Hey guys - I'm new here so just introducing myself. Just wanted to share with you that I am currently eagerly awaiting delivery of a new strat - I've ordered the new 2010 Deluxe (Ash body) in Aged Cherry / MN - it looks such a cool guitar with a great spec - I can't wait to get my hands on it. I'm a relative beginner really (been playing for about 3 years now) - I've already got a Am Std Tele (2008) which is a really great instrument, but always wanted a Strat - so this 2010 Delux will be my first. Anyone out there got one already who can let me have their opinion? / any playing tips? - I'd be really grateful....

Congratulation, you will have a great guitar.

many thanks for your comment stratele52 - I'm really looking forward to playing it.

I have the 2010 Am. Dlx. Ash in Tobacco Burst.

You will love it !!!

Congrats. Is it actually on the truck or just ordered?

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Thanks for your comment antitype - it's all paid for and 'on the truck' as we speak - I'm hoping to have it by the weekend....

Hey CJ Fenderman,

Congrats, man - is there any feeling like a new guitar feeling?!

I've not had the good fortune to play on a 2010 Deluxe but from the specs I'd say you're going to be in for a treat; I particularly like the idea of having a compound radius fretboard - the best of both worlds!

Playing tips? Are you jamming with friends or in a band? If not, do it! Your playing will come along very quickly indeed.

Good luck with it all!

hey - thanks for the advice Dino - I am looking at getting into a bit of jamming - think i'm ready for that now - been told much the same by my tutor - really looking forward to getting the new strat - think it will help

Hi,
Did you get it by now?
All around when I checked for online stores nowadays to get myself a 2010 Am.Deluxe Strat. I see they are all out of stock and pre-order.
I wanna have Ash body Sunset Metallic.
Where did you get yours from?

Yes, and No. Not quite the 2010 - when I ordered it, I naturally assummed it would be the latest 2010 model, but when i got it the serial number is DX9....so it's built in 2009 and actually is the previous 2004 model....Naturally, I was disappointed at first, but now i've played it a few times, I love it. The spec is pretty close to the 2010 - only difference I can find is that it doesn't have the compound radius fretboard and has 'Samarium Cobalt' Noiseless pick ups, rather than the 'N3' Noiseless. Otherwise, it's a beautiful guitar and I'm well pleased with it. I did check with my supplier (PMT - UK based) who said the 2010 has to be specially ordered - there are none around at the moment in the UK and they could give no guarentee on delivery date - at best 6 to 8 weeks, but probably longer. It's obviously very popular.....

Anyway, I'm now the proud owner of a beautiful Am Deluxe Strat albeit the 2004 model, but it's great. Mine's finished in Aged Cherry Burst with the 4-Ply White Pearloid pickguard - looks absolutely stunning / quite retro actually.

Will post some pics if I can work out how to do it - can anybody advise?

The easiest way to post images is to get an account with Flickr or other hosting site, upload your image, and then post the URL to the image in an IMG tag. [img]URL[/img]

I am glad you are happy with your new guitar but if I ordered a 2010 and got a 2004 I would want an explanation, and a major discount. The serial number is odd because a DZ9 should be a 2009 or early 2010 model.

Post some detailed pics and the experts here can give you lots of help in identifying your strat.

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Thanks for the advice on posting pictures - I'll have a go.

I know what you mean re explaination, but I think the fault was mine - I didn't actually order a 2010 - I just thought I had. What I ordered was what I actually got, and as said, I'm pleased with it. Re the serial number, yes it is DZ9.....(not DX). So from what you say, it could be an early 2010, but it's got the 'Samarium Cobalt' Noiseless pick ups, not the 'N3' Noiseless, so I guess it's not the 2010 model. As said, I got what I ordered, just assumed wrongly that it was the 2010 - having now researched it, I paid a lot less for it than the 2010 price, so I guess it was a fair deal.

Pics on their way.

Here's some pics for my new deluxe


http://www.flickr.com/photos/58294834@N08/5349703790/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/58294834@N08/5349090551/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/58294834@N08/5349090551/

I can see why you're happy with it. If that thing plays half as good as it looks, wow.

Thanks - it does !!

It's a really nice guitar.....very pleased with it.

WOW !!!

What a beautiful burst! That is one of the best I have seen.

Great score!

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