The BEST Stratocaster I've Ever Had | 1990s Fender Strat Plus Ultra | Review + Demo

[@Trog]

🔴Reverb: reverb.com/item/32278024-fender-strat-plus-ultra-1991-blue-burst?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=Trogly 🐕 Episode Guide: 0:16 - Strat Ultra VS American Ultra 1:01 - Pertinent History 2:48 - Strat Ultra Special Features 3:17 - Special Features 6:59 - Inside Look / Specs 14:32 - Tone Demo 18:18 - Final Thoughts 20:00 - Condition 22:28 - Blacklight 23:08 - Case 📹 Mentioned Videos: Learn All About the Strat Plus and Ultra Series: www.xhefriguitars.com/ American Ultra Strat Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3e7qGSJmJuGocU 70s Strat Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGGrp3tnd7h-rqM Strat Plus Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYbKn31smtGqZ5Y

[@tristanfeiken3695]

Have you ever played a early Korean fender ash lite?

[@marklockwoodk9115]

@@MBRMrblueroads z's

[@jonlennon3348]

I have an American Deluxe QMTseries H S S with a single push push switch/knob in a darker almost purple , ebony board made in 2006 ,locking tuners etc.This one has fender samarin single coils in front and middle and rear is a enforcer humbucker, 2 point synchronized tremelo bridge. The hang tag says rosewood when it clearly is ebony(I know woods). It also has S-1 switching ,LSR roller nut. C-shape neck with a bi-flex truss rod.It is gorgeous and worth every penny.

[@avjake]

Holy cow, that's a lot of tones! It surprises me why any player would let go of a guitar like this.

[@bingobongo1615]

eJacob Cornelius I didn’t like the Sound. Strange sound.

[@5000rgb]

@@bingobongo1615 A lot of the unattractive sounds are really useful in some contexts. They may not be "big" enough if you are in a power trio but in a pop band with a keyboard or acoustic guitar they can come in handy. Some of the thinner sounds can poke through the mix without taking over, like if you were to play some arpeggios while there was big cowboy chords on the acoustic guitar. Some of the duller sounds are nice for thickening the sound while still staying in the background, so to speak, like if the vocal and acoustic guitar are sort of sparse and you want to add some harmonic content and richness while maintaining that sense of space.

[@bushcry1]

@@5000rgb Nice!

[@thomkopal1740]

I had an Ultra with that exact same blue flame. Had the gold middle Lace too. The guitar felt great, and it was smooth to play. But the Lace pickups were compressed, with no air or chime. Terrible sound for cleans. I sold mine for cheap after a couple of years. After all, music is about sound, not appearance.

[@Gr-Ra5]

@@thomkopal1740 The laces need the right amp setting. Some people use PAFs for clean. These are no darker. They just set the amp up right.

[@nicolaigryskevich3692]

can you do a video of the guitars that were"too good to let go".i feel like it would be very interesting to see which ones have been your favorites over the years.

[@engelsjn]

Nicolai Gryskevich love this idea 👍

[@bernardi5919]

The gold les paul axcess with the single p90 was one

[@APPEALtoFEAR]

I always thought those "humbucker" Lace Sensors looked awesome. They look even better in black. I own an '89 Strat Plus , but it has 3 single coil Fender Lace Sensors. I don't understand why Lace's get such little recognition. They sound amazing and are extremely versatile.

[@madontherun]

Fender were subject to snobby hate ,at the time. My Squire Tele from 1997 made in Taiwan was thought of as a piece of crap and now they are worth more than 20 years ago with a "traditional" 60's sound LOL. All the Lace haters thought it ruined the look and so it wasn't a real Strat . I bet they'd love to get their hands on one now.

[@b_errorb_error4359]

I’ve got one also in the graffiti yellow finish. My all-time favorite fender color.

