Hands-on demo: Fender American Performer Series
The new Stratocaster, Stratocaster HSS and Tele Hum demoed
Simon Arblaster and Michael Astley-Brown cherry-pick three of Fender’s latest American Performer range for a slice of the hands-on treatment.
Above, they share their first thoughts on the most affordable American-made guitars from the legendary guitar maker.
Highlights this time around include Fender’s newly designed Yosemite and DoubleTap pickups, Greasebucket circuitry and push/pull electronics.
MORE INFO: Fender launches American Performer Series with 9 new guitars and basses
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