Stratocaster Fever

[micwalt]

I don't really have a preference. In the past, I'd ditch the arm and load the back with 5 springs.

That's what I do, unless it's a Floyd.

 

[Wyatt]

So despite looking weird, the two-point onboard manual anti-tuning device isn’t a terrible abomination?

Seems like a lot of strat nerds are 6-screw vintage or die.

Just about every 2-point trem is more stable. MannMade had to put a knife edge on the screw holes when they designed the 6-screw trem for PRS to get similar performance.

 

[Peen Simmons]

Tried to go strat shopping in earnest today. CME has a big pedal event going on RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE FENDER WALL so I couldn’t get to anything. JHS bro was there.

There are officially too many damn pedals, btw. Not interested in any of these increasingly elaborate boxes. I’m a simple man. I need a chorus/flanger, a dirtbox, and a tremolo. 90% of the pedals I own see about 10 minutes of use every six months for fiddly recording uses.

 

[smurfco]

The six screw tremolo on my Japanese Strat returns to pitch perfectly. It’s all about set up. Nothing wrong with either style.

Also, not sure what your budget is but Adorama has new AmPro Strat for $1,099. These have been v well reviewed.

https://slickdeals.net/f/13302019-f...6-string-electric-guitar-w-case-1099-free-s-h

 

[Peen Simmons]

Say you were gonna buy one of the new Player Series Mexistrats...

Which of these colors tickles yr fancy?

 

[Danhedonia]

Would go to nearest FMIC super-box, play all on wall within budget, select by neck. Squier CVs, Mexistrats, etc.

 

[Chad]

I'd go with the yellowish one. But I'm not a fan of red guitars.

 

[VoidTerraFirma]

I'd go with the yellowish one. But I'm not a fan of red guitars.

As usual, Chad is right.

 

[Bob411]

I'd go with the yellowish one too. I'm pro red guitars but, really dislike that one. Maybe my computer, might look better in person.

 

[GDSmithTX]

Try a G&L Legacy if you can't bond with the Fenders. Their trem is super stable, the pickups are great and the PTB (Passive Treble & Bass) tone control scheme is IMHO far more usable than a standard Strat arrangement.

 

[Help!I'maRock!]

Say you were gonna buy one of the new Player Series Mexistrats...

Which of these colors tickles yr fancy?

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DON’T DO IT!

 

[CBHScott]

As usual, Chad is right.

WRONG!

 

[Highernoon]

I like the red more, but I like the maple more.
And I second GDSmithTX's advice of trying a G&L, maybe an S-500

 

[DFB]

Atomic Coral?

http://www.drumcityguitarland.com/S...ral-6-String-Electric-Guitar-2019-P13584.aspx

i'd like to try that. i don't know if i'd shell out $900 (with case) for it.

That shop is my local gear store.
I know the owner will knock off a few bucks for a local sale.

 

[mongooz]

That shop is my local gear store.
I know the owner will knock off a few bucks for a local sale.

also, i don't have $900 to spend.

 

[bsman]

Professional series

I have that exact guitar, and would be very interested in trading it for a reasonably comparable Tele...

 

[Chad]

WRONG!

 

[335clone]

Say you were gonna buy one of the new Player Series Mexistrats...

Which of these colors tickles yr fancy?

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Neither, FWIW.

 

[Honkridge]

 

[CBHScott]

Bananas