I hope that this isn't the wrong place for this but has anyone found any good deals on Strats this Friday? I know that GC is running 15% off any item over $500 but that isn't exactly earth shattering.

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2010 American Standard Strat - Sienna Burst (Big Dippers)
2008 50's Road Worn Strat - 3 Tone
2004 Squire Strat - Gold
2009 72 Deluxe Thinline Telecaster RI - 3 Tone
2008 Taylor 426CE

Yeah but that doesn´t apply to Fender brand as far as I know. Most promotions on online stores does not apply to the most popular brands.
But if you´re looking for a great deal on a new strat can´t beat this one from MusiciansFriends.
Its a FSR American Standard with Vintage Noiseless TBX Tone and Active Mid Boost for 999 !

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/prod ... sku=423641

I´ve bought a few weeks ago a FSR American Standard from Sweetwater with Texas Specials, Locking Tuners and Mercedes Blue color for 1199 ! I´ts a Limited Edition of 20 only, 7 left!

http://www.fender.com/community/forums/ ... highlight=

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/StratAMMBL/

If you look hard enough, you'll find some deals.

http://www.daddys.com/

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daddys.com is great, check the new used section everyday
JV Strat http://www.daddys.com/detail.php?itemTi ... er=FEN6713

60's Classic Player?? http://www.daddys.com/detail.php?itemTi ... er=FEN7567

Roadworn 50's Strat http://www.daddys.com/detail.php?itemTi ... er=FEN4380

most of their MIM stock is between $300-$500

Sam Ash will be selling Road Worns for $699 new.

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2010 American Standard Strat - Sienna Burst (Big Dippers)
2008 50's Road Worn Strat - 3 Tone
2004 Squire Strat - Gold
2009 72 Deluxe Thinline Telecaster RI - 3 Tone
2008 Taylor 426CE

that's a good deal, Musician's Friend is asking $900 right now.
Sam Ash is great, last time I bought from them, they called a few days after delivery (from FedEx), to make sure I was person that received delivery and then about a month later, they sent a coupon for $50, good for anything $50 and up. Only reason I don't buy from them more often is that they charge tax for online orders in NY, and I live on Long Island.

FWIW....I wouldn't buy so much as a guitar pick from Daddy's.

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2008 Fender MIM Stratocaster
2010 Epiphone Masterbilt
2009 Fender Super Champ XD

why? had trouble with them? I've gotten nice stuff from them
are you just worried about used gear?

"in stock only" - one of each!

http://www.samash.com/p/Road-Worn-50s-T ... ors_627105

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I got a quote from them on trading in a very nice VOX valvetronics amp. When I got to the store (with quote in hand) they wanted to give me less money for the amp. I was told it wasn't in "like new" condition because I didn't have the original box and manual. In turn they wanted to sell me a fender super vibro xd amp that was a floor model. When I asked for one in the box, I was told that the floor model was the only one they had in stock. When I asked where the box and manual were, I was told "I don't know". Of course, at that point I argued that since they didn't have the box or the manual for the Fender amp,that they weren't selling me a new amp and that their floor model had probably been played by dozens of more people than the VOX I wanted to trade in. They argued that the Fender amp was indeed new. I argued that they had no manual, no box, and it was a floor model and had definitely been played, making it used. I told them, "stick your amp, I'll never purchase another piece of gear here again". Went to GC and got a better deal on a Fender Super Champ XD. I'm sure the vibro champ was a nice amp. It was the idea of the whole deal and they way they were trying to do business. Just put a bad taste in my mouth.

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2008 Fender MIM Stratocaster
2010 Epiphone Masterbilt
2009 Fender Super Champ XD

Should have asked them what the going price is for a manual and a box.

At that point, I was sooooo PO'd, I just wanted to walk out.

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2008 Fender MIM Stratocaster
2010 Epiphone Masterbilt
2009 Fender Super Champ XD

sounds like a double standard to me... I would have been so pissed...

I just ordered the fender FSR American stratocaster with TBX and Midboost today. I got the additional 15% off of their sale price at Musician friend. so, I got a sweet deal on the Blizzard pearl. Does anyone know if the pearl color has metallic flakes similar to the Olympic pearl color in Deluxe strats?
I found that strat because it was mentioned on this forum. So I checked it out and got a great deal. Thanks

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-2010-FSR-American-Standard-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar-with-TBX-and-Active-Mid-Boost?sku=423641

Very nice addiction! Welcome to our world mate! I can say a 90% for sure that it has the flakes on that color! The pictures on the site doesnt make the paintjob justice. Post some pics of her when she arrives !