Fender american series 2000

Fender string retainer for american series bass guitars. 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. Optimizes string tension and helps minimize tuning problems. I know it was the ash grain, 2 tone and maple that. Sometime in the middle of the year 2000, fender released an update to the american standard series. American deluxe stratocaster fender specs guitar specs. I have a few strats from that time period, now i want a tele. The device raises the pitch of the second b string by one whole step two frets to csharp. Fender is well known around the globe for their unmistakable guitar models, but perhaps the most important one of all is the telecaster. It felt different than my circa 2000 american standard, but i couldnt quite put my finger on what the difference was. The original fender american standard introduced in 1986 and the later american series guitars unveiled in 2000 were always about. Hence during 1985 to 1987, production of fender guitars was only.

How can i find out when my americanmade instrument. The new fender did not acquire any physical assets of the old company, just the name fender. 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. 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. The set up of the tele is easy to follow and is easy to get a great sound out of just let it rip. All original vgplayer condition with various nicks and dings from play but everything functions and plays perfectly. 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. In march 1985, cbs sold fender to a group of private investors. Unfollow 2000 fender stratocaster to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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.

Genuine fender american deluxe stratocaster maple guitar neck with maple. Pulling the fender stratocaster from the chunky and frankly excellent new rectangular fenderskb case theres a definite sense of. Fender american standard electric guitars for sale ebay. American standard precision bass v, american standard guitars. As mentioned above, i dont recall that the pickups had a special name.

Nov 01, 2000 year 2000 marks the end of the american standard stratocaster line and the introduction of fenders new american series stratocaster. 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. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. This guitar is a fender telecaster with the addition of a factoryinstalled bstring bender device. Whats the skinny on american standard stratocasters good. 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.

Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. 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. Introduced at summer namm of 2000, fenders newlyminted american series telecasters saw numerous minor changes to the american standard teles. Fender american ultra precision bass guitar, maple fingerboard, arctic pearl. 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. Year 2000 marks the end of the american standard stratocaster line and the introduction of fender s new american series stratocaster. First year american series model all original excellent condition with 2 small dings in the body finish and scratches on back upper bottom edge.

Jan 11, 2018 the bottom line is the american series stratocasters produced by fender from mid2000 to mid2008 are uniquely bad ass. Usa fender telecaster american series standard trade synth or hollowbody. Fender string retainer string tree for use on american series precision bass and jazz bass models manufactured from 2000 2008. Many marked refinements were incorporated in the new american series stratocasters that well examine in the future. When the american series came out, i thought in some ways it was a step backwards. In this section, youll find an impressive variety of fender used stratocasters to suit every budget. 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. Fender american standard stratocaster strat guitar 2000 teal.

The american ultra series offers fenders finest production instruments made in the usa. I have a 2000, but mine is called the american series and not the american standard. In november, 2019, fender launched a new line of guitars and basses named the american ultra series. On holdfirst year production 2000 american series stratocaster in hot rod red with maple neck. 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.

Excellent condition usa strat with very rare color aquamarine metallic. The neck is a little slimmer and the fretboard feels at least to me slightly wider than an american standard. Fender american standard stratocaster usa 2000 youtube. The serial numbers do not reflect this change fender continued to make instruments using existing serial number schemes. Smade fender quality into the hands of players at any level. The original fender american standard introduced in 1986 and the later american series guitars unveiled in 2000 were always about nononsense gigability. Fender precision bass bass guitars for sale in stock ebay. It has knobs for controlling the volume and tone and has a switch for selecting between the pickups. I didnt realize just how nice this guitar really was till after the deal was done and i had it home. 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. The fender american deluxe series was a line of electric guitars and basses introduced by fender in 1995 and discontinued in 2016. Above the american ultra series is the fender custom shop tier. Fender vibroverb original 1963, vahlbruch spacetime delay. The bottom line is the american series stratocasters produced by fender from mid2000 to mid2008 are uniquely bad ass.

