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what about G&L guitar??
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American standard strat good?
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ErikH
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Re: American standard strat good?
Ok, what you need to do is not assume that just because stuff from your company's Mexico sister plant has issues that Fender does. Their Mexico facility is right across the border. Their headquarters in Arizona is smack in the middle of the California and Mexico facility. You can make a good bet that they keep a close eye on what's going on at both places fairly easily. The Fender Mexico facility turns out some really good stuff and it has only gotten better the last 5 years.
Yes, your chances are very good that you'll get a very nice piece. However, if you have the ability to do so, go play them.
Ok, what you need to do is not assume that just because stuff from your company's Mexico sister plant has issues that Fender does. Their Mexico facility is right across the border. Their headquarters in Arizona is smack in the middle of the California and Mexico facility. You can make a good bet that they keep a close eye on what's going on at both places fairly easily. The Fender Mexico facility turns out some really good stuff and it has only gotten better the last 5 years.
Yes, your chances are very good that you'll get a very nice piece. However, if you have the ability to do so, go play them.
marcofry
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Can't disagree,but I still have to pick through them to get a good one..and its not because I'm too picky.
I think you're right I'm going to have to go down to the store and pick one. I just don't like to pay an extra couple hundred and sales tax on top of that.
Can't disagree,but I still have to pick through them to get a good one..and its not because I'm too picky.
I think you're right I'm going to have to go down to the store and pick one. I just don't like to pay an extra couple hundred and sales tax on top of that.
ErikH
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Like I said before, you have to do that regardless of manufacturer. You just may have to pick through less when looking at the more expensive lines.
When I went shopping for an American Strat, I played a bunch of them, every color, didn't matter. Turns out the one I liked best was in the back unopened. That was sweet because it meant nobody else had a chance to mess with it.
Look at it this way, if you have to send the thing back a couple times due to something, you're out almost as much as the sales tax would be. Take an online sales ad with you. Most places should match online prices. I know GC does and few other local shops here do. Just show proof of the lower price.
Like I said before, you have to do that regardless of manufacturer. You just may have to pick through less when looking at the more expensive lines.
When I went shopping for an American Strat, I played a bunch of them, every color, didn't matter. Turns out the one I liked best was in the back unopened. That was sweet because it meant nobody else had a chance to mess with it.
Look at it this way, if you have to send the thing back a couple times due to something, you're out almost as much as the sales tax would be. Take an online sales ad with you. Most places should match online prices. I know GC does and few other local shops here do. Just show proof of the lower price.
marcofry
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You're right!! I think I remember the local shop running a tv ad saying they would match online prices....Money aside I would rather buy from them anyway.
You're right!! I think I remember the local shop running a tv ad saying they would match online prices....Money aside I would rather buy from them anyway.
ErikH
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Great, now print off the lowest advertised online price, get off the computer and go play some guitars. Oh wait, they might not be open yet.
Ok, in a few hours then (if they're open on Sunday).
Great, now print off the lowest advertised online price, get off the computer and go play some guitars. Oh wait, they might not be open yet.
Ok, in a few hours then (if they're open on Sunday).Re: American standard strat good?
i like the current American Standard even if many players snub the current bridge on them... i do prefer the older American Standard bridge saddles myself... but the current model is OK with me...
Xmas 2008 i walked into my local shop looking to buy a new Red American Standard Strat... it seemed to be a better one out of the batch they had hanging on the wall.. they had at least 10 in stock... i really sat down to try and find the best one... what was blowing my mind is how close the American Standard feels like the Mexican Standards... not a huge difference in the 2 models in my mind... the PU's are different sounding but the rest of the guitar is pretty much the same...
anyways i talked myself out of the American Standard and bought a CS strat because it was heavily discounted
i still would love to buy a new American Standard oneday... i like them... but now that new MIA strat model that has the HWY neck, the MIM bridge, the American Body and the TexMex PU's is making me pay attention
i like the current American Standard even if many players snub the current bridge on them... i do prefer the older American Standard bridge saddles myself... but the current model is OK with me...