[@APPEALtoFEAR]

@@madontherun The Strat Plus line is really starting to shoot up in value. My dad and I collect guitars. We only paid about $900 for the Strat Plus I mentioned. It’s a pretty rare model, but it isn’t in the greatest shape. It’s like a wine coloured sunburst finish. My dad used to have a tobacco-burst Plus Ultra (the ones that have the pearl pickguards) that was in mint condition, but it was stolen back in 2006. I’d like to think we’ll get it back one day lol But anyways… Never let snobby ass jerk-off guitar players make you feel that a guitar isn’t good based on the way it looks or the brand. Coincidentally, I just bought some cheap ass Series A guitar. But only because it had three gold Fender Lace Sensors in it (the ones made specifically to be put into a Strat/Tele Plus) I was just gonna take them out but it actually ended up being a pretty cool guitar , so I just left them in…… for now lol But yeah , regardless of sound , Lace Sensors just look cool as hell. EMGS too.

[@arielista]

I have a 1993 it's my number 1 strat. I've many but none play and sound like the Ultra. Mines has a gold middle sensor as well. I also own the tele version with factory tremolo.

[@groovydjs]

TBX is TREBLE/BASS X-pander. So, it increases the treble and bass (passive) and leaves the mids alone.

[@Xcorgi]

Nice 👍 job schooling this young guy Dr. Groovy! You’re still the go to guru about what’s what on guitar gear. 😁😁😁

[@xxdfoster]

@@Xcorgi not sure what you're on about getting schooled. Young man made a far more in depth video than you could ever pretend to attempt to muster from the depths of your gramaws basement.

[@Xcorgi]

@@xxdfoster Apparently you’ve never checked out the tons of reviews Scott Grove from Groovy Music lessons has been doing for YEARS on KZbin.

[@mikelinden214]

I have a custom shop version from the late 80s that has a set neck. Mine has a mahogany body as well. It’s an incredible guitar.

[@DatBoi-mo9vc]

I really didnt think fender ever did that at all till i saw this comment

[@snottyboy9983]

Holy damn

[@arthritisankle]

😳

[@big_bicep_bill7594]

That sounds cool as hell

[@stevestevens1457]

Can you share some pictures?

[@luisgpr1]

Many years ago, I was lent one of these Ultra 1992 strats for a few months, I dare say that I have never found another like it, I am stll looking. Beautiful instrument, the loved everything about it. The details where everywhere, from the 2 point bridge with stainless saddles, great sounding pickups, immaculate finish on the neck, perfect intonation and setup. That was for me what any strat should strive to be.

[@sirmaurice1023]

Oh, Oof is out of phase, i was confused at first

[@bipbipletucha]

Same here lol

[@OJASCKI]

I thought it was Bridge "Oof, nice" at first. I mean, why capitalise "Oof" like that when the rest is all uppercase?

[@Ndlanding]

It's just the P is missing from "Poof".

[@quasar1]

I never understood why a bunch of people on guitar forums were hating on lace sensors. These fucking things blow any single coil I've ever heard out of the water but still keep that character while having the punch, clarity, percussiveness and lack of buzz of a humbucker. It truly is the best of both worlds and I'm a huge Jonny greenwood fan so it's lace or die for me

[@neilmclaughlin2347]

I’ve always thought these were the best Strats ever made. Unfortunately, it’s hard to find a decent second-hand one here in the U.K. so I had to make my own version...I picked up a Fender HSS ‘Elite’ model a couple of years ago (the ones with the Ebony boards) and changed the pickups to Lace Sensors. A pretty good approximation if I do say so. I may eventually swap out the nut to the LSR one. As for Lace Sensors, can’t say enough good things about them. I’ve also got an American Series strat (the old Standard) and stuck Blue/Silver/Red Sensors in it. Lots of contemporary guitarists seem to hate Lace Sensors (cause they are all vintage purists), but they can go fuck themselves, yeah?...

[@Gr-Ra5]

Some people aren't able to adapt and try progressive ideas. They need to slavishly copy what went before. None of them are making the changes that drive music diversity. Purism is a disease of the soul. :-)

[@RastaSaiyaman]

Thanks for that, I was 14 years old when these were in the shops and I remember them looking so cutting edge and super deluxe. But that's also what killed them off, people wanted that classic Fender Stratocaster and the Ultra was NOT a classic strat in any shape of form.

