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Fender Strat Lite Ash - 2 thumbs WAAAY UP!

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  • drp555
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    Re: Fender Strat Lite Ash - 2 thumbs WAAAY UP!

    I have an american series ash strat w/maple neck and fretboard. I've done some custom wiring to it, but still use the stock pups. After reading this thread I think I might want to put some APS1's in my strat!!
    Last edited by drp555; 04-13-2004, 03:50 PM.

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  • Jeff_H
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    Re: Fender Strat Lite Ash - 2 thumbs WAAAY UP!

    Originally posted by B2D


    The finish on the Hwy 1's are really cool, IMO. I like the teal one the best.
    I dig it also....I own the Honey Blond. You just have to be careful with it. The way it lets the body resonate is really nice though. Good tone.

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  • Gr8Scott
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    I got to check out the lite ash tele the other day and I was impressed. I didn't have time to sit down and play it, but I did get to inspect it closely and I was impressed. It looked good and felt good. Beautiful wood and decent hardware. It looks like I'll be purchasing the lite ash strat... Thanks for the excellent review B2D!

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  • jmv
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    Dude, B2D, i hate you now.... you just made my GAS 10 times worse!!

    Man, thats really cool.... but i don't have ANY money right now... hopefully they keep the series going, and don't change it and mess it up, or make it more expensive, or whatever.

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  • B2D
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    Re: Fender Strat Lite Ash - 2 thumbs WAAAY UP!

    Originally posted by Jeff_H
    The finish on the highway 1's however is a different story. You can take that finish off with a t-shirt.


    The finish on the Hwy 1's are really cool, IMO. I like the teal one the best.

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  • Jeff_H
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    They are a high gloss finish. It will take a lot of work to strip that finish off. The finish on the highway 1's however is a different story. You can take that finish off with a t-shirt.

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  • Gearjoneser
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    I like Chris' idea of refinishing it in a translucent color. Is this thing satin finished,
    or is it a high gloss type that would be difficult to refinish?

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  • MikeSEA
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    I'd call it a shallow "v". My 25th Anniversary has a "C" and this Lite Ash is just a bit deeper but very comfortable.
    And for ref the "C" on the 25th is deeper than the 60's neck on my LP.

    Hope this helps

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  • Gr8Scott
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    What shape is the neck? Is it a V or a C shaped neck? Is it fat or skinny or basically the same as a standard strat profile? I've got a great price on one of these at a local shop but they don't want to order one just so I can try it and see if I like it.

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  • MikeSEA
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    Thanx B2D,

    You were right on the money.

    I just picked my Lite Ash Strat up from UPS and got to mess with it for about a half hour.

    It's just what you said it was and just what I was looking for.

    Basically a Strat to alternate with my LP and one I wouldnt' be afraid to play.

    You see my other Strat is a 25th Anniversary that I bought "NEW" in 1979 and left that way.
    Now I'm afraid to take it out of the house to play because I might ding it. :0

    I'm gonna wring this new one out this weekend.

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  • SORIA
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    kool thanx for the review man!

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  • JOLLY
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    I'm jones'n for one of the Lite Ash Teles myself

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  • Gr8Scott
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    Thanks for posting the review B2D. I'm talking with the local guitar shop to see if they can get me one to noodle on. I want to try the neck out and see how it feels. I have an ovation with a soft V and I love it, but it's a bit of a swing when switching guitars at times. I've got a serious case of GAS on this one.

    Looks like my tax refund check is already spent before it gets here...

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  • B2D
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    Re: Fender Strat Lite Ash - 2 thumbs WAAAY UP!

    Originally posted by the_Chris
    I'm sorry to bother you B2D, the strat neck has a v-shape neck. What kind of neck is the tele? I'm liking this guitar, but I need a decently thick neck.
    I only played it for a few moments, but I got the impression that it's just a TAD meatier than an American Std. But it still gripped really easily.

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  • That90'sGuy
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    Re: Fender Strat Lite Ash - 2 thumbs WAAAY UP!

    I'm sorry to bother you B2D, the strat neck has a v-shape neck. What kind of neck is the tele? I'm liking this guitar, but I need a decently thick neck.

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