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Brad Traweek - Fender
Post subject: Introducing the 2012 American Standard - handmade in the USA
PostPosted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:37 am
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This is it: the heart of Fender and the four archetypal instruments that have rocked the world for more than half a century - the Stratocaster, Telecaster, Precision Bass and Jazz Bass.

New for 2012, American Standard guitars and basses are now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop pickups* and other distinctive new features. Pure and simple, the latest U.S. - built versions of four design classics.
(*All except five-string basses)

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Post subject: Re: Introducing the 2012 American Standard - handmade in the
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In addition to 5-string basses, the American Standard HSS configuration also remains unchanged.

@Brad

Did the HSS will get the same CS treatment? In the case of the Fat 50s a great vintage-sounding bridge humbucker such as the Duncan Pearly Gates Plus should compliment these overwound Strat pickups to perfection.
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Post subject: Re: Introducing the 2012 American Standard - handmade in the
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chromeface wrote:
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Did the HSS will get the same CS treatment? In the case of the Fat 50s a great vintage-sounding bridge humbucker such as the Duncan Pearly Gates Plus should compliment these overwound Strat pickups to perfection.


Yes! You can click the "Specs" tab on each individual instrument to view the pickup configuration.

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Post subject: Re: Introducing the 2012 American Standard - handmade in the
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Broadcaster and Twisted pickups in the AS Tele!

I don't think I want to even try resist.

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Post subject: Re: Introducing the 2012 American Standard - handmade in the
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Twelvebar wrote:
Broadcaster and Twisted pickups in the AS Tele!

I don't think I want to even try resist.


Resistance is futile. :-)

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Post subject: Re: Introducing the 2012 American Standard - handmade in the
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Yep, but without the Baja features such as the 4-way selector and S-1 switch. 8) :P
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Post subject: Re: Introducing the 2012 American Standard - handmade in the
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Twelvebar wrote:
Broadcaster and Twisted pickups in the AS Tele!

I don't think I want to even try resist.


You'll get the Deluxe Comfort Contours as a bonus!
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Post subject: Re: Introducing the 2012 American Standard - handmade in the
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want one!


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chromeface wrote:
Yep, but without the Baja features such as the 4-way selector and S-1 switch. 8) :P


Baja Tele rulez!
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Post subject: Re: Introducing the 2012 American Standard - handmade in the
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Never heard those pickups before. I'm really looking forward to trying them out.

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What??? No new colors for the HSS Strat??? C'mon guys; whut up wit' dat?
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I love everything except the aged plastic parts!!! For the HSS what aftermarket pickups will fit the three hole pattern?
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Post subject: Re: Introducing the 2012 American Standard - handmade in the
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Howdy!

I've not seen a bad review on the Fat 50's and am very keen to have a go. Tempted to bag an Olly White, Rosewood Strat...

Brad Traweek - Fender wrote:
Yes! You can click the "Specs" tab on each individual instrument to view the pickup configuration.

Both the "Specs" & "Artists" taps aren't working for me...(Firefox & Win 7) anyone else?

Cheers!

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Post subject: Re: Introducing the 2012 American Standard - handmade in the
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Andybighair wrote:
Howdy!

I've not seen a bad review on the Fat 50's and am very keen to have a go. Tempted to bag an Olly White, Rosewood Strat...

Brad Traweek - Fender wrote:
Yes! You can click the "Specs" tab on each individual instrument to view the pickup configuration.

Both the "Specs" & "Artists" taps aren't working for me...(Firefox & Win 7) anyone else?

Cheers!

Andy


Try clearing your browser's cache and let me know if you are still having this issue.

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Post subject: Re: Introducing the 2012 American Standard - handmade in the
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Brad Traweek - Fender wrote:
Try clearing your browser's cache and let me know if you are still having this issue.

Nice one Brad! :D

Yep, that worked a treat, and the Spec's look good as does the page design. Which is a bonus as I'll probably be staring at that page for the next few weeks trying to convince my self to just buy the one...

50-points to you and your crew! 8)

Cheers!

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