[@Mini1124]

Also I heard that Call of Cthulhu bit during the demo!

[@K_N.H.]

Yea me too!

[@johnlexus1]

They should be categorized as normal, abused and collector conditions, bugs me to say this is a player guitar, its what it’s supposed to be used for!

[@wilson4180]

Jonny Chase guitars have become collectibles for people who don’t play them.

[@johnlexus1]

🤢

[@stringedassassin]

While I agree, I do think the term "player" is valid. As dude above said some people just collect them.

[@xxdfoster]

Dig

[@xxdfoster]

@@wilson4180 lol a non player hoarding guitars is almost as bad as someone saying , "gee your guitar sounds goOoOood"

[@kennethknowles8922]

This is still my main guitar, 20+ years after I bought it in installments. So good and versatile. Played grunge, metal, jazz, whatever!

[@madontherun]

these were awesome ,my guitar teacher had one. I have searched high and low and they are so hard to find on the used market

[@martinclayton7260]

I bought my 93 strat plus brand new, and I've still got it. I took out that crappy trem setter, and fitted a standard trem with five springs. I had a Callahan trem block fitted, and took out those Lace Sencor pickups. I just didn't like them. I had Seymour Duncan pickups fitted, and I love it. But I must admit, I I could afford to buy that, I would, it's just beautiful!

[@l00t3R]

That colour is stunning

[@GetawaysandGuitars]

I love how it changed colour during the demo :0)

[@paristhalheimer]

About the top: it is a thin veneer. This was common for flame tops. Back in the early 90s, Fender had trouble getting alder, so their sunbursts mostly veneers.

[@jacobraeker3799]

Im a proud owner of one of these babies, mine has the same wear pretty much and the same color, i loved this thing cuz i grew up with it. My father bought this for me when i was still a tot and it made me want to play! Unrul fender rereleased the ultra strat again i could never find another fender the same as this one . Never knew who made the roller nut and locking tuners before this video so thanks for the history lesson 😎

[@Awesomness981]

Those pickups are clean with that top, wow...

[@bgilley8199]

I hate that look, makes it look like a video game controller.

[@marc-antoinejean6428]

In fact all the American Standard from the 90s’, Lonestar Strats, Big Apple Strat, strat plus, strat plus deluxe, and ultra... they all have the swimming pool

[@stamppedals3536]

Marc-Antoine Jean sad feature

[@JohnWilliams-js7pw]

My "99" Roadhouse Strat doesn't have the "swimming pool" routing, my "93" Strat plus does...

[@gringopig]

Sounds even better than it looks actually. Great playing too!

[@joefeinstein6804]

Pretty sure these were made by B. Hefner & Co., which was a Fender contract shop doing some of the special models. It's actually a chambered body with maple cap. Really nice guitars and ebony fretboards.

[@rokero171]

What I love about those old Lace Sensor is that you can build your own humbucker using different combinations, I love that...

[@Fryerbottom]

Always considered the Strat Plus era as the second golden age of Fender. Love the Lace sensors. BTW Kudos for shouting out Xhefri and his site. He is a wealth of Plus/Deluxe/Ultra knowledge... Great video.

[@Gr-Ra5]

Yep. As Strats go: The 57 (+5-way switch adaption), then the Plus with Laces. The absolute high points.

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

The PU's are very nice for what they 'ARE' . The whole thing about buying a Strat is the classic Strat 'chime'. A Lace Sensor just doesn't have it. It is like saying the ultimate LP wouldn't have PAF PU's

[@OmicronTauKappaClassicDaddy]

I completely agree Paul. I had an Ultra just like the blue flame one in this video w/ H-S-S Lace Sensors and it sounded very doggish. The neck felt fine w/ ebony fret board and the body looked great of course but sounded very cheap to my ears so I sold it.

