Jeff Beck Strat OW : Fender Jeff Beck Strat OW

I wanted Strat for its typical sound color in recording and I spent some time to choose this model. After one year of using it I have to say, I'm very satisfied. The guitar is very playable, comfortable neck, you hear the typical Strat sound even in acoustic and lower strings are purring nicely when trembling the sustain on. Tremolo can be treated boldly with no risk of detuning (roller nut helps) and with a bit heavier strings it's not so oversensitive then with lighter factory set.

Cons: Factory strings - in two minutes I had dirty fingers from playing them, Tweed case has very nice look, yet difficult to maintain that nice for traveling musician. And I can imagine better padding inside - bit cheap feeling of materials used doesn't fit to the level of the guitar. The strap is very "economy class", too.

However, neither one of cons can change my opinion this US Strat with lot of features is for 2K EUR an excellent buy.