The new American series strat in black h s s sure is a looker,does anyone have one yet

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Are you talking about the American Standard, American Special, or American Deluxe?

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RK

2007 Fender Highway 1
2012 American Deluxe
2015 MIM Dave Murray HHH
2010 Fender Blacktop
1987 Fender Avalon Acoustic
2012 Marshall DSL 15 watt head

Sorry i meant the American Special,its on the home page.

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I do not have one, but played a few different American Specials. I prefer the SSS Model over the HSS model. I have to admit that I love the Black HSS's looks. Overall it is a good guitar, I just think the humbucker in it is lacking the punch of a humbucker. You may have a different opinion after tesing them out.

My next purchace is an American Special SSS. It has the tone I am looking for. Plus I already have a hot HSS Fender Stratocaster.

Play as many models as you can and see what you like. Always let the hands and ears override the looks; otherwise you possibly could be modifying it before too long.

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RK

2007 Fender Highway 1
2012 American Deluxe
2015 MIM Dave Murray HHH
2010 Fender Blacktop
1987 Fender Avalon Acoustic
2012 Marshall DSL 15 watt head

I have the Black HSS American Special Strat. I love it! I agree the Atomic humbucker is not as "powerful" as other humbuckers, but suits the Strat and its style of sound just right, with enough extra oomph, when single colis just wont cut it.

Thanks all

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The American Special's my next buy.

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• Fender American Series Stratocaster (Olympic white, maple)
• Gibson Flying V (dusty faded cherry)
• Fender 1969 Custom Shop Stratocaster (3-tone sunburst, maple)
• Fender Highway One Stratocaster (Honey blonde, rosewood)