Fender Stratocaster: Player vs Performer vs Professional

Fender Stratocaster: Player vs Performer vs Professional - What are the differences?

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From Jimi Hendrix to Eric Clapton the Fender Stratocaster is iconic! Over the years there has been many different models of Stratocasters at different price points. Now we have the Player the Performer and the Professional, but what are the differences? | tinyurl.com/25wlr4no
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The Fender Stratocaster is likely the most iconic guitar ever made. With a shape that has inspired countless other brands to follow suit, its influence is indisputable. Gracing countless stages in the hands of many world-renowned guitar players, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck to name a few, you know if you pick up a strat you'll be playing the best of the best.
Several key differences separate the Player, Performer and Professional series of Strats. Made in Fender's Mexican-based Ensenada factory, Player series guitars stand as the entry-level and most affordable of the three ranges. That said, they are totally uncompromising on quality and playability. Featuring a wide range of hardware & pickup configurations and finishes, the Player series guarantees something for everyone.
A slight step up in price, the Performer series is the most affordable US-made range of Fender guitars. Formerly known as the American Special series, the Performer doesn't reinvent the wheel, but rather builds upon the stable foundation of the tried and tested Special. Featuring newly-designed Yosemite and DoubleTap pickups, smooth satin-finished necks and available in some tasteful colour options, there’s no reason why these guitars can’t stand proudly alongside their more high-end counterparts. With each model coming with a Fender Deluxe Gig Bag, you can perform with these instruments night-after-night - just as their names suggest!
Finally, the Professional series encapsulates all the greatness of Fender American-made instruments.It’s a re-imagining of the classic design from the ‘50s, housing new electronics and shaped ever so slightly different to improve the overall playing experience. All the retro tone, none of the clunky playability. Each pickup is specifically voiced for its position, be it in the bridge, middle or neck positions. Pickup master Tim Shaw designed the alnico V-Mod single coils to produce powerful nuanced tones and sound punchy combined with the treble-bleed circuit. The neck has a deep C shape embedded with tall narrow frets, so you get a hint of the retro flavour with the smoothness of a modern guitar.
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@RTDURAZO 5 жыл бұрын

For a second I thought this was about a guitar player vs a guitar performer vs a guitar professional and was waiting to get real philosophical, but I dig this as well.

@jimishreds 5 жыл бұрын

So Lee, Rob and Danish Pete?

@Prince_Luci 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@blakedavis2447 3 жыл бұрын

It appears you don’t play fenders then huh ? Lol

@peopledonotexist 3 жыл бұрын

thats why theyre named the way they are so youre kinda correct lol

@lucaswallo8127 2 жыл бұрын

why philosophical

@sublyme2157 5 жыл бұрын

"Even the bridge pick up is usable" The nicest compliment a strat can receive.

@fabiogasperini4809 4 жыл бұрын

Jeff Beck is smiling.

@melvynobrien6193 4 жыл бұрын

If people are not using their bridge pickups, they likely aren't cutting through well in the live mix. The neck pickup sounds great onstage, but mushy and unclear fifty feet from the stage.

@dbo4506 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@lucassmith179 4 жыл бұрын

@@melvynobrien6193 say that to john mayer

@americafirst847 4 жыл бұрын

Can you guys please say the US prices too, thanks chaps!

@WolchBot 5 жыл бұрын

Let it be known, any guitar maker is welcome to use my bones to make guitar nuts after I have died.

@teemusid 5 жыл бұрын

I'm imagining a guitar maker re-releasing a signature guitar posthumously, with nuts made from the guitarist's bones. I've creeped myself out.

@m0j0b0ne 5 жыл бұрын

It's worth noting that while not vegan, bone nuts are cruelty-free, because the material is never harvested before the animal is deceased.

@mcneish75 4 жыл бұрын

James Wilczewski genius! I think there should be a donor campaign! Unless Gibson gets there first with “authentic deceased guitarist bone nuts”

@johnheath970 4 жыл бұрын

Mojo Bone “Cash for your dead black cat” ads like title loan ads.

@mcneish75 4 жыл бұрын

Bananarchy 🤣

@Hoscitt 5 жыл бұрын

When did it become a world where £1000 guitars don't come with a case?!

@robcobi 5 жыл бұрын

Inflation is bitch. I'd prefer no case at all since I have to pay for the soft case with the guitar then a hardshell after it arrives.

