So I go to the new Sam Ash music store in Phoenix to look at Peavey guitars, if you dont already know I'm a Peavey nut. Of coarse they are a dealer but dont stock them. So to make sure my 25 mile drive wasn't a total wash, I decided to try out some Fender Standard strats. I must say, what a disappointment...... I could not believe how poor the frets were, they would of cut my hands with prolonged playing. I was really disappointed. I would really like a Tele but would probably have to go up to the American series and I really think they are overpriced. Peavey does make a Tele version I will probably snag. Sorry to ramble but just wanted to share my disappointment. :(