Messages: 5,034. $1,649.99 8 colors Spend over $50, Get $20 2-Day Shipping! Nothing is better for surf rock. © 2020 Reidys Home of Music. It's true—you're not going to get the same rich harmonic overtones playing this Strat clean as you would playing some other guitars, like a hollow body Gibson L-5. All the American Pro Series guitars have a gloss polyurethane body with satin urethane on the neck back and gloss urethane on the headstock face. Another new feature on the American Pro series is the treble bleed circuit – this means that you keep all the high end in your tone when you turn down on your volume knob. The Fender America Ultra Stratocaster keeps its traditional vibes while adding modern features for the new-age player! This guitar takes distortion and other effects like delay, chorus, and reverb remarkably well, whereas a guitar that produces more harmonically rich tones when unaffected can get muddy. It produces a chunkier sound that adds a little oomph to your playing and really cuts through the mix. These new Noiseless pickups do a better job of getting rid of any unwanted noise. If you’re seeking a really high end Strat, then check out the Fender Custom Shop models. Balancing humbuckers with single coils is never an easy task and on Stratocaster HSS you should be prepared to use the volume and tone controls - again, setting up specific patches on your Helix and the like maximises the potential and recording with these is a breeze. The American Pro Strat features Fender’s Micro-Tilt neck adjustment feature. You can, however, adjust the pickup height of the bridge to combat the volume difference between the humbucker and the single coils. Put a little overdrive or fuzz on it and the single coil packs some serious mojo. This means that any style of player will be perfectly at home with it. No matter the gain level, the notes remain articulate and defined, even when playing chords. HSS vs SSS. Ditchgator, sssstratsss, BuddyHollywood and 3 others like this. When playing two of the pickups together, the two tones are blended because the pickups themselves are wired in parallel. Fender American Pro Strat in Sonic Grey. So, not only does the American Elite Strat sound great but it’s extremely versatile in terms of sounds you can get out of it – more so than the Special and Pro Strats. I don't know if the humbucker is splittable or not. Rolling off a little top end when you pile on the gain fattens them out a lot. I've got to say, it's not going to be easy to give this instrument back. I do prefer the feel of a maple neck. The American Professional series consists of several Stratocasters (with standard triple single-coil, single/single/humbucker or dual-humbucker pickup configurations), a traditional Telecaster (two single-coils) and Telecaster Deluxe (dual-humbucker), a Jaguar, a Jazzmaster and various Precision and Jazz Basses and left-handed models. Towards the bottom, it’s got a modern C profile, then towards the top it becomes a D profile – a bit flatter on the back. There are other differences between the Fender American Special, Pro and Elite Strats aside from sound and feel. If a historically accurate American Vintage Strat rated a 9.5 on this imaginary spectrum, the new American Professional Strat would get about a 7.5. It's just another color (or rather palette of colors) to paint with. On any part of the neck, the narrow-tall frets give you better leverage to play monster bends, guiding rather than hindering emotive playing styles. Fender's new "narrow-tall" frets go hand-in-hand with the new neck shape. Antstrat Most Honored Senior Member. This combined with the 9.5-14″ fretboard radius essentially means that chords feel great to fret lower down and speedy lead work is easier at the top (a contoured neck heel gives even easier access to the highest frets). Ok, you're never going to mistake every Affinity in a lineup for a USA built Fender but these are serious giggable guitars that'll set you on the road to brand loyalty, just as crafty old Fender intended. These pickups retain a vintage Strat flair but dial in the tone with more precision than ever. Out of the three, they’ve probably got the highest output so will break up a little sooner. This allows you to slightly alter the neck angle; something you might find yourself needing to do if you change any bridge parts or after a big set-up. Wer nicht sicher ist, welche Gitarre die Richtige für die einsame Insel wäre, ist mit der Fender American Performer Stratocaster sehr gut beraten. So whether you play guitar straight to amp or play through a pedal-board the size of John