@deeremeyer1749 5 жыл бұрын

@@robcobi "Inflation" is a MYTH. If this were still a "world where thousand pound guitars" came with cases, you wouldn't have a wireless device to access the internet and bitch about "inflation".

@kennethkennethson4991 5 жыл бұрын

@@deeremeyer1749 what are you even on about

@StudioBrock1337 5 жыл бұрын

@@kennethkennethson4991 Maybe they're one of those blokes who thinks if we just act really hard like it's the 1950's it'll become the 1950's?

@stephanguitar9778 5 жыл бұрын

@@robcobi Especially as wage inflation for real people has been zero for the last 15 years or so.

@ghazypangerang6118 4 жыл бұрын

How to buy a Strat: 1. Enter a guitar store. 2. Look at the Strat in its glass case. 3. Play the "May I Help You" riff with another guitar in order to call for assistance in opening the case. 4. Play the Strat, but no Stairway. 5. When the clerk asks to put the guitar back, it is highly recommended to feel a little bit "Saucy". 6. Pay for the Strat in cash. 7. Cha-Ching!

@Therealbackslabbath 4 жыл бұрын

Then raise the bridge, file down the nut and take the buzz off the low E.

@Tarry182 4 жыл бұрын

It will be mine, oh yes. It will be mine.

@rick8575 4 жыл бұрын

What was the may I help you riff again?

@ghazypangerang6118 4 жыл бұрын

@@rick8575 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/otpiqKmYr92Ykmw.html

@viewtifulgold4223 3 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT

@dr7246 5 жыл бұрын

The chemistry between these two, plus the irreverent video editing, make these things so enjoyable to watch

@stanislavmigra 5 жыл бұрын

yes

@travisfarrell9222 4 жыл бұрын

Top gear for guitars

@WowIndescribable 4 жыл бұрын

No 'glass breaking' effects in this one and still really enjoyable!

@symphotronix3725 3 жыл бұрын

Quick A/b/C 11:09 Player Rob 13:22 Player Capt. 19:37 Performer Rob 21:37 Performer Capt 24:10 Performer Capt 28:00 Pro Rob 35:26 Pro Capt 35:53 Pro Capt 36:17 Pro Capt

@CG-yf4qi 7 ай бұрын

Thank you 😆

@ognovak 5 жыл бұрын

Usually my anxiety kicks in when people balance guitars, but I was too busy dying laughing the way the video was edited. This is my favorite guitar channel on KZfaq.

@Gma7788 Жыл бұрын

You live a tragic life. So you like listening to liars.

@wspeed657 5 жыл бұрын

The honking when the captain was grabbing the neck had me laughing out loud!! Well done!

@pawelpawel1396 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, whoever is editing those Adertons videos - you're making my day more often thane anyone else. And I'm a married guy

@Mulgy 5 жыл бұрын

dont know what i like more the honking or the mugs exploding, the editors dont get enough credit for these videos.

@maximilien_4382 5 жыл бұрын

@@pawelpawel1396 The editor's name is Rory McClean. He's got a brilliant youtube channel and is a phenomenal guitar player. It's been a long time since he uploaded tho...

@Millo1868 5 жыл бұрын

It definitely got me cracking up as well!!!

@JodySinclair 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely hahaha. I came to the comments just to see if anyone else was in the same boat. I'm not even sure why it's so funny but it is!

@TheReliableBeacon 5 жыл бұрын

Got a player's series strat for my 18th last year. I absolutely love that thing, plays perfect out the box and I love the sound

@guitarradioshow 5 жыл бұрын

I own a Pro Series and couldn’t be happier. It’s so different than any of my older Strats. It’s really the culmination of all the things folks have wanted over the years and either modded themselves or complained they didn’t have. The Bridge pup is just as useable and truly matched to the other pups. No Ice Pick sounds. The V-Mods and wiring is top notch. Great review guys..

@RByrne Жыл бұрын

I agree. I've owned nearly all levels of Fender, and the Am Pro ii is really where its at, along with the Ultra line. Both are a little different in tone and features, but feel very similar.

@MiguelMartinez1980 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, it's a joy to watch these two gentlemen together you can see them genuinely having fun.

@davidsargeant9312 5 жыл бұрын

Could you do one for fender telecaster please, ie fender player, fender deluxe Nashville, and fender Professional. 👍🎸👍

@stopstalkingyouspookybastard 5 жыл бұрын

i bet they already shot it

@abetteryou2025 5 жыл бұрын

Love 2018 prof tele

@Hoscitt 5 жыл бұрын

Absolute yes to this! 👍

@haus05 5 жыл бұрын

got a pro tele and a pro strat both 2019 love both but that tele just has me .. thought i was a strat guy (I am) but man o man teles rule

@davewalsh3885 5 жыл бұрын

I have a semi hollow Tele Player with P90's. Great guitar.

@thehound2161 5 жыл бұрын

The addition of the straight out of the box is very nice Andertons. TY. Someone should get a raise with that added bonus.

@ROLEPLAYA64 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best videos you guys have ever done. Why? Unboxing (we get to see genuinely how they come straight from the company) no massively long jam intro (I love Lee's playing, but I tend to skip the jams, as I want to know about the product) actual in video stats for the guitars, and showing what you get at different price points AND daring to say what you like/dislike. PLEASE do more like this!

@Gearhart_Music 3 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old video, but I just bought a player series Strat and I LOVE it!!

@spirit_green 3 жыл бұрын

Same, bought mine recently. HSS config too.

@jasonprater7802 5 жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention about the Pro Series: 1. Treble bleed volume 2. And bottom tone knob also controls the bridge pickup to cut down ice pick tone

@donharrold1375 4 жыл бұрын

Agree with Rob the S1 switch is killer. The ability combine pickups in series creates a guitar with absolutely unmatched versatility.

@epmstrathss4222 5 жыл бұрын

I really like the concept and designs of the American-made entry-level Strats.... IOW, the Performer/Special in the HSS configuration....

@mikeparham7994 2 жыл бұрын

MIM is a quality instrument. All of them are workhorses.

@elefsidi 2 жыл бұрын

I like how the performer series strats are based on the 70's ones. Those guitars were amazing for rock.

@krisjones329 4 жыл бұрын

Guys, just wanted to say I watched this video and went and bought the Professional from your online store - just wanted to say it was a great experience, great service and delivered within 5 days, which is amazing given the current climate! I love it. Thanks so much!

@rayyan1495 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@darrellrobinson9354 5 жыл бұрын

Is it my imagination or has Lee's playing really improved a lot over the past two years?

@aliensporebomb 5 жыл бұрын

36:42 you aren't the only one who noticed....

@commentfreely5443 5 жыл бұрын

better than getting worse

@prestachuck2867 5 жыл бұрын

He takes private lessons from the JustinGuitar guy.

@spartan_xbox7169 5 жыл бұрын

@@prestachuck2867 does he really?

@TheBigDean18 5 жыл бұрын

@@spartan_xbox7169 Yes. There's a ton vids on KZfaq of them playing. On this channel and Justin's channel.

@wpdoyle 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. People come to see what some thing sounds like and learn about them, not to watch some guy use the demos as an excuse show off. You guys actually understand that. Thank you!

@jasonbaker5430 5 жыл бұрын

I tried the MIM Standard and Player series last year and both were great. After playing them for a while, I bought the Standard. One of the few cases where I actually preferred the ceramic pickups

@tomaskey6844 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this review! I got my Player Plus Top SSS Tobacco Burst two days ago and am loving it and feel much better about my choice after hearing your review.

@User-ew6cs 4 жыл бұрын

CLEAN TONE 13:24 PLAYER 21:20 PERFORMER

@gaelmargrace 4 жыл бұрын

Rordon Gamsay thanks

@User-ew6cs 4 жыл бұрын

THE GAELIC no problem it really does help when your trying to hear the tone difference

@MegiddoProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Not all heroes wear noses

@mattheweastel129 5 жыл бұрын

The pro series sounds stunning! Beautiful cleans with so much clarity

@Dochorahan 5 жыл бұрын

My first Fender was bought last year. An HSS player in buttercream. Beautiful playing and sounding guitar. In fact, I love it so much I bought another player series with SSS pickups last week and I'm very happy. I could have bought a professional but I am more than happy with the MIM value and the alnico 5 pickups sound sublime. Everything from early 60s rock, to Jazz, and even heavy metal (w HSS setup).

@mattmanley7118 5 жыл бұрын

editing is top notch and hilarious and I've been WAITING for this exact video. Love you all at Anderton's!!!!

@jamesdinopoulos2243 4 жыл бұрын

Just grabbed a player Strat in Capri Orange. My first Strat ever having been a Les Paul guy for oh so long. I'm obsessed.