[@baileywatts1304]

I can get down with the Lace Sensors just like I can get down with a The Paul with the T-Tops or a Special with the p-90s. It's definitely no the vintage sound but I've enjoyed it in my hands and on a number of records released in the 90s, as Lace Sensors pretty much were the Smashing Pumpkins sound.

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

@@baileywatts1304 You should check out the Lace Alumitones then. I have a Lace Cybercaster guitar.:-)

[@MarkSmith-mj6oo]

Paul Ewing - I have to disagree Paul, at least regarding the 3 single pick up Gold Lace Sensors. Notes sound like they are plucked from heaven - chords are a choir of angels! Apologies for the hyperbole - but Clapton said in ‘88 that the Lace Sensors made him fall back in love with the Strat - and with accolades like that....

[@KaiserSoze-vx6vo]

A quick note, the Wilkerson Roller Nut comes Standard on both Jeff Beck Artist Signature Model and the Fender Custom Shop model as well.

[@davidlouisviva]

My 89 Strat plus is hands down the best Strat I have ever played. Also a workhorse that always stays in tune and rarely needs a set-up. This guitar is more reliable than you thought a guitar can be. Having worked in guitar stores, I have played hundreds of strats so I speak from experience. This is the first time I have heard high praise for the Plus and Ultra series. I always thought it was my little secret weapon. Guess the secret is out.

[@DBCooperPDX]

89 strat plus here too, the greatest guitar I've ever owned and played, never getting rid of her

[@fairguinevere666]

I'd love to see a firestorm tele on the channel, the story of that finish is wild.

[@OmicronTauKappaClassicDaddy]

I bought one brand new in Denver, CO for $2k cash in 1991. The ebony fretboard had that sheen from the factory so probably was buffed to be that way. The Lace Sensor pups sounded doggish and dull to my ears so I sold mine to a radio DJ while going to Oklahoma State Univ. After that I played a Squier Tele with S. Duncan pups and was a lot happier with that than the Ultra.

[@mikestroud9969]

Love the original ultra Strat. Love the color too. ❤️❤️🎸🎸💯

[@talister106]

Bought in 1991 for the outstanding price of $550, I still have my Strat Plus with all gold lace sensor pick ups.

[@jsphillip60]

Wow. I owned a Tele Plus way back when. Dual lace sensor bridge pickup didn't quite have a traditional Tele twang. But it was a great playing, great sounding guitar regardless. It was also heavy as Hell, but I miss it!

[@Evildandalo]

On the topic of strats from this era, I just picked up a Korean Squier Strat for $160 and it's absolutely killer. Guitars from this era seem to be really well made. I'm having a hard time pinpointing the year mine was made, there wasn't a date on the bolt on neck and the electronics cavity was painted over. The serial number is E921876 which either makes it an 87 or an 89 but I'm not entirely sure.

[@robertshaw8371]

The first 2 characters are the build date; "E" was for Eighty, and 9 was for, well, 9. Mine is labeled Fender, with "Squier Series" added in the tiny spot where USA builds say "Custom Contour Body." My S/N is CN316..., hence from '93, and the first letter (C or S) indicates assembly in either the Cort (mine) or Samick factories. Based on articles I can no longer find, this was a Quality Control experiment to assemble ACTUAL FENDERS in Korean plants in '92-3, using a container or two of USA necks, loaded pick-guards, and bridge/whammy bar units. The body is 2" Korean plywood and weights a ton, and the tuners are replaceable crap, but otherwise a very sweet piece for $175, with a POS (but loud) solid state Marshall combo and stand thrown in. A friend who owns a significant South Florida studio has an "S," and we're both keeping them forever.

[@detectiveareafour3030]

I have an all original 1988 Fender Strat Plus in lake placid blue. It’s never been played. I have multiple fender custom shops and none of them complete to the Plus.

