Fender 70th Anniversary Master Builder
Which is the greatest era of Strat in your personal opinion?
Paul Waller: “For me, it’s early 60s. I think that’s when the Strat really started to come into its own. Putting the rosewood on there, slimming out the neck, and the pickups started getting dialled in to really make what pure Strat sounds are for me.”
Austin MacNutt: “I like the late-50s Strats – just the classic look. They all look great, but I feel like they really got it right, right out of the gate.”
What do you regard as an ideal weight for a Strat?
Paul: “I personally like just under 8lbs – maybe 7¾lbs.”
“Yeah, that’s a good range. I’m not terribly picky about it, honestly. I’ve got Strats all over the weight spectrum [in my personal collection] and I don’t tend to