Frusciante's, this Strat is sure to please. Die Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS beweist sich im Test als Allroundinstrument mit den charakteristischen Eigenschaften der Gitarrenlegende. Also, the American Special is the only one out of the three to have jumbo frets which, in theory, will add something to your tone. I don't know what reviews you're reading but I'll guess it's probably from the people who really like SSS (not a bad thing) or the all out heavy players and jazz guys who prefer HH (also not a bad thing). The neck is gradually tapered—thinner up near the nut and chunkier as you travel toward the body of the instrument. Fender has created something special with the Professional Series. No_Stairway. Fender MIM Stratocaster HSS. Die Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS beweist sich im Test als Allroundinstrument mit den charakteristischen Eigenschaften der Gitarrenlegende. Die Fender American Professional Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker hält, wie ihre Vorgänger seit über 60 Jahren, an Bewährtem fest, was die Spieler dieser Gitarre bekanntlich lieben und zu schätzen wissen. Fender American Professional Stratocaster Guitars It’s in the name; Fender’s American Professional range caters for the working musician with a refined, proficient take on a classic instrument. Wire the Strats bridge PU to the tone pot. Bleibt nur die Frage, ob Humbucker (HSS) oder Single Coil (SSS) in der Bridge-Position. This is more of a review of Andrew Robertson PAF humbucker pickups than an overall comparison of SSS vs HSS. You also get the S1 switch that gives even more tonal options with just a single tap. The Performers swap the American Special’s Atomic humbucker and Texas Special single coils for new Yosemite single coils and DoubleTap humbuckers. It's a distinct, biting sound you can only get with a Strat. 736 (3.5 / 5) Ohne Frage ist es eine Kunst, als Hersteller seit mehr als sechs Jahrzehnten den Markt zu beherrschen und mit seinen Instrumenten die Blaupause für die gesamte Branche zu liefern und mit ihnen Geschichte zu schreiben. 1 of 3 Go to page. However, I've heard that the HSS version can switch the humbucker to single coil mode, so what is the point of the SSS version if this is true? Modern innovation comes into play with the new V-mod (vintage-modern) pickups. I found myself loving the middle pickup as well, but for different reasons. They handle gain really well and have the classic Strat mojo that helped make them famous in the first place. If you're primarily looking at MIM strats, I believe Sam Ash has a model that they call the 48th Street strat or something like that. $1,649.99 8 colors Spend over $50, Get $20 2-Day Shipping! It's super light, has a durable exterior and the interior is perfectly molded to the shape of the guitar for a snug, secure fit. The biggest difference you’ll find is tone. Apr 16, 2018 #2 Ren007 said: Just a … It's a feature I've never come across before, and as a result, I've never played a guitar that cleans up so well when using distortion and rolling back the volume. Keeping everything that made its predecessor so great, the American Pro II Strat is easier to play and offers greater tonal flexibility thanks to some small yet noteworthy refinements. Apr 16, 2018 #1 Just a thought. So, in addition to the standard five pickup configurations, you’ve also got another five sounds that come from wiring various pickups in series and out of phase. The American Elite also features S1 switching, which in a nutshell, doubles the five different sounds you have already (using the pickup selector), to ten. Fender American Performer Stratocaster review: Price and competition. Then there's the Shawbucker in the bridge. The only reason to go HSH is if you want to give up the most "valuable" sound that a Strat can offer because you want a Fender guitar that is essentially focused on jazz tones, or predominantly Gibson-esq tones. American Professional II Stratocaster® HSS. Well, that depends a great deal on what you want out of your instrument and possibly what kind of music you like to play. An HSS Strat makes for a wonderful addition to an SSS Strat. which should i get? They all come with a choice of rosewood or maple fretboards, and include the molded cases that come with all American Professional guitars. They’re very detailed and dynamic pickups so what you put in, you get out. Born in Corona, California, the American Performer Stratocaster HSS delivers the exceptional tone and feel you expect from an authentic Fender—with new enhancements, like the Double Tap™ humbucking pickup, that make it even more inspiring to play. The thinner part of the neck, where the frets are spaced further apart, lends itself well to big chord extensions and is ideal for rhythm work where your thumb slides around. Bleibt nur die Frage, ob Humbucker (HSS) oder Single Coil (SSS) in der Bridge-Position. So, ideally, have your SSS Strat and add a HSS Strat to it. Sire Larry Carlton S7 FM Test . Pricing. Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. The entire body is made from Alder and the has a glossy urethane finish whereas the fretboard is crafted from Rosewood. This Strat is not wacky or wild. Each model has unique features that warrant their own reviews, but this piece is all about the Strat. Build. These pickups are great for that vintage blues rock sound. Compare. The Fender Stratocaster is ubiquitous in the rock guitar world for a reason. The definition of the original modded Strat, the HSS takes the Pro Strat platform and adds a Shawbucker 1 at the bridge. The newly designed "Deep-C neck," available with a maple or rosewood fingerboard, contours perfectly to the hand. Pedal Dan The Island of Misfit Pedals. It has simple, pragmatic improvements that most people never pay attention to, but serious players will surely notice. Stays in tune better, neck feels great, I like the Suhr pickups better for the most part. I am sure the Plek job has a lot to do with it but I fund the Suhr more enjoyable to play. Not to mention this is a humbucker, meaning it's not subject to 60 cycle hum—that piercing feedback inherent to single coil pickups that can be tortuous—so play loud. Guitar Pedal Merges Amazing Tone and Vast Varitey, Yeti Just Announced Its Best-Performing Cooler, Souldier Straps: Play Guitar Like Your Dad, Rock Band vs. Yamaha Clavinova CLP-745 vs CLP-775: What’s The Difference? In terms of sound, you will hear the same classic single-coil sound but without any hum. The HSS Stratocaster is very similar to the SSS version, with the exception of a Fender humbucker replacing the single-coil bridge pickup. It’s a smart move given the current omnipresence of offset-body guitars. And with heavy distortion, this pickup is killer. The new American Ultra series is proves it's value as soon as you pick it up, sporting features that cater to a wide-range of players and styles. This function allows you to roll off the volume on your guitar without losing the high end. Joined: May 6, 2019 Location: Over There . Gridlock, Feb 15, 2020 #4. frako, 3bolt79, WilseyFanPDX and 3 others like this. Stefan272 , Nov 1, 2020 #1 But it's a double-edged sword because you can't really play a twangy rhythm and go to a bassier solo with the neck pickup without either turning down the volume for rhythm or using a boost pedal when switching pickups. The American Professional Strat, on the other hand, is a bit of a different beast, altogether. Gridlock said: ↑ SRV = Rosewood, so Rosewood it is. With a combination of classic tone and modern appointments, the Fender American Professional Series Stratocaster is the next step in one of the most iconic These new Noiseless pickups do a better job of getting rid of any unwanted noise. new. I was about to buy a Strat. sss-vs-hss-shootout-strat.jpg File size: 202.2 KB Views: 8. jackfossett, Oct 2, 2019 #1. The Fender American Elite Strat has got more tonal possibilities, compared to the American Special and Pro. Sodramjet Could Reach Anywhere on Earth in 2 Hours. American Professional II Telecaster® $1,499.99 10 colors Spend over $50, Get $20 2-Day Shipping! But that can be a good thing. The Fender American Professional II HSS Stratocaster sets a new standard. The new American Professional Series Strat is no exception, marrying the past with the future and begging for sonic exploration. If you're playing on the middle or neck for rhythm and then want to wail on the bridge for a solo, then this is a good thing, because the boost will make your leads soar higher. The Special Stratocaster (non HSS) comes with a regular coil bridge pickup whereas the HSS version comes with a much better Fender Atomic humbucker bridge pickup with a high 16.4 kilo Ohms outpu… 11 pickguard strat hss p/b/p 0056799000 11 pickguard strat hss mg/blk/mg 0054021000 12 screw smab 4 x 1/2 ohp ni 0015578049 13 switch 5-way lever discrete/com 0078776000 14 screw ma 6-32 x 5/8 rhp ni 0021417049 15 knob pickup switch vint aged white 0994938000 16 control 500k/250k split 3/8 bush 7707211000 17 nut hex 3/8-32 x 3/32 0016352049 $1,549.99 6 colors Spend over $50, Get $20 2-Day Shipping! The Fender American Special Stratocaster HSS will surely