ,it's great coming across talented artists like yourself ,I'm into electronic music making myself not guitar but appreciate great guitar playing and performing artists like yourself,I just like good music and find you channel interesting.....Thankyou

    • @stephengray5808
      @stephengray5808 3 роки тому

      dovy with his bullshit russian made guitars ,the fender is his best axe now,i cant believe fender would give him one his music sucks

    • @russ8889
      @russ8889 3 роки тому

      I agree his lucky to be given all the stuff his getting,for some reason he does a live stream and gets people giving him a lot of money,his live audience were fair minimal but even if his a bit of a prick he can play a guitar and is a talented musician regardless his just trying to make his way and if he can make a living out of it good luck to him....this whole UA-cam thing surprises me how people put there hands in there pockets to help others but these people have to put the work into there content regardless it's all work.......do work for free.........it doesn't happen over night

  • @RileyTheLongboarder
    @RileyTheLongboarder 3 роки тому +2

    I am absolutely in love with that new Dark Night blue colour they’re doing. What a gorgeous finish for an instrument!

  • @michaelolz
    @michaelolz 3 роки тому +34

    Someone in my guitar community just got this model in this color scheme. It’s literally the prettiest guitar I’ve ever seen in my life. It’s THE guitar.

  • @davidself5235
    @davidself5235 3 роки тому +2

    Just love the slight echo you use in your sound, goosebumps every time.

  • @kirbygoode9323
    @kirbygoode9323 3 роки тому +6

    Hi Mary, I am learning about this new line myself but I think the painted models use Alder for the base wood. The roasted pine is featured in the translucent finishes to replace Ash bodies. Sounds great and keep on keeping on!

  • @Mando_BLaB
    @Mando_BLaB 3 роки тому +1

    I need to say that I watched this video last night. I got totally inspired to pick up my Strat and I had one of the best jam sessions I’ve had in months!

  • @PrinceWesterburg
    @PrinceWesterburg 3 роки тому +48

    Your playing style would really suit the Fender Custom Shop Texas Special (Mark Knopfler) pickups as they have an incredible touch sensitivity

    • @j_freed
      @j_freed 3 роки тому +5

      Yet another reason to just do the same switching mods on a very affordable Mexican model?

    • @user-eu3mn6ss5l
      @user-eu3mn6ss5l 3 роки тому +4

      The Texas Special pickups were made for the Stevie Ray Vaughn Strat, years ago. But they are great pickups - I own a set.

    • @user-eu3mn6ss5l
      @user-eu3mn6ss5l 3 роки тому +4

      @@j_freed Put the same pickups in a Mexican and an American Strat, and they'll sound very similar. The American Strat will likely play better, though.

    • @VIDS2013
      @VIDS2013 3 роки тому +1

      I'm not crazy about the Texas Special Strat pickups. Too harsh for my taste.

    • @user-eu3mn6ss5l
      @user-eu3mn6ss5l 3 роки тому

      @@VIDS2013 Lotta people say that, including a lot of my guitar-playing friends. But it has a lot to do with what the amp is and how the EQ is set. You can make Texas Special pickups sound very bell-like through an HX Stomp, for example. That said, the Texas Special pickups were designed to sound aggressive (like Stevie Ray.)

  • @jrenaud22
    @jrenaud22 3 роки тому +10

    Just when I thought the coolest looking Strat was in my bedroom. Dang that thing is so awesome 💙

    • @ralex3697
      @ralex3697 3 роки тому

      Me too I have a Sunburst Sienna, but this is gorgeous

  • @Johnrack
    @Johnrack 3 роки тому +4

    Nice song, and great tone. I’m a long time Strat player, and I purchased a “Shawbucker” Strat when they came out in 2016. I love that guitar. Fender’s Pro series guitars are amongst the best they’ve ever made. The Strat you are playing sounds great!

  • @ionageman
    @ionageman 3 роки тому +1

    You are a superstar . Your music incredibly refined . The more I learn , the more I appreciate your art

  • @lukevillanueva9212
    @lukevillanueva9212 3 роки тому +5

    I said it once and ill say it again the strat is the most beautiful guitar ever 🤝

  • @michaeljvdh
    @michaeljvdh 3 роки тому +1

    For those not fortunate enough, don’t discount the classic vibes too. I went in this weekend to pickup my fender player ... and the vibe played and sounded spectacular. Second time this has happened to me. Super happy and yes ... nothing comes close to the crispy design of fender. Nice Mary ... thanks for showing us the Pro.