Xmas 2008 i walked into my local shop looking to buy a new Red American Standard Strat... it seemed to be a better one out of the batch they had hanging on the wall.. they had at least 10 in stock... i really sat down to try and find the best one... what was blowing my mind is how close the American Standard feels like the Mexican Standards... not a huge difference in the 2 models in my mind... the PU's are different sounding but the rest of the guitar is pretty much the same...
anyways i talked myself out of the American Standard and bought a CS strat because it was heavily discounted
i still would love to buy a new American Standard oneday... i like them... but now that new MIA strat model that has the HWY neck, the MIM bridge, the American Body and the TexMex PU's is making me pay attention
ErikH
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I'm still jonesing for that American Deluxe HSS Strat at a GC here. It's the pearl white with tortoise shell pickguard and white pickups and appointments. I'm normally not one for tortoise shell but this one is just gorgeous with the rosewood fretboard. It plays and sounds incredible. It's old stock, at least a 2007 model. Don't understand why it's still there. If I can move enough stuff to raise the funds, I just might snag it if it is still there rather than going for a LP style guitar.
I'm still jonesing for that American Deluxe HSS Strat at a GC here. It's the pearl white with tortoise shell pickguard and white pickups and appointments. I'm normally not one for tortoise shell but this one is just gorgeous with the rosewood fretboard. It plays and sounds incredible. It's old stock, at least a 2007 model. Don't understand why it's still there. If I can move enough stuff to raise the funds, I just might snag it if it is still there rather than going for a LP style guitar.
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I recently bought a keyboard that was on sale at an online store. I printed out the ad and took it to GC. I told them I didn't have to pay sales tax online and if they could match that ptice out the door, I'd buy from them. So they calculated their price (at GC) including sales tax so that my final out-the-door cost would be the same as the sale price with no tax from the online store.
So I got to try it out, paid the same as I would have paid online, and got it right away...didn't have to wait for it to be shipped. Can't beat that deal.
I recently bought a keyboard that was on sale at an online store. I printed out the ad and took it to GC. I told them I didn't have to pay sales tax online and if they could match that ptice out the door, I'd buy from them. So they calculated their price (at GC) including sales tax so that my final out-the-door cost would be the same as the sale price with no tax from the online store.
So I got to try it out, paid the same as I would have paid online, and got it right away...didn't have to wait for it to be shipped. Can't beat that deal.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
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I figured I'd answer this one, since my hands are completely used to Fender American Standards....and I've owned several G&L's.
Don't ever think that G&L's are the magical improvement on the Fender Am Std, and touted as Fender Custom Shop Quality.....even though they are great guitars. I'll never knock G&L guitars, because I know they're nice instruments, but besides the Gumbied look of G&L, they're very different.
The entire feel of Fender vs. G&L makes them very different guitars, despite the similar look.....except for the most Fenderish G&L models. Most of it is in the bridge and neck angle. Neck profiles are usually different as well, with G&L usually hitting right and left of center.
I look at G&L compared to Fender as I look at PRS compared to Gibson. They may seem similar, but the subtle differences make them completely different instruments. The Legacy or ASAT is a PRS Singlecut, while the Am Std is a LP Std.....if you know what I mean. On paper, they're compatible, but in your hands, they're exactly what they are.
Some fans of Fender ultimately go to G&L, but many don't, just because true Fenders have a look, feel, and sound that only a Fender makes. It's basically an apples/oranges decision.
I figured I'd answer this one, since my hands are completely used to Fender American Standards....and I've owned several G&L's.
Don't ever think that G&L's are the magical improvement on the Fender Am Std, and touted as Fender Custom Shop Quality.....even though they are great guitars. I'll never knock G&L guitars, because I know they're nice instruments, but besides the Gumbied look of G&L, they're very different.
The entire feel of Fender vs. G&L makes them very different guitars, despite the similar look.....except for the most Fenderish G&L models. Most of it is in the bridge and neck angle. Neck profiles are usually different as well, with G&L usually hitting right and left of center.
I look at G&L compared to Fender as I look at PRS compared to Gibson. They may seem similar, but the subtle differences make them completely different instruments. The Legacy or ASAT is a PRS Singlecut, while the Am Std is a LP Std.....if you know what I mean. On paper, they're compatible, but in your hands, they're exactly what they are.
Some fans of Fender ultimately go to G&L, but many don't, just because true Fenders have a look, feel, and sound that only a Fender makes. It's basically an apples/oranges decision.
