Fender american series 2000

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Many marked refinements were incorporated in the new american series stratocasters. Excellent condition usa strat with very rare color aquamarine metallic. In march 1985, cbs sold fender to a group of private investors. The fender nashville bbender telecaster is an american standard series electric guitar made by fender musical instruments corporation. Fender forums view topic american series vs american. 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. Fender american series telecaster 2000 2007 reverb. Introduced at summer namm of 2000, fenders newlyminted american series stratocaster saw numerous minor changes to the american standard strats. The american deluxe line replaced the plus series models of 1987. Fender string retainer for american series bass guitars 2000. Above the american ultra series is the fender custom shop tier. Discussion in basses bg started by harper, may 6, 2012. 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. 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.

In fact, the series sits above the fender american professional series. It has knobs for controlling the volume and tone and has a switch for selecting between the pickups. How can i find out when my americanmade instrument. I prefer the sound to my fat 50s 2015 and the new vmod pickups.

Smade fender quality into the hands of players at any level. This example dates to 2000 and was built at the fender. Nov 01, 2000 year 2000 marks the end of the american standard stratocaster line and the introduction of fenders new american series stratocaster. 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. Pulling the telecaster from the chunky and frankly excellent new rectangular fender skb case theres a definite sense of purpose. 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.

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 fingerboards, and a plethora of finish options new and old. Genuine fender american deluxe stratocaster maple guitar neck with maple. So i picked up a new fender american standard jazz at the local guitar store this weekend and was pretty impressed. Hence during 1985 to 1987, production of fender guitars was only.

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. Fender player series precision bass maple tidepool blue demo. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Once again, the guitars were offered with both alder and ash bodies, maple or rosewood. I didnt realize just how nice this guitar really was till after the deal was done and i had it home. First year american series model all original excellent condition with 2 small dings in the body finish and scratches on back upper bottom edge. I wasnt crazy about the stock pickups and went to mares with a 4way switch. 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. The bend is activated by a oneinch downward pull on the guitar. Pulling the fender stratocaster from the chunky and frankly excellent new rectangular fenderskb case theres a definite sense of. On the eve of the year 2000, the future of the stratocaster looked brighter than ever. 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.

Whats the skinny on american standard stratocasters good. The entire range came with options such as solid tonewood bodies made from alder or ash. Jan 11, 2018 the bottom line is the american series stratocasters produced by fender from mid2000 to mid2008 are uniquely bad ass. 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. Designed to inspire, the american acoustasonic telecaster combines traditional acoustic craftsmanship with a revolutionary fishmandesigned acoustic engine to deliver new sounds and versatility. Fender american professional vs american standard stratocaster. Year 2000 marks the end of the american standard stratocaster line and the introduction of fenders new american series stratocaster. Optimizes string tension and helps minimize tuning problems. All guitars sold receive a 35point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. The new fender did not acquire any physical assets of the old company, just the name fender.

The set up of the tele is easy to follow and is easy to get a great sound out of just let it rip. After a short breakin period to get used to the neck, i really like it. The american ultra series offers fenders finest production instruments made in the usa. I dont like the s1 switching system and thought the colors were ugly. Fender vibroverb original 1963, vahlbruch spacetime delay. Fender american series stratocaster 2000 2007 reverb. Preferably a white one, and it has to have a rosewood fretboard. Fender american standard electric guitars for sale ebay. It was upgraded in 2004 and 2010 before being replaced by the american elite series in 2016. 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. American deluxe stratocaster fender specs guitar specs.

Oct 11, 2011 the fender american series telecaster has 22 frets two single coil pickups. The new guitar was called the american series stratocaster. The device raises the pitch of the second b string by one whole step two frets to csharp. Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping. View and download fender american standard user manual online. Fender string retainer string tree for use on american series precision bass and jazz bass models manufactured from 20002008.

The fender american series telecaster has 22 frets two single coil pickups. 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. It featured block saddles and introduced rolled fingerboard edges, delta tone knob, rounder body contours, and staggered tuners to the standard american fender. Cream city music is one of the worlds finest gutar shops with selections including the 2000 fender usa american standard precision bass guitar blonde. Your guitar was made at the fender plant in corona, california in 2000 or 2001. When the american series came out, i thought in some ways it was a step backwards. I believe that kcbuck can provide a valuation for you, if you can better describe the guitar.

Very light button scratching on back that can easily be buffed out. The deluxe, classic series 60s and the american vintage 65 models are. 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. Wheres the love for the fender american series 20002008. 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 fenderskb case theres a definite sense of purpose. I have a few strats from that time period, now i want a tele. 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. In this section, youll find an impressive variety of fender used stratocasters to suit every budget. 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 deluxe stratocaster replacement neck maple. Fender american standard stratocaster usa 2000 youtube. 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. The neck is a little slimmer and the fretboard feels at least to me slightly wider than an american standard.

American standard precision bass v, american standard guitars. Mar 19, 2008 the original fender american standard introduced in 1986 and the later american series guitars unveiled in 2000 were always about nononsense gigability. Stunning in the spotlight, the american acoustasonic telecaster now. Unfollow 2000 fender stratocaster to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Fender precision bass bass guitars for sale in stock ebay.

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. As mentioned above, i dont recall that the pickups had a special name. All original vgplayer condition with various nicks and dings from play but everything functions and plays perfectly. Fender is well known around the globe for their unmistakable guitar models, but perhaps the most important one of all is the telecaster. The original fender american standard introduced in 1986 and the later american series guitars unveiled in 2000 were always about nononsense gigability. 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. This guitar is a fender telecaster with the addition of a factoryinstalled bstring bender device. Sometime in the middle of the year 2000, fender released an update to the american standard series. Of all the strats ive played, ive felt that the necks from those years felt the best. Year 2000 marks the end of the american standard stratocaster line and the introduction of fender s new american series stratocaster. Fender string retainer string tree for use on american series precision bass and jazz bass models manufactured from 2000 2008. The newfor2008 american standards are no different. Introduced at summer namm of 2000, fenders newlyminted american series telecasters saw numerous minor changes to the american standard teles. It felt different than my circa2000 american standard, but i couldnt quite put my.

I know it was the ash grain, 2 tone and maple that. Fender professional series are new to 2017 chris mckee is gonna take you through specs, changes, upgrades and the tones of pro model. In november, 2019, fender launched a new line of guitars and basses named the american ultra series. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. Make offer fender american series limited ash body telecaster 2004 2 tone sunburst. Summer 2000 namm show, fender introduced the new american series that was announced as an evolution of the american series. Fender american ultra precision bass guitar, maple fingerboard, arctic pearl. 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. The fender american deluxe series was a line of electric guitars and basses introduced by fender in 1995 and discontinued in 2016. I have a 2000, but mine is called the american series and not the american standard. Fender american standard stratocaster strat guitar 2000 teal green.

The original fender american standard introduced in 1986 and the later american series guitars unveiled in 2000 were always about. 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. Usa fender telecaster american series standard trade synth or hollowbody. In 1996, fender introduced the lone star strat, which would become the first guitar in the hot rodded series that was announced in 1998. I dont hate em, just find them kind of uninspiring. It felt different than my circa 2000 american standard, but i couldnt quite put my finger on what the difference was.