Fender Review: Deluxe Powerhouse Stratocaster

History:

Purchase: Around when was 15 or 16, I decided I wanted to play guitar. I should have bought a car, but instead, I decided on this. I bought this for $520 at Guitar Center in Southfield, Michigan.

What I Like About This Fender Deluxe Powerhouse Stratocaster: I love pretty much everything about this piece of equipment. I love how its black color shines under the light. I love the, I believe the term is "perloid" pickguard. It is a very versatile machine. The bridge/body pick-up combonation has the just the right chunk to play the Metallica and Iron Maiden.

What I Do NOT Like About The Fender Deluxe Powerhouse Stratocaster: Well, there are a few things I don't like about this. I suppose some of it is my fault. The first time I changed my strings, I went nuts. The tuning pegs were not working out for me. But I dealt with it and now I am over it. Before I purchased this, I knew very little about guitars. Now I kind of want something with humbuckers so Ican get a thicker sound. But like I said, these pick-ups on this baby give you something to work at. The pick-ups are kind of noisy when distorted and the tone knobs are cranked up, but that is an easy fix, turn the tone down.haha.

Fender Deluxe Powerhouse Stratocaster Quality Rating: I love the feel of everything. The fretboard is nice and smooth. It has a better feel than anyother models I have played. I like how it contours to my fat.haha.

Review Summary: This is a great buy. It broke me buying it (don't let that get you down. I was 16 getting payed 5.50 an hour). I fell in love with it the first time I heard it played. I got goosebumps up and down me, the hairs on my neck stood up and my nipples got hard.haha. If you are in a debate weather you should buy a $520 p.o.s. car or an awesome guitar for the same price, go with this. It will make you much happier.

Rating of this Fender product: 5

This Fender Deluxe Powerhouse Stratocaster Electric Guitars Review Submitted By: TheHotFatty

Review Date: 2003-11-28