Deluxe Guitar

Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster 1998-2003

The 1998-2003 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster is collectible. Here’s the history, specs and special features found on this unique guitar.
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Service Manual

Today we feature the Fender American Ultra Stratocaster service manual. The Ultra Stratocaster was introduced in 2019. It has some very cutting edge features like the Ultra Modern “D” neck. Also features the new Ultra Noiseless Vintage Strat single-coil pickups. It has new body countouring on the back of the body around the base of…
Stratocaster Setup Guide

This is a handy guide to setting up your Fender Stratocaster guitar. We will go through the most critical adjustments that affect the playability of your Stratocaster. This setup guide is based on the American Stratocaster series. Click here to search for an American Deluxe or Ultra Stratocaster Before you start adjusting: Be sure that…
What strings should I use on my Stratocaster?

What strings should you use on your Fender Stratocaster? Read this article to learn about the various types of strings that will work with your guitar.
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Factory Setup Measurements

Did you change all the settings on your Stratocaster without writing down what they were originally? Read this article to see some factory measurements on a brand new Stratocaster.
Scouting Wood Badge Songs for Guitar

As part of a Scouting Wood Badge ticket I decided to compile a collection of Wood Badge songs with the guitar chords. When I went to the Scout Wood Badge course I took my guitar but was unfamiliar with a lot of the songs and wished I had a songbook with the guitar chords included.…
Jam Loops

Jam along with these loops written and recorded by Matt Rushton. Jam Loops You can download these loops, save them and then play them on your computer or you can just play along with them right here on the website. This is a jam in the Key of A. It works well with your A-Minor…
American Deluxe Stratocaster Becomes American Elite Stratocaster

As of January 2016 the Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster is discontinued. The new top-of-the-line American made Stratocaster will be the American Elite Stratocaster. The American Elite Stratocaster has all of the hot-rodded features of the American Deluxe line. The American Elite has the following high-end features: S-1 Pickup Switching System 9/5″-14″ Compound Radius Neck 4th…
2013 Fender S-1 Switching Changes

There have been reports of some new switching changes for the 2013 series Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster S-1 switching system. The Fender website is still showing the same wiring as found on the 2010 series of American Deluxe Stratocaster but some people have gotten a new S-1 swtiching diagram with their 2013 Deluxe Stratocasters. If…
Fender N3 Noiseless Pickups Sound Clips

Fender has made a nice series of YouTube videos that demo the sound of their pickups in an American Standard Stratocaster guitar. I’m going to post up two videos that highlight the sound of the Fender N3 Noiseless Pickups. I personally like the sound of these pickups and have been enjoying them in my American…