February 20th, 2009 by Jack Rock
Released in 2005, the much anticipated Eric Johnson Stratocaster has received high praises ever since. It is extremely easy to see why with all of its vintage feel and Strat appeal. This guitar was designed by Eric Johnson himself and includes many of his personal features and preferences. With a boatload of customizations, this guitar plays and feels a lot more like a custom-shop guitar than the moderately priced production-line guitar that it is. Playability and comfort are top notch as well. Features include a deep contoured two-piece '57 style lightweight alder body, one-piece quartersawn soft "V" shape vintage tinted maple neck, 12" radius maple fingerboard with 21 highly polished medium jumbo frets, extra smooth neck to headstock volute, '57 style body cavities, staggered vintage style tuners, vintage style tremolo with silver painted block and 1957 style string recess, and three special design Eric Johnson pickups with countersunk mounting screws.
Simply put...this is just a seriously, beautifully structured guitar. Combining modern necessities and high-quality components with classic Stratocaster style and quality, the Fender Eric Johnson Strat is an awesome buy. Sustain, impressive tone and pure resonance emanate from this beauty. It may just be the finest sounding Strat that Fender has ever produced. For some, its flatter 12" radius and soft "V' shape neck may take some getting used to, the Fender Eric Johnson Strat is the ultimate Strat.
To find your Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster today, look to see what is available below at eBay.
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February 19th, 2009 by Jack Rock
With a more compact body and being a lot of fun to play, the Fender Malibu SCE Acoustic-Electric Guitar is made for anyone. A folk style, narrow shouldered body rests comfortably on your knee for hours of playing without stressing your shoulders. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, this guitar make you feel the waves rolling in every time you play it. This guitar is easy to play. Even with its compact size, its solid spruce top is large enough to provide this beauty with nice volume and resonance. Do not expect this guitar to boom like a dreadnought. It has its own sweet sound that is full and balanced. Features on the Malibu SCE include a small single cutaway acoustic/electric Fender style folk guitar body, solid spruce top with scalloped X bracing, laminated mahogany back and sides, soft vintage "C" shaped maple neck, rosewood fingerboard with 20 frets, new pickguard shape, classy block inlays, traditional bridge, and Fishman Classic 4T preamp with tuner for endless tonal possibilities. Multiple top binding and checkerboard rosette add remarkable visual appeal.
The Fender Malibu SCE Acoustic-Electric is the perfect take-to-the-beach and play some tunes kind of guitar. Of course, in the '60s when this model was first introduced, that is what Fender's intentions for this guitar were. Perfect for the traveling musician who is looking for a smaller carry-on without sacrificing the full-size guitar sound. Players looking for a different look and vibe, Fender enthusiasts, and fans of vintage-style guitars will appreciate the Fender Malibu SCE Acoustic-Electric Guitar.
Below are listings from eBay.
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February 15th, 2009 by Jack Rock
This guitar is not just a light weight alternative to the classic Telecaster. With the f-hole being the most obvious evidence to the guitar's semi-hollow construction, the Fender '69 Telecaster Thinline delivers like any Tele should. Perfect for on-stage perfoming, the Telecaster Thinline has all the twang and spank that a Telecaster should, but with a warmer, more rounded tone than its heavier counterpart. Easy on the shoulders, playability is exceptional, and overall, the guitar is just plain comfortable to play. This beautifully designed Telecaster features lightweight semi-hollow mahogany or ash body, one-piece maple "U" shape neck with twenty-one vintage style frets, maple fingerboard, pearloid reshaped pickguard, two vintage-style single-coil pickups with Alnico magnet (at neck and bridge), 3 position pickup switch, vintage style 3-saddle strings-thru-body Tele bridge, Fender Schwaller vintage tuners F-style tuners, top hat blade switch tip, and synthetic bone nut.
If you're looking for a versatile guitar with superb sustain, excellent note definition, quiet pickups and a neck that has a vigorous and tight feel with a solid base, then look no further. The Fender '69 Telecaster Thinline is a great guitar for an incredibly great price. Perfect for anyone. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this beast. It is everything you expect from a Telecaster, except with a lighter feel and a lighter price tag,
To find your very own beauty, check the below eBay auctions.
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February 13th, 2009 by Jack Rock
The Fender Highway One Strat Upgrade Electric ?Guitar was released in 2006. Constructed with '70's inspired styling and contemporary functionality, the Highway One Strat is a no-nonsense beast loaded with just enough extras. Features are nice including the original alder body design, large '70's style headstock logo and shape, mahogany modern "C" shape neck, rosewood or maple fingerboard, master volume and two tone controls, set of "hot" single-coil pickups with Alnico 3 magnets, reverse wound/reverse polarity middle pickup, 5-way pickup switching system, Greasebucket tone circuit on neck and bridge pickups, and vintage style synchronized tremolo bridge.
