Although it may seem weird, it’s what some expect of a Stratocaster. So to sum it up, HSS is way more versatile and SSS is the classic simpler choice. HSS might be better for metal and hard rock due to having a humbucker. And the SSS is the classic option for country, blues, and funk.
Also, are Fender American specials good?
The Verdict. The Fender American Special Series is a great way for a player on a budget to land a real made-in-the-USA Fender. While it won’t be on par with an American Standard Stratocaster or Telecaster, it’s still a great instrument for the money.
Considering this, does Fender still make the American Special Stratocaster? Sorry, the Fender American Special Stratocaster – 2-tone Sunburst w/ Maple Fingerboard is no longer available.
In this way, is HH or HSS better?
The HH pickup configuration provides more warmth in the neck position and will be better for high gain than the HSS configuration. However, the HSS configuration is more versatile due to the single coils and provides the widest dynamic range (difference between warm and bright tones).
What is the difference between Strat and HSS Strat?
The major difference between them is that a SSS Strat has single coil pickups at neck, middle and bridge positions while a HSS Strat has single coils in neck and middle positions and humbucker at bridge position.
What is the Fender American Special Series?
Fender American Special Series was designed to fill a gap in between the more expensive end such as Fender American Standard, Custom Shop and less expensive end such as Fender Standard Stratocasters and Squier Vintage Modified series instruments.
What is the Greasebucket tone circuit?
The Greasebucket’s bandpass filter is a combination of a high-pass and a low-pass filter. This circuit is designed to cut high frequencies without “adding” bass. Mostly it has to do with that 4.7 kΩ resistor wired in series with the pot, which prevents the value from reaching zero.
What replaced the American Special Stratocaster?
Edit: Please note that both the American Standard and American Deluxe Strats have been discontinued and replaced by the American Pro and American Elite Strats, respectively.
Who played HSS Strat?
Kirk Hammett used an HSS Strat at a point, he even has an EMG signature HSS set. Andy Timmons uses HSS Strats. Those and the ones the others mentioned are a few. If you think people don’t like the bridge humbucker tone on a Strat just look at EVH and many of the hair metal bands in the 80’s.