Fender professional series are new to 2017 chris mckee is gonna take you through specs, changes, upgrades and the tones of pro model. Fender player precision bass maple fingerboard limited edition ocean turquoise. It was upgraded in 2004 and 2010 before being replaced by the american elite series in 2016 the american deluxe line replaced the plus series models of 1987 features. The compound radius fretboard allows effortless string bending anywhere along the neck, and new n3 noiseless pickups provide improved stratocaster tones for sparkling belllike chime with no hum. Many marked refinements were incorporated in the new american series stratocasters that well examine in the future. Oct 11, 2011 the fender american series telecaster has 22 frets two single coil pickups. Wheres the love for the fender american series 20002008. Usa fender telecaster american series standard trade synth or hollowbody. American deluxe stratocaster fender specs guitar specs.
Fender american series stratocaster 2000 2007 reverb. The new guitar was called the american series stratocaster. Fender american standard electric guitars for sale ebay. Although this type of guitar had been offered by fender since the late eighties, this was the first series actually bearing the hot rodded name. Fender american ultra precision bass guitar, maple fingerboard, arctic pearl. Not only is the fender stratocaster the most copied electric guitar design of all time, but it also just happens to be the most played, which is great news for strat enthusiasts who are looking for a used model. Fender american series telecaster 2000 2007 reverb.
Fender american professional vs american standard stratocaster. After a short breakin period to get used to the neck, i really like it. Optimizes string tension and helps minimize tuning problems. Introduced at summer namm of 2000, fenders newlyminted american series telecasters saw numerous minor changes to the american standard teles. On holdfirst year production 2000 american series stratocaster in hot rod red with maple neck. The set up of the tele is easy to follow and is easy to get a great sound out of just let it rip.
I have a few strats from that time period, now i want a tele. Legendary tones 2000 fender american standard strat. The new fender did not acquire any physical assets of the old company, just the name fender. Fender string retainer string tree for use on american series precision bass and jazz bass models manufactured from 2000 2008. The serial numbers do not reflect this change fender continued to make instruments using existing serial number schemes. As mentioned above, i dont recall that the pickups had a special name. I prefer the sound to my fat 50s 2015 and the new vmod pickups.
Preferably a white one, and it has to have a rosewood fretboard. The entire range came with options such as solid tonewood bodies made from alder or ash. It felt different than my circa 2000 american standard, but i couldnt quite put my finger on what the difference was. I have a 2000, but mine is called the american series and not the american standard. This guitar is a fender telecaster with the addition of a factoryinstalled bstring bender device.
For the guitarist who wants a combination of timeless fender style and contemporary features, this guitar delivers traditional strat design with some extra elements for modern tone and performance, including texas special pickups and special circuitry, modern neck profile and fingerboard. Fender player series precision bass maple tidepool blue demo. From my very limited research, it appears that the american series telecaster was born in july 2000 and remained in production through 2007, while the american standard series telecaster was reborn in 2008 and remains in production. In november, 2019, fender launched a new line of guitars and basses named the american ultra series. The fender american deluxe series was a line of electric guitars and basses introduced by fender in 1995 and discontinued in 2016. Pulling the telecaster from the chunky and frankly excellent new rectangular fenderskb case theres a definite sense of purpose. The fender nashville bbender telecaster is an american standard series electric guitar made by fender musical instruments corporation. This example dates to 2000 and was built at the fender plant in corona, california. On the eve of the year 2000, the future of the stratocaster looked brighter than ever. Fender vibroverb original 1963, vahlbruch spacetime delay. Fender string retainer for american series bass guitars 2000.
First year american series model all original excellent condition with 2 small dings in the body finish and scratches on back upper bottom edge. Once again, the guitars were offered with both alder and ash bodies, maple or rosewood fingerboards, and a plethora of finish options new and old. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. The neck is a little slimmer and the fretboard feels at least to me slightly wider than an american standard.
I believe that kcbuck can provide a valuation for you, if you can better describe the guitar. This example dates to 2000 and was built at the fender. First introduced in 1950, the telecaster was the worlds first solidbody, singlecutaway electric, and its influence on what was soon to become known as rocknroll cannot be stressed enough. Fender american standard stratocaster usa 2000 youtube. I was just wondering if anyone else has the same guitar and how they like it as compared with the american standards of 0816 and the new american professional. Whats the skinny on american standard stratocasters good. So i picked up a new fender american standard jazz at the local guitar store this weekend and was pretty impressed. Introduced at summer namm of 2000, fenders newlyminted american series stratocaster saw numerous minor changes to the american standard strats. All original vgplayer condition with various nicks and dings from play but everything functions and plays perfectly. Summer 2000 namm show, fender introduced the new american series that was announced as an evolution of the american series.
Fender launched the american standard series of guitars and basses in 1987, and the collection has been fenders flagship line for serious artists and players for nearly 30 years, but beginning december 7and officially launching in january 2017fender will be replacing the venerable line with the new american professional series. It featured block saddles and introduced rolled fingerboard edges, delta tone knob, rounder body contours, and staggered tuners to the standard american fender. Fender is well known around the globe for their unmistakable guitar models, but perhaps the most important one of all is the telecaster. Introduced at summer namm of 2000, fender s newlyminted american series stratocaster saw numerous minor changes to the american standard strats platform, from pickguard and tuners to newlydesigned pickups and the overall feel of the neck, with slightly rolled edges to make for a more brokenin feel. From my very limited research, it appears that the american series telecaster was born in july2000 and remained in production through 2007, while the american standard series telecaster was reborn in 2008 and remains in production. Introduced at summer namm of 2000, fenders newlyminted american series telecasters saw numerous minor changes to the american standard teles platform, from pickguard and tuners to newlydesigned pickups and the overall feel of the neck, with slightly rolled edges to make for a more brokenin feel. Introduced at summer namm of 2000, fenders newlyminted american series stratocaster saw numerous minor changes to the american standard strats platform, from pickguard and tuners to newlydesigned pickups and the overall feel of the neck, with slightly rolled edges to make for a more brokenin feel. The bottom line is the american series stratocasters produced by fender from mid2000 to mid2008 are uniquely bad ass.