[@edwinstovall3334]

Austin, I HATE you!😄 I lusted after these things for YEARS after their introduction. I even had an opportunity to play one on a trip to New Jersey to visit my sister. Her husband of the time was nice enough to take me to 8th-Street Music in Philadelphia, and this is where the Ultra was. I saw it displayed in a glass case, and as soon as I did, I just went, "Aawwhh" ... you know, that "I want that" sound! My brother-in-law noticed and kindly offered to find a sales clerk to let me access the axe, but I wisely declined. They displayed the price for the guitar: $1500 ... a truly princely sum that was ENTIRELY beyond my means, then and now! I knew I'd love the guitar and couldn't buy it, so I passed so as to save myself some frustration! I recently got a chance to semi-replicate another guitar I lusted after but couldn't buy (Yay, me!), but I'll never be able to replicate that Strat Ultra. Ah, memories ...😎❤️️🎸‼️

[@emilychristoff9404]

I had that exact guitar! Blue burst. It had a grey lizard wood hard case with black leather capped ends with white piping. Also it had a trem setter

[@pohsibkcirrag6312]

Finally got one a couple of years ago after wanting one since high school. I had an American Standard and my friend had the Plus. I would love to have the American Standard back as well.

[@soulagent79]

The TBX-system was a standard feature also on the American Standard series of the late 80s and early 90s.

[@axesofjusticeguitarworksho7275]

I have a 1993 american ultra strat and a 1993 american deluxe.the deluxe is my favorite and has a different feel from any other strat ive ever played.i would put it against a custom shop strat. Very quality guitars those

[@GolddenWaffles]

The higher quality of this videos is amazing!

[@garylinch3083]

Great to see a well shielded Fender guitar. Not always the case Love the Lace Sensors. Once saw Scott Gorham playing a strat with Lace Sensors. Awesome sound

[@BOUZOUKI_PETE]

hey man can you do the roadhouse strat with the noiseless pickups ?and the phil collen ibanez destroyer would be so cool!! love your show!!!!🎉🎉

[@Masterfighterx]

17:36 That's weird, you can see a body seam right over your righthand thumb

[@cmikesmith664]

Zyx, yup, how did you notice that?

[@Benicio_Fols]

It’s the body,of the strat

[@soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342]

Uh oh it's broken. Throw the whole guitar in the trash now lol.

[@hkguitar1984]

Doesn't seem strange at all, this happens all the time with older guitars and even furniture. I have a 2000 Fender Custom Strat that has a AAAA Quilt Top and even though it's finished in a thick coat of poly the top is actually wavy and follows the quilt grain. I purchased the guitar new in 2000 and back then the top was as flat as a sheet of glass, 20 years later the finish has actually taken on the shape of the quilt pattern. It certainly is weird however I just considered it one of the aspects of something being made of wood.

[@chadquinn6578]

Mid way thru watching this video I have to stop and compliment Trogly for playing Call of Cthulhu. Carry on

[@BeefheartLynch]

I absolutely LOVE this Stratocaster. I never knew it existed. Wow! I sure would love to get my hands on one. Ebony fingerboard, cool nut, flame top, wow.

[@glmoore001]

I have a 1998 Inca Silver Strat Plus w\ three gold lace sensor and the LSR Roller nut in near mint condition, no dings, no rash, no chips.. My Son calls it " The most perfect playing guitar in the world".

[@toddkasuboske4646]

I had a flame maple purple one I bought at Guzzardo's in Rockford, Il. It was far from my favorite but it was pretty.

[@nigel900]

The latest incantation of this very guitar, is the Jeff Beck Signature Strat.

[@benpowersguitar]

Loved the Strat Plus line.

[@cmikesmith664]

Am I the only one who likes USA 70’s and 80’s Strats?

[@gustafrenstrom8549]

i like them

[@stanjankowski9705]

Yes you are.I made a wall clock outta my 1974. It was horribly made,3 piece GREEN wood, and frets that were so small,they clear coated over the whole fret board.It now keeps perfect time.

