Fender Jeff Beck Strat OW

I wanted Strat for its typical sound color in recording and I spent some time to choose this model. After one year of using it I have to say, I'm very satisfied. The guitar is very playable, comfortable neck, you hear the typical Strat sound even in acoustic and lower strings are purring nicely when trembling the sustain on. Tremolo can be treated boldly with no risk of detuning (roller nut helps) and with a bit heavier strings it's not so oversensitive then with lighter factory set.

Cons: Factory strings - in two minutes I had dirty fingers from playing them, Tweed case has very nice look, yet difficult to maintain that nice for traveling musician. And I can imagine better padding inside - bit cheap feeling of materials used doesn't fit to the level of the guitar. The strap is very "economy class", too.

However, neither one of cons can change my opinion this US Strat with lot of features is for 2K EUR an excellent buy.

I've always regretted selling my old Strat Plus. The only reason I did was that I didn't particularly like the pickups, otherwise it was a great guitar. I've since found it all but impossible to find the Plus's great features on any other guitar. Until now. I'd never really checked out the Beck before as I'm not a lover of so-called 'signature' guitars. To be honest most of them strike me as slightly embarrassing, over-priced rip offs but the Beck is simply a great tool. The roller nut not only keeps the guitar in perfect tune but it sings! Beautiful metallic sound. Always liked the locking tuners too, they just make string changes a breeze. Add strap locks, phenomenal pickups, tidier (shorter) whammy bar, quality three ply scratch plate and the mass of a top quality body slab and this is the best guitar I've ever owned...and I've owned them all (except other signature/relic rip-offs). This Strat will share pride of place with my SG Standard, Rici bass and Martin acoustic...completing the perfect tool kit for any job. Highly recommended.