Fender American Special
Why do electric guitar prices change by model for same type fluctuate so much?
I'm looking at a magazine of guitars.
I've played for years but never really looked into specifics or stats for an instrument. Just wondering what changes so much. Example:
Fender American Special HSS Stratocaster Electric Guitar is 800$(USD)
American Select Stratocaster HSS is 1300$ (USD)
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster 1700$ (USD)
What changes from instrument to instrument to validate the price shift?
Are their statistics or internal component parts i should be aware of to look at?
Throw in some basic tips when looking to buy a guitar (brief please) for extra bonus cool guy/girl points
Since Ryan did such an excellent job of addressing the “basic tips” of buying a guitar, I will only respond to the first questions. At least within a particular manufacturer and specific series (i.e., Fender American Stratocasters), the price differences come down to materials, components, and unique visual-only features used in the build process. The cost the manufacturer pays to obtain a higher-grade or specialized wood (e.g., mahogany, swamp ash, koa, etc.), uniquely-wound pickups (Custom Shop, noiseless, etc.), upgraded hardware (e.g., locking tuners, Floyd Rose bridge, LSR roller nut, etc.), enhanced circuitry (e.g., S1 switching, active circuitry, no-load tone control, etc.), non-standard colors (transparent, special run, etc.), and limited-production appearance enhancements (e.g., painted headstock, metalized pickguard, gold plating, etc.) all play a part in determining the MSRP. There are also some further differences in build quality with the Artist Series and the Fender Custom Shop guitars, compared to the production-level guitars. These instruments have more craftsmanship involved and a greater expense in materials, and their price tag reflects the extra level of effort and detail. Whether the added cost is worth it to you comes down to personal appeal and playability, which is something only you can justify. Best regards, Dana
Fender American Special Guitars
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2010 Fender American Special Stratocaster Texas Specials $600.00 |
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Fender American Special Telecaster® Electric Guitar, 3 Tone Sunburst $599.00 |
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2011 FENDER-U.S.A.-AMERICAN SPECIAL STRATOCASTER-(LOADED BODY)HSS $409.99 |
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Fender Manual Case Candy American Special Telecaster Tele $8.99 |
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Fender Manual Case Candy American Special Stratocaster Strat $8.99 |
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Fender American Special Stratocaster® HSS Electric Guitar *2010* Olympic White $202.50 |
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2012 American Special Fender Strat NECK & TUNERS Stratocaster Guitar Maple $399.99 |
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Fender American Special Stratocaster HSS Guitar-Rosewood $550.00 |
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American Special Fender Strat BODY & HARDWARE Steel USA Stratocaster Candy Red $299.99 |
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2012 American Special Fender Telecaster Tele NECK USA Guitar Maple $107.50 |
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LOADED 2012 American Special Fender Tele BODY Texas Specials Telecaster White $519.99 |
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Fender American Special Jazz Bass J-Bass (3-Tone Sunburst), NEW! $999.99 |
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Fender American Special Jazz Bass 3-Tone Sunburst, Deluxe Gig Bag 011-1660-300 $999.99 |
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FENDER AMERICAN SPECIAL JAZZ BASS CANDY APPLE RED/MN $999.99 |
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FENDER AMERICAN SPECIAL PRECISION BASS WHITE/RW $949.99 |
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FENDER AMERICAN SPECIAL JAZZ BASS WHITET/RW $999.99 |
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Fender American Special Telecaster 3-Tone Sunburst Maple Fret-board NEW $899.00 |
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'97 FENDER AMERICAN STRATOCASTER ROADHOUSE USA SHORELINE GOLD TEXAS SPECIALS HSC $799.99 |
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Fender FSR Special Run American Vintage ‘62 REISSUE Strat Tropical Turquoise $1,599.99 |
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Fender FSR Special Run American Vintage ‘57 REISSUE Strat Candy Apple Red $1,599.99 |
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Fender Stratocaster American Special Body 2011, Candy Apple Red strat body $250.00 |
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Fender American Special Precision Bass, Candy Apple Red, Deluxe Gig Bag Included $999.99 |
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Fender Special Run FSR American Standard Telecaster Hand Stained Wine Red $900.00 |
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2011 USA Fender American Special Telecaster Olympic White Tele/Maple Neck MINT $799.00 |