It featured block saddles and introduced rolled fingerboard edges, delta tone knob, rounder body contours, and staggered tuners to the standard american fender. Fender roasted maple standard series replacement jazz bass neck with modern c profile, 9. Discussion in basses bg started by harper, may 6, 2012. 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. Fender string retainer string tree for use on american series precision bass and jazz bass models manufactured from 20002008. The american deluxe line replaced the plus series models of 1987. Year 2000 marks the end of the american standard stratocaster line and the introduction of fenders new american series stratocaster. This example dates to 2000 and was built at the fender. View and download fender american standard user manual online. Fender forums view topic american series vs american. Of all the strats ive played, ive felt that the necks from those years felt the best. Fender american deluxe stratocaster replacement neck maple. Summer 2000 namm show, fender introduced the new american series that was announced as an evolution of the american series.

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. Introduced at summer namm of 2000, fenders newlyminted american series stratocaster saw numerous minor changes to the american standard strats. 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. Very light button scratching on back that can easily be buffed out. 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. The fender nashville bbender telecaster is an american standard series electric guitar made by fender musical instruments corporation. Preferably a white one, and it has to have a rosewood fretboard. 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. I dont hate em, just find them kind of uninspiring.

Fender player series precision bass maple tidepool blue demo. Fender american standard stratocaster strat guitar 2000 teal green. Pulling the telecaster from the chunky and frankly excellent new rectangular fender skb case theres a definite sense of purpose. The newfor2008 american standards are no different. Many marked refinements were incorporated in the new american series stratocasters. 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. 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. The entire range came with options such as solid tonewood bodies made from alder or ash.

Legendary tones 2000 fender american standard strat. Designed to inspire, the american acoustasonic telecaster combines traditional acoustic craftsmanship with a revolutionary fishmandesigned acoustic engine to deliver new sounds and versatility. Your guitar was made at the fender plant in corona, california in 2000 or 2001. The fender american series telecaster has 22 frets two single coil pickups. American original 50s precision bass american original 60s stratocaster american original 60s telecaster american original 60s jaguar american original 60s precision bass american original 60s jazz bass american original 50s telecaster up to 4 products. I prefer the sound to my fat 50s 2015 and the new vmod pickups. Cream city music is one of the worlds finest gutar shops with selections including the 2000 fender usa american standard precision bass guitar blonde. After a short breakin period to get used to the neck, i really like it. Make offer fender american series limited ash body telecaster 2004 2 tone sunburst. It felt different than my circa2000 american standard, but i couldnt quite put my. Oct 11, 2011 the fender american series telecaster has 22 frets two single coil pickups. All guitars sold receive a 35point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. It was upgraded in 2004 and 2010 before being replaced by the american elite series in 2016. In 1996, fender introduced the lone star strat, which would become the first guitar in the hot rodded series that was announced in 1998.

The new guitar was called the american series stratocaster. On the eve of the year 2000, the future of the stratocaster looked brighter than ever. Stunning in the spotlight, the american acoustasonic telecaster now. 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. Fender professional series are new to 2017 chris mckee is gonna take you through specs, changes, upgrades and the tones of pro model. Wheres the love for the fender american series 20002008. Fender american professional vs american standard stratocaster. Fender player precision bass maple fingerboard limited edition ocean turquoise. Vintage fender precision bass special candy apple red 1980. The bend is activated by a oneinch downward pull on the guitar. Pulling the telecaster from the chunky and frankly excellent new rectangular fenderskb case theres a definite sense of purpose. Once again, the guitars were offered with both alder and ash bodies, maple or rosewood. So i picked up a new fender american standard jazz at the local guitar store this weekend and was pretty impressed. Fender string retainer for american series bass guitars 2000.

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. Fender american series telecaster 2000 2007 reverb. 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. In fact, the series sits above the fender american professional series. Fender american series stratocaster 2000 2007 reverb. I dont like the s1 switching system and thought the colors were ugly. I wasnt crazy about the stock pickups and went to mares with a 4way switch. The deluxe, classic series 60s and the american vintage 65 models are. This example dates to 2000 and was built at the fender plant in corona, california. Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping.