The Fender Acoustasonic Stratocaster | Breaking down all the tones and positions

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On the heels of last year's surprise break out success, the Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster, Fender is following it up with a Stratocaster version. The new Fender American Acoustasonic Stratocaster continued to embody the spirit of Leo Fender, to deliver innovation with a purpose toward making the best instruments for the working musician. In partnership with Fishman, Fender has created a unique and compelling "sonic engine" that is cable of delivering on the guitar's electric heritage as well as its acoustic aspirations. Unique features set it apart from its Telecaster sibling. The Stratocaster shape has slightly wider hips and midsection along with a belly carve that the Telecaster is missing. The ebony knobs here reflect the traditional Stratocaster knobs and the modeled sounds available through the 5-way selector switch and voice blending "Mod Knob" are different. The breakdown of the voices is listed below. In short, the Fender offers three, rather than two, electric tones - ranging from clean to dirty and dirtier. The acoustic sounds are also new in some positions and they have all be positions to compliment other voices as you play. The guitar is available at launch in five colors. Dakota Red, Transparent Sonic Blue, Natural, 3-Color Sunburst and Black. We wanted to bring you a review as soon as these launched but... politics. Never the less, we are here to explain the new features on American Acoustasonic Stratocaster and break down the various tones you can get from this new guitar. Should it even exist? It is different enough from the Telecaster that there will be fans of both guitars. The Stratocaster is a bit more electric focused and would be a great guitar for someone in need of its versatility, whether in the studio or on the stage. Let's go through the new sounds and give you a real world example for a better reference.
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@LoriGraceAz 4 жыл бұрын

After watching several videos and hearing each option, I'm not sold on it, but I guess some musicians may find this useful. I'll stick to a standard Strat and my Martin D-16 for acoustic.

@geremycope9042 4 жыл бұрын

This was a great review and played a big role in my decision to getting one. Thank you

@davekey1384 2 жыл бұрын

Just purchased this guitar and haven't been able to put it down. The different tones and sounds seem to be infinite

@KingBobCat 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great, informative video. Just got my new one today and you've been a great aid in helping me understand the settings!

@crazed1x 2 жыл бұрын

Great overview.. thanks! Picked one of those up on sale for 1600 bucks. Love the versatility. Use it for everything these days.

@davidwinokur2131 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great guitar. Lots of sonic options and they all have very balanced output across the fingerboard. My guitar is a 2016 Taylor 414ce-R which, this year, is really opening up. It sounds great!

@jdubs1007 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, love you videos. You helped me decide on picking up a guitar. Going with the Yamaha FSX830C for my 1st one. Looks like the smaller body may help for starters like me.

@rudymichelutti413 4 жыл бұрын

Wow It’s incredible idea Thank you for This video but a question: do you try This guitar maybe with a overdrive in clean electric sound? What do you think? Do you use an amplifier for electric guitar or you have two output: one for piezo and one for electric sound?(i think you have a magnetic pick up) Let me know please

@BaktaBak3 4 жыл бұрын

Great job on this demo Chris. I like Fender. This gem has a lot of sound options and would be a great travel /gig guitar as this is all you would need for different songs/genres . Seems a bit pricey, and not sure if I like the looks, would like to try one in person.

@samsschool3639 3 жыл бұрын

Somebody needs to play all the starway to heaven parts in one take with this guitar

@terrytosh7678 4 жыл бұрын

Would this be susceptible to feedback when playing in a band? I ask because I have to put a sound hole cover in my Martin with a Fishman aura pickup. But I love this versatility.

@pieterstraining3034 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@RumblinMan 3 жыл бұрын

VERY good review.

@paulsellen1694 3 жыл бұрын

hey will you be doing a review of the 2021 Jazz master soon, would love to see that as a comparison now it has joined the range?

@somerandomhomeboy 4 жыл бұрын

Hi great demo man. I am not guitar player so Im really confused by the fact that (on a right handed players instrument) the 1st fret is the furthest to the left while the 1st position on the switch blade is the furthest to the right. Why is that?

@garyheaton4791 4 жыл бұрын

I like it.😁 I was hoping it would sound better than the telecaster...but I am not sure that it does. I am a strat kind of guy, I just love the things..so I guess I will go with this one. Was looking for a good acustic anyway...and a good one, Taylor, Martin, etc..will cost all of this one, plus some. For what I have been looking at anyway. Thanks bro! Great video, as ALWAYS! Peace!

@thomaslau9631 4 жыл бұрын

What sort of amplifier/s should I use to get the sound like in this video?

@erichlawrence4142 4 жыл бұрын

Seems perfect for modern-country artists.