be your guitar of choice for years to come because of the high quality craftsmanship and the superb hand picked material used to construct the guitar. TLDR HSS fantastic if its your only guitar, very versatile, SSS very distinct strat sound The Stratocaster HSS has a Double Tap humbucking pickup at the bridge with a coil-splitting function that is engaged via the lower tone knob’s push/pull pot. Then there's the treble bleed circuit. One of the downsides to single coil pickups is that they can sometimes be noisy – these pickups cancel out annoying buzz and hum to make sure you get a clearer sound and let the bell-like chime shine through. These are Fender’s fourth generation and build on the previous set, as was seen in the old Deluxe Strat. The new American Professional Series Strat is no exception, marrying the past with the future and begging for sonic exploration. I’ll save that detail for later. Sometimes I love the shrill sound of a single coil bridge pickup—and after all, that's the classic Strat sound. I bought my HSS about 8 years ago and now that i have a gibson and an ibanez i more than have that humbucker on the bridge sound covered, my strat just does a crappier job of it and i find myself wishing i had a strat with a single coil now. The deep C neck profile on the American Pro is a little thicker (though not as thick as a 50s Gibson neck) and is somewhere between a modern C and U shape; personally it’s my favourite of the three. Compare. The American Standard has been replaced by the American Pro, and the American Deluxe has been replaced with the American Elite to reflect changes in players’ needs and wants. How we test gear. My only real nitpick is that the Shawbucker is quite a bit louder than the single coil pickups. American Professional II Telecaster® Deluxe. The Telecaster immediately has a lovely brightness and clarity that has enough supporting depth to avoid sounding thin or scratchy, unless that’s what you’re after and you force the issue with EQ. Even the locking case, an Elite Molded hardshell, is great. It doesn't have crazy new features. First off, the Special comes supplied with a padded gigbag whereas both the Pro and Elite come with quality hardcases. What does one get vs. give up with an HSS vs. SSS? The Fender American Elite Strat has got more tonal possibilities, compared to the American Special and Pro. Firstly, you can choose two finishes for the Special Stratocaster HSS guitar; 3-colour sunburst and all black. Perhaps it's a little plasticky though not in a bad way. Not so with these pickups. This means a big difference in sound when the first position of the pickup selector is engaged. Loaded in the guitar are three Noiseless pickups. Playing in between the bridge and middle gives you a nasally, thin sound. They all come with a choice of rosewood or maple fretboards, and include the molded cases that come with all American Professional guitars. They’re calibrated very carefully for each position too so that whatever pickup configuration you’re using, you get a balanced and responsive sound. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. All the American Pro Series guitars have a gloss polyurethane body with satin urethane on the neck back and gloss urethane on the headstock face. new. Within the modern range of US built Fenders, there are different versions of the Strat that can leave even the most experienced players a little confused. Unlike the traditional configuration with a single coil in the bridge, this humbucker doesn't ever sound shrill. The Strat has been an American icon since the 1950s, and it's the instrument of choice for countless rock n' roll pioneers and innovators, creating a musical legacy that has defined generations. Messages 11,792. american pro stratocaster® hss (0113040000) page 3 of 8 nov 9, 2018 - pr4749 - rev. Furthermore they’ve got a treble bleed circuit which helps retain those higher frequencies when you roll down the volume. You’ll also find that the Elite has got more ergonomic body contours for extra comfort and locking machine heads to help it hold its tuning better. And perhaps most important of all, this Strat does a good job at staying in tune after doing a whammy dive, so feel free to go a little crazy and create some warbly, seasick sounds. Loaded in the guitar are three Noiseless pickups. Like a standard Strat, this guitar has a 5-way toggle switch to select between the three pickups: bridge, bridge/middle, middle, middle/neck, and neck. In the last year, two series have been discontinued and replaced. Slightly larger frets will add a little sustain and general ‘beef’ to your sound, but can compromise some clarity and precision. American Professional II Stratocaster® HSS. These are Fender’s fourth generation and build on the previous set, as was seen in the old Deluxe Strat. These pickups are slightly overwound and so have plenty of mid range bark as well as shimmering highs. The classic Strat configuration of three single coil pickups is also available, as is a version with two Shawbuckers. With a suite of subtle design improvements, playing a Fender Stratocaster has never felt better. 