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frontpageSplendidMorning215 posted May 4, 2026 9:34 AM

Fender American Performer Timber Stratocaster Electric Guitar (various)

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Musician's Friend has Select Fender American Performer Timber Stratocaster Electric Guitars on sale for $959.99. Shipping is free.

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Musician's Friend has Select Fender American Performer Timber Stratocaster Electric Guitars on sale for $959.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member SplendidMorning215 for finding this deal.

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Says "Corona, California" right there on the back of the headstock.
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pre-covid pricing...
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m3n00bMay 4, 2026 2:04 PM
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Great deal. American guitar for under $1k!
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May 4, 2026 2:43 PM
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xkotMay 4, 2026 2:43 PM
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Did some research on these. A few people don't like the satin body finish which seems to be why they were discounted. Others have been "meh" about the pickups. But this seems like a very decent price for an American Strat if those don't bother you.
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May 4, 2026 3:29 PM
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FairBreakfast810May 4, 2026 3:29 PM
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Quote from xkot :
Did some research on these. A few people don't like the satin body finish which seems to be why they were discounted. Others have been "meh" about the pickups. But this seems like a very decent price for an American Strat if those don't bother you.
They are discounted because a newer model is out
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jzyoufoolMay 4, 2026 4:18 PM
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spruce body seems a little different
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May 4, 2026 4:35 PM
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BrightLlama3364May 4, 2026 4:35 PM
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Very nice looking guitar
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DJ18May 4, 2026 4:40 PM
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Wow, I am a bass player and still tempted!

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Quote from 83tnaznav :
Doesn't say made in USA. Pass.
Says "Corona, California" right there on the back of the headstock.
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May 4, 2026 7:22 PM
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AlKrioMay 4, 2026 7:22 PM
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Quote from 83tnaznav :
Doesn't say made in USA. Pass.
Like any other modern Fender.
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Per google: Fender began transitioning from "Made in U.S.A." to "Made in Corona, California" on headstocks around 2016–2017
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May 4, 2026 9:23 PM
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reverberatorMay 4, 2026 9:23 PM
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The page states both that the body is spruce and that it's alder. Hrm.
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xkotMay 5, 2026 12:24 AM
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Quote from reverberator :
The page states both that the body is spruce and that it's alder. Hrm.
If you search YouTube for this model there's a video from Anderton's showing each finish color and what the actual wood is. I don't think any were Alder so that's probably an error.
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jethrojo25May 5, 2026 12:46 AM
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That sassafras looks good

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Quote from reverberator :
The page states both that the body is spruce and that it's alder. Hrm.
I believe that's just a generic description and it shows what each one is made of in the details (each 3 are different - for example, one is made of sassafras). These could be interesting, but IDK about the pickups and the matte finish.

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