Fender Strat Lite Ash - 2 thumbs WAAAY UP!

[MikeSEA]

Re: Fender Strat Lite Ash - 2 thumbs WAAAY UP!

Thanx B2D,

You were right on the money.

I just picked my Lite Ash Strat up from UPS and got to mess with it for about a half hour.

It's just what you said it was and just what I was looking for.

Basically a Strat to alternate with my LP and one I wouldnt' be afraid to play.

You see my other Strat is a 25th Anniversary that I bought "NEW" in 1979 and left that way.
Now I'm afraid to take it out of the house to play because I might ding it. :0

I'm gonna wring this new one out this weekend.

 

[Gr8Scott]

Re: Fender Strat Lite Ash - 2 thumbs WAAAY UP!

What shape is the neck? Is it a V or a C shaped neck? Is it fat or skinny or basically the same as a standard strat profile? I've got a great price on one of these at a local shop but they don't want to order one just so I can try it and see if I like it.

 

[MikeSEA]

Re: Fender Strat Lite Ash - 2 thumbs WAAAY UP!

I'd call it a shallow "v". My 25th Anniversary has a "C" and this Lite Ash is just a bit deeper but very comfortable.
And for ref the "C" on the 25th is deeper than the 60's neck on my LP.

Hope this helps

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: Fender Strat Lite Ash - 2 thumbs WAAAY UP!

I like Chris' idea of refinishing it in a translucent color. Is this thing satin finished,
or is it a high gloss type that would be difficult to refinish?

 

[Jeff_H]

Re: Fender Strat Lite Ash - 2 thumbs WAAAY UP!

They are a high gloss finish. It will take a lot of work to strip that finish off. The finish on the highway 1's however is a different story. You can take that finish off with a t-shirt.

 

[B2D]

Re: Fender Strat Lite Ash - 2 thumbs WAAAY UP!

The finish on the highway 1's however is a different story. You can take that finish off with a t-shirt.

:haha:

The finish on the Hwy 1's are really cool, IMO. I like the teal one the best.

 

[jmv]

Re: Fender Strat Lite Ash - 2 thumbs WAAAY UP!

Dude, B2D, i hate you now.... you just made my GAS 10 times worse!!

Man, thats really cool.... but i don't have ANY money right now... hopefully they keep the series going, and don't change it and mess it up, or make it more expensive, or whatever.

 

[Gr8Scott]

Re: Fender Strat Lite Ash - 2 thumbs WAAAY UP!

I got to check out the lite ash tele the other day and I was impressed. I didn't have time to sit down and play it, but I did get to inspect it closely and I was impressed. It looked good and felt good. Beautiful wood and decent hardware. It looks like I'll be purchasing the lite ash strat... Thanks for the excellent review B2D!

 

[Jeff_H]

Re: Fender Strat Lite Ash - 2 thumbs WAAAY UP!

:haha:

The finish on the Hwy 1's are really cool, IMO. I like the teal one the best.

I dig it also....I own the Honey Blond. You just have to be careful with it. The way it lets the body resonate is really nice though. Good tone.

 

[drp555]

Re: Fender Strat Lite Ash - 2 thumbs WAAAY UP!

I have an american series ash strat w/maple neck and fretboard. I've done some custom wiring to it, but still use the stock pups. After reading this thread I think I might want to put some APS1's in my strat!!