As I was taking a crap...

[Seraphial]

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Now that's great guitar - I should know, I have one Was mincing between getting that exact one and maple/chrome silver. Opted for chrome silver cause I thought the ash/maple combo might be too bright. How does yours sound?

Tell ya, when I saw that combo I still got that sinking feeling I should have got the sienna burst! Great score man.

 

[Hoss]

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very nice man...love the grain on the neck!

good looking finish...not my fave color, but still cool!

 

[Kommerzbassist]

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Wow... that's one really nice Strat again... oh man you know how I love Strats... If I wouldn't buy a new amp, I'd buy me a new Strat

 

[JacksonMIA]

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That guitar is so pretty it almost makes me want to cry. It's one of the best looking strats I've ever seen.

I wish a guitar came to my door every time I took a dump. I could pass Gearjoneser in a week.

 

[Rotten Guitar String]

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That is one sweet looking strat!!

 

[StrangeSound]

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Cool³!

 

[Young Angus]

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Sensational looking guitar! If it plays as good as it looks, thats one amazing machine!!!

 

[sosomething]

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That's a gorgeous strat! Wow. It's been a while since I've seen such a great looking new Fender. Very cool striping on the maple neck and a KILLER piece of ash.

Very nice indeed. I'd buy one like it.

 

[CapoFirstFret]

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those HSS strats came with a Pