fender fret size?

I am looking to bye a fender guitar shortly but dont know which model (uk).I will spend £600 or so and i am an eric clpaton /Blues fan .Also can anyone explain what the fret size means on the specs page

As you can see when you peruse .:: Fender®.com ::., recommending a specific Strat today is almost impossible -- there are just too many models. The best advice I can give you is to go to the biggest guitar shop you can find, with the most inventory, and spend a few hours playing as many different Strats as possible. You're looking for "feel," and tone, of course, so you have to play them through an amp, both clean and dirty. Looks (color) and features (maple or rosewood fretboard; standard or locking tuners, etc...) will also be a factor in your decision. Play enough of them and you'll realize that every one is unique, and eventually a few will rise to the top of your list.

Fret size refers simply to the width and height of the frets. Frets can range from small to "jumbo", so they can go from narrow to wide and from short to tall. Over the years, electric guitars have been built wih all of the above, and again its a matter of personal preference. Back in the 50s the Les Paul custom was promoted as the "fretless wonder," because its short/narrow frets made it so easy to play. On the other hand, many players believe that taller/wider frets are better for blues and rock because they allow much bigger string bends.

Hope that helps!

I just realized you said you want to buy a Fender, but did not specifically say "Strat." But, given the influences you listed, the Strat is the most logical model for you to consider.

Cool thanks for the reply Badger 309 .I will do as you recommend and go to my guitar store and try a few out.I am thinking about the Vox 30 valvetronic amp as it seems to be the most versatile amp at a resonable price.What do you think about it as i will have to move it from place to place and i know that valves can break quite easily.I used to own a Carlsbro valve amp and it was really heavy and the valve sbroke often !?

I have a Vox Valvetronix 30-watt amp and I absolutely love it. You can see prior posts about that amp here:

Modeling amps

Vox Valvetronix AD30VT

Remember, the Valvetronix series uses only one small valve in its preamp section. The rest of the amp is solid state + modeling technology. I would think the amp would be rugged enough for gigging, at loud enough for smaller venues. You would definitely need to get the optional footswitch that allows you to jump back and forth between two presets. The only drawback to this amp for gigging, in my opinion, is that during a live set you can't conveniently switch back and forth between all of the amp and effect models, as they are on rotary selector switches, so you'd probably have to bring along a few stomp boxes. (Unless you want to take the time between songs to walk over to the amp and change settings.)

For tone, flexibility and overall value I'd give this amp a 10 out of 10, especially as an amp for practicing and home recording.

cheers for that .I think i will have a look this weekend and see what comes up

I have tried the vox ad30 and it is shit hot although the foot switch was almost the same price as the amp itself.I also tried the Lonestar Fender strat (£449) and it was a really nice guitar. With the Seymour duncan humbucker it gave it a bit of Crunch and i compared it with a standard American strat and couldnt notice any difference at all in playability

I have tried the vox ad30 and it is shit hot although the foot switch was almost the same price as the amp itself.I also tried the Lonestar Fender strat (£449) and it was a really nice guitar. With the Seymour duncan humbucker it gave it a bit of Crunch and i compared it with a standard American strat and couldnt notice any difference at all in playability

Cool. so...are you going to pull the trigger?

Well i was until i read a review about the Highway one strat but i am confused cause on some sites it is listed as the Fender strat highway one HSS but when looking in uk websites it is a 3 coil job?Also it says that it is the cheapest american strat and not an mexican?It is also retailing at around £500 Fender Highway One Stratocaster electric guitar Review in Electric Guitars at Review Centre