So these things are really starting to interest me. I used to dislike how they looked but played one last night and it was really smooth and has kind of grown on me.

It was a MIM (pic below) but still really sweet, even though id prefer the US one just cant afford it. Anyone else have one of these? If so give me some feedback and post a pic if you can. Thanks!

looking into that right now because i prefer that as well. the one i played had a maple neck, but cant find one online.

The Deluxe Player's has an ash body, with maple or rosewood. I almost got one, but picked up a G&L Legacy instead=\

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here's mine- hardtail w/maple fretboard - great guitar

Stratstang thats what I am talking about! Thats a sweet Stratocaster for sure! I like it with a white, pearloid white or black pickguard. I'm gonna have to decide between this and a 50's classic players Strat in shoreline gold! tough call.

check out the grain on the fretboard - gorgeous

nice grains, and THAT is why I like maple necks better! bet it plays super fast too!

Mine is a 1998 and had a white guard on it. I changed to black but either way they are gorgeous.

That's a cool looking hardtail! Congrats!!

A real nice pair you have. Got both bases covered!!

Thank you fhopkins!

The Tele I bought new in 1988 and the Strat I bought in the spring of this year. I'll have to get a 2008 _____ to start to round out my decade collection!

'Bought a natural ash / maple Tele in '00 and it is still a fave. Striking look.