[@bobbillnolan7644]

I had a , SSS, plus deluxe, in firestone, or firestorm red? Maple neck, looked like laser beams on the paint work, pickups give that, Clapton, journeyman, era 90s sound 😍

[@michielvandentoorn254]

Firestorm red :) I still have the Ultra HSS, firestorm red, same features as in the video. Fabulous guitar, never really realised it was a collectors item. I've been playing it for about 25 years now, and it is just slightly roadworn (with a few dents, just like its owner). Still beautiful though (just like the guitar) 😎

[@bobbillnolan7644]

@@michielvandentoorn254 : yep - I wish I never sold mine 😢 sold it for £450, in 1996 🤯

[@Tini.F.]

Excellent!! Now there are people trying to sell Stratocaster's from the bad days of bullet and three screws plate.. this makes me hilarious 😃.. I've had the very first Stratocaster after the CBS disaster: The 1979 Silver Anniversary, but now I'm very happy to own an 89 HM Strat: this is the axe of my life forever... some period (the very best!)... tbx, versatile pick up configuration... congrats to us 😃

[@jerrystephenson1172]

Yep, I have an'89 HM Strat & I love it. Plays & sounds so good, so many tones...a bitch to restring though.

[@brutallyremastered4255]

What a great show: just discovered it. Subbed.

[@philbarrows424]

Fun fact: the Gold Lace PU is also known as the “Mark of the Devil” PU Due to the “666” in the Patent # on the Sticker

[@Zettel9016]

So that's why they stopped issuing them as standard on their guitars (although you could still get them aftermarket).

[@wildersparks9161]

That doesn’t make sense as a reason to stop using them.

[@xhefriguitars7946]

Funny things is, I started this "Mark of the Beast" idea on my website many years ago, because the part number ended in 666. Was fun to watch this spread through the internet and onto online auctions. ( I mention this in this section of my website xhefriguitars.com/page2.html#C6 and scroll down. ) I called them "beasts" but to be honest, they are hardly beasts at all. Now the Red Lace Sensors, well they are more beastly!

[@philbarrows424]

Xhefri Guitars so your the Devil who started it👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👹👹👹

[@xhefriguitars7946]

@@philbarrows424 Yes and I have a crucifix in every guitar case.... and if you have a Strat Plus you better get one for your case as well!!!

[@rhythmmania6407]

I'd love to try out Lace Sensor pickups some day. They sound awesome!!

[@rhylanmorgan9537]

That top is BEAUTIFUL!

[@kaicho8888]

You're right about that ebony fretboard! It's soooo smooth! I've got four Gibsons ('67 thru '99) with ebony fretboards that have more visible grain and not as smooth as that Strat! Thank you so much for all your informative videos!

[@alwaysopen7970]

I have a no name S type neck (Boogie?) I got in a store in the early 80s and it has a really tight grained RW board that looks like that; mirror sheen and all. I love it. I have played the frets down to "work on them" stage so might have that done to the guitar.

[@metalmover]

I had 3 of these Strat Plus Ultras...I played everywhere in LA and surrounding cities for years with them. I was cleaning them off a few months back and fixing them up again for my 16yo. I went guitar center to get some parts and saw these new AMERICAN ULTRA SERIES....I was so taken back, I bought a strat HSS; then a tele (blonde) from the same ultra series. Without a doubt, the new American ultras are the BEST guitars fender has ever made....and that is coming from an old dude who LOVES his Strat Plus Ultras. I got pics of myself playing them at the Roxy and the Whiskey....Great guitars....BUT NOT AS GOOD AS THE NEW ONES.

[@metalmover]

@@chadwickhurlburt6529 back in the day especially...I was playing a lot and always seemed to have a marshall halfstack and other amps on stage....I liked the tone and noiseless for sure back then...today I just wanted the modern version of that guitar and I am blown away by these new Ultras.

[@AndrewTGreen]

Bad paint on those. I bought same model in "91or "92. The Paint flaked off due to buckle scratches after some playing. Broke off all the way to bare wood. Cheap as hell but sounds great. Been a Lace user ever since.

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Self-relicing. Not funny, I know.

[@kitoyobeni1]

There's something about Lace Sensors that sounds artificial to me, but there's tons of pickups out there to pick from lol, to each his own.