@drk1825 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, do you think the acoustasonic is also suitable for funky nile rodgers grooves?

@macdaddyblues1 4 жыл бұрын

How do you call it a strat without the neck pickup sounds? Thought the acoustic sounds were garbage. May be better with a PA or great acoustic amp?

@crlguitar1 4 жыл бұрын

3rd string appears to be wound 'acoustic' type. Wonder what it sounds like with an un-wound string?

@handlewithcare1234 2 жыл бұрын

Taylor T3 or T5 or Acoustasonic or Martin SC-13E? That is the question for me. I get the versatility factor. But if you could only buy one, preferences?

@mattyounis5636 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing guitar way more comfortable than a traditional acoustic

@williamcole9040 3 жыл бұрын

Would this be nice thro my Bose P A system direct??

@BGP_yt 4 жыл бұрын

Looks and sounds great! Think I prefer the tele model. Yes a little expensive but craftsmanship and sound are worth it. Maybe not for everybody. But nothing is for everybody, lol.

@tonymarinelli7304 4 жыл бұрын

I can see using this for several applications. Too many people shitting all over this concept. It reminds me of when the Glock pistol first came out in the mid 80s. Do you realize how many people said they would never carry a plastic gun now it’s probably the most recognizable popular gun in the world....lol

@Capitan_Doug_Keith 2 ай бұрын

I got mine from my younger brother who got a better one, and now I'm trying to play songs so I can sing them while flying my plane (Piper Turbo Aztec E if you're wondering), kids in the back going home for the holidays. It's gonna be fun.

@JustinDiazJokes 3 жыл бұрын

whats the back plate for? there is no trem

@superflycatchermtb 4 жыл бұрын

Two questions: 1. What does it sound like unplugged? 2. Does the action, neck and strings play and feel just like a Strat?

@BHPOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

1. Quiet, it’s like a hollowbody electric maybe a bit louder 2. It’s got 11s on it, way more strat feeling than acoustic feeling. Not worth 2k from my experience playing this at a guitar center.

@JoseFigarella 4 жыл бұрын

Tele vs Strat video please

@Lateral032 10 күн бұрын

210 shout out!

@messyg-tar2251 4 жыл бұрын

Does anyone have an opinion on Artist Guitars, looking at buying one but haven't heard of them before and am on a tight budget, if someone could help me out that would be great.

@tonymarinelli7304 4 жыл бұрын

I have never heard of that company before. Are you looking to purchase an acoustic or electric guitar? My suggestion to you if you’re on a budget is the purchase a Yamaha for the money you can’t beat them for electric or acoustic

@johnwelch557 4 жыл бұрын

Listen to Anderton's review and you'll be hooked.....

@DJ-pp9yg 4 жыл бұрын

What type of amp are you using?

@crlguitar1 4 жыл бұрын

Appears to be a Fender Blues Jr.....

@HPayne62 4 жыл бұрын

I'd really like to work with Fender directly to make one exactly how I want it. Basically a Gilmour Strat with a hole and a piezo.

@AlamoMusic 4 жыл бұрын

They had some Custom Shop Acoustasonic Telecasters at the NAMM Show so anything is possible.

@conradhalling3984 4 жыл бұрын

How does this compare with the Taylor T5z?

@estevezhernandez 4 жыл бұрын

Conrad Halling I prefer Taylor t5

@crlguitar1 4 жыл бұрын

@@estevezhernandez I'd probably prefer the T-5 myself, although I own a T-3 that I don't play often.

@ryanlindseyacoustic6992 4 жыл бұрын

It’s all a matter of personal preference. I owned a t5z and ended up returning it. Oddly enough, the electric tones sounded pretty decent, but the acoustic tones were few and meh at best. Also, the same designer for the t5’s has designed these guitars for fender. It seems that Taylor tried to place an emphasis on the electric sounds, while fender is placing an emphasis on the acoustics, but also with very useable electric tones. He has most likely learned from his mistakes on the Taylor series and corrected them on these guitars.

@norcalranger 4 жыл бұрын

To really judge the sound fairly, I'd need to hear it in person, thru an acoustic amp. In this setting, I don't find it very impressive. Great demo though!

@GuitarOnTheRun 4 жыл бұрын

Does this obsolete the Tele Version?

@AlamoMusic 4 жыл бұрын

GuitarOnTheRun no, the Tele continues on. The sounds are different. We will be publishing a comparison as well. - Chris

@gilshelley9183 4 жыл бұрын

Tune please

@Steven-zg5bq 4 жыл бұрын

doi put acoustic strings on this or guitar strings????

