Fender Power Strat?

[infrared72]

What's the consensus here on the Fender Power Strat? It looks pretty versatile to me, but I'd be curious to hear from any of you that might own + play one of these. I've been looking for a nice strat, and thought the whole Fishman Power bridge thing was kinda interesting. The thing I don't know is how useful that sound really is in a band situation. Realizing of course that it's nowhere near a nice acoustic, yet it might add some different sounds.

-PT

[WhoFan]

What's the consensus here on the Fender Power Strat? It looks pretty versatile to me, but I'd be curious to hear from any of you that might own + play one of these. I've been looking for a nice strat, and thought the whole Fishman Power bridge thing was kinda interesting. The thing I don't know is how useful that sound really is in a band situation. Realizing of course that it's nowhere near a nice acoustic, yet it might add some different sounds.

-PT

i'd use one of these no problem... i use a Godin with a Piezo trem and love it... i play it thru the Clean Channel of my Classic 50 head and it just sings... it does not sound like an acoustic guitar thru a real guitar amp, but when i mix the neck PU and the Piezo's i get the best clean sound i have ever heard

The Fishman bridges are quality items for sure... and i like MIM Fender strats... so i could see being very happy with that model!!!

for fun try the Power Strat's Power Bridge thru a real Acoustic amp... you will be surprised at how good it can sound!