2017-04-14T08:44:25
Rated 4 out of 5
Excellent guitar if the price is right ....
The American Special strat is one of Fenders best bang for the buck guitars - IF the price is right. This is a great deal at $700 but at the current price of ($) - not really. The quality of MIM strats has improved to the point where they are a better buy unless you are stepping up to a Fender Pro series guitar. This HSS strat is a quality instrument but will still need a better humbucker and a set of staggered locking tuners to complete the package. The Texas Special singles are outstanding but I found the Atomic humbucker to be meh - it's a perfectly capable balanced pickup but just does not have the punch and bite to go with the Texas Specials. The locking tuners are mandatory, if you are even thinking about floating that vibrato bridge. The neck is a fat "C", which is still pretty slim compared to a typical Les Paul neck. Weight is relatively light - in the seven to eight pound zone.
Anthony M.
2017-04-05T10:02:55
Rated 5 out of 5
American Special Stratocaster HSS
I was uncertain about the American Special line in general and the HSS specifically, but couldn't pass the Adorama deal. I'm glad I didn't. This has become my favorite guitar.
Jeremy B.
2017-03-24T10:30:52
Rated 5 out of 5
American Special HSS maple neck sunburst... what a great guitar.
This guitar arrived quickly, factory sealed and came out of the box feeling amazing.
The wood grain in the body is matched very well and the overall feel of the guitar with it's satin finish neck is A+.
I love Adorama's great service and prices. I recommend everyone check this place out. Adorama is fantastic to deal with.
Justin T.