14.05.2010 . They’re versatile too, so whether you’re playing them clean or with distortion, they’ll sound great. Fresh out of the box, this guitar's feel is fantastic. Subtle improvements make a world of difference. von Thomas Dill . Messages 514. Also, while there are different pickup configurations (e.g. Zu einem erschwinglichen Preis bekommt man eine „echte Fender“ aus amerikanischer Handarbeit. This might seem pointlessly subtle, but if you like to play those squealing, climactic, high … Reidys Home of Music Registered office Reidys Home of Music, 1 Nab Lane, Blackburn, BB2 1LN, United Kingdom, Registered in GB, Online orders dispatching as normal inc. next day delivery. Fender American Professional stratocaster sss vs hss Răspunsul 1 : Nu știu ce recenzii citiți, dar cred că este probabil din partea oamenilor cărora le place foarte mult SSS (nu este un lucru rău) sau a tuturor jucătorilor grei și ai tipilor de jazz care preferă HH (de asemenea, nu este un lucru rău) . In January 2017, Fender released its American Professional Series lineup—an extensive array of their classic guitars and basses (Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster, Jaguar, Precision Bass) all priced around $1,500. Every string just feels right. In a band, it meshes exceptionally well with other instruments. twin humbuckers and humubucker with two single coils), we’ll be focusing on the classic SSS (three single coils) configuration. It's a versatile single coil—not too twangy, not too boomy—perfect for full-bodied chords. The Special Strat also has a vintage style tremolo system, compared to the Pro and Elite’s two point trem system so you may notice some differences when using the whammy bar. Further up the neck, you're usually playing lead lines as opposed to rhythm, and you're going to want a fatter neck to anchor your thumb and really dig in. A Familiar Feel The Professional certainly feels like an old-school Strat. The construction is just the same as the SSS model with new design and contours. The American Special Strat has got a Greasebucket tone circuit which allows you to roll off the highs without adding extra bass frequencies. The American Special Strat has Custom Shop Texas Specials. The definition of the original modded Strat, the HSS takes the Pro Strat platform and adds a Shawbucker 1 at the bridge. im going to be playing a mix a couple types of rock and blues. An HSS Strat makes for a wonderful addition to an SSS Strat. Hi!I just want to know if the american strat is better than the mexican one and also what s your opinion on hss strats vs sss strats? The first is the tremolo (or whammy) bar. I'm not a strat guy at all as I've always found them overly trebly but lately I've been appreciating how nice they sound with effects such as analog delay. but I'm not sure about choosing the SSS, or the HSS model, let me explain a little bit more the situation. American Performer Stratocaster® HSS, Rosewood Fingerboard, Aubergine. Where this pickup really excels is in playing the blues. This site uses cookies to provide and improve your shopping experience. They probably will play roughly the same, though, a humbucker is worlds different from a single coil. All Rights Reserved. One more thing—I would love it if you could split the coils on the Shawbucker so you'd have the option of a single coil or a humbucker with the flick of a switch. Does New Tech Help? Zu einem erschwinglichen Preis bekommt man eine „echte Fender“ aus amerikanischer Handarbeit. I started out thinking I wanted the classic SSS config, but after playing the HSS Shawbucker I knew that, that range of tone is what I wanted. On a lot of guitars, either the lower or higher strings will sound better in a particular pickup location, and some notes get muffled when playing chords. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. Like the Elite series, the Ultra series includes SSS and HSS Strats and a solidbody Telecaster, but the American Elite Telecaster Thinline exits stage left and is replaced by the American Ultra Jazzmaster. These ultra pickups are a new take over the Gen 4 Noiseless pickups from Fender. Instead of 7, it will come in 6 color options with maple or rosewood fretboards. 