My New (old) 2015 Fender American Standard HSS Stratocaster Shawbucker

[@therightisright8276]

There are countless imposters but NOTHING else sounds, feels or plays like a REAL Fender American Strat.

[@ebrahim602]

The only pickup that built by tim shaw is the bridge pickup..the neck and middle is fat 50s by fender .thats whats comes with 2015 hss standard.

[@JacksGuitarTrax]

I didn't realize that. The singles didn't bother me too much but they were pretty smal sounding compared to the Duncans that I put in there. Still looking for the best bridge pickup for this guitar, though.

[@ebrahim602]

@@JacksGuitarTrax the fat50 is a high output in fender stander its around 6 and they are strong the bridge is one of the best strat pickup ever made ..all 2015 standard owner loved it..but at the end its self reference

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome JackNice Buffet of different tones👍The 440 Shawbucker sound is pretty cool. Maybe you'll put a CuNiFe or Vintera WRHB at the bridge ? That would definitely look cool. I'm betting it would sound good as well🖖😎🤳

[@JacksGuitarTrax]

Thanks! I've discovered that I'm not a WRHB guy after working with my Vintera telecaster deluxe, though.

[@bdogjr7779]

@@JacksGuitarTrax LOL Ya It's a peculiar design. The pole pieces don't line up on the E strings but they can rock out pretty hard on certain guitars. The Fender Thinline Tele seems to be well suited for them🖖😎🤳

[@leascaart]

I wonder if the issues you have with he American version apply to the MIM Fender HSS Strat??

[@JacksGuitarTrax]

I'm not sure. I would doubt it actually since the MIM stuff has different electronics. I haven't tried any of the MIM stuff other than my Vintera Tele Deluxe but I'm willing to be I would like the MIM HSS strat more than the American Professional and Ultra guitars.

[@leascaart]

@@JacksGuitarTrax I bought a used one at Guitar Center. I will let you know. Thanks.