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Fender American Professional II Stratocaster vs Gibson SG Standard '61 Sideways Vibrola

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7-string Guitars Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Gibson SG Standard '61 Sideways Vibrola
Summary
Rating
Review Rating 99%
Review Rating 92%
Rank
#12905
#13027
Number of Strings 6 6
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed Right-handed
Body Type Solidbody Solidbody
Body Shape American Professional II Stratocaster SG Standard '61
Body Material Alder Roasted Pine Mahogany
Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color Dark Night 3-Color Sunburst Miami Blue Olympic White Black Surf Green Natural Mystic Surf Green Vintage Cherry
Neck Material Maple Mahogany
Neck Shape Deep C Slim Taper
Neck Joint Bolt-on Set Neck
Radius 9.5" 12"
Fingerboard Material Rosewood Maple Rosewoood Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay White Dots Black Dots Acrylic Trapezoids
Number of Frets 22, Narrow Tall 22, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length 25.5" 24.75"
Nut Width 1.685" 1.695"
Nut Material Bone GraphTech
Bridge/Tailpiece 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Cold-rolled Steel Block ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Sideways Vibrola
Tuners Fender Standard Die-cast Vintage Deluxe
Neck Pickup Fender V-Mod II Single-coil Burstbucker 61R Humbucker
Middle Pickup Fender V-Mod II Single-coil
Bridge Pickup Fender V-Mod II Single-coil Burstbucker 61T Humbucker
Controls 1 x master volume, 2 x tone (push/push add neck) 2 x volume, 2 x tone
Switching 5-way blade pickup switch 3-way toggle pickup switch
Strings Fender USA 250L, .009-.042 Gibson, .010-.046
Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case Hardshell Case
Manufacturer Part Number: 0113900761 0113902761 0113900700 0113902719 0113900705 0113902706 0113902718 0113902705 0113900763 0113900718 0113900719 0113902700 SG61W00VENH1
Details
Brand Fender Gibson
Prices
MSRP $1,699.99 $2,399.00
Used Price $1,189.99 $1,679.30
Sale Price $1,529.99 $2,159.10

7-string Guitars Descriptions

Fender American Professional II Stratocaster

Fender's American Professional II Stratocaster offers multiple upgrades from its inaugural configuration. The lightweight, contoured body delivers a nicely balanced tonal foundation with a highly-resonant quality. This solidbody electric guitar's first major upgrade lies in the pickup selection. The American Professional II Stratocaster is loaded with a trio of V-Mod II single-coil pickups that pump out a vintage tone with modern refinements. An upgraded 2-point tremolo bridge and cold-rolled steel block combine to give you plenty of sustain and brightness. Further performance upgrades include a contoured heel joint, "Super-Natural" satin neck finish, and upgraded electronics. If you're looking for a guitar with a vintage voice and modern feel, the American Professional II Stratocaster is worth your consideration.

Gibson SG Standard '61 Sideways Vibrola

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body and Neck, Rosewood Fretboard, 2 Humbucking Pickups, and Sideways Vibrola Tailpiece - Vintage Cherry

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