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expirediconian | Staff posted May 10, 2021 11:44 PM

Fender Limited Edition Player Stratocaster or Telecaster Electric Guitars (Lake Placid Blue)

$519

$750

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Adorama has Fender Limited Edition Player Stratocaster or Telecaster Electric Guitars (Lake Placid Blue) on sale for $519 (price drops in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Available Options: Features:
  • Alder body with gloss finish
  • Three Player Series single-coil pickups (Stratocaster)
  • Two Player Series single-coil pickups (Telecaster)
  • "Modern C"-shaped neck profile
  • 9.5"-radius fingerboard
  • String-through-body bridge with block steel saddles (Telecaster)
  • 2-point tremolo bridge with bent-steel saddles (Stratocaster)

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This deal price matches the previous 40+ Front Page deal from December.
  • Returns:
    • For the first 30 days after your purchase you may return merchandise for a full money back refund, excluding any shipping charges.
  • Warranty:
    • Includes Fender's 2 Year Limited Warranty

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Written by iconian | Staff
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Update: This deal is available again.

Adorama has Fender Limited Edition Player Stratocaster or Telecaster Electric Guitars (Lake Placid Blue) on sale for $519 (price drops in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Available Options: Features:
  • Alder body with gloss finish
  • Three Player Series single-coil pickups (Stratocaster)
  • Two Player Series single-coil pickups (Telecaster)
  • "Modern C"-shaped neck profile
  • 9.5"-radius fingerboard
  • String-through-body bridge with block steel saddles (Telecaster)
  • 2-point tremolo bridge with bent-steel saddles (Stratocaster)

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This deal price matches the previous 40+ Front Page deal from December.
  • Returns:
    • For the first 30 days after your purchase you may return merchandise for a full money back refund, excluding any shipping charges.
  • Warranty:
    • Includes Fender's 2 Year Limited Warranty

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Written by iconian | Staff

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Model: Fender Limited Edition Player Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Lake Placid Blue

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kevbot8
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I've been here before. Must be a glitch in the matrix
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GoodVibrations
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I love this color
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IMO, not quite "a few bucks" seeing as a Bullet Strat (surprisingly very playable in my experience trying at least 20 of them over the past 7 years) goes for about $120 and an Affinity Strat (2x better than the Bullet in build quality and sound, plus they come with a bridge humbucker sometimes) goes for about $220. I know this might trigger the elitists, but a beginner on a budget of about $500 would get the most bang for their buck buying one of those and a decent modeling amp like a Fender Mustang or Boss Katana. For that, you get a huge range of tones to play around with for a reasonable cost. Plus, modeling amps have come a long way in the last decade. Any surplus should go toward picks, a capo, strap, good over-ear or around-ear headphones to plug into the amp for silent practice, perhaps pedals, or lessons. Just my 2 cents as a guitar teacher, for any beginners thinking of buying an electric guitar.

As for this guitar, this is quite a slick deal for anyone in the market for a Fender Strat. Regular price is >$700. Got a "limited edition" shell pink one last year from Musician's Friend for $550 so get 'em while they're hot.
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Quote from oreganotrail :
American or Mexican?
Mexican
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fueradeljuegoMay 11, 2021 2:56 AM
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I think the $300 G&L strat the other day was a better deal but nice to see these sales are back. Party on Wayne ! 🎉
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jazyjeMay 11, 2021 3:03 AM
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A used AMERICAN Strat can be had for $200-$250 more. Just FYI, not dissing this deal.
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Quote from cheezballs :
Mexican
ugh...good deal but it's gonna be a pass for me.
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TalentedBanana464May 11, 2021 3:24 AM
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Quote from oreganotrail :
American or Mexican?
Mexicans are harder workers.
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oreganotrailMay 11, 2021 3:26 AM
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Quote from TalentedBanana464 :
Mexicans are harder workers.
There is a difference in the pickups and wood used. It's not crazy noticeable but a trained ear can hear it.
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jthotaMay 11, 2021 3:28 AM
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Bought Stratocaster. Thank you

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May 11, 2021 4:21 AM
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SlickdeelrMay 11, 2021 4:21 AM
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Wanted the tele but the gloss finish on the fingerboard makes it a deal breaker...
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slickd888May 11, 2021 4:21 AM
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I got the Strat in last round and the only issue I had was the intonation springs on the bridge were too short so they make vibrating "buzz" when played. Easy fix but minorly annoying regardless. Wasn't sure about the color at first but ended up really digging it, as someone else said, the finish looks better in person, online pics don't do it justice. The modern C neck is very comfortable. The pickups on these are beautifully chimey, nuanced, pairs really well with my Vox AC10 for that amazing clean glassy tone.
As for comparison with G&L, I got in on the ASAT deal last time. While they were good value for the ~$300 price point and a step up from the entry-level Squires, they are not in the same league IMO to the Fender Players. The pickups on the MF edition were dull, the finish was dull, the neck felt rough, and generally just didn't do it for me. The G&Ls for MF SDOTD/special editions are cheaper for a reason. Perhaps the regular Tributes with MFDs etc would be more on par.
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Quote from jazyje :
A used AMERICAN Strat can be had for $200-$250 more. Just FYI, not dissing this deal.
Yep. And, in fact, you could have bought a NEW American Performer just last week from Adorama for $230 more.
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Quote from cheezballs :
Looking at other Lake Placid Blue Fenders on the web- the color is hard to nail down what it actually looks like. I see some that the blue is calm and muted, and others that are very bright and vibrant. I like the stock photo, but is that a good representation of the color IRL?
It does reflect off the environmental light, so could seem brighter under bright light. However I'd say it's definitely on the vibrant side, even under dim light, it'd still be hard to describe it as muted to my eyes.
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Quote from mtcameraguy :
Yep. And, in fact, you could have bought a NEW American Performer just last week from Adorama.
the color was a deal breaker for many.
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cheezballsMay 11, 2021 5:13 AM
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Quote from slickd888 :
the color was a deal breaker for many.
I didn't like it when the deal was live. But it grew on me later on. Dang!
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Quote from mrdevins :
Anyone looking for a beginner guitar should buy this Strat instead. It's a great playing guitar that sounds very nice. Nothing needs to be upgraded here - pickups and hardware are good. This will hold its value too, and it's a real Fender for just a few bucks more than a Squire.
IMO, not quite "a few bucks" seeing as a Bullet Strat (surprisingly very playable in my experience trying at least 20 of them over the past 7 years) goes for about $120 and an Affinity Strat (2x better than the Bullet in build quality and sound, plus they come with a bridge humbucker sometimes) goes for about $220. I know this might trigger the elitists, but a beginner on a budget of about $500 would get the most bang for their buck buying one of those and a decent modeling amp like a Fender Mustang or Boss Katana. For that, you get a huge range of tones to play around with for a reasonable cost. Plus, modeling amps have come a long way in the last decade. Any surplus should go toward picks, a capo, strap, good over-ear or around-ear headphones to plug into the amp for silent practice, perhaps pedals, or lessons. Just my 2 cents as a guitar teacher, for any beginners thinking of buying an electric guitar.

As for this guitar, this is quite a slick deal for anyone in the market for a Fender Strat. Regular price is >$700. Got a "limited edition" shell pink one last year from Musician's Friend for $550 so get 'em while they're hot.
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