MusicRadar

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“To run your hands over a Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt guitar is an almost religious experience, and the idea behind the Classic Player Series was to try and bring some of this magic to the mid-price market. In fact, the tone, vibe and feel of these Mexican-made guitars are so good we’d recommend a Classic Player, even if you can afford the Custom equivalent!”

FULL REVIEW: Fender Classic Player '50s Stratocaster
FULL REVIEW: Fender Classic Player '60s Stratocaster
FULL REVIEW: Fender Classic Player Baja Telecaster
FULL REVIEW: Fender Classic Player Telecaster Thinline Deluxe

Your votes:

“Classic Player ‘60s Strat simply for the very friendly neck and fabulous Custom Shop '69 pickups.” (Thanks, andrewrg)

“In the Strat realm, Fender Classic Player '50s Stratocaster - easy playabilty, great pickups, maple board with two-tone sunburst is just so damn good looking.” (From Gordon via email, thanks)

“…any of the Classic Player range of Strats are excellent value for money.” (thanks, bbcoz)

“The Classic Player ‘50s is a really fantastic guitar - the 'V' neck is very comfortable, nice finishing, and I love those vintage tuners. And most importantly, it sounds superb... you've got to own one.” (Thanks, marxx987)

“The Classic Player ‘60s is the first Strat of many which have passed through my hands that I can honestly say I can truly get on with. The neck is a great shape and the flatter radius board and big frets make for a very slinky playing experience.” (Thanks, andrewrg)

“I love my Baja Tele. Great sounds and sustain to make Orville Gibson weep. No doubt due to it's tree-trunk-thick neck. Brilliant contrasting pickups that compliment each other in all but the out of phase settings. Heavy as a truck on your big toe guitar that feels solid enough to survive the apocalypse.” (Thanks, nickredstrat)

“The Baja Tele is an awesome guitar for the money. The neck is fantastic. 10/10.” (Thanks, Fenderfreak)

“Brilliantly built, awesome semi-glazed neck, excellent width of neck, S-1 switch gives it a total of 6 different sounds, clean sound is brilliant - vibrant, snappy. I play indie music and it is excellent for it, cant rave about the Baja Tele any more.” (Thanks, sam.)

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