Fender American Standard Stratocaster Channel Bound Dakota Red 2014
Fender American Standard Strat, limited 2014 Channel Bound model, Dakota Red finish. This is a cool little twist on the classic Strat. The 2014 version of the long running, well regarded American Standard series was a good one: simple and effective hardware, classic styling, and a set of excellent Custom Shop pickups. The Fat '50s single coils are probably my favourite factory model from Fender: they're juicy and thick down low, warm and wide through the mids with a sweet and rounded top end. They're a little thicker and warmer than the usual Am Std pickups, and I'm a fan. This model was released as part of the Stratocaster's 60th anniversary shenanigans, and it took an idea applied to some of the Custom Shop models from the time: the channel bound fretboard. You get a couple of millimeters of maple around the rosewood board, which means they can roll the edge a little more assertively and hide all the fret ends. It feels fantastic, and the compound radius means it's very quick and even on the higher frets. The red looks classy too, it's a cool 60s style look. Classy!
Model: Fender Limited Edition American Standard Stratocaster Channel Bound
Made: USA, 2014, Corona factory
Serial: US14075164
Finish: Dakota Red, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, maple binding, 9.5-14" compound radius
Weight: 3.560kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Custom Shop Fat '50s single coil x3
Accessories: Fender black wood hard case, original docs
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor play wear on the back only. The back has minor scuffs on the horns and elbow area. The sides have minor rub wear on the elbow area and near the jack. The front has minor scuffs around the bridge and jack and somee play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 9/10, minor wear only
Description
Fender American Standard Strat, limited 2014 Channel Bound model, Dakota Red finish. This is a cool little twist on the classic Strat. The 2014 version of the long running, well regarded American Standard series was a good one: simple and effective hardware, classic styling, and a set of excellent Custom Shop pickups. The Fat '50s single coils are probably my favourite factory model from Fender: they're juicy and thick down low, warm and wide through the mids with a sweet and rounded top end. They're a little thicker and warmer than the usual Am Std pickups, and I'm a fan. This model was released as part of the Stratocaster's 60th anniversary shenanigans, and it took an idea applied to some of the Custom Shop models from the time: the channel bound fretboard. You get a couple of millimeters of maple around the rosewood board, which means they can roll the edge a little more assertively and hide all the fret ends. It feels fantastic, and the compound radius means it's very quick and even on the higher frets. The red looks classy too, it's a cool 60s style look. Classy!
Model: Fender Limited Edition American Standard Stratocaster Channel Bound
Made: USA, 2014, Corona factory
Serial: US14075164
Finish: Dakota Red, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, maple binding, 9.5-14" compound radius
Weight: 3.560kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Custom Shop Fat '50s single coil x3
Accessories: Fender black wood hard case, original docs
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor play wear on the back only. The back has minor scuffs on the horns and elbow area. The sides have minor rub wear on the elbow area and near the jack. The front has minor scuffs around the bridge and jack and somee play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 9/10, minor wear only
