How big is the gap between an American standard, and the players series Stratocasters ?

[BamaStrat]

This video predates the Vintera 70's series, but if I wanted to obtain something close to the guitar of my youth a 74 stratocaster, I would go south of the border. The Classic '70s series and Vintera's are on par with factory Am's imo and hold their value well.

 

[Neil.C]

This video predates the Vintera 70's series, but if I wanted to obtain something close to the guitar of my youth a 74 stratocaster, I would go south of the border. The Classic '70s series and Vintera's are on par with factory Am's imo and hold their value well.

The Classics are really nice quality. Quite a lot dearer than the Standard MIM's at the time.

I have the 60's and '70's versions.

 

[Stratafied]

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Aw c’mon. !

 

[Maranello94]

This video predates the Vintera 70's series, but if I wanted to obtain something close to the guitar of my youth a 74 stratocaster, I would go south of the border. The Classic '70s series and Vintera's are on par with factory Am's imo and hold their value well.

Yeah that is why I got the Vintera 70s instead of AV 73

 

[EC Strat]

Have I been forgiven for test driving that silver sky se

Hell no

 

[EC Strat]

Fender should've never discontinued the American Standard line. It meant something and it was a mainstay like the LP Standard.

 

[Stratafied]

Hell no

I have candy !

 

[EC Strat]

I have candy !

Well, wait. What kind?

 

[BamaStrat]

Fender should've never discontinued the American Standard line. It meant something and it was a mainstay like the LP Standard.

Agree. Since it is the standard that people compare everything else too. The name Professional II is too busy for their flagship Strat imo. Go back to Standard! : )

 

[Tone Deaf]

Here are the specs for models you wanted to compare:

American Standard Stratocaster

American Standard guitars deliver the sound and feel of our popular Vintage Stratocaster and Telecaster, but with some important updates demanded by today's playing style. The American Standards are classic instruments made better. And made in America.

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American Stratocaster

In the new American Stratocaster, we have incorporated several player-centric refinements into the Strat's timeless design, from the hand-rolled fingerboard edges to the custom staggered pickups, to 5-way switching and 2-point synchronized tremolo.

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American Professional Stratocaster

Often copied, but never surpassed, the Stratocaster is arguably the world’s most-loved electric guitar. Electrifying the music world since its debut in 1954, its natural, versatile sound made the Stratocaster the benchmark for exceptional guitar tones. Th

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American Professional II Stratocaster

The one. For all. The American Professional II Stratocaster draws from more than sixty years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today’s working player.

www.fuzzfaced.net

and

American Performer Stratocaster

Born in Corona, California, the American Performer Stratocaster delivers the exceptional tone and feel you expect from an authentic Fender—with new enhancements that make it even more inspiring to play.

www.fuzzfaced.net

 

[Willmunny]

Have I been forgiven for test driving that silver sky se

Most of us had forgotten about that...
But whatever blows your skirt up
Peace

 

[Stratafied]

Most of us had forgotten about that...
But whatever blows your skirt up
Peace

 

[Stratafied]

Well, wait. What kind?

 

[Stratafied]

Fender should've never discontinued the American Standard line. It meant something and it was a mainstay like the LP Standard.

I agree, so let’s just forget that silver sky thing ever happened

 

[BamaStrat]

The Classics are really nice quality. Quite a lot dearer than the Standard MIM's at the time.

I have the 60's and '70's versions.

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The 70s is something I would like to get in the future. Nice!

 

[Cerb]

Have I been forgiven for test driving that silver sky se

 

[jvin248]

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The gap is in the letter sequence of MIM vs MIA and the serial numbers, neither of which ink marks change the tone. If you need the expensive logo then get the expensive guitar, that is what you are paying for.

Just get the MIM.

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[Stratafied]

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It’s not good to hold a grudge this long

 

[Guithartic]

Get a used late ‘90s American Standard for a good price. You’ll sleep better at night.

 

[Intune]

Get a used late ‘90s American Standard for a good price. You’ll sleep better at night.

Just thinking the same thing after reading this thread. The price of a new top dog MIM strat can get you a really clean used USA standard or hey maybe a good used deluxe. So it’s not really about choosing the higher price logo because there’s lots of great used guitars out there at a lower price.