Wow... this strat IS a bueaty!!!

[midnite_man]

Re: Wow... this strat IS a bueaty!!!

I agree with Curly. Nice guitar, but the pickups are outta there.

[midnite_man]

Re: Wow... this strat IS a bueaty!!!

yeah, if someone liked the looks of that guitar, I'd say take a look at the American Deluxe strat - it comes in Black/ gold pickguard / rosewood neck with abalone dots for about $1000.
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I'd go that route myself except different color. The newer American Deluxe's, I believe, have the same C-shaped neck like the CS, but the maple woods used for the CS neck sure are nice looking. I wonder how much the different grain/type of wood makes a difference in tone?
Those 50th anniversary model necks are nice looking, too.