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I had dreamt of the HM Strat being reissued for years now. Sadly, Fender didn't do this one properly: it is rather expensive, but features no-name pickups and a Floyd Rose Special that it seems that most people change as soon as they get it. Why not do it properly in the first place, when you are making a guitar like this?
The pink is nice, but for this model I prefer the ice blue.
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Looks way better than that Lead atrocity that was released.
Originally posted by Sirion View PostI had dreamt of the HM Strat being reissued for years now. Sadly, Fender didn't do this one properly: it is rather expensive, but features no-name pickups and a Floyd Rose Special that it seems that most people change as soon as they get it. Why not do it properly in the first place, when you are making a guitar like this?
The pink is nice, but for this model I prefer the ice blue.
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Originally posted by Securb View PostLooks like Fender wants your business in a bad way.Guitars
Kiesel DC 135, Carvin AE 185, DC 400, DC 127 KOA, DC 127 Quilt Purple, X220C, PRS Custom 24, Washburn USA MG 122 proto , MG 102, MG 120.
Amps PRS Archon 50 head, MT 15, Mesa Subway Rocket, DC-5, Carvin X50B Hot Rod Mod head, Zinky 25watt Blue Velvet combo.
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Didn't re-issue the green/teal one recently?
I agree - no reason to cheap. Weak.Originally posted by Bad City
He's got the crowd on his side and the blue jean lights in his eyes...
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In fairness to Fender, it's a perfect reproduction of the whole ambiance that surrounded the original: late to the game and relying on the Fender name to fight off the superior competition all around from other brands. [emoji848]
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I would much rather get a Kramer SM-1 with SD's and an FR1000. I have always liked the looks of the blue ice HM Strat though. Fender needs to offer more hardtops with Floyd's, just with ones that actually match the price point.
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I had one of those back in the day. Pepto Bismol Pink. I was a big Greg Howe fan. Still am. The dude still kills. The HM Strat played great, but I thought the pickups were atrocious compared to my other Fenders, so I ended up trading it for a Peavey Amp and a few bucks. Wish I had known that you could easily swap out those pickups back then. I did not remember them being shorter scale than a regular strat, which is what I mainly played back then.
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Originally posted by playas View PostIn fairness to Fender, it's a perfect reproduction of the whole ambiance that surrounded the original: late to the game and relying on the Fender name to fight off the superior competition all around from other brands. [emoji848]
Sent from my Redmi Note 8 using TapatalkGuitars
Kiesel DC 135, Carvin AE 185, DC 400, DC 127 KOA, DC 127 Quilt Purple, X220C, PRS Custom 24, Washburn USA MG 122 proto , MG 102, MG 120.
Amps PRS Archon 50 head, MT 15, Mesa Subway Rocket, DC-5, Carvin X50B Hot Rod Mod head, Zinky 25watt Blue Velvet combo.
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