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1998-2003 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster
The 1998-2003 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster is collectible. Here’s the history, specs and special features found on this unique guitar.
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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. Before you start adjusting: Be sure that you take a measurement of all settings before you adjust anything.…
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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.
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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.
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2013 Fender S-1 Switching Changes
S-1 switching changes have been reported on 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 you click on…
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Fender N3 Noiseless Pickups Sound Clips
Today we have Fender N3 sound clips for the N3 noiseless pickups. Fender has made a nice series of YouTube videos that demo the sound of their pickups installed 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…
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American Series Stratocaster Features Rolled Edges On The Neck
Today we’re talking about the Fender Stratocaster rolled edges neck. Have you ever played on a 30 year old vintage Stratocaster? If you have then you’ve probably noticed how comfortable the neck feels in your hand. One of the reasons for that is because over time the edges of the fretboard slowly wear down and…
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Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Features Fender Strap Locks
One of the most useful features found on the Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster are the Fender strap locks. These feature locking strap buttons and locks that attach to your guitar strap. If you’ve ever had the unfortunate experience of your guitar falling off it’s strap and crashing to the floor, then you already know the…
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The Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster S-1 Switching System
One of the biggest improvements on the Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster is the versatile S-1TMSwitching System. The S-1 Switching System solves a problem that has plagued Strat players. For years Strat players have been looking for additional sounds out of the 3-pickup configuration featured on the Stratocaster. The search began with the very first production…
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Countoured Neck Heel On Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster
The American Deluxe Stratocaster features a beveled, contoured neck heel at the neck joint giving increased playability and comfort.