AboutH-Bomb Expertise I'm the BS-artist's dream. I'm self-taught, and my technical understanding of musical theory is limited. However in many cases if I hear it and my A.D.D. isn't in overdrive I can figure it out. I relate more to classic artists like Angus Young, Keith Richards & Tony Iommi, but have figured out some of the tricks of the trade used by more modern players as well. I know anything you'd ever want to know about Gibson SG's & Flying V's, and am one of the few cats you'll find here in South Carolina who doesn't worship all things "Skynyrd". Always willing to go out of my way to help budding young players, and most of my students have been disenfranchised youth and females...being kind of the aging punk-rock/hard-rock guru I've taken many folks under my wing who might not have otherwise had the confidence. It's a pleasure to see someone succeed with things I've passed on to them. So try me, I might be able to help! I'm NOT one who knows a ton about vintage guitar values, dating or specs unless it's a Gibson SG, so if you have questions regarding other models of guitars you might want to ask someone else.
Experience I've played bass, guitar, drums, lap steel & tinkered with several other instruments for over a decade. I've unfortunately not found my 'way' yet and remain a semi-pro, but have had enough experience to write a book.
Education/Credentials School of Rock, baby!
Past/Present Clients I currently provide rock guitar lessons to students ranging from 7 years of age to 24 years, and am the de facto gear tech for my band and some other musicians when they let their equipment go. Want a no-nonsense, everyman's answer to help you along? I'll do my best!
i have a American strat,i do know that it was made in 1996,from the information i looked up on fender.com.but every fender American strat i have seen so far only has the 3 single pickups,however mine has 2 single pickups and one double.i want to identify what exact fender strat i have.i got this guitar from a friend,and as far as he knows its a standard,he bought it new.any help would be appreciated.
thanks joe
Answer Throughout the past 15 years or so, Fender has produced so many different sub-lines of the basic Stratocaster it's not even funny. If you're SURE the guitar is stock-equipped, it's most likely a "Fat Strat" Standard/Deluxe model, and if it were newer it also could possibly be a "Lone Star" Strat. If it's stock and is a '96 though, my guess would be a "Fat Strat". You can Google "Fender Fat Strat" and learn more, and you may want to check some of the online message boards, I'm sure there are tons of resources to pinpoint exactly what it is to the tee.
Thanks for writing, enjoy the versatility of a humbucker-equipped Strat!
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