Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster 1998-2003
The 1998-2004 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster is collectible. Here’s the history, specs and special features found on this unique guitar.
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 …
American Series Stratocaster Features Rolled Edges On The Neck
Have you ever played on a vintage Stratocaster that is about 30 years old? 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 become rounded. This gives the neck a …
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Features Strap Locks
One of the most useful features found on the Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster are the locking strap buttons. 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 value of a locking guitar strap system. My beautiful Jeff Beck Custom Stratocaster …
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. 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 of the Fender Stratocaster and players discovered that they could turn on the …
Countoured Heel Featured On Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster
The American Deluxe Stratocaster features a beveled, contoured neck heel at the neck joint giving increased playability and comfort.
Keep Your Fender Stratocaster In Tune With Locking Tuners
Fender locking tuners come equipped on the American Deluxe Stratocaster. They can also be purchased for any Stratocaster.
Fender V-Neck Stratocaster And C-Neck Stratocaster
A comparison of the C-neck and V-neck profile shapes found on the Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster.
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo
The Fender American Deluxe and American Standard Stratocaster both feature the 2-point floating tremolo bridge.
Fender Noiseless N3 Pickups Review
Review of the new N3 Noiseless guitar pickup found on the Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster.