As much as I love the classic look of a Strat or Tele, I’ve always had a soft spot for Fender’s offsets. That’s why I picked up my Fender Jazzmaster 60th Anniversary model a few years back, and it’s why I still lust after Fender models like the Jaguar, Mustang and Duo-Sonic. It’s also why I think the Player Plus Meteora HH is one of the hottest-looking electric guitars to come from Fender in recent years. And if the offset shape rocks your world, right now is the perfect time to add the Meteora to your collection, whether you’re a guitarist or bassist. That’s because Sweetwater is offering $160 off select electric guitar models and $170 off basses during Black Friday. While four finish options are available for the guitar and three for the bass, here are the two that caught my eye.
If the Jazzmaster, Mustang et al represent the classic take on offset, the Player Plus Meteora is most assuredly a modern take on it. Like those models, the Meteora is built for comfort when sitting down and designed to cut a striking image when you’re standing up onstage. And with guitar and bass models available, it’s an ideal choice for six- and four-string players.
In that same way, the Meteora satisfies elements of Fender’s classic guitars while it strikes out a decidedly futuristic path. From a vintage angle, the guitar has the classic alder body/maple neck combo. The pau ferro fretboard, on the other hand, is in keeping with Fender’s recent move away from rosewood, and it’s the same wood famously found on the guitar maker’s celebrated SRV Strat. It looks beautiful and plays and sounds as good as maple or rosewood.
As for the pair of high-output Fireball pickups, they sound just like the name implies. But hit the SC-1 coil-split switch and they clean up nicely, presenting pristine single-coil tones. Either way, the Fireballs offer wonderful string-to-string articulation, making them ideal for a range of style, from rock to pop to country and more.
It all adds up to a guitar that’s as versatile as it is stylish. If you want a guitar that can do it all and not become just another one-trick pony in your collection, the Player Plus Meteora HH delivers.
For bassists, the Player Plus Active Meteora Bass boasts all that shapely style and tonal versatility, thanks to an active three-band EQ and switchable active/passive electronics that deliver everything from warm, thuddy grooves to punchy riffs. A pair of humbucking Fireball bass pickups serve up classic Fender bass tones as well as low-end with an aggressive modern edge.
Sweetwater’s Black Friday deals make putting a Meteora electric guitar or bass in your hands even easier. Check out the range of features and finishes at Sweetwater.
And be sure to see more early offers on our dedicated Black Friday guitar deals page.
