I basically decided that, the Charvel is gonna be a purchase for later on. Maybe in a year or so. Buuut I still want a new guitar, and since I have a fetish for strats with humbucker I started looking into Blacktops. Now my question is, are the quality of blacktops the same as MIM strats? I remember reading somewhere on here that they weren't but I just wanted to make sure.
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
Blacktop Or MIM
Collapse
X
-
Re: Blacktop Or MIM
I believe that the Blacktops have a swimming pool routing underneath the pickguard.
Just something to be aware of.
-
Re: Blacktop Or MIM
they are basically the same guitar with different pickups
one comes with a gigbag, the other has humbuckers
if you can afford a blacktop you're only $300 away from your charvel...i'd save up a li'l more and get what you really want bro...green globe burned black by sunn
Comment
-
Re: Blacktop Or MIM
Originally posted by Empty Pockets View Postthey are basically the same guitar with different pickups
one comes with a gigbag, the other has humbuckers
if you can afford a blacktop you're only $300 away from your charvel...i'd save up a li'l more and get what you really want bro...88-89 Fender HM Strat(Dimarzio pickups)
Fender Blacktop Jaguar(JB/Jazz)
Guitar>TU-2>Ernie Ball Volume Pedal>Joyo Octave Fuzz>SD-1>Small Stone Phaser>Amp(Effects loop>DD-7>DD-20>Holy Grail)
Vox NightTrain 50.
My Band
Comment
-
Re: Blacktop Or MIM
Originally posted by dmandude123455 View PostI was gonna buy used :| and I haven't seen any used charvels
does not dispute my point...haha
you could get a used MIM Strat and hot-rod it and have a great guitar for around that $500...but i still think you'd be happier saving up for the guitar you really want, especially when your budget is so close.green globe burned black by sunn
Comment
-
Re: Blacktop Or MIM
The other guitarist in my band has been playing his new Blacktop Jaguar a lot recently and it's a really nice guitar.
Good feel, good tone, and pretty much perfect fit and finish.
I don't know if they're consistently that good - it's the only one I've played - but at the price he paid, his guitar is a fantastic value.
I think I have the reputation as a gear elitist around here... (I don't think I am, but others seem to) so take that into account. When I tested out his Blacktop, I had to put down my Suhr to do it. It didn't make me want to sell my Suhr, but I certainly found things to enjoy about the Blacktop.
Comment
-
Re: Blacktop Or MIM
Originally posted by Empty Pockets View Postokay...so it makes sense to buy a new Blacktop instead of a used Charvel?
does not dispute my point...haha
you could get a used MIM Strat and hot-rod it and have a great guitar for around that $500...but i still think you'd be happier saving up for the guitar you really want, especially when your budget is so close.88-89 Fender HM Strat(Dimarzio pickups)
Fender Blacktop Jaguar(JB/Jazz)
Guitar>TU-2>Ernie Ball Volume Pedal>Joyo Octave Fuzz>SD-1>Small Stone Phaser>Amp(Effects loop>DD-7>DD-20>Holy Grail)
Vox NightTrain 50.
My Band
Comment
-
Re: Blacktop Or MIM
i'm pretty sure every MIM i've ever played has had a glossy finished neck man
worth saving another couple hundred just to not have to go buy sanding supplies and potentially ruin your neckgreen globe burned black by sunn
Comment
-
Re: Blacktop Or MIM
The thing you have to know about buying used is that you need lots of patience to find what you want at a good price.
Right now, there aren't any used Pro-Mods for sale, but trust me, the moment you jump the gun on a Blacktop you'll see a white San Dimas or something post up on your local Craigslist. So wait it out, save up and keep the cash handy, so when that Charvel pops up on eBay or CG, you'll be the one to grab it.
My 2 cents.
Comment
-
Re: Blacktop Or MIM
Originally posted by dmandude123455 View PostI basically decided that, the Charvel is gonna be a purchase for later on. Maybe in a year or so. Buuut I still want a new guitar, and since I have a fetish for strats with humbucker I started looking into Blacktops. Now my question is, are the quality of blacktops the same as MIM strats? I remember reading somewhere on here that they weren't but I just wanted to make sure.
Here it is before the 36th were added.
_____________________________
Anderson Lake Blues Project
http://www.soundclick.com/andersonlakebluesproject
Comment
Comment