[@EdwardT9]

You see it on the edges of the maple fretboards too, pretty bad on some.

[@adiohead]

Love the old Lace Sensor Fenders. I'd love one of these and also a Tele Plus

[@277southtombob]

I had a buddy that bought one of the Ultra Plus Strats in the early 90’s. I remember being super impressed with it when I played it. I considered myself lucky to play it, he didn’t let many people touch it lol

[@hankscorpio1x1]

I’ve got a tele deluxe plus, has the same setup as this one minus the gold in the middle. Great guitar.

[@Justarandomspacemonkey]

would you sell it?

[@Justarandomspacemonkey]

or trade ?

[@olisonic6577]

That blue is from dreams dude

[@JohnDoe-mh8tm]

I wonder if an xray machine could answer your often asked question of how thick the veneer is

[@BluesAndNoise]

The tremsetter will actually compensate unbent strings to keep them in tune when bending up, addressing a limitation in the Leo’s original design

[@brianhazelwood5749]

I've got an '88 Strat Plus in Gun Metal Blue, Rosewood fingerboard, with 3 Gold Lace Sensor pickups. I was told by the dealer that the Gold series were a traditional 50's Strat sound with a little higher output. The Lace Sensors weren't really "noiseless", but noise reduced. They work quite well. Later, they came out with the Red (distortion) Silver (beefier 70's Strat sound) and Blue (P-90 bluesy sound). I kept toying with the idea of getting some of these different pickups but never did. I absolutely love this guitar. While I wish I still had other guitars I've owned in the past, I still have to say this Strat is, hands down, my fave.

[@lichkrieg4898]

that color gives me an Ibanez vibe, the top gives a Gibson vibe, the pickups give that 80's sea of super strats, but mashed into a fender and I dig it.

[@phillipaustin2341]

Oof? Out of phase or faze? Fayes? Faize?

[@Wargasm644]

I think he meant Fayz 😂

[@pannolane]

TALKED A LOT ABOUT GUITARS SHOWED A FEW OF THEM, i just wonder if they sound any good ? what,s the point if you don,t play them SO WE CAN HEAR THEM.

[@slowpoke7888]

I have that guitar but the blue is just slightly greener. I couldn't afford it in 1990 so I convinced a friend to buy it. He sold it to me about eight years later. My no.1 guitar.

[@a.c.fretworks]

Thanks for mentioning the lock knobs. I've had 2 of these in my shop in the past week and each of them was missing a lock knob on one of the tuners. Those things were a bitch and a half to track down to find replacements.

[@TimO-wt9sz]

Ha ha i seen that not long ago my favorite man you have good taste trog

[@Wongwongwong10000]

These Fender guitars were awesome. 87-96 Fenders or even Squiers were great guitars . The Pro Tone Models, Ultras, the elites and the plus. Fender were at the top of there game. I loved the sound of the Lace Sensor pick ups. I had a light blue 1990 Fender plus great guitar sold it, had a Squier Pro Tone Black sold it. I wish I never sold those guitars. I have a squier e series Japanese and a white Fender Pro Tone with Lace Sensor pick ups great guitars.

[@FrugalFixerSpike]

I bought a 40th anniversary aluminum Strat in 94 when working for MT Band, Got it for $680 with case with band discount, sold in 2014 for $3500, think I got the good from that one. was a cool guitar, only played in sweatpants or pajamas, LOL may be able to find a batch of pictures , I will look!

[@Hatari2]

Loving the new camera angles on this video, it reminds me of how Emerald City Guitars do their videos.

[@TheJoern]

That's my guitar with a maple fingerboard :D at 2:38

[@Dartheomus]

This is a pretty cool guitar and the bridge tones were really good. However, the neck pickup has got to go. As you said, it sounded too modern. It didn't get that compressed/poppy strat tone. It was more of an ill-defined mud machine up there. That was sad, because otherwise I would consider hunting one of these down.