2- What are the pros and cons of a guitar with three single-coils (SSS) or two single-coils and one humbacker at bridge (HSS). Compare. It’s all to do with getting the guitar so if feels comfortable for you. Your email address will not be published. So, ideally, have your SSS Strat and add a HSS Strat to it. Makes them perfectly usable with gain if have to (ie a strat … In contrast, this whammy is smooth as butter and quiet when you want it to be. American Professional - Fender calls the neck a "Deep C" but that's a misnomer; it's definitely a medium-depth neck (.820" at the first/.920" at the 12th) but the "deep" part comes because it has more "shoulder" than their "Modern C" necks, so while it's a C shape it is heading toward a U shape. This is especially helpful when you play high up on the neck where the frets are closer together. This content is imported from Facebook. Compare. Required fields are marked *. While I wanted to like the SSS because of the looks and tradition of that guitar, I found the HSS better suited my needs. Auch die Sire Larry Carlton S7 schlägt als S-Style-Gitarre in dieselbe Kerbe wie die H7-Hollowbody und die Marcus Miller Bässe: Signature-Sound zum Sparpreis. new. At $1,399, the Professional’s price is about average for a U.S.-made Fender Strat—costlier than the American Standard (which the Professional replaces) and American Special instruments, but not as expensive as high-end American Elite and American Vintage models. It’s got such a unique sound and people of all ages and playing styles still want that. However, there are other tonal characteristics that help differentiate between the models. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. My next Strat will probably have a Maple neck to complement my American Professional with a Rosewood neck. The Fender American Special, American Professional and American Elite Strat offer players a slightly different feel and sound, whilst still retaining that characteristic ‘Strat-ness’ that we’ve become so accustomed with. In 2016 the “American Deluxe” was retired and the American Elite and Professional model took over. FGN J-Std Odyssey Flamed Maple Test . American Professional Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker; ... Deluxe Strat HSS Now you know, but a thornier question remains: Which pickup arrangement is right for you? Messages 3,757. Science Explains Why Hit Songs Sound the Same. The American Elite Strat has a new truss rod wheel that makes adjusting your action a bit easier too. Our Blackburn store is closed for visiting but is open for click & collect orders, Fender American Strats: Pro VS Elite VS Special – The Difference Between Them. Guitar Hero III Video Review: Live from E3 2007. Think Stevie Ray Vaughan, Rory Gallagher, that kind of thing. Thread starter No_Stairway; Start date Oct 6, 2018; 1; 2; 3; Next. Just like the SSS model, American Ultra Strat HSS uses the same Alder or ash body with sculpted rear contours. Yamaha Clavinova CLP-735 vs CLP-745: What’s The Difference? The Fender American Pro Strat is the newest model released by Fender and so has their latest set of pickups – the incredible V-Mod single coils. As music has evolved, Fender has tweaked its designs to keep up with the demand for modern features while taking care to not lose track of its roots. Well, yes it does – all three American models and even the Mexican models share a certain glassy, chimey tone that has helped catapult the guitar to it’s iconic status. It will definitely be a great guitar to play with. The V-Mod pickups in the Fender American Professional Strat help give it a classic sound, that’s more than capable of handling modern music if you need it to. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The Fender American Elite has a compound neck shape and radius – that is both the curvature of the fingerboard and the neck shape change as you go further up the neck. The only reason to go HSH is if you want to give up the most "valuable" sound that a Strat can offer because you want a Fender guitar that is essentially focused on jazz tones, or predominantly Gibson-esq tones. … Fender American Elite HSS vs SSS. Popular Mechanics participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. One difference that (understandably) tends to escape people's notice is that the American Strat has one extra fret than the Mexican - 22 vs 21 medium-jumbo frets respectively. For 2017, Fender has decided to rebrand