@DropDee44 2 жыл бұрын

Recently bought the Player Series Tele with humbuckers and its absolutely fantastic! Plays like a dream, holds tuning very well and sounds amazing!

@mikaelforss5725 5 жыл бұрын

I've been following this channel for quite some time now, and I must say that Lee has really improved on his playing.

@americafirst847 3 жыл бұрын

I actually just bought the preformer and I can’t be happier with my strat. I love the headstock, looks like the one Hendrix used.

@Chtulushotsauce 5 жыл бұрын

I got a player series Strat and for how much I wanted to use the Trem it wouldn’t stay in tune very well. But I got some fender locking tuners and now it stays in tune even with insane Trem use and I absolutely love it.

@JimKerstetter 5 жыл бұрын

Lee when a guitar makes you play better it means you should buy it. Your playing was outstanding in this video.

@zachdods 5 жыл бұрын

Just got my American Performer and I love it! It plays amazingly. But I played loads of Player series models and loved them too. I never looked at the American Pro because it was too far out of my price range.

@parsycho 2 жыл бұрын

Are you going to keep it forever ?

@the.communist 2 ай бұрын

@@parsycho forever is a big word

@turamvar 5 жыл бұрын

"the tones becomes a little less springy when you lose the spring". Brilliant.

@danialharis6640 5 жыл бұрын

Loving the Andertons unboxing vids!! ❤️✨

@justingarzamusic 5 жыл бұрын

Picked up a tide pool blue player series with a maple neck about a year ago and it instantly became my main axe. I even bought it blindly and I’m blown away with how good it feels and sounds. Was pleasantly surprised with the neck being satin and super smooth.

@teemakarov9375 4 жыл бұрын

What a great video. I have to agree with Rob that the player strat surprising sounded the best although I’d be in heaven with any of them. After 45 years of doodling on lots of different guitars, I’ve come full circle to a strat with a 5 watt tube amp. The only drawback is not being able to open tune as opposed to a lp or tele.

@timg7942 4 жыл бұрын

Omg that white performance series is absolutely gorgeous. It's stunning. Wow so beautiful.

@guitarfreak585 5 жыл бұрын

That tone Rob's got on the white strat is magical.

@BoozyBeggar 5 жыл бұрын

15:50 "notched volume knob" ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT IDEA

@JuanmaBlanc 3 жыл бұрын

I have the performer in lake placid blue...one of the best guitars I've ever played. Looks gorgeous and plays like a beast.

@charlie-obrien 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone should have a LPB guitar. It's the classic color that says, "I've got taste!"

@lohanette 5 жыл бұрын

I never knew about the tiny spring in the tremolo arm hole. Explains why I kept finding small springs all over my house.

@reviewforthetube6485 5 жыл бұрын

Love the player series it can keep up with any strat

@philclarke7712 5 жыл бұрын

The others are for posers and lotto winners.

@reviewforthetube6485 5 жыл бұрын

@@philclarke7712 I mean I wouldnt say that man not posers now money I can agree with but owning a very nice custom shop are not for posers all of them are nice I'm just saying for the money the player series is amazing

@philclarke7712 5 жыл бұрын

@@reviewforthetube6485 well, diminishing returns. I suppose I value practice and skill over shiny bits but at the same time, if it makes you happy...

@LonelyGamr 5 жыл бұрын

@@reviewforthetube6485 custom shop look hideous.spend all that money to look like a hobo guitar.

@settralives 5 жыл бұрын

Just bought a Player Strat from you guys, Tidepool with maple fretboard. So excited for it to come on Saturday! Thanks for the vids :)

@m80prs 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff lads. Love these shows🤘🏼

@SeemsLikeSomething 5 жыл бұрын

The Pro definitely sounded the most stratty to me. And the balanced tones made it very pleasing to the ear. No shrill highs and a nice tight low end. But even still, a nice warm tempering to the sound that I love.

@granthalbleib2593 5 жыл бұрын

The Professionals are some of the greatest guitars I’ve played. Picked up a Pro Tele a few months ago and love it!

@koelink88 5 жыл бұрын

So happy you did this. I now understand the difference better. Awesome guys!

@Will_hickling99 5 жыл бұрын

Loved your playing Lee!!

@mattdotham 4 жыл бұрын

That smile when Chap asked "How far do you screw it, Lee?", and a golden answer after that. Top comedy guys.