  • @ankydarkness
    @ankydarkness 3 роки тому +37

    My god this guitar sounds beautiful.

    • @MarySpender
      @MarySpender  3 роки тому +9

      Thank you!

    • @Complicaadd0rock
      @Complicaadd0rock 3 роки тому +5

      It pales compared to her voice tho ❤ you rock milady!

    • @Richie90090
      @Richie90090 3 роки тому +1

      Some people are easily lead! ... Nothing great about that

    • @paulmcgee1418
      @paulmcgee1418 3 роки тому

      what amp do you play the Strat through?

    • @canh1871
      @canh1871 3 роки тому +2

      @@Complicaadd0rock simp

  • @jmcdmac6809
    @jmcdmac6809 3 роки тому +1

    Looks amazing, I could feel your joy as you played it, lol. Your play style/tone match your voice perfectly. Have fun creating with your new axe!

  • @maxmustardman298
    @maxmustardman298 3 роки тому +23

    This reverse burst finish is probably the most innovative zhing fender or any guitar company has come up with for the last decades. The idea behind it is so simple, yet ingenious.

    • @ricinro
      @ricinro 3 роки тому +1

      I have it on my 89 strat plus. I am not even sure what Fender calls it but it caught my eye when I saw this video. My strat has the maple neck and I added a white pearl pick guard.

    • @maxmustardman298
      @maxmustardman298 3 роки тому +1

      @@ricinro yes you're right, guess I will have to take that back

    • @alienlover7556
      @alienlover7556 3 роки тому

      The "reverse burst" isn't reversed. It's literally dark blue inside blue outside. There's a website called Halo. You go there and you can basically create your own custom guitar and play with the color features and you can definitely do that. I made some models already for my blueprints to my future company

    • @maxmustardman298
      @maxmustardman298 3 роки тому +1

      @@alienlover7556 i know and i meant that as a reference to the original idea behind that fender finish from going from a bright base colour to a darker tone on top on the edge

    • @alienlover7556
      @alienlover7556 3 роки тому

      @@maxmustardman298 but still I want you to have your fun and check out that halo website and have a blast you deserve it

  • @gonzorudeboy
    @gonzorudeboy 3 роки тому +1

    Not only it's gorgeous, but you do it justice. This association makes me think about Knopfler.

  • @BUNKERJR53
    @BUNKERJR53 3 роки тому +4

    Mary, its a beautiful Strat and sounds fantastic! I own 6 Strats and after seeing this I would love to own 7. I have to restrain myself!!!!!!! Not easy with guitars............

  • @agtrst
    @agtrst 2 роки тому

    I got one of these 3 months ago (Dark Night and Rosewood). Always wanted an American Fender Strat ( I have a 3 year old Modern Player Tele). My wife convinced me to get it. Yes, I know, that may be a shocker to some of you married folks. Mary is right. The looks of it is more stunning in person. I find myself staring at it at times, just admiring the beauty. It plays great and sometimes hard to put down. Super comfortable and great tone.

  • @LedZeppo32
    @LedZeppo32 3 роки тому +4

    That is a great looking, and sounding guitar!!! I currently have 3 Strats (SRV Signature, 60th Anniversary Strat, and an old Mexican Starter Strat), and I now want a fourth.

    • @panan7777
      @panan7777 3 роки тому

      The brakes I've put on my wallet regarding the guitar are glowing red. I don't think they will hold for much longer. ;)))

  • @joeydee716
    @joeydee716 3 роки тому +1

    Spender and Strat pure magic!! Hauntingly beautiful!!

  • @markg3313
    @markg3313 3 роки тому +4

    Still in love with my Texas Tea HSS Ultra Strat, but this guitar is making me think my Batman needs a Robin.

  • @arlo12345678910
    @arlo12345678910 2 роки тому +2

    Geat playing and singing. Really stoked on the new Fender American Pro II's. Perfect blend of old and new.

  • @user-eu3mn6ss5l
    @user-eu3mn6ss5l 3 роки тому +17

    There's a $300 difference between the American-made Performer and the American-Made Professional II. For your $300, you get better pickups, a slightly different neck shape, rolled fretboard edges, a slightly improved trem system, a treble bleed circuit, and a hard shell case. Uh... yeah, actually, that's a pretty decent deal, assuming you like the pickups and the changes. But the Performer has jumbo frets and the Professional II has narrow tall frets. That'd be a factor, too.

