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(More customer reviews)I've owned several Fender American Strats over the years including the Big Apple which I loved. I was a bit leery on purchasing a Mexican Strat as I felt they just didn't have the feel, hardware, electronics and fit and finish of the American models. Because of the HH design, black body, maple neck and of course the price, I had to give one of these Strat Blacktops a shot. I figured I could upgrade hardware and electronics if need be. What a surprise! This guitar is really put together well. No slop between the neck and body, fit and finish is top notch. The pickups are actually quite good. I was anticipating having to swap them out, but they really give me that humbucking depth and tone at the 1 and 5 positions and still get the Fender sound at the 2 and 4. It does sound different than the SD pickups on the Big Apple Strat, but still thick and heavy when dialed in. The neck feels and looks great. I like the 9.5 radius and the gloss finish has that vintage tint to it which looks beautiful with the black body. The only minuses I have are the fret ends are just a little sharp (but not uncomfortable) and the guitar doesn't stay in tune as well as I like when playing hard. Could be the nut or tuners. I leaning towards the nut, but I haven't examined them yet to see. Other than those minor issues, this guitar is a keeper!
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