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Post subject: STRAT ELITE or AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL STRATOCASTER
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 1:11 pm
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Hello,
I am a Fender enthusiast. I have two custom shop guitars, the Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck (my two favorite players). I also have an American Standard from years back I use as my workhorse.

I thought about moving on to the new Elite yet then I just saw the new American Professional Strat. I quote the the new pickups on the Elite - but I don't know much about the new Pro. Do any of you folks have an opinion one way or another on either? Thank you.


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Post subject: Re: STRAT ELITE or AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL STRATOCASTER
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 3:29 am
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Post subject: Re: STRAT ELITE or AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL STRATOCASTER
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 3:36 am
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yukonmerlot wrote:
I quote the the new pickups on the Elite

And what you really meant to say was?

Anyhow, a Fender Stratocaster for which there aren't even replacement necks is not something I'd spend money on. To me, it smells like consumerism.
If what you want isn't another workhorse that you can play for a generation or more, but something nifty and short-term, other manufacturers are much better at that game. Just my opinion.


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Post subject: Re: STRAT ELITE or AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL STRATOCASTER
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 4:38 am
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arth1 wrote:
yukonmerlot wrote:
I quote the the new pickups on the Elite

And what you really meant to say was?

Anyhow, a Fender Stratocaster for which there aren't even replacement necks is not something I'd spend money on. To me, it smells like consumerism.
If what you want isn't another workhorse that you can play for a generation or more, but something nifty and short-term, other manufacturers are much better at that game. Just my opinion.


Consumerism, that Fender want from us


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Post subject: Re: STRAT ELITE or AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL STRATOCASTER
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 12:46 pm
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Play both and decide for yourself!!!

On paper its a clear winner imho, the new Pro model hands down.


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Post subject: Re: STRAT ELITE or AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL STRATOCASTER
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 12:05 pm
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sfceric64 wrote:
Play both and decide for yourself!!!

On paper its a clear winner imho, the new Pro model hands down.


I own an elite. I find this guitar excellent.
Can you tell me how the pro is better?
If it is, I can buy one.

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Post subject: Re: STRAT ELITE or AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL STRATOCASTER
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 1:59 pm
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In my country, Canada , Elite are $500 more than a Pro. Elite should be a better guitar IMO.


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Post subject: Re: STRAT ELITE or AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL STRATOCASTER
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 2:43 pm
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Can you tell me how the pro is better?
Better, No I cant.
But I prefer the Pro because,
The $400 price difference is the biggest part of it.
The necks have different shapes, fret sizes , nut types, radius, not to mention the truss rod access and tuners and the Pro specs are more appealing to me.
The pickups/electronics and the cases are different.

I think it stands to reason the "Elite is the modern take on the Deluxe" and the "Pro is the modern take on the Standard"


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Post subject: Re: STRAT ELITE or AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL STRATOCASTER
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 1:38 pm
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Well, for one thing, I have the Amn Dlx, and I would have no problem finding an Amn Standard or other past traditional axe from Fender to add to my collection for all the same reasons many have pointed out.

That being said, if one was to have a traditional Strat/Tele or Strats/Teles, etc., then they could be a candidate to move forward with a modern, updated, or simply altered guitar. Whether they choose to keep a traditional in their collection is a personal thing. It certainly can be changed with hardware and colour schemes, etc. That's one of the great things about owning such a machine.

The only downside I see is that for someone who does not have a traditional Fender and wants one, the options have been reduced. For someone who wishes to add more traditionals to their collection - same thing. I point out that options have been reduced, not eliminated. In reality, this may add value to the present ones out there or, more than likely, not.

New technology and new models have always seen shortcomings in popularity. They have, however, also been somewhat successful, and I believe this will not change. I would think that there will always be some traditional models available at times, even if the name changes.

Buddy Holly got an updated rosewood neck. Rosewood availability is coming under the gun again. Les Paul rejected a new design presented to him, but that guitar thrived. The name was changed from Les Paul to Solid Guitar (SG). The rest of the story goes on, and that's the beauty of choices. IMHO.

As long as there are the basic guitars with adaptability they will be hot rodded and played. Besides, even if the market were saturated with modern guitars, who wouldn't like to have a 1962 Strat? Maybe, someone who has a 1954. :wink: Who knows? Perhaps, that 2017 or 2117 Fender will be outa sight. YMMV.

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Oh, that there were a '57 Chevy Nomad with modern running gear to replace some of those ugly SUVs that you can't repair yourself like in the old days (so says a former weekend mechanic). (Many would disagree).

It appears that, like a Stradivarius, stringed instruments fall into this "Don't change a thing" category more often than most other instruments (horns fit this scenario to a degree). Keyboards and drums have made quantum leaps forward in design, for example, and the new offerings have become extremely appreciated. Tone is still a deciding factor, and along with emotion and choice of finishes, practicality sometimes loses to familiarity.

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Post subject: Re: STRAT ELITE or AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL STRATOCASTER
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 3:05 pm
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I have a '74 Strat and decided to buy the new Fender Strat Elite and am most disappointed. The guitar is well designed although the pickups seem flat in comparison with the '74. My problem with the guitar is poor manufacturing. 1st the nut was breaking strings. 2nd, the upper post on the strap looks came out or was stripped at the factory. The death knell is that the volume knob will cut the volume completely out sometimes so I won't trust this guitar on stage. Any one want to buy one???


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