JD27
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Yup, the fret size and satin finish on neck was why I went with the American Special.Ahhh that's a nice one!
I definitely really liked the American Specials. The Jumbo frets on them feel great. The newer American Performers are quite good in their own right.
A pleasure for the eyes
Yup, the fret size and satin finish on neck was why I went with the American Special.
Beautiful!! I didn't realize this model existed with that neck.
I also got the Daphne pro but with the rosewood neck about two months ago and I'm still as excited to play it as when I got it. However I would have certainly considered that roasted maple had I know about it.
I could not agree more about the feel of the finish! I'm also a huge fan of the V-mods.
Looks awesome!!!
Yeah I really like rosewood necks too, they look so good, especially when they're dark. Is that an anodized pickguard? I really like how those look, and it suits that guitar well, did that come stock?
Yeah this particular model is a FSR (Limited Edition) for the Canadian market and the European market, so its technically not available in the US market. With that said, you might be able to get something similar if one of the big music stores does an exclusive run (Sweetwater will tend to do a bunch of exclusive runs on Fender's and other brands).
---Alternatively, the USA market has available the "Mod Shop" (basically a production American Fender customizer) where you can build your own Fender (choose neck, wood, color/finish, tuners, etc.). It's only available to USA customers but I heard they just very very recently updated the Mod Shop with the roasted maple neck option. Problem with the Mod Shop though is that you're paying a heftier price for the customization (which obviously makes sense); however, its worth it if you want a specific spec'd American Fender without paying custom shop prices.
Thanks for the info! I actually hadn't played around with the Mod Shop before.. you're right - the roasted necks are there! Definitely a premium but some of those colors are great.
Yep this is an anodized pickguard! I absolutely love the look, but I am getting this feeling that the tone was altered a bit (some sharpness taken out of the lows). So I've made some recordings and next time I do a string change I'll put a plastic guard back on and try it out and compare... I'm really hoping it's all in my head haha. But I got this pickguard on reverb! I can get the link if you need : )
NICE!!!
That color with the roasted neck is delicious. HNGD! ( . )( . )
Rad!
Were it sonic blue, I'd have to challenge you to a sword fight to gain ownership of that beauty!
HNGD! Nice axe you got there!!!
That's gorgeous! Good score!
That sure is a nice body colour with the roasted maple neck...it sure is sweet.
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