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Post subject: Old Strat American Deluxe (2008) vs. New.. URGENT!
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 9:05 am
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I currently own a 2008 American Deluxe with SCN pups. With the "Spring Break" sale going on I'm drooling over getting another but there are differences... let me start by saying I like the SCN's, the S1 never did anything for me though and I have since rewired it all.

That being said...
1.) Will I be happy with N3 pups on the more recent versions?
2.) And what about this new compound radius neck? Thoughts?

I'm basically looking for a few people who have tried both (and were happy with their old version) and what their opinions are. I marked this urgent because I may just do this today if I'm happy with the answers and I want to take advantage of some sales.

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Post subject: Re: Old Strat American Deluxe (2008) vs. New.. URGENT!
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 9:37 am
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ScaryTone wrote:
I currently own a 2008 American Deluxe with SCN pups. With the "Spring Break" sale going on I'm drooling over getting another but there are differences... let me start by saying I like the SCN's, the S1 never did anything for me though and I have since rewired it all.

That being said...
1.) Will I be happy with N3 pups on the more recent versions?
2.) And what about this new compound radius neck? Thoughts?

I'm basically looking for a few people who have tried both (and were happy with their old version) and what their opinions are. I marked this urgent because I may just do this today if I'm happy with the answers and I want to take advantage of some sales.

Thanks!


1. I've tried both and although I'm a fan of neither, if I had to choose between the two, I'd take the N3s.

2. On the up-side, the neck is great. It really takes no getting used to and is quite comfortable.

FWIW, I have no use for their S-1 wiring either.

As always, this is merely IMO where YMMV.

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Post subject: Re: Old Strat American Deluxe (2008) vs. New.. URGENT!
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 9:55 am
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Martian wrote:
1. I've tried both and although I'm a fan of neither, if I had to choose between the two, I'd take the N3s.

2. On the up-side, the neck is great. It really takes no getting used to and is quite comfortable.

FWIW, I have no use for their S-1 wiring either.

As always, this is merely IMO where YMMV.


I dig! Thanks! Do you think the S-1 is any better/different in the new version?


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Post subject: Re: Old Strat American Deluxe (2008) vs. New.. URGENT!
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:24 am
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ScaryTone wrote:
Martian wrote:
1. I've tried both and although I'm a fan of neither, if I had to choose between the two, I'd take the N3s.

2. On the up-side, the neck is great. It really takes no getting used to and is quite comfortable.

FWIW, I have no use for their S-1 wiring either.

As always, this is merely IMO where YMMV.


I dig! Thanks! Do you think the S-1 is any better/different in the new version?


You're welcome. I don't think the new version of the S-1 is any better and frankly, I forgot what the differences (old vs. new) are.

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Post subject: Re: Old Strat American Deluxe (2008) vs. New.. URGENT!
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 9:51 am
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I changes the SCN's on my 2008 AmDlx as well. I put in noiseless Dimarzio area pups 58-67-61. They're nice but i'm still thinking of putting in real single coils like fat 50's. I doubt you'd like the N3 if you didn't like the SCN's.
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Post subject: Re: Old Strat American Deluxe (2008) vs. New.. URGENT!
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 2:27 pm
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I love my new Deluxe. In comparison to the older model I think the N3,s have a better sound, and I find the compound radius board very smooth and fast. As far as the S1 I did not use it on the old model and I dont use it on the new model so I cannot speak to that change. I do not think you would be disappointed at all with the move to the new deluxe. Goodluck and keep us updated.

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Post subject: Re: Old Strat American Deluxe (2008) vs. New.. URGENT!
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 5:43 pm
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I am not a fan of the S-1 system either. Not a fan of abalone inlays either. I'd take a vintage reissue any day over a deluxe...

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