So a friend bought one to use as wall art, him being a big Yngwie fan and occasional grocery store run-in of the Screamin' Swede.
Here is the guitar in question sort of:
Obviously has a total fender headstock. He's a graphic artist, so he doctored up a play loud sticker, the duck, and a couple of Ferrari emblems per the real deal. Additionally, he put a brass nut on himself. So, what did I think of this Alien Swedish Shred Beast?
Well, now being in the Fender club I could compare it to a real one. The color first off, looked more like sweet cream butter than olympic white. The feel was "light". Didn't have the heft of a real Strat IMO. Not sure about the tuners, didn't play it that long. They seemed ok. Didn't use the trem. Also, the pickups were tragically bright compared to my Texas Specials. I'm certain a pickup upgrade would have helped. All in all, it felt pretty Squire like. Just not authentic "Fender" class. That said - it worked just fine. One the treble was dialed out at the amp, some mids added and bass, with a heaping helping of distortion, it was better. Still didn't cop any Malmsteen tone in any settings.
Now - this is the longest I have ever played the scalloped board. Honestly, it did not seem that rough to get a handle on. I had some challenges with first few frets as I'd press too hard. But after the 5th fret, I could play it just fine. Might have been me, or the guitar.
I think I'd have no problem getting used to one.
Here is the guitar in question sort of:
Obviously has a total fender headstock. He's a graphic artist, so he doctored up a play loud sticker, the duck, and a couple of Ferrari emblems per the real deal. Additionally, he put a brass nut on himself. So, what did I think of this Alien Swedish Shred Beast?
Well, now being in the Fender club I could compare it to a real one. The color first off, looked more like sweet cream butter than olympic white. The feel was "light". Didn't have the heft of a real Strat IMO. Not sure about the tuners, didn't play it that long. They seemed ok. Didn't use the trem. Also, the pickups were tragically bright compared to my Texas Specials. I'm certain a pickup upgrade would have helped. All in all, it felt pretty Squire like. Just not authentic "Fender" class. That said - it worked just fine. One the treble was dialed out at the amp, some mids added and bass, with a heaping helping of distortion, it was better. Still didn't cop any Malmsteen tone in any settings.
Now - this is the longest I have ever played the scalloped board. Honestly, it did not seem that rough to get a handle on. I had some challenges with first few frets as I'd press too hard. But after the 5th fret, I could play it just fine. Might have been me, or the guitar.
I think I'd have no problem getting used to one.
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