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player opinions

Name: Riccardo Esercitato
Band: Mister Tambourione Band
Model Year: 2004
Price Paid: $640
Performance
Outstanding! Easy to play, easy to wear, wonderful neck, fantastic bridge. Sorry for being so excited, but this guitar exactly meets my desires.
Performance Rating: 10
Sound Quality
It is possible to play almost any music genre with this guitar. But try to use the middle/bridge position with a chorus pedal and a very light distortion: this is the reason why I bought this axe (and I'll never give it away.)
Sound Quality Rating: 10
Construction
Good, very good. Korean people know their job!
Construction Rating: 10

Name: Wayne Wright
Band: Singer/Songwriter
Model Year: 2006
Price Paid: $629
Performance
This guitar plays like a dream! I have the all black one and I love it! think the thing I like the most is that you can actually use the tremolo without the guitar going out of tune.
Performance Rating: 10
Sound Quality
This guitar does it all. There was a saying when I was in high school that went like this. Les Paul does it all but the Strat is where it’s at, and I believe it! I can play any genre of music with this guitar! I can play new rock classic rock and turn around and play country and it sounds perfect!
Sound Quality Rating: 10
Construction
This guitar is put together great! I love the birdseye maple neck. I play this guitar through a Line 6 PODxt live and it sounds great. I think the best part is the tremolo. I have more trouble with the Floyd Rose tremolo than this one. The 2 piece construction and synchronized tremolo is awesome! The pickups are awesome too they have a beautiful sound and are very quiet! I would recommend this guitar to anyone that is serious about playing but wants a good bargain! This guitar plays and sounds better than any 1000 dollar and up guitar I have ever played. GET ONE.
Construction Rating: 10

Name: Paul S
Band: -----
Model Year: 2005
Price Paid: Forget it
Performance
Absolute unbelievable playability, soft to touch responsive and just so there make sure the amp is compatible or you can lose some of that Fender sound.
Performance Rating: 10
Sound Quality
Just oozes Fender.
Sound Quality Rating: 10
Construction
Feels great, fits so well.
Construction Rating: 10

Name: Dan Monk
Band: Studio/Session player
Model Year: 2005
Price Paid: $820 CND
Performance
I’ve been playing for 30 years, Currently have 5 guitars. Can’t put this one down! I love the sound, V-neck and looks. I’ve had several Strats over the years, but this is by far the best one. Maybe I got lucky but if you’re thinking of a Strat, play this one before dishing out another grand for a Custom Shop one. Good job Fender!
Performance Rating: 10
Sound Quality
This guitar is equipped with Seymour Duncans that are designed like the early 54 Strat’s, but with a little more bite and less noise. The tone from the Ash body with the birdseye Maple neck is outstanding. From SRV to Knopfler and Clapton, this thing nails the sound. Don’t color it with digital effects, it sounds too great by itself.
Sound Quality Rating: 10
Construction
Fender has done a great job on this one. Abalone inlays, stunning birdseye Maple neck, and natural Ash body look great. The hardware is very nice and using the tremolo is finally a treat (it actually stays in tune, I guess 50 years of production has paid off.) The V-shaped early style neck is very nice to play on, a little more beefy then my American Deluxe Strat.
Construction Rating: 10

Name: Jason
Band: -----
Model Year: 2004
Price Paid: €500
Performance
Beautiful playing neck with inlays.
Performance Rating: 10
Sound Quality
Crisp and clean, dirty and dark, makes me sound better.
Sound Quality Rating: 10
Construction
The construction is flawless, natural wonder of the world. My only complaint is a beautiful guitar should come with a case, I think.
Construction Rating: 10

Name: Chris
Band: -----
Model Year: Don't know
Price Paid: $500
Performance
I first played this guitar over a month ago and was drawn in by its appearance at first. Then once I plugged it in, it was a whole other story. This guitar has awesome tone and sound versatility.
Performance Rating: 10
Sound Quality
The Fender Lite Ash Stratocaster plays awesome. It has low string action and a very fast neck. The Seymour Duncan pickups allow you to play anything, clean, heavy, light rock... anything. You can also get that nice thick sounding tone from it which is the best.
Sound Quality Rating: 10
Construction
This guitar is very well built, and very light. Because of the Ash body it only ways about 8 lbs. It is very sturdy and well constructed. Frets are nice and smooth as well as all the knobs and hardware. VERY GOOD GUITAR.
Construction Rating: 10