@crorivpro 4 жыл бұрын

This was an entertaining video but also very helpful to me as I'm trying to figure if I want to pop for the extra 500 bucks for the professional.It's looking like the performer will suit me just fine.

@brucepiland 5 жыл бұрын

I bought a standard Strat and Tele when they discounted them when the Pro series was released. Love them.

@steven_84_182 5 жыл бұрын

You just can't beat a hearty slab of Chappers and The Captain! 🎸🤘🏻

@frankzappa951 2 жыл бұрын

The blind fold test would have been interesting. Heard nothing but great things about the Player Series and the quality of these guitars. The Alnico 5s sound great to me too.

@napalmhardcore 4 жыл бұрын

I think my ideal Strat would be: 1) Nitro lacquer. 2). Medium-low output/vintage pickups. 3) No "treble-bleed" circuit. 4) 9.5" radius. 5) Satin neck. 6) Either traditional tone/volume setup or possibly one of the configurations that has tone for the bridge. 7) Silver coloured hardware I'm not allergic to (I'm allergic to nickel and possibly other stuff like chromium) including stainless frets. I don't care too much what trem system is used as I normally setup as a hard-tail anyway. I've not really experimented with different frets, but I'm guessing medium jumbo would be a safe bet. Playability-wise I'm fine with rosewood or maple (never tried pau ferro but I imagine it's fine), but I generally prefer the look of a maple board on Strats. When it comes to finish my overall favourites are either a traditional 2 Colour Sunburst with white pickguard and a maple neck or Black with white pickguard and maple neck. I already have a Classic Vibe in sunburst, so if I got another Strat I'd go for a Black one.

@mmaker83 4 жыл бұрын

Pau Ferro update for those interested: he's doing absolutely great at Juventus

@GabrielVelasco 5 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a Player Stat (HSS, Maple Neck) a few months ago, and it's fantastic. Definitely worth the extra bucks over the Squire, but it was nearly impossible to tell the difference between the MiM and the Professional series American Strats. The Player series alnico pickups actually sounded better, to my ear at least, than some of the ones on the Professional series American Strats. I'm pretty happy. I like the 22 jumbo frets too. They feel great and were well dressed. Mine also has the 2-point tremolo and dedicated bridge pickup tone control. I think these are possibly the best Fender value right now.

@rtomas47 3 жыл бұрын

American and Mexican strats are the same quality, mexicans just dont want too much for their work

@gabrielmuchacho5194 2 жыл бұрын

@@rtomas47 hahahahaha

@tilenjk02 2 жыл бұрын

I'm plannign to bug Player Strat also with HSS, maple. What was your reason to buy with HSS and not SSS?

@GabrielVelasco 2 жыл бұрын

@@tilenjk02 I have lots of distortions. Sometimes I want the sound of a high-output pickup for that super-saturated fuzz sound. Sometimes I like the sound of the crunchy chimey single coil overdrive. HSS gives me more options.

@OrbisFerrum 2 жыл бұрын

@@tilenjk02 I also grabbed and HSS and FWIW the humbucker on the bridge gives you a darker tone than the standard bridge pick-up which helps tame those harsher highs. Also worth noting that on the HSS strats at least the second tone knob controls the bridge pick-up. That means you have a usable humbucker in the bridge position for more distorted stuff. HSS seem, to me at least, to be a more versatile configuration.

@stevenpricehereford 5 жыл бұрын

I played a silver sky a suhr classic pro and an American professional back to back and purchased the fender. Tone was so good.

@oyesuken 5 жыл бұрын

Nicest grooves that I have heard from the Captain all the way through!!

@davidrichards2980 5 жыл бұрын

Can we all appreciate the wonderful riff Chapman plays at 29:38, I could watch him do that all day long

@RubenMiguel10 3 жыл бұрын

I Would LOOOVE to see one of this for the telecaster, player, vintera, performer, and professional. WE NEED THIS VIDEO GUYS!

@victortheriault5021 5 жыл бұрын

I have a players series and got my guitar tech to give me one of those springs. Fixed that wobbly tremolo arm issue. And with the 2 point trem it feels like an American. Plus turning your volume down just a hair gives any guitar more cream. Joe bonamassa teaches that

@caiusmadison2996 4 жыл бұрын

Volume play has always been in the arsenal of many guitar greats. Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jeff Beck, Hendrix, Jimmy Page, they all did this. The thing that stood out to me was that these gents like the Kluson tuners, which are not superior as they say. They hold because the gears are friction heavy with the ratio they are made to. Not ideal when using the whammy as profusely as Rib normally does. Do dives allowed with those.

