Hi everyone, i was at my local guitar shop the other day and he had a used 08 american deluxe, practically new, in a tobacco sunburst(i think). he wanted to sell me it for $900. what do you all think, should i buy the used one or get a brand new one. is this a good deal? this will be my first strat. i have a gibson les paul but saw this and i said, self, this IS your guitar. i want a strat but dont know much about them, im young and havent been playing long. i have worked long and am close to enough cash for a strat. i want to make a good decision. anyone have some help. thanks.

Check it out thoroughly and make sure it is in real good shape.

The Am Deluxe is a really great strat and is the flagship of the Fender Strat line.

I have one and would not trade it for anything period.

I would say to check the neck for straightness, the frets for wear, the body for dents and/or scratches, the metal for oxidation, and try it through a good amplifier and try every control on it. Make sure it intones good.

If it meets all of this, $900 is a reasonable price for it.

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If it meets al the above criteria, yes it's a good deal. Usually goes for more.

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2012 American Deluxe
2015 MIM Dave Murray HHH
2010 Fender Blacktop
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2012 Marshall DSL 15 watt head

It is hard to ever go wrong with an Am Dlx. However, besides what was said above ... MAKE SURE that you get the guitar's original OEM case, and not some other random HSC. For the 08's Fender switched to these beautiful cases. Don't get gipped with some other case.

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Make sure it's in good shape, not B-stock. If you look on ebay or craigslist, you'll realize that is a really good deal, almost unbelievable. I see people trying to sell their 10 year old ones for the same/ more than you can buy a new one. They're going for 1225-1250, so if you can get one for 900, run/dont walk and buy it.

What's the name and phone number of that shop?

At $900, it's a killer deal to me! As long as it is in good shape, like others have said. When I was shopping for one, the only one that I found around that price ($875), was a beat-up 2001. My advice to you is search this site
for the specs on the Am Deluxe, learn it by heart and double-check everything from number of frets, abalone inlays, snapping tremolo, DZxxxxx serial number and so on.

Good luck!
ex351

I have an American Deluxe Strat, and it's a great guitar. If it's in good shape, go for it. They usually sell new for $1,200.

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Great deal, great axe, wouldn't part with mine - Mike

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I agree with the above posts as I have an 07 and I would not sell it for $1300. I do wonder why the original owner got rid of it. Make sure the neck is straight and the electronics work properly etc. If so and it is what it's supposed to be it's a steal!!

I got my tobacco sunburst Ash Deluxe/rosewood fretboard new - only last month - from Guitar center for $1116 after the 10%special they're running until the end of November. The offer of 900 seems consistent with Ebay prices on used Deluxes.

This sounds like a good deal. I paid $1250 for my ash tobacco sunburst American Deluxe. It's my first strat and it has been a pure joy to play.

I would ask for a 7 day return policy if at all possible. If it looks good to you buy it and take it to a luthier to have it examined. He could look it over and probably charge you very little for an inspection. This is what I would do.

I have a Lefty 2002 Deluxe that I bought new at Guitar Center for $1100. It's a great guitar with a great neck and cool upgrades. Even without inflation, you're getting a great price on a great guitar. Just make sure, like everyone says, that it's what it says it is.

Love,
Todd

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I use 2 cases for my American Deluxe Stratocaster. One is a Gator G ATA road/flight case. I have the ATA case up for sale because I will more than likely not be flying, and won't be doing extended heavy touring.

The other, and my favorite is the G&G Tweed case with red plush poodle lined interior with the Fender logo plate under the handle between the handle mounts.

All information on my guitar is at http://axvault.com/?guitar=fender-fende ... ratocaster

Here are the stats on mine as supplied by Jeff Krause of Fender referring to my serial number.:

Date: 3/7/2007
Model Name: American Deluxe Stratocaster® “V” Neck
Model Number: 010-1302-(Color #)
Series: American Deluxe Series
Body: Select Alder
Neck: Maple, Soft “V” Shape,
(Satin Polyurethane Finish)
Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5” Radius (241 mm)
No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Width @ Nut: 1.6875” (43 mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Machine Heads: Fender®/Schaller® Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking Tuning Machines
Bridge: Fender Deluxe 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Pop in Arm
Pickguard: 1-Ply Beveled Mint Green Vinyl on (703),
1-Ply Beveled Gold Vinyl on (706), (709),
1-Ply Beveled Copper Vinyl on (767)
Pickups: 3 Samarium Cobalt NoiselessTM Strat® Pickups (Neck/Middle/Bridge)
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade and 2-Position Push/Push S-1TM:
S-1 Switch Up:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup in Parallel
Position 3. Middle Pickup
Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup in Parallel
Position 5. Neck Pickup

S-1 Switch Down:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup in Series with Middle Pickup
Position 2. Bridge Pickup in Parallel with Special Capacitor and in Series with Middle Pickup
Position 3. Bridge/Middle/Neck Pickups with Neck and Bridge Pickups in Parallel and in Series with Middle pickup
Position 4. Neck Pickup in Parallel with Special Capacitor and in Series with Middle Pickup
Position 5. Neck Pickup in Series with Middle Pickup
Controls: Master Volume (with S-1TM Switch),
Tone 1. (Neck Pickup),
Tone 2. No-Load Tone Control (Middle and Bridge Pickups)
Colors: (703) 2-Color Sunburst,
(706) Black,
(709) Candy Apple Red,
(767) Honey Blonde,
(Urethane Finish)
Strings: Fender® Super Bullets® 3250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042), p/n 073-3250-003
Unique Features: S-1 Switching,
Aged Plastic Parts,
Abalone Dot Position Inlays,
Highly Detailed Fret and Nut Work
Source: U.S.
Accessories: Standard Molded Case,
Cable,
Strap,
Straplocks
U.S. MSRP: $1,724.99
NOTICE: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice
INTRODUCED: 1/2004
DISCONTINUED:
DISCONTINUED COLORS:
COMMENTS: Uses Case P/N 0996101106,
Meguiar’s Mist and Wipe Kit Discontinued in the Kit in 10/2007,
American Series Stratocasters built in 2004 will have a special 50th Anniversary commemorative neck plate.
A few months after the S-1 switch upgrade was introduced on this guitar, the switching function changed on Position 3. with the S-1 switch down from: Middle Pickup in Series with Special Capacitor (No Tone Control), to the switching described above.
WRENCH SIZES: Truss Rod/Tilt Adjustment Wrench, (1/8” Hex), P/N 0023811000,
Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench, (.050” Hex), P/N 0018531000

Best Regards,

Jeff Krause
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
Consumer Relations Department
(480) 596-7195
http://www.fender.com
http://www.myspace.com/fender

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Thwe American Deluxe is a truly splendid instrument, "too nice a guitar to be a Fender," is the personal feeling.

Why they did not give a neck-brige pickup switching option is forever a question, though.