    • @DruEllz
      @DruEllz 3 роки тому +4

      The Pro is a bit of an odd range (for bass) as it's 5 to 600 quid more expensive than the Performer in the UK, but not really worth that much extra. Especially as it's the same price as the Ultra. Can't comment on the Strat but my Performer P bass is better than the Pro (in my opinion) and I love the tone from the Grease bucket circuit. The only pluses for Pro were hard case and graphite rods. But then I wanted a PJ so the Pro wasn't an option anyway,

    • @rajamcraja
      @rajamcraja 3 роки тому +1

      none of the things you mentioned are $300 worth

    • @user-eu3mn6ss5l
      @user-eu3mn6ss5l 3 роки тому +1

      @@rajamcraja Fender Custom Shop Texas Special pickups alone cost $200. A good hardshell case might be around $100, more or less depending on one's opinion. It costs money to pay someone to roll the fretboard edges and add the treble bleed, the trem might cost a little more.

    • @user-eu3mn6ss5l
      @user-eu3mn6ss5l 3 роки тому

      If you have to create a new neck profile, that means paying someone to write the software for the CNC, which costs money... unless you already have the neck profile worked out from a different model.

    • @user-eu3mn6ss5l
      @user-eu3mn6ss5l 3 роки тому

      All of that said, rolling the edge of the fretboard requires so little time and effort that I don't understand why companies don't do it on all models, unless they reserve it as an "advanced" feature that you can charge more money for. Which is likely.

  • @jhardindrums
    @jhardindrums 3 роки тому +1

    Small correction; the body on these are alder, only the roasted pine finish is a pine body.

  • @vatsalpatel6955
    @vatsalpatel6955 3 роки тому +8

    The paintjob is absolutely sick coolest looking strat for me personally i wish the headstock was matching too

  • @davideldridge9021
    @davideldridge9021 3 роки тому

    I could listen to that guitar all day. Didn't want you to stop playing. And that color, gorgeous! Great combination...Mary Spender and her Fender.

  • @vincentvandervaart8019
    @vincentvandervaart8019 3 роки тому +3

    Love the colour and hey it's Mary who is holding and playing so no worries there

  • @rick_a_bonin
    @rick_a_bonin 10 місяців тому

    Loved watching you geek out over that gorgeous guitar. Your voice ain’t too shabby either.

  • @atthesunrise
    @atthesunrise 3 роки тому +9

    This is one of the most beautiful Stratocasters I've ever heard.

    • @mikecooper8462
      @mikecooper8462 3 роки тому

      Would be perfect if it were a fat head Strat. Aesthetics and such.

  • @AllThingsMech
    @AllThingsMech 3 роки тому +2

    Color is amazing, tone is stellar. Stunning guitar.

  • @TheRealCAPerry
    @TheRealCAPerry 3 роки тому +7

    Sounds good already

  • @joojo1975
    @joojo1975 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulationson the new guitar. The Strat is marvellous. Great sound, beautiful look. I also love my strats.

  • @Apophis392
    @Apophis392 3 роки тому +50

    I’m constantly fantasizing about American Strats... One day she’ll be mine!

    • @carlosraul6578
      @carlosraul6578 3 роки тому

      I hope so

    • @cowboy7x
      @cowboy7x 3 роки тому +3

      Apophis392 Getter done! Life is too short not to play your dream guitar. 😉

    • @MrHeliosoul
      @MrHeliosoul 3 роки тому +2

      Something I love about all of your videos is how clear, concise and well-spoken you are. Also, there is something extremely soothing about the way that you speak and sing. You have a very pragmatic and methodical way of reviewing gear. It's often extremely helpful. Your passion and positive attitude are infectious and always leave me wanting and waiting for new content. Much love and gratitude.

    • @JamesWilson01
      @JamesWilson01 3 роки тому

      I got a used 90s American Strat for £450 on ebay. You don't have to spend silly money. Good luck!

