I had the pleasure of playing the American Special SSS Strat tonight while my daughter was taking piano lessons.

AMPS used Marshall S5 and fender VM deluxe.

The quality of the guitar was excellent.
The neck was spot on perfect felt just as nice as the American Standard right next to it. The Texas specials sound great reminded me of the sound I get out of my Paisley Strat. The two tone burst was done very well.
IMHO this guitar blows the Highway one out of the water.

I highly recommend this guitar. They had just sold the Black HSS man I want see and play that guitar. I had them order me one just from playing the SSS version. So much for no new guitars in 2010!!!! LOL