The Fender Highway One Stratocaster Upgrade will be the perfect guitar for most players; however, a few may not find it comfortable to play in the neck area (fat neck with enormous frets). The satin nitrocellulose lacquer body finish provides this guitar with unbelievable sustain. Gives you a well-balanced tone that is warm, rich, and glassy with high gain . With a fast neck and high playability, the Highway One Stratocaster is a guitar for anyone. Not too much to look at with a no-frills appearance, but it is a Strat, and these were meant to be played, not to be put on display. Even with their superb quality, the Highway One Stratocaster Upgrade is Fender's least expensive Strat perfect for those who have craved to own the great American Stratocaster, but could not afford the high price tag. This guitar is Fender Stratocaster quality and should age wonderfully.
Below are eBay listings for this guitar.
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February 4th, 2009 by Jack Rock
The Fender Classic Player Jaguar Special Electric Guitar revives Fender's famous Jaguar model with some new improvements. Great variety of sounds can be forged once controls have been mastered. Neither a Tele nor a Strat here. This guitar's sound is distinct and was designed with an intent to complement their sound. Features include alder body, maple neck with new neck pocket cut to provide better pitch, rosewood fingerboard, trem plate moved closer to bridge to increase sustain and break angle, Adjusto-Matic bridge with floating tremolo tailpiece, two new special design Jaguar single-coil pickups offer a fuller tone, two on/off slide switches (one for each pickup), and Fender/Ping vintage-style tuning machines.
With a two humbucker setup, you can get a great jazz sound and still have a great crunch for rock. Great stability and control when executing divebombs. The guitar's quality and playability is definitely Fender, although the neck feels thicker in your hands, and the body is slightly heavier than other Fender models. Even with these distinctions, this guitar feels remarkably nice to play and gives good high fret access. If you appreciate the Fender line, but are looking for something different, then the Fender Classic Player Jaguar Special Electric Guitar is the right choice for you.
See what is available below on eBay.
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February 2nd, 2009 by Jack Rock
The iconic Fender tone available in a left-handed beauty. The American Standard Stratocaster serves as the foundation from which all Strat models were born. The Fender American Standard Left Handed Stratocaster is a comfortable, good-looking, and great sounding electric guitar. Features include fast action maple neck, maple or rosewood fingerboard with hand-rolled fingerboard edges, comfort contoured alder body, 3 American Strat single-coil pickups, left-handed 2-point synchronized tremolo with new American standard bent steel saddles, and staggered tuning machines. Each pickup configuration has its own unique and rich sound. All together these features make for extreme playability, tone, and sustain. It really plays like a dream.
So, southpaws looking for an awesome, versatile guitar with some bite, the Fender American Standard Left-Handed Stratocaster is a good-fitting option for you. Known for their well-balanced, clean tone, the Stratocaster is perfect for anyone. From an amateur to a practiced musician, this guitar is comfortable and easy to handle. Plus, for the quality and price of the Stratocaster, you really can't do any better. If the Fender American Standard Left-Handed Stratocaster sounds like the guitar you'd be interested in purchasing, then I would see what is available below.
Below are auctions from eBay.
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February 2nd, 2009 by Jack Rock
Playing live? Then this bass will rip any other to shreds. The Fender Getty Lee Jazz Bass was designed after the guitar Geddy Lee has forever used on stage and in the recording studio. His unbelievable style of playing has always put a huge bottom on Rush's music. With such a great sound, the Fender Getty Lee Jazz Bass is sure to please. It has a very articulate tone, which is focused in the low to mid mid-ranges. This bass is very versatile, allowing for a variety of unique tones and various types of music to be played. Really great rock bass though. Deep, crisp, and punchy sound with a very fast neck. Action is a matter of taste, so you will need to be the judge on that one. Pickups are very low output, so the amp can do all the work. Features include alder body, one-piece slim profile maple neck, maple fingerboard, black fingerboard binding with black rectangular-shaped position markers, 2 vintage jazz bass single-coil pickups, and a Leo Quan Badass II bridge.
If you are looking for a basic jazz tone on steroids, then the Fender Getty Lee Jazz Bass would be a good choice for you. The thin neck is something you will need to get used to initially, but excellent for aggressive and fast playing. The clean growl this bass offers is incomparable to any other. You will not be disappointed.
The Fender Getty Lee Jazz Bass can be found for sale on eBay below.
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