2010 American Deluxe

[MAXIFUNK]

http://fender.com/products/search.php?section=guitars

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/n...an+delux&Nty=1

Some major changes

Lower price point

New N3 pups and compound radius necks GAS and more GAS!

[MAXIFUNK]

A better link

http://fender.com/products/search.ph...merican+Deluxe

[markb]

This is my favourite strat colour scheme ever especially over ash! Maybe it's time for a new one.

[ZMAN]

The only thing I don't like about them is the very white finish on the necks.
A little tint would not hurt it. I paid about 1500 for my 50th Anniversary Deluxe USA Strat. It is a very nice guitar, but it does have that lighter neck.
I will have to reasearch the new pickups.
OOPS: I just noticed the V neck. Never mind!

[marnold***]

Some major changes

Lower price point

New N3 pups and compound radius necks GAS and more GAS!

Lower price than what? Those seem to be more expensive, with MSRPs around $2K, although I haven't prices an MIA Strat in awhile. I do like the idea of the compound radius. I've always liked that feature in Jacksons (although mine is 12"-16", whereas these Strats are 9.5"-14"). Unlike ZMan, I prefer the lighter necks. I've never understood why someone would want a maple neck that looks like it's shared a room with a chain smoker and dipped in coffee every day.

[MAXIFUNK]

Lower price than what?

These are going for on the street around $1400.00 to $1700.00 compared to $1700.00 to $2000.00.

[Spudman***]

I dunno, for those kind of prices I'd be more tempted by a Music Man. Strats are nice but that's a chunk of change for something that isn't much different than it's lower priced relatives.

[Duffy]

Yeah, like that Music Man Silouette the dude is playing in the new Guitar Center flyer with the ten percent off coupon on the back. That is a really cool Silouette.

But the Fender strat deluxe is a really nice guitar, for what it is. I think the American Standard Strat has the brighter, cleaner, more classic sound.

[Brian Krashpad]

Lower price than what? Those seem to be more expensive, with MSRPs around $2K, although I haven't prices an MIA Strat in awhile. I do like the idea of the compound radius. I've always liked that feature in Jacksons (although mine is 12"-16", whereas these Strats are 9.5"-14"). Unlike ZMan, I prefer the lighter necks. I've never understood why someone would want a maple neck that looks like it's shared a room with a chain smoker and dipped in coffee every day.

Mojo, dude!

Didn't you know that tone is in the ciggie smoke?

I have to admit I like at least a medium tint to my maple necks, though it would never be a make-or-break.