Author Topic: Apache versus Fender 57/62 (Read 3149 times)

asimmd · « **on:** February 22, 2007, 07:23:27 PM »

Hi All
Just joined so this is my first post.

As the title suggests,I have a set of Fender 57/62's in my Custom Shop NOS56 Strat and I have been reading the posts about the Apache's.

Can anyone tell me how they will sound compared to my 57/62's.

I have listened to a few demo's on the site,but would welcome some first hand views please.

Many thanks

Alan

38thBeatle · « **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2007, 08:07:50 PM »

Hi, I can't compare them with what you have I am sorry but love them each time Iplay.That in itself is not a lot of help and doesn't answer your question but welcome to the forum in any event.

lulusg · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2007, 01:53:29 AM »

Hi asimmd. It may not be much help but I changed a set of fender custom shop 54th on my 50th anniversary for a set of Apaches , stock wound on the second and fourth position . The Apaches made the guitar a more interesting instrument .They're of a very different complexity compared to the 54s. Way more fun.

5F6-A · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2007, 04:09:24 PM »

I dont know if you've seen my video ... t's pretty crude and dark but proves my point..... strat style guitar + fender deluxe tweed clone maxed....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m49wWF1qefc

Elliot · « **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2007, 10:29:34 AM »

I've tried 57/62s, I liked them - they sound sweet and authentic.

But compared to Apaches - 57/62s are Alnico V, Apaches are Alnico III - the k rating is about the same. The sound difference is that the Apaches are more defined, warmer and somehow more 'vintage' in sound (probably because the A III magnet is weaker so it sounds 'aged').