@crlguitar1 4 жыл бұрын

They appear to be 'Acoustic' guitar strings... I wonder what it would sound like with 'Electric' guitar strings?

@danlalonde2751 Жыл бұрын

It's a shame that they don't demo these through acoustic amplifiers .

@jamesjenkins8525 10 ай бұрын

What are you're amp settings. I'm not thrilled with the sound. It's to tinny...

@wharfrat7773 4 жыл бұрын

Cool... but not for me...I will stick with my Stratocaster for electric and my Martin ooo-15m for acoustic...thanks for reviewing this for us though brother 🤘🎸

@denismguitar1552 3 жыл бұрын

Go to about 5:50 to skip to useful things

@croggers1 4 жыл бұрын

The electric sound isn’t supposed to be played through an electric amp 🤦 it’s already got amp simulation on the electric sound. It’s designed to be played through an acoustic amp or D.I’d

@vontegethoff 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for making want another guitar… 🤪

@codybuffoord3172 2 жыл бұрын

Same company that thought stratacoistics were cool too. Ok, nice Novelty, but kinda falls short on both sides. Too topped by the fact that it's frequently posted in ugy guitars groups, and the price, just buy a nice acoustic and a strat..

@jmaes1507 4 жыл бұрын

I’d get one if they made a mustang tbh

@arlizan6473 4 жыл бұрын

These demos range from "well, it's umm...different", to attempts to convince viewers there's great variety to it's dried out rubberband tonal range.....to the most diplomatic apologies. I disagree with our humble host, it sounds most like a used 100 buck Ovation Applause, but at 20 times the cost. What music store would want stock that doesn't sell itself easily enough?

@clawhammer704 3 жыл бұрын

It just need a black pickguard to complete the look..

@stratman103 4 жыл бұрын

Skip to 3:00 before we start getting to the point. Nice guitar. Not $2k nice.

@darrenalmeida1382 4 жыл бұрын

I am sorry for my opinion, but the guitar needs better aesthetics. Cover the small strange looking sound hole. Keep it a pure modeling guitar without the sound hole or make the hole proportional to the body. It does sound pretty good and I see where the the flexibility comes in to play. Good video as are all of your videos. Thanks!!!!!!

@pjmuck 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but I just don't get who these would appeal to. The pickup seems like an afterthought to me. What's the point of calling it a Strat with a single pickup (in the bridge position, which most Strat players rarely use anyway) if you can't actually get Strat sounds out of it? (No 2nd position quack, no neck position, etc). It's a Strat in body shape only. They're also very expensive. And if it's all about versatility, there are other options out there that have been around for years that are vastly more versatile than this: A Variax, a 13 pin to midi guitar, or even fit a Roland GK PUP to your favorite Strat, etc.

@cmikesmith664 4 жыл бұрын

Leave me out, but I hope others will like it. 🤦‍♂️

@jackbandel 4 жыл бұрын

I like this idea, but $2000 is too much for this. Hard to believe you guys can’t keep them in stock. My local GC always has them hanging on the wall and they told me they don’t sell a lot of them. I just checked Reverb and there’s over 400 currently available there, including 78 of the new Strat model.

@paulyflyer8154 2 жыл бұрын

As soon as they get rid of the crap type c USB charging port I'll consider one.

@hawedehre 2 жыл бұрын

Micro B, not even Type C

@robertscott501 3 жыл бұрын

I once knew of a Mexican/Italian restaurant in Seattle... and after trying it, I concluded that it meant they were pretty bad at both types of food. I kind of feel that same way about this guitar: It's not really good at being an acoustic or an electric guitar. I think it sounds like sh*t.

@tygoodwin7179 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, you can't have a martin d18 and an American strat in the same guitar

@user-zv7lm8uk7h 2 жыл бұрын

Wow... maybe you should stay in Seattle then...?

@davidsherrington59 4 жыл бұрын

$2000 for the ugliest looking guitar ever by Fender! Nah, I'll stick to my strat, Tele and Taylor acoustic. No such thing as a jack of all trades. Please don't send them over the pond

@bambostarla6259 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. It sounds bland in both acoustic and electric settings.

@FinnBjerke 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds cheap but its pricey. The electric sounds are OK, the acoustics def. not

@numbersabcdefg 3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like a church

@cleve2323 4 жыл бұрын

It sounds just like an inexpensive small body guitar with an under saddle transducer, except for the wimpy-ish electric sounds it perports to emulate like a few real electric guitars. 2 grand is extremely wishful thinking. You are a true gear pimp to say that it is a fantastic guitar and rivals a Telecaster. I don't think that I will be watching any more of your reviews. Sorry.