Fender Classic '60s Stratocaster Review

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Overall Rating 4.28

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Features 4.59

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Quality 3.69

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Reliability / Value 4.75

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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 25-1/2"  
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  • Body Construction: Double cutaway  
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  • Finish: Polyester  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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  • Neck Shape: C-shaped neck  
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  • Neck Joint: Bolt-on  
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  • Neck Wood: Maple  
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  • Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: White Dot  
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  • Number of Frets: 21  
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  • Nut Width: 1.65"  
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  • String Nut: Syntetic Bone  
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  • Bridge: Tremolo  
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  • Hardware: Chrome  
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  • Fret Size: Vintage  
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  • Number of Pickups: 3  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 5-Position Blade  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • 3 vintage-style single-coil pickups with staggered pole pieces, alnico magnets, and aged covers

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Classic '60s Stratocaster caused an increasing interest with guitar players, especially when you consider that it's built by a renowned guitar manufacturer such as Fender. It performs well both in studio and on stage, and will fit many different playing styles.

Every now and then a new guitar is made and it becomes a best seller, and Fender's Classic '60s Stratocaster aims for that very title, as it offers some great features at a competitive price. Most musicians feel that Fender did a great job in achieving this, so you may be sure that this guitar has a lot to offer, should you choose it to be your guitar of choice.

Tone delivered by Fender's Classic '60s Stratocaster makes it a serious sounding instrument that gives Fender a lot of reasons to be proud of it. Somewhat limited when playing certain music styles doesn't mean that Classic '60s Stratocaster will make your tone to sound poor, quite the opposite, because Classic '60s Stratocaster provides rich and versatile tone that you'll be happy with.

Another reliable model from Fender brings us to a guitar that handles well and plays well. Finish doesn't feel bad at all, and the hardware is good. It stays in tune for most of the time, so if you take the time to adjust the action & pickups the way you want them, you will feel comfortable while playing Classic '60s Stratocaster.

If you're willing to believe your fellow musicians, then you should trust that Fender's Classic '60s Stratocaster is one highly reliable guitar, that will perform well both in studio and on stage. It is durable as well, given the fact that you take the usual care of your instrument. Classic '60s Stratocaster is really a great choice if reliability/durability is one of your concerns.