    • @carlosraul6578
      @carlosraul6578 3 роки тому

      @@cowboy7x you're right bro , cheers from Honduras

  • @artsilva
    @artsilva 3 роки тому +1

    As a long time Stratocaster player I have to say This is a Beauty... Congratulations, wow!
    The Push Knob feature is genius, a Fender version on the idea David Gilmour had devised on his old Black Strat with a mini toggle switch just below the volume knob, This push knob design may be more user friendly.

  • @saitones
    @saitones 3 роки тому +19

    GREETINGS FROM BRAZIL, WHERE A FENDER LIKE THIS COSTS THE DOUBLE

    • @Flaveus
      @Flaveus 3 роки тому

      sad but true

    • @hectorvader4436
      @hectorvader4436 3 роки тому +1

      Na verdade é mais de 5 vezes, considerando o dólar atual mais impostos

    • @noisyboy5529
      @noisyboy5529 3 роки тому +3

      En todo Sudamérica...

    • @sound-wizzard
      @sound-wizzard 3 роки тому

      XD

    • @markdettinger4899
      @markdettinger4899 3 роки тому

      Fender American model prices are ridiculous for the average person.

  • @louaguado995
    @louaguado995 3 роки тому +1

    Switch positions 2 and 4 are my favorite. Nice Mark Knopfler tones. Put a humbucker in the bridge position and move that volume control out of my way like a tele has, then I'll get one.

    • @emilyadams3228
      @emilyadams3228 3 роки тому

      My 97 California Strat has a bridge humbucker. I invited a guitarist pal to play her on a break at a tiki bar in July, where he'd just played his Tele for an hour. When he switched to Bridge, you should've seen the look on his face. He said there are songs he likes on a Tele, & others he likes on a Strat, but he plays one or the other in a set so he doesn't have to drag 3 guitars (he always has a Les Paul). He said she's tge sweetest-sounding Strat he ever played. Now he wants one.

  • @randyallshouse1996
    @randyallshouse1996 3 роки тому +9

    Nice color sounds bright looks like the pick ups are different from my American standard I wonder what amp you are using sounds great nice diddy you are playing big fan keep rocking 🤩👍

    • @MarySpender
      @MarySpender  3 роки тому +9

      My normal amp set up - the Orange Rocker 15 through the OxBox from UAD.

    • @davidburke2132
      @davidburke2132 3 роки тому +2

      Randy, there were quite a few different pickup types fitted to American Standard Strats over the years as I’m sure you know (mine from 2013 has Custom Shop Fat 50s as standard for example) but since the first American Pro Series the construction has definitely been different again with the main design concept difference being the mix of Alnico magnet types for the wound vs unwound strings (which they named the V-Mod pickups at that time). It seems the pickups in these new American Pro II guitars are just a relatively small tweak compared to the ones in the outgoing American Pro series (seemingly a reprogrammed machine coil wind pattern is the change that has been made) and Fender are calling them V-Mod II pickups... which seems quite logical. 😛 The previous design feature of the different magnet types remains on these new pickups.

    • @randyallshouse1996
      @randyallshouse1996 3 роки тому

      @@davidburke2132 thanks Dave I'm a hobbyist trying to get better thanks for your comment I'm a member of your channel as well as Mary's keep rocking

  • @edwindude9893
    @edwindude9893 3 роки тому +2

    I’ve got the same guitar in HSS. I love it. It’s great for Eddie VH riffs.

  • @briangoshaw1581
    @briangoshaw1581 3 роки тому +4

    I know I want a Stratocaster. I really want that classic chiming, bell like sound. But, I'm so torn between the Pro 2 in Dark Night, or the Ultra in Texas Tea. It's too much money to make a bad decision. UGH.

  • @Simulera
    @Simulera 6 місяців тому

    I have a 15 year old SSS American Standard Strat, so not ancient but certainly played a lot and mellowed. It is a similarly motivated version as that one you have here, so it’s different but same basic “species”. The short of it is that I could never get rid of this guitar. I also have a similarly irreplaceable vintage telecaster I bought a very long time ago. Other guitars have come and gone, I liked all of them, some were even excellent. There is just something, at least about the two particular Fenders I somehow landed on, that is different, special, and personal. They sound and play so great. The feel is familiar, welcoming, amazing. Fenders are industrial high art too and were a conceptually inspired critical point in their time. They age well too and there is something about that in particular. There is a similar relationship with my mellowing pretty old Martin D-28. I’m not prone to this sort of animism thing, but lots of stuff has come and gone in my life over the years and these three players won’t be going anywhere. I hope you have found something like that here, it’s a super good thing if you have!

