Hi there,
Haven't been on here in years, used to practically live here as a kid!
Anyways, I just got a Fender 50s Vintera Road Worn Stratocaster (pictured below)... and I just have to say... it almost doesn't make sense how good it is. I've never had the pleasure of owning any Fender Custom Shop stuff, but I have had my share of Strats over the years. American, Japanese, Mexican: I've had 'em all at some point or another.
I can say without reservation that it's the best Strat I've ever owned. It's made at the Mexico factory but It blows the 2012 American FSR Strat I recently sold out of the water. Out of the box, somehow it was already BEAUTIFULLY set up, didn't have to adjust a thing. What's even stranger, at least based on reputation, the 7.5" diameter fretboard feels as comfortable doing bends as anything I've ever played, which is not what I was expecting. Playing leads and rhythm both feel great.
When I open it up, even the soldering and wiring was simply pristine. The aforementioned American Strat I had actually was kinda sloppily done, I did a better job myself and a master soldering I am not.
I suppose perhaps because this is one of the "top of the line" guitar in the Ensenada factory, they take extra good care? Maybe I just got lucky? I dunno. All I can say is that line of guitars (the 60s one I played was great as well) is truly impressive, and I highly recommend them if you're in the market for a mid-priced Strat.
OKAY NOW FOR A QUESTION (if anyone is still reading): the stock pickups (which can now be bought aftermarket as well) are quite good, but the tinkerer in me wants to keep playing with different pickups and whatnot just because it's fun.
Any suggestions? I've been knowing to play with plenty of gain, but like my Strats to still sound like Strats, if you know what I mean? I've tried the Texas Hots Antiquities before, they are very good, but not quite for me. ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS? (SD or otherwise...)
Haven't been on here in years, used to practically live here as a kid!
Anyways, I just got a Fender 50s Vintera Road Worn Stratocaster (pictured below)... and I just have to say... it almost doesn't make sense how good it is. I've never had the pleasure of owning any Fender Custom Shop stuff, but I have had my share of Strats over the years. American, Japanese, Mexican: I've had 'em all at some point or another.
I can say without reservation that it's the best Strat I've ever owned. It's made at the Mexico factory but It blows the 2012 American FSR Strat I recently sold out of the water. Out of the box, somehow it was already BEAUTIFULLY set up, didn't have to adjust a thing. What's even stranger, at least based on reputation, the 7.5" diameter fretboard feels as comfortable doing bends as anything I've ever played, which is not what I was expecting. Playing leads and rhythm both feel great.
When I open it up, even the soldering and wiring was simply pristine. The aforementioned American Strat I had actually was kinda sloppily done, I did a better job myself and a master soldering I am not.
I suppose perhaps because this is one of the "top of the line" guitar in the Ensenada factory, they take extra good care? Maybe I just got lucky? I dunno. All I can say is that line of guitars (the 60s one I played was great as well) is truly impressive, and I highly recommend them if you're in the market for a mid-priced Strat.
OKAY NOW FOR A QUESTION (if anyone is still reading): the stock pickups (which can now be bought aftermarket as well) are quite good, but the tinkerer in me wants to keep playing with different pickups and whatnot just because it's fun.
Any suggestions? I've been knowing to play with plenty of gain, but like my Strats to still sound like Strats, if you know what I mean? I've tried the Texas Hots Antiquities before, they are very good, but not quite for me. ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS? (SD or otherwise...)
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