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Description

Step back in time with the Fender Pawn Shop '72 Stratocaster Electric Guitar, a nostalgic nod to the experimental era of the 1970s. This semi-hollowbody electric guitar masterfully blends classic Fender elements with unconventional features, offering a distinct sound and style that stands out in any musician's repertoire. Inspired by the original '72 Stratocaster designs, it features a unique, semi-hollow build that combines the resonance of a hollow body with the sustain and feedback control of a solid body guitar.

At the heart of the Pawn Shop '72 is its Enforcer™ humbucking neck pickup, providing a thick, powerful tone that complements its versatile sound palette. The guitar also incorporates a traditional Stratocaster single-coil bridge pickup, delivering bright, clear highs and a biting edge. With a three-way toggle switch, players can easily navigate through a spectrum of tonal possibilities, making it perfect for a variety of genres.

The vintage-tinted maple neck with a "C" shape profile provides a smooth playing experience, while the rosewood fretboard offers a classic feel under your fingers. Add to this the vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge, which allows for expressive pitch modulation, and you have an instrument that truly embodies the spirit of innovation and tradition.

Key Features:

  • Semi-hollowbody construction for a unique tonal quality
  • Enforcer™ humbucking neck pickup for powerful sound
  • Traditional Stratocaster single-coil bridge pickup
  • Three-way pickup toggle switch for tonal versatility
  • Vintage-tinted maple neck with a "C" shape profile
  • Rosewood fretboard for classic playability
  • Vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge
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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fender Pawn Shop '72 Stratocaster Electric Guitar.

Build quality

  • The blend knob replaces a traditional tone knob, allowing for precise mixing of pickups, a feature that impresses many owners.

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  • The guitar is reported to be surprisingly heavy, and the f-hole is primarily aesthetic rather than functional.

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  • The neck features a satin fretboard with a gloss finish on the main neck, which some players find unusual and would prefer reversed.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Owners recommend replacing the neck pickup with a CuNiFe wide range for enhanced clarity; a 1meg pot is suggested to mitigate its darker tone.

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  • To achieve a cabronita sound, a TV Jones filtertron can replace the stock bridge humbucker, known to be overpowered for some users.

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  • For Midwest emo tones, replacing the Enforcer with a Telecaster pickup is suggested, highlighting a desire for a less aggressive sound.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Swapping the bridge pickup may require a new pickup ring due to unique screw placements, with Squier '51 rings noted for compatibility.

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Use cases and applications

  • The guitar excels in punk music with its stock setup but can adapt for country twang with specific pickup modifications.

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Features and functionality

  • The guitar lacks a traditional tone control, which some players find limiting, though the blend knob can be repurposed to mimic tone adjustments.

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  • The pickup blend knob allows unique tonal exploration between pickups, offering diverse sound options beyond traditional switching.

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User experience

  • Owners mention the Enforcer humbucker as being very hot and ceramic, designed to simulate a partscaster with its aggressive tone.

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  • Owners appreciate the 9.5" radius and the comfortable back curve of the neck, noting it feels better than typical C-shaped necks.

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  • Despite being marketed as semi-hollow, the guitar's weight is comparable to solid body models due to minimal chambering.

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Comparisons

  • The Enforcer humbucker is compared to the Seymour Duncan Invader, emphasizing its powerful output and ceramic construction.

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Value and pricing

  • Purchasing this MIJ Fender for under £400 is considered a great deal, highlighting its affordability relative to other models.

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4.5 out of 5

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meli_carvajal

The best guitar ive ever owned

Made in Japan, only manufactured for 11 months, great build, unique. Very comfortable to play. it is a mix between a telecaster and a stratocaster with a vintage touch. The Fender Wide Range neck humbucker has a great fuzzy tone.

Artist usage

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See how El Hefe uses Fender Pawn Shop '72 Stratocaster Electric Guitar

El Hefe

Guitarist, Trumpeter

NOFX

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Verified via YouTube

Aaron was using this guitar in the video for Fender's "GDEC" contest; 0:23 is good shot of guitar.

See how Brad Shultz uses Fender Pawn Shop '72 Stratocaster Electric Guitar

Brad Shultz

Guitarist

Cage the Elephant

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In this image, Brad Schultz is using a Fender Pawn Shop Offset 72' which he wrote "Mr. Green" on.

See how Jared Monaco uses Fender Pawn Shop '72 Stratocaster Electric Guitar

Jared Monaco

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Jared plays a Pawn Shop Series Fender '72 as seen in quite a few pictures on Flikr. The source is a close up of the guitar for detail.

See how Borja Catanesi uses Fender Pawn Shop '72 Stratocaster Electric Guitar

Borja Catanesi

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In a recent Instagram post, Borja Catanesi is seen playing a Fender Pawn Shop '72 Stratocaster Electric Guitar while performing "Folsom Prison Blues."

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