@stratsteveo106 4 жыл бұрын

I have a player hss and being able to split the coil brings the best of both worlds. Amazing guitar and by far my number 1. After buying it I got rid of my American because my player was by far a better guitar. I switched to fender locking tuners but that's all it needs.

@THEPHYSICALSPIRIT 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video and playing all round. Always enjoy the across the pond stuff. Cheers.

@ayrtongraham 5 жыл бұрын

Rob youre such a beast on guitar. Great to hear you smash out some Jimi

@thetruth1024 3 жыл бұрын

I played an American pro and a Player. I preferred the Player’s warmer sound and med-jumbo frets. The Player is a such a great value.

@maciejzygmuntowski6748 4 жыл бұрын

I have the player stratocaster in left handed version. Definitely an awesome guitar and totally worth the money. Well finished, good sounding pickups, looks like high-end guitar and plays like one, 22 frets, spaghetti logo, tone pot for the bridge pickup,, stays in tune... what else do you need ?

@Pawel82 Жыл бұрын

Dokładnie

@JohnUllyatt 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are great. This is exactly what I wanted to hear about.

@JamnThang 3 жыл бұрын

That little spring in the tremolo arm socket is crucial for providing the very tension required to keep the tremolo arm from swinging away from precisely where you like it. Fender and other parts dealers sell them by the dozen; packaged in a plastic bag with stapled hanging Fender label. A dozen lasts me over a year of regular use. It's an aspect of the overall Am Standard two fulcrum or Vintage six-screw tremolo systems that Jeff Beck and I rely upon to eliminate any wiggle of the arm in the socket, OR the arm from dangling away from quick use.

@jackplumlee745 5 жыл бұрын

11:20 "it feels grey" Rob Chapman, 2019

@captainpiefox9133 4 жыл бұрын

Jack Plumlee It feels grea- * continues playing *

@josjawillems3708 3 жыл бұрын

Whenever someone with a British accent talks about football, I immediately hear this line in my head: "Did you see that ludicrous display last night?"

@MiguelMakesMusic 3 жыл бұрын

it crowd forever

@josjawillems3708 3 жыл бұрын

@@MiguelMakesMusic my man :)

@sordel5866 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure why but ... it really helps to see the unboxing experience here.

@mrmagic1989 4 жыл бұрын

I love Pete's little shout outs now and then :)

@matthewgallo5555 3 жыл бұрын

Not mentioned, but good to know: With the performer series you can use all three pickups simultaneously if the push/pull knob is up and selector switch one up from bridge position

@heyou429 3 жыл бұрын

They mention it around 22:25

@svogender 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for info...!! 👍👍

@mrericchwang 5 жыл бұрын

Love my 2012 American standard, The now professional series. If you can, get one used for like 700-800, they are seriously amazingly built guitars.

@robertiaccarino4363 5 жыл бұрын

American Standard is the best "Bang for Buck" guitar ever professionally produced; I have 4 and thy are all reliable and consistent instruments.

@dansands6363 5 жыл бұрын

That’s what’s great about the MIA Fenders. They’re absolutely fantastic guitars but you can find them used for not much more than the price of a MIM Fender. Might as well just go for the USA Strat

@harryfraser251 5 жыл бұрын

Me too. I have a 2012 stock American Standard and it's the best Strat I've ever played. Have American Vintage '59 and a custom shop and it smokes them both.

@potterman83 5 жыл бұрын

As an American std owner I must say that the professional series is basically the same. But the pro-neck and Freya configuration is far more satisfactory IMO.... the only big difference to me!

@jessesmith2906 4 жыл бұрын

I just picked up an American pro and I’m still undecided about the neck it feels pretty thick

@MrCery01 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video! I'd like to see the same video about the fender basses

@garyjford1981 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely stuff - great jam out!

@AidoneusPluto 4 жыл бұрын

As much as I'd like to agree with Rob on the restrictions that having a "Standard" model Strat would bring to Fender, I'd raise the example of Gibson. They've had a Les Paul Standard for decades but they keep coming up with new sublines for other stuff like the Studio, the Special, the Custom, etc. If anything, Fender probably replaced the Standard with the Performer because it gives that placebo effect of, "Oh this model is what performers use so like musicians and stuff that means this must be THE guitar".