  • @robertevans2143
    @robertevans2143 3 роки тому +3

    Nice to see someone NOT shredding for a change.

  • @thinman8621
    @thinman8621 3 роки тому

    Enjoy watching you play and sing. Thanks

  • @aatvza
    @aatvza 3 роки тому +4

    So you got one for free....right after they saw you try out the PRS Silver sky. 'Better get her on board soon!', they must have thought at Fender. Still, I am happy for you.

  • @gabrielguerrero7296
    @gabrielguerrero7296 3 роки тому +1

    You're an extremely skilled musician, I wish you great success.

  • @lfaf9509
    @lfaf9509 3 роки тому +7

    If I ever had that kind of money to spare, I would get one of these myself and with this finish... I would likely play it so much that the strings would die in a week lol. It is a beautiful guitar, too bad its price is about 1500 ish above what I could afford lol. I hope they keep that finish around, the black and blue reverse burst will look really good on many other guitars as well, I hope this one sells well enough to warrant them making it part of there normal color selections.
    Also, that was some really good playing you did there, I recognize talent, especially when it is talent way beyond anything I could ever muster lol. The sheer amount of work that you must have put into it, is just staggering. Keep up the good work :)

    • @michaelm4464
      @michaelm4464 3 роки тому

      Considering the fact that she mentioned in the video that it's the most played guitar of all time, I'd say it will sell enough to warrant more.

    • @lfaf9509
      @lfaf9509 3 роки тому

      @@michaelm4464
      While it is true that the Fender Stratocaster is one of the most played electric guitars of all time, that does not mean this particular one will be as widely used. I was mainly talking about the finish its self, because I would like to see more guitars in general with finishes like this one.

    • @lfaf9509
      @lfaf9509 3 роки тому

      @your mom
      Although such a thing would be a very nice thing to do, I am guessing that you are joking. Partly because of your account name, and partly because you called me a peasant :) I didn't mention me not having enough spare money for such nice things because I wanted anyone to offer or even buy me a guitar, I did so more too point out that this guitar is expensive from my perspective. I don't mind being as broke as I am, I am a disabled vet, so I can no longer work and because of that I don't expect to be able to afford nice things like this guitar. In life I make just enough money from the V.A. to pay my bills and eat the cheapest food most days of the month. I survive, and anything else more than that, I would feel as if I were being greedy. So, if your comment was in any way serious, which I doubt it was, thank you for such a offer of Mr. Rich, but you don't have to do such a nice thing for this Peasant. Of course I would not turn down such a gift, due to my being raised that it is rude to turn down gifts, I will not attempt to hold you too such a offer, considering it was likely meant more as a insult and joke than a actual offer.
      I hope all is well,
      lfaf

  • @linkthelegend6087
    @linkthelegend6087 6 днів тому

    Mine just got shipped, I got the HSS. Can't wait to play with it.

  • @sickb2200
    @sickb2200 3 роки тому +3

    Love the Dark Knight color. Don't know why reverse bursts never caught on.

  • @user-ww2vg9uh6c
    @user-ww2vg9uh6c 6 місяців тому

    I broke down and picked up the HSS model. I really couldn't be happier with it.

  • @Tom-oz7wk
    @Tom-oz7wk 3 роки тому +34

    Person 1: hey, sick strat...
    Person 2: did you just assume my Fender?

  • @fkhanusa
    @fkhanusa 3 роки тому

    beautiful organic vocals marry with solo guitar awesone you should do it more

  • @trinacria1956
    @trinacria1956 3 роки тому +3

    I sold my over priced American Fender Strat when I bought a Vester Tradition Series 57' Strat.

  • @archer4556
    @archer4556 3 роки тому +1

    I own the candy apple red Strat Am Pro and it's one of the finest guitars I've ever played, that dark night and the new electronics are awesome.

  • @merle92592
    @merle92592 3 роки тому +4

    Who were your influences in your finger picking style? I noticed in this video some of what I would believe to be a lot of Mark Knopfler.

    • @emilyadams3228
      @emilyadams3228 3 роки тому

      You too, huh? I was hearing Sultans Of Swing tones, for sure. But I don't hear Mark Knopfler when she sings, tee hee.