[@platypuspracticus2]

Kinda surprised to see you still have it listed on reverb after the review. Are there any guitars that you get it and just can't let go of after getting it? Or is that just reserved for like if you score a 59 Paul or a 54 Strat?

[@landonbailey]

I've never tried Lace Sensors stock in a Strat, but I do love them in the Tele and Strat clone I modded. really cool!

[@TheRideWithRoland]

Lol, i own 5 of them, and some ive been playing them live since they left the factory. This one you have is really in mint condition, comparing it to some of mine. But, i love all the scratches, bumps, and what not. To me it tells a story and the guitars seen a lot. Would be fun if you showcase one of mine :P i wonder what you will say about them :D But hee, no Murphy lab nonsense, but the real deal of old age and playing a lot :D

[@markcheetah4960]

That's a nice color! Those early Strat Ultras and Strat Pluses are rare. Great find!

[@tavicotavio]

16:37 Bridge OOF

[@gabrielvelloso9834]

oof

[@thomaskafafian2871]

My best friend had and still has a strat plus deluxe with the natural ash body and the aluminum looking LSR roller nut. They apparently were famous for the nuts buzzing when the inside roller part got worn out. He replaced it himself no problem though. It's a beautiful guitar.

[@aaron.krn03]

With some better graphics (thumbnail etc), this channel would be close to perfection. The reviews themselfes are perfect.

[@bipbipletucha]

Trogly you gotta try an American Vintage Strat from the 80s. Those things are crazy good!

[@nyambe]

I found you because of this video about a year ago, been a fan ever since. I did buy the strat plus used

[@leebatt7964]

I have a few of these, love them. They stay in tune like no other strat. That tremsetter was factory on some, absent on others for some reason, supply issues i would guess. The deluxe plus is the same setup but without flamed top for those who like solid colors. If you don’t like lace sensors, buy a loaded guard with pups of your choice but i would advise leaving the original pickguard assembly intact for resale.

[@MichaelBrown-ny3et]

Amen brother! I have a 96’ and it was the best purchases I’ve ever made. Mine still looks new with sunburst flame top. LSR nut. A pain to restring but a killer guitar and very versatile guitar.

[@TheDunateen77]

I’ve always promised myself an old strat ultra ,I’ve been aware of them for years and I’ve been told by experts that they were some of the best strats that fender have produced ,il get one of these or a plus or maybe a fender Eric Clapton signature

[@shckltnebay]

Ill take my 87 62' RI over this thing in a heartbeat, serious one of the worst sounding strats ive heard lol only was it until you turned up the TDX control did it sound less than horrid

[@ctcards2636]

That hip shot is awesome. As long as its setup right. I only have one of my 30 guitars with a trem that is NOT blocked. I have this on that one. G&L Legacy 1993 3 bolt. Trog, ya gotta review some G&L's. Not enough people know about G&L and these are Leo perfecting his original designs. So if you had issues with a Fender Strat, check out a G&L and you may fall in love. I think they are much better built than current Fenders and they cost a bit less for a US made guitar. Id love to see you check out the new Skyhawk. That to me is the ultimate stratish style guitar. :-)

[@julosx]

The Strat Ultras are one of my favorite bands main axes, namely the Breeders : both Deal sisters have one.

[@MightySpitfire]

My Fender Deluxe Stratocaster HSS [Mexican] is an amazing guitar, though mine weighs a bit over 9 LBS, though i love the versatility of an HSS.

[@jambajoby32]

I have an 88 in Bahama Green for sale! Built by John Cruz too!!

[@jeffreyeagen4896]

Never cared for the lace sensor pups

[@TheDunateen77]

An ebony fretboard makes a big difference to your playing compared to rosewood,your fingers just slide over the board like glass,if I built a custom strat it would be pretty much the same that but i would add the Eric Clapton mid boost circuitry to it

[@jsirius94]

Wish I had known of your channel a couple years ago. Local store had an aluminum strat for sale for a couple years before it moved on.

[@leehunter1246]

The strat sounds good and the amp tone and s just as good