The Fender Stratocaster is arguably the most iconic electric guitar the world over, though the name Tim Shaw is not quite as ubiquitous. For those who don’t know that part of Fender history, longtime Fender employee, Tim Shaw, got his start learning about guitar and pickup wiring while working for...

All in all I feel as though Fender is onto a winner with these guitars and for the $1,000 new they cost (including the TSA approved SKB hard case) it's just a no brainer. If you want a great and true sounding Strat and need the more classic styling and the knowledge that a killer company is backing...

I had this guitar "special ordered" at Guitar Center in Rancho Cucamonga, CA since I could not seem to find any dealer anywhere that carry a hardtail version of the Stratocaster. I had a Telecaster at one time that seemed to have greater tone and sustain than my current American Standard that has a...

If you are looking for a Classic Fender Strat tone, this is the guitar for you... now go buy it! [ read more on Audiofanzine ] This is a great guitar!!! I would take it over almost every other guitar I've played. It is great quality equiptment.

Bottom line: If your filthy rich, and enjoy large German women, you can buy enough of these to keep your fire burning throughout winter. [ read more on Audiofanzine ]

If you like the Strat sound, these Am Stds are very tough to top, IMO. Bright, clear, clean and snappy through my Super Sonic 22's clean channel. Fat 50s PUs are somewhat higher output, so seem a little warmer, maybe less piercing than vintage style PUs.