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Fender American Performer Stratocaster vs Gibson Custom Explorer Custom

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Solidbody Guitars Fender American Performer Stratocaster Gibson Custom Explorer Custom
Summary
Rating
Review Rating 100%
Review Rating Not Rated
Rank
#13025
#13047
Number of Strings 6 6
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed Right-handed
Body Type Solidbody Solidbody
Body Shape Stratocaster Explorer Custom
Body Material Alder Mahogany
Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color Honeyburst Ebony
Neck Material Maple Mahogany
Neck Shape Modern C Medium C
Neck Joint Bolt-on Neck-through
Radius 9.5" 12"
Fingerboard Material Rosewood Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay White Dots Mother-of-Pearl Blocks
Number of Frets 22, Jumbo 22, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length 25.5" 24.75"
Nut Width 1.685" 1.69"
Nut Material Synthetic Corian
Bridge/Tailpiece 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar
Tuners Fender Classic Gear Grover Kidney
Neck Pickup Yosemite Strat Single-coil 490R Bass Humbucker
Middle Pickup Yosemite Strat Single-coil
Bridge Pickup Yosemite Strat Single-coil 498T Treble Humbucker
Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x tone (neck/middle push/pull neck addition), 1 x tone (bridge) 2 x volume, 1 x master tone
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: 0114910342 DSMXEBGH1E
Details
Brand Fender Gibson Custom
Prices
MSRP $1,399.99 $5,299.00
Used Price $979.99 $3,709.30
Sale Price $1,259.99 $4,769.10

Solidbody Guitars Descriptions

Fender American Performer Stratocaster

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 3 Single-coil Pickups - Honeyburst

Gibson Custom Explorer Custom

Solidbody Electric Guitar, Limited Edition, with Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fretboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Ebony

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