  • @bagdad9782
    @bagdad9782 3 роки тому

    Spent a few days in Nashville TN, two weeks ago and had a chance to play the telecaster version pro 2. Loved it...and own it!!

  • @GudeDoc
    @GudeDoc 3 роки тому +9

    Please play "The wind cries Mary by Hendrix" :D

  • @mikefelber5129
    @mikefelber5129 3 роки тому

    It was so great hearing you rock out & sing- Very inspiring to see you enjoying your musical artistry so much.

  • @fraenkiboii
    @fraenkiboii 3 роки тому +5

    "Honey, what do you want for breakfast?" - "Just a touch of Bridge, please" :)

  • @superweak
    @superweak 3 роки тому

    Mary Spender plays a Fender until the sun goes down.
    Push push rock n’ Roll
    Demonstrating soul
    Give us more Ms. Spender
    ...just like Bobby Orr.

  • @stevenkuhlman
    @stevenkuhlman 3 роки тому +5

    Fender never makes a bad product. I’m a fan.

    • @williambaumert7726
      @williambaumert7726 3 роки тому +1

      The acoustasonic would beg to differ 😂. But totally agree they make amazing instruments overall and you just can't beat a strat!

  • @iliana_b
    @iliana_b 3 роки тому +1

    I love that new finish! And Mary, you NEED a Fender Strat!!

  • @TheAndreagallo
    @TheAndreagallo 3 роки тому +41

    Mary’s voice is 10k times better than Stratocaster voice. I state this and I’m a Stratocaster lover, so...

    • @kenhoward3512
      @kenhoward3512 3 роки тому +5

      I could listen to Mary speak for hours (even financial news).

    • @tweakerofknobs
      @tweakerofknobs 3 роки тому +2

      I like her speaking voice but don't like her singing voice for some reason.

    • @UmVtCg
      @UmVtCg 3 роки тому

      That's what human voices tend to do to human ears and why a lot of great blues guitar players are singers.

  • @rayschoch5882
    @rayschoch5882 3 роки тому +1

    Always a pleasure to see and hear you, Mary. The new Strat looks and sounds great! Leo Fender got it mostly right in the original design, and most of the improvements since are incremental. My '86, purchased new, still looks and sounds good, many years later. Take care of it, and your new Strat will likely look and sound good decades hence.

  • @OriginalPuro
    @OriginalPuro 3 роки тому +4

    It's like apple, people need the new one when they didn't even need their previous one.

  • @georgeraz1781
    @georgeraz1781 3 роки тому +2

    When I saw this colour I instantly fell in love. Now I know this is the one. Just a question of time till I save some money. It's very pleasing to finally have in mind the ultimate guitar for me. Love everything about this strat. Thanks for the demo. Keep on keeping on

  • @alexhudson3574
    @alexhudson3574 3 роки тому +3

    sad that most of the comments are about where the guitar sits compared to other guitars , yet no one has said how great the player is and the singing ? , the guitar only sounds great when in the hands of a great player , if mary was playing a squier strat it would still sound great

  • @kolombijec
    @kolombijec 3 роки тому

    wow..haven't been here a while...now almost 400k subscribers...congratulations Ms.S

  • @Infinighost
    @Infinighost 3 роки тому +11

    Sad that they dropped the Jaguar in the American Professional line, but maybe that means my older one will become more valuable over time?

    • @maxwilson7001
      @maxwilson7001 3 роки тому

      Yeah hopefully

    • @danielsgrunge
      @danielsgrunge 3 роки тому +1

      They did? That sucks

    • @bleromafia
      @bleromafia 3 роки тому

      im really hyped fpr the jazz master tho, i like them way more than the jaguar

  • @halfaddercircuit
    @halfaddercircuit 3 роки тому +1

    That guitar is breathtaking. Lovely tone and colour. I would love to pick up a HSS version someday.

  • @iDannyism
    @iDannyism 3 роки тому +12

    "I've got to be honest..." Uh huh. Yup.

  • @TraceyChattaway
    @TraceyChattaway 3 роки тому +1

    Loved watching this. Beautiful vocals and great demo of the tones available on this guitar. Thank you.

  • @geoff3969
    @geoff3969 3 роки тому +5

    I like this channel, but I’m not wild about commercials being presented as “content”.

