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Fender American Performer Stratocaster HSS vs Gibson Les Paul Modern

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Solidbody Guitars Fender American Performer Stratocaster HSS Gibson Les Paul Modern
Summary
Rating
Review Rating 100%
Review Rating 100%
Rank
#13017
#12977
Number of Strings 6 6
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed Right-handed
Body Type Solidbody Solidbody, Ultra-modern weight relief
Body Shape Stratocaster Les Paul Modern
Body Material Alder Mahogany
Body Finish Satin Polyurethane Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color Surf Green Graphite Sparkling Burgundy Top
Neck Material Maple Mahogany
Neck Shape Modern C Asymmetrical Slim Taper
Neck Joint Bolt-on Set Neck
Radius 9.5" 10"-16" compound
Fingerboard Material Maple Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay Black Dots Mother-of-Pearl Trapezoids
Number of Frets 22, Jumbo 22, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length 25.5" 24.75"
Nut Width 1.685" 1.695"
Nut Material Synthetic GraphTech
Bridge/Tailpiece 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Tuners Fender Classic Gear Grover Locking Rotomatics
Neck Pickup Yosemite Strat Single-coil Burstbucker Pro Rhythm Humbucker
Middle Pickup Yosemite Strat Single-coil
Bridge Pickup Performer DoubleTap Humbucker Burstbucker Pro + Lead Humbucker
Controls 1 x master volume, 2 x tone (push/pull coil-split) 2 x volume (push/pull coil-tap), 2 x tone (push/pull for bypass/phase)
Switching 5-way blade pickup switch 3-way toggle pickup switch
Strings Fender USA, .009-.042 Gibson, .010-.046
Case/Gig Bag Gig Bag Hardshell Case
Manufacturer Part Number: 0114922357 LPM00M1CH1 LPM00M2CH1
Top Material Maple
Details
Brand Fender Gibson
Prices
MSRP $1,449.99 $2,999.00
Used Price $1,014.99 $2,099.30
Sale Price $1,304.99 $2,699.10

Solidbody Guitars Descriptions

Fender American Performer Stratocaster HSS

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, 2 Single-coil Pickups, and 1 Humbucker - Satin Surf Green

Gibson Les Paul Modern

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fretboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Graphite Top

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