Fender Review: Mexican Standard Stratocaster

History:

Purchase: I Always played an acoustic guitar, but dreamed of A Fender Strat. So, I nailed a used one on Ebay for $290.00. The genuine Strap, Gigbag, Tools and Tremelo Bar were included.

What I Like About This Fender Mexican Standard Stratocaster: It arrived in Pristine shape(Being it was 7 years old). Fender.com had an instruction manual available for me to take care of the instrument and adjust properly(Downloadable through Acrobat Reader, along with parts and pickguard wiring diagrams) Exremely comfortable to hold and to play. From clean Rock-a-Billy, Blues, to Screaming Jimi Hendix Licks, this Mexican Strat will do just as well as the American Counterpart. Practicing with this instrument will help me develop playing skills in no time I'm using a beatup Crete amp, but saving for a Cyber Twin Head.

What I Do NOT Like About The Fender Mexican Standard Stratocaster: Like most used instraments it needed work: The pickups needed replacement(Bill Lawrence L-250's), along with medium Nickel Bullet Strings. With the help of the Fender Manual, the Pickup Diagram, and plenty of patience, I was able to bring the Guitar back to life.

Fender Mexican Standard Stratocaster Quality Rating: Other than the needed replacement of the Pickups and Strings, the construction and quality is in excellent shape. The tremelo assembly assures that the strings will maintain their pitch. With proper care, this guitar will last a lifetime.

Review Summary: There is nothing greater that buying a new instrument, providing that you can afford it. But with work and patience, you can buy a used instrument, put some work into it and get the same gratification. If you can't do it yourself, Fender.com can recommend an authorized repair shop. Look at Garage Sales, Flea Markets, and Online Auctions. Good Luck

Rating of this Fender product: 5

This Fender Mexican Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitars Review Submitted By: Larry the Poor Boy

Review Date: 2003-12-30