Ive never owned a fender and I prefer to buy american made guitars....... I was really considering buying the Deluxe Power stratocaster. It doesnt say its american made but Ive heard from my friends it is. So is it or not?? and if its not how is it?

Do you mean the Deluxe Player's Strat?
If so, that is not American made. It is a quality guitar though.

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It reads on the headstock, "Made in Mexico".

Sight unseen, with production models, one of the easiest tip-offs to tell if it is American or Mexican is to read what protection it comes with new. Meaning, if it comes with a hardshell case, chances are it is American; if it comes with a gig bag, chances are it is not. (As ever, there are always exceptions to every rule.)

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I've never played one but I know it's made in Mexico. From everything I've heard it is a great guitar.

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No I mean the Deluxe Power Strat.... Its a little more expensive than the players strat

Ahhh, I found it. It's Mexican.

bummer well I ordered it for $400 and its listed for $1,300 so mexican or american made 900 bucks off is a steal I guess.

That's a very good price.

Man, I've played Mexi Strats that are just fine, so it really comes down to the guitar. If I'm not mistaken, the USA and Mex factories are just a few hours away from each other and swap parts all the time so what's the big deal anyway?