Fender has played with the shape of the Stratocaster headstock over the years ... kill the vibe with the thicker logo. I know it’s a bit childish, but no matter how great the guitar plays ...

The last time we reviewed a Fender guitar it was the Fender American Performer Stratocaster ... alder body gives it a nice even tone, but no Fender logo stamped on the neck plate??

Body and headstock face are finished in Mercedes Blue, a dark blue with fine metallic flecks that in lower light looks like a black - you have to look closely to see the 'Stratocaster' logo on the big ...

Along with cosmetic additions in the form of new colours, a refreshed headstock logo and 'soft touch ... while the No-Load Tone 2 looks after the middle and bridge pickups. Plugging in the Strat after ...

The ability to have the proper Fender logo emblazoned upon your headstock was a huge ... bit lighter in weight than the Strat and is pure vintage styling with no contouring. It still feels ...