the range entirely, and the new American Professional Series features a series of upgrades across the board, including new V-Mod pickups designed by in-house pickup guru Tim Shaw, treble-bleed circuits, a new ‘Modern Deep-C’ neck profile and impressive Elite moulded hardshell cases with TSA (Transportation Security Administration) … Well, that depends a great deal on what you want out of your instrument and possibly what kind of music you like to play. The Ultra series consists of four models: a standard SSS strat, an HSS strat, a Telecaster and a Jazzmaster. It's great for getting those brilliant, elusive, semi-distorted tones. It’s a smart move given the current omnipresence of offset-body guitars. As the name suggests, these frets are narrower and taller than typical frets, which means you have more space between them for better finger separation and are not slowed as much by friction. And thankfully the HSS Strat can be modified to include a pickup splitter for the humbucker, really adding some versatility to the instrument. Wer nicht sicher ist, welche Gitarre die Richtige für die einsame Insel wäre, ist mit der Fender American Performer Stratocaster sehr gut beraten. The Fender Stratocaster is one of the first mass-produced electric guitars dating back to 1954. Today Brett and Ed are comparing two Fender Strats from the American Performer Series with the Hum Single Single and the Single Single Single. Like the Elite series, the Ultra series includes SSS and HSS Strats and a solidbody Telecaster, but the American Elite Telecaster Thinline exits stage left and is replaced by the American Ultra Jazzmaster. Some guitarists think Strats can sound a little thin. The Ultra series consists of four models: a standard SSS strat, an HSS strat, a Telecaster and a Jazzmaster. new. Again—a fantastic pickup. american pro stratocaster® (011301xxxx) page 2 of 6 oct 17, 2016 - pr4747 - rev. At £949, the American Performer is a substantial purchase, and you definitely don’t … All three of these guitars have different neck profiles so they’ll each feel a little different in your left hand. The 4th pickup position, combining the neck and middle pickups, has a similar almost cocked wah kind of sound, but is a bit bassier than the bridge/middle position. Taylor Guitars: Made In Mexico vs USA – What Are The Differences? The Fender American Ultra Stratocaster is a powerful, advanced, super-versatile axe for the modern player! Are Mariah Carey's Viral Vocals the Real Deal? In over 60 years, there has been much tinkering around with the Strat – the various models are evidence of this, but it’s still very much the same guitar it always has been. With past Strats, the whammy bar is wound into the bridge and it could easily wind out of place. The American Professional Strat, on the other hand, is a bit of a different beast, altogether. Within these pickups, Fender have used a blend of alnico magnet so that you get a more balanced sound between all six strings. Thread starter Ren007; Start date Apr 16, 2018; R. Ren007 Member. American Ultra Stratocaster SSS comes with three “Ultra Noiseless Vintage Strat” Single-Coil Pickups. Also, the neck position Strat sound is what I was after, so having that humbucker in bridge was a bonus. It's not merely an afterthought—and that applies to every design aspect of the entire instrument. Build. Despite their differences, the Fender American Special, Professional and Elite Strats will all give you that much-loved sound, and provide you with years and years of enjoyment! Joined: Jun 20, 2016 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. I love how it pops in with a satisfying click. It's an ergonomic masterpiece. The new American Professional Series Strat is no exception, marrying the past with the future and begging for sonic exploration. Your email address will not be published. American Professional Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker; Modern Player Telecaster Deluxe; Deluxe Strat HSS Now you know, but a thornier question remains: Which pickup arrangement is right for you? The note articulation is astounding. The American Special Strat has a modern C profile – this is a comfortable, fairly universal profile that has been featured on many Strats and retains its shape throughout all of the neck. I want to make my single coil strat into an HSS with a humbucker in the bridge. Strats are renowned for their playability. Music Has Always Healed Us. Like the American Standard range, there’s a HSS Strat within the American Professional range equipped with a new and improved, revoiced Shawbucker pickup that delivers high output, blistering lead and rock tones. For two guitars, one HH loaded guitar and one SSS Strat (or SS if you prefer the Tele over Strat style). Aside from the Gibson Les Paul and Fender Telecaster, there’s no electric guitar quite as iconic as the Fender Stratocaster.Ask your non-musical friends what image comes to mind when they picture an electric guitar––chances are, they’ll describe the solid-bodied, double cutaway-shaped and white pickguard-ed image of a Strat.. Convinced wife to buy me an American Standard Strat for my bday a couple months ago. Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS Test . A few seemingly small Strat details that ought not be overlooked. The single coil middle and neck pickups are composed of separate proprietary blends of alnico magnets tailored to accentuate the frequencies of each string. Not dominating, but driving songs forward. With a wide selection of different American Fender Stratocaster series available, we thought we’d take a look at the differences between them all, so you know which option is right for you and why they differ in price. There’s also a new model – the double Shawbucker equipped American Pro HH Strat. Go. Available is SSS and HSS pickup layouts, the Squier Affinity packs in a lot of Strat goodness for such a low price. Neilena Strat-Talker Gold Supporting Member. Even played clean, this guitar exudes classic time-tested vibes that have captivated musicians for decades. A Suhr Pro Series is somewhat comparable to an American Deluxe HSS strat, but to me it just has that extra bit of quality feel to it. Personally, I prefer just playing the neck, bridge, and middle pickups by themselves, but of course there is plenty of experimenting to be done in the between positions. The Fender Stratocaster could very well be the most iconic electric guitar of all time. Both models are equipped with a Greasebucket tone circuit that maintains gain and clarity when you back down the Tele’s master tone or the Strat HSS’s bridge tone controls. American Professional Stratocaster & Telecaster in use. Age: 67 Messages: 154. The American Standard has been replaced by the American Pro, and the American Deluxe has been replaced with the American Elite to reflect changes in players’ needs and wants. Fender Strat American pro comes with V-Mod pickups, while American Elite comes with 4th gen Noiseless ones and its 30% more expensive than the former. It's a clever design. The quality of tones matches the playing comfort. One of the biggest differences between the Fender American Special, Pro and Elite Strats is that they all have different pickups, which help make them all sound slightly different. Sire Larry Carlton S7 FM Test . Though it arrived a few years after the original Broadcaster/Esquire Teles that made history as the world’s first mass-produced solidbody electric, the Stratocaster quickly became Fender’s best-selling instrument, a tradition which has lasted to this day. Taylor Days Sale – Free Baby Taylor & 36 Months 0% Finance Available! ... (SSS and HSS) The HSS Models added a few features that the SSS model doesn ... American Deluxe Strat® Plus HSS. Surely a Strat sounds like a Strat? Silver Supporting Member . Fender lent me one of their new HSS Strats—meaning there is a humbucker in the bridge (which Fender calls a Shawbucker) and two single coil pickups, one in the neck and one in the middle position. The Greasebucket tone controls are kept from the American Specials, but are used only on the bridge pickup … The neck pickup is warmer and mellower than the middle pickup, and while it's not going to give you the full, round sound of a humbucker on an archtop guitar, it can still get surprisingly jazzy—particularly good for jazz fusion and funk. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io. The Fender is more versatile—a prefect canvas for gear junkies like me who love to tinker with tones using a dozen pedals. I've come across a Fender American Deluxe Fat Strat in a package deal, hence this thread. My next Strat … Fender American Special Strat HSS RW Test Standard-Strat mit Bratfaktor. If you want to benefit from this improved service, please opt-in. Next Last. It has a Pearly Gates in the bridge which is a nice sounding HB and a fancy pickguard. But even compared to the ones I've played before, the new Pro Series blew me away. What’s less smart – if you are a leftie – is the lack of left-handed Ultra models at launch. How a Snare Drum Sounds in a Nuclear Colling Tower, Cassette Tape Sales Were on the Rise in 2017.
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