Comments on: Fender Reveals New ‘American Special’ Line Of Guitars

By: Your Chance To Win A Prototype American Special Guitar From Fender | Electric Guitar Review

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:25:10 +0000

[...] In case you missed it, Fender’s just rolled out another guitar giveaway, and this time they are intent on giving away three prototype instruments from the company’s recently announced American Special line. [...]

By: James

James — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 02:17:48 +0000

I bought the HSS Strat and it is worth every penny. I had a Roadhouse Strat I sold to get the cash to buy this and I have to say, I get better tones with the Special Than the Roadhouse. I loved the Roadhouse too, and the neck and middle pickups on the Special are Texas Specials, The same as on the Roadhouse, Still I like the tones from the AM. Special better, It is a little heavier, and the only complaint I have is, the fret ends are a little sharp. Not too bad, but I will be getting them leveled and crowned at the initial setup. Anyway, It’s worth the $799.00 for an Americam Strat. Great Guitar, and I would Recommend it. I’m glad Fender makes affordable American made instruments for the masses. They also make Snobby guitars for $10,000.00 dollars in the U.S.A. Too. Take your Pick.

By: Cary

Cary — Mon, 17 May 2010 15:45:52 +0000

Have you considered just upgrading the pickups? Might be a cheaper route than purchasing a whole new guitar.

By: Derek

Derek — Sun, 16 May 2010 10:20:07 +0000

I bought the American Special Telecaster. Nicely made guitar but not twangy enough for me. I’m thinking of selling it an getting a Highway One Tele. It plays great though and sounds fine with overdrive. Just on clean it is a little to mid-rangey for my ears. I probably will keep it if I can save enough to have the Highway One as well.

By: denis

denis — Fri, 07 May 2010 12:57:58 +0000

this guitar is everything I ever wanted, the sound is incredible, the finish is beautiful, it looks really good, and most of all it rocks big time, thank you, I got the strat hss 3 tone sunburst, I love it !

By: Chicago Rick

Chicago Rick — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:33:46 +0000

Rick makes an excellent, if not a little disheartening, point. Who DOES play standard Fenders anymore? The price sounds nice; but in addition to urethane the maple necks and gig bags make this seem like a foreign guitar. I’m sure a nitro finish would have killed on these.

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By: Rick

Rick — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:25:57 +0000

Gloss urethane? Really? Hmmm….why would I buy one of these vs. a Road Worn? Fender should just make Custom Shop or high end Artist series in the USA and move the rest to Mexico. Any icons you know of playing a 2000-2010 era standard Strat or Tele?