    • @awrebyawe
      @awrebyawe 3 роки тому

      Yeah, it's pretty obvious too since all the guitar UA-camrs are publishing videos about this new line of guitars

    • @SeadartVSG
      @SeadartVSG 3 роки тому

      I think her real future is in sales for a large corporation. She could sell ice to Inuits.

    • @shaun64vet
      @shaun64vet 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for saying it. I was scratching my head at the beginning thinking this is a plug not a review.

    • @davidwollpert5276
      @davidwollpert5276 3 роки тому

      Get over yourself Cranky. This is not presented as a review. It's a demo.

  • @SurvivalReview
    @SurvivalReview 3 роки тому

    that color is amazing, love the dark pick guard and neck. love the look so much.

  • @julianhyde1645
    @julianhyde1645 3 роки тому +3

    I really hate that finish. I just ordered my AmProII Jazzmaster in Mystic Seafoam. A lot of people seem to like the Dark Night finish. It’s just not for me.

    • @jlutie2943
      @jlutie2943 3 роки тому +1

      Seafoam lucky you 🎸

    • @pats2058
      @pats2058 3 роки тому

      Mystic Seafoam is friggin' GORGEOUS

  • @boogerz
    @boogerz 3 роки тому

    I'm really into this color with the rosewood board!

  • @XxKidnoffxX
    @XxKidnoffxX 3 роки тому +3

    Again, A great product, but don't sound like that at all in my hand ;(
    It's like I just get broken instruments all the time...

  • @LucasR-xl4sl
    @LucasR-xl4sl 3 роки тому

    The Black Night colour is awesome!

  • @user-dh4mi6ir2m
    @user-dh4mi6ir2m 3 роки тому +4

    Request: Play something on acoustic guitar while you're upside down?

    • @alexwr
      @alexwr 3 роки тому

      Why?

    • @user-dh4mi6ir2m
      @user-dh4mi6ir2m 3 роки тому

      I'm not even talking to you. I bet Mary wishes she'd respond.

    • @schaddalton
      @schaddalton 3 роки тому

      Request: Don't make dumb requests.

  • @guenterbortz5957
    @guenterbortz5957 3 роки тому

    That Dark Night (i fell in love with that color at the first sight) fits your outfit perfectly! True, Fender had make the Strat better, no more soldering for hours - great sound out of the box. Thx for your playing and stay safe ☮️

  • @sm-tj3ms
    @sm-tj3ms 3 роки тому +6

    why is nobody talking about how beautiful she sings

  • @kevinmcelhaney8445
    @kevinmcelhaney8445 3 роки тому

    I can't wait, my mercury color is to be delivered today. I am sooo stoked!

  • @mazzysmusic
    @mazzysmusic 3 роки тому +2

    That's a beautiful blue. They got it right!!! $1500 is the sweet spot for a good working guitar.. Nice.

  • @paulhamilton6652
    @paulhamilton6652 3 роки тому

    Pairs perfectly with your voice! Great combination! Color sounds good on you!

  • @naylor2006
    @naylor2006 3 роки тому +1

    That is one of the nicest finishes I’ve ever seen

  • @fastamv.9896
    @fastamv.9896 3 роки тому

    Awesome, my Dark Night with maple fingerboard is being delivered tomorrow, I cannot wait :)

  • @eldenjr
    @eldenjr 3 роки тому

    Love that finish. In your skilled hands, it sounds great. Hope she serves you well.

  • @paulitik7
    @paulitik7 3 роки тому +2

    Definitely a Strat. I was feeling a little Knopfler/Dire Straits tone. Gorgeous color

  • @garytoner5719
    @garytoner5719 3 роки тому

    Your song put a smile 😊 on my face. I bought the mystic surf green rosewood. Love it.

  •  3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this great review! I love the color and I'm curious to see it in person. Since I started watching your videos I got inspired to end my long hiatus from taking guitar lessons. I took my guitar to the shop last Saturday for a full cleanup and calibration, now it's up and running! Time to start again :)

  • @johne1599
    @johne1599 3 роки тому

    And, Mary, you have the all important fatter AND wider neck (at the nut) PLUS 22 frets. While I enjoyed my Deluxe Player Strat for years, I’ve grown tired of the thin, skinny neck. Tim Shaw's redesign on these new pickups sound REALLY GOOD on every model: Strat, Tele, and JazzMaster, to my ear.

  • @MurnerJoel
    @MurnerJoel 3 роки тому +1

    Such a beautiful voice