Fender precision bass bass guitars for sale in stock ebay. Excellent condition usa strat with very rare color aquamarine metallic. Unfollow 2000 fender stratocaster to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Discussion in basses bg started by harper, may 6, 2012. Of all the strats ive played, ive felt that the necks from those years felt the best. When the american series came out, i thought in some ways it was a step backwards. Vintage fender precision bass special candy apple red 1980. In 1996, fender introduced the lone star strat, which would become the first guitar in the hot rodded series that was announced in 1998. Stunning in the spotlight, the american acoustasonic telecaster now. Above the american ultra series is the fender custom shop tier.
American original 50s precision bass american original 60s stratocaster american original 60s telecaster american original 60s jaguar american original 60s precision bass american original 60s jazz bass american original 50s telecaster up to 4 products. The american ultra series offers fenders finest production instruments made in the usa. Pulling the fender stratocaster from the chunky and frankly excellent new rectangular fenderskb case theres a definite sense of. Fender forums view topic american series vs american. American standard precision bass v, american standard guitars. They were just standard american series strat pickups incorporating the delta tone hot bridge pickup connected to a tone control that could be eliminated from the circuit in the detent. Once again, the guitars were offered with both alder and ash bodies, maple or rosewood. View attachment 278322 well i cannot do a comparrison, all i can tell you is i have a 2000 american series also that i bought new, it was 16 years old at the time of the sale from a private collector back in 2016 and its one great strat. Cream city music is one of the worlds finest gutar shops with selections including the 2000 fender american standard stratocaster electric guitar in teal blue. I dont hate em, just find them kind of uninspiring. The fender american series stratocaster was built from 2000 to 2008 its name replaced and was in turn replaced by the american standard series, which first appeared in 1986 and reappeared in 2008 as the american standard series stratocaster.
Year 2000 marks the end of the american standard stratocaster line and the introduction of fenders new american series stratocaster. Jan 11, 2018 the bottom line is the american series stratocasters produced by fender from mid2000 to mid2008 are uniquely bad ass. Fender roasted maple standard series replacement jazz bass neck with modern c profile, 9. Pulling the telecaster from the chunky and frankly excellent new rectangular fender skb case theres a definite sense of purpose. Very light button scratching on back that can easily be buffed out. Sometime in the middle of the year 2000, fender released an update to the american standard series. View attachment 278322 well i cannot do a comparrison, all i can tell you is i have a 2000 american series also that i bought new, it was 16 years old at the time of the sale from a private collector back in 2016 and its one great. The deluxe, classic series 60s and the american vintage 65 models are. Year 2000 marks the end of the american standard stratocaster line and the introduction of fender s new american series stratocaster. It felt different than my circa2000 american standard, but i couldnt quite put my. It has knobs for controlling the volume and tone and has a switch for selecting between the pickups. Smade fender quality into the hands of players at any level.
Changes included a nonveneered body, rolled neck edges, a rounded body radius, a graphite reinfoced maple neck, castopenback tuners, and a three layer parchmentblackparchment pickguard. Genuine fender american deluxe stratocaster maple guitar neck with maple. This strat will not cover all the basis that are possible in the world of electric guitars, but i can recommend it as a first good guitar, versatile and at the same time with enough personality to. I didnt realize just how nice this guitar really was till after the deal was done and i had it home. I know it was the ash grain, 2 tone and maple that.
Cream city music is one of the worlds finest gutar shops with selections including the 2000 fender usa american standard precision bass guitar blonde. Nov 01, 2000 year 2000 marks the end of the american standard stratocaster line and the introduction of fenders new american series stratocaster. Hence during 1985 to 1987, production of fender guitars was only. Designed to inspire, the american acoustasonic telecaster combines traditional acoustic craftsmanship with a revolutionary fishmandesigned acoustic engine to deliver new sounds and versatility. The newfor2008 american standards are no different. In fact, the series sits above the fender american professional series. All guitars sold receive a 35point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. Fender american standard stratocaster strat guitar 2000 teal. The original fender american standard introduced in 1986 and the later american series guitars unveiled in 2000 were always about nononsense gigability.
I wasnt crazy about the stock pickups and went to mares with a 4way switch. How can i find out when my americanmade instrument. View and download fender american standard user manual online. Your guitar was made at the fender plant in corona, california in 2000 or 2001. The original fender american standard introduced in 1986 and the later american series guitars unveiled in 2000 were always about. Fender string retainer string tree for use on american series precision bass and jazz bass models manufactured from 20002008. The american deluxe line replaced the plus series models of 1987. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. In this section, youll find an impressive variety of fender used stratocasters to suit every budget. Make offer fender american series limited ash body telecaster 2004 2 tone sunburst. In march 1985, cbs sold fender to a group of private investors.
Many marked refinements were incorporated in the new american series stratocasters. Fender string retainer for american series bass guitars. Fender american deluxe stratocaster replacement neck maple. It was upgraded in 2004 and 2010 before being replaced by the american elite series in 2016. The fender american series telecaster has 22 frets two single coil pickups.
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