@lapk78 4 жыл бұрын

If the Player was a bit too hot and didn't have enough "quack", perhaps the pickups were set a bit too high. Drop them a bit, and that could help. My Player Strat sounds very "traditional" with a beautiful tone.

@ericcrapton8275 4 жыл бұрын

The balancing was epic. Im gonna teach my guitar students to all do that. Especially the ones with nice guitars

@CaesarCapone 2 жыл бұрын

That Mug explosion at 19:08 was AWESOME!!!

@cedricbaccay633 5 жыл бұрын

Do an affordable version: Classic vs Player vs Deluxe vs Classic Vibe

@jimiczerwinski1217 5 жыл бұрын

Deluxe is elite now

@zscion9611 4 жыл бұрын

Jimi Czerwinski Theres a mexican deluxe

@akwamarsunzal 5 жыл бұрын

MIM for value and playability is VERY difficult to beat!

@MrYatesj1 5 жыл бұрын

There is a vast difference in tone and trust me I tried swapping out every component, still does not give you that "classic" tone. Don't get me wrong, I do like my MiM Strats but they will never sound like an American made.

@pablo9364 5 жыл бұрын

akwamarsunzal I think the player is 9/10 and performer is 10/10 . I definitely noticed the performer pickups sounded more premium/nicer in my room to me but I find it impossible to determine any difference via you tube with iPad/iPhone speakers etc there’s not a lot in it and I have player series too. Both series are beautiful guitars that sound nice

@akwamarsunzal 5 жыл бұрын

@@MrYatesj1 Sitting at home noodling, likely, you will notice a difference. In a band environment no one will know if you are playing MIM or MIA.

@lipstick318 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought the Player Strat with the SSS model and I love The Sound it makes... Perfect for me... As I get better, I can see Owning the Ultra Pro series Strat... However, after hearing all three Starts, my number one choice is the Player series, it just has that old style sound that I grew up loving from back in the Day... I just wish, the Standard Strat was still being made... I love the fact that the Player Strat is Made in Mexico, It Just Has That Strat Original Sound...

@davedraws76 5 жыл бұрын

Editing all-star award goes to whoever came up with the horn touch.

@hoops1ed 4 жыл бұрын

I have the performer, yeah the bridge sounds like Ray Romano

@axel.lessio 2 жыл бұрын

The Player sounded way better to my ears. Every time I enter a shop to try/buy a Fender I end up preferring a Mexican, I bought a tele 2 years ago and now a beautiful strat of this same series. For some reason I'm never convinced by the American counterparts.

@BenRobsonMusic 5 жыл бұрын

The "Original contour body" stamp on the headstock was on vintage strats, but disappeared from the mid-70s through the 2000s. When the first American Standard strats were introduced in the 90s, they had slightly squarer body contours than the old strats, which got a mixed reception from purists. The "original contours" and corresponding stamp were reintroduced when they changed the name of the American Standard line to American Series in the early 2000s , and they've been on pretty much all full-thickness strats ever since.

@markallen2576 5 жыл бұрын

Love the player series keep up the good work guys enjoy the videos from the states

@stanislavmigra 5 жыл бұрын

22:46 this talk reminds me of Steve Morse and his 4 pickup guitar with like 12 nobs and switches for like 60 different configurations and that madman use them all in live situations.

@mruncletheredge 2 жыл бұрын

Recently got a new Player Series and I'm really digging it... The body itself seems just a tad bit thicker... I don't if I'm just seeing things though... But the neck is really smooth... I didn't care for the finish on Maple, so I sanded the finish off and put some Tru Oil on it and now it's just spanking... Also scalloped the high frets... Anywho, at its price point, it's pretty bad ass...

@keithcarter9396 4 жыл бұрын

Great episode, top playing from both guys. I liked the smooth tone of the professional the best.

@bobubastardbbqandmetal9908 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the 2020 player Strat yesterday. It plays like an American Standard..great quality. I will say for tuning stability, tighten the strings so that the bridge isn't floating. That made a huge difference. Also replacing the string tree with the rolling ones would be better. Its literally a less than 10 dollar upgrade...Rob and Lee's description of the tone is accurate. I play edgier blues/metal, so I need a usable less piercing bridge pickup. Think Yngwie for the bridge, and SRV for the Neck pickup. That's the tones I'm getting. Surprisingly hot. Noisy...yes, but that's what a gate is for.