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2011 American Special Fender Precision P BASS NECK TUNERS Rosewood $250.00 |
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Fender American Special Jazz Bass J-Bass (Olympic White), NEW! $999.99 |
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Fender American Special Precision Bass P-Bass (Black Finish), NEW! $979.99 |
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Fender American Special Precision Bass; Candy Apple Red, USA Made, Slim Neck! $899.99 |
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2011 Fender American Special Telecaster Tele OUTPUT JACK & CUP $7.99 |
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Fender American Special Telecaster Tele CONTROLS CTS 250k pots 5 way switch $0.99 |
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Fender American Special Telecaster NECK & TUNERS USA $359.99 |
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Fender American Special Precision Bass 3 Tone Sunburst Rosewood Fretboard $869.99 |
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FENDER STRATOCASTER 2011 AMERICAN SPECIAL HSS W/TWEED HCASE $859.00 |
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FENDER STRATOCASTER 2012 AMERICAN SPECIAL CANDY APPLE RED W/DELUXE TWEED HCASE $899.00 |
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2011 Fender American Special Jazz Bass, White with Gig Bag-- Nearly New! (1356) $854.95 |
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2012 Fender American Special Stratocaster USA Strat Sunburst NICE! NOS $849.99 |
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2010 Fender American Special Stratocaster USA Strat Sunburst NICE! $799.99 |
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Fender American Special Telecaster $505.00 |
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2011 Fender AMERICAN SPECIAL Stratocaster Strat TREMOLO Bridge !!! $95.00 |
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2011 AMERICAN SPECIAL Fender Stratocaster Strat NECK, TUNERS & NECK PLATE !!! $339.99 |
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Fender FSR Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar Natural Ash Rosewood Fretboard ... |
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Fender American Special Jazz Bass - 3TS $999.99 The new Fender American Special basses bring you the latest in U.S.-built quality and value. The American Special Jazz Bass guitar features a slim neck profile, a high-gloss finish and the Fender Greasebucket tone circuit. |
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Fender American Special Precision Bass - Olympic White $999.99 The new Fender American Special basses bring you the latest in U.S.-built quality and value. The American Special Precision Bass guitar features a slim neck profile, a high-gloss finish and the Fender Greasebucket tone circuit. |
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Fender American Special Precision Bass - Black $999.99 The new Fender American Special basses bring you the latest in U.S.-built quality and value. The American Special Precision Bass guitar features a slim neck profile, a high-gloss finish and the Fender Greasebucket tone circuit. |
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Fender American Special Jazz Bass - Black $999.99 The new Fender American Special basses bring you the latest in U.S.-built quality and value. The American Special Jazz Bass guitar features a slim neck profile, a high-gloss finish and the Fender Greasebucket tone circuit. |
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Fender American Special Precision Bass - 3-Tone Sunburst $999.99 The new Fender American Special basses bring you the latest in U.S.-built quality and value. The American Special Precision Bass guitar features a slim neck profile, a high-gloss finish and the Fender Greasebucket tone circuit. |
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Fender American Special Jazz Bass - Olympic White $999.99 The new Fender American Special basses bring you the latest in U.S.-built quality and value. The American Special Jazz Bass guitar features a slim neck profile, a high-gloss finish and the Fender Greasebucket tone circuit. |
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Fender American Special Jazz Bass - Candy Apple Red $999.99 The new Fender American Special basses bring you the latest in U.S.-built quality and value. The American Special Jazz Bass guitar features a slim neck profile, a high-gloss finish and the Fender Greasebucket tone circuit. |
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Fender American Special Precision Bass - Candy Apple Red $999.99 The new Fender American Special basses bring you the latest in U.S.-built quality and value. The American Special Precision Bass guitar features a slim neck profile, a high-gloss finish and the Fender Greasebucket tone circuit. |
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Fender American Special Tele OWT - Olympic White $899.99 American Special Series Telecaster. Everything you want in an affordable U.S.-made guitar is within your reach. |
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Fender American Deluxe Telecaster Electric Guitar - 3TS $1699.99 Fender's new American Deluxe Telecaster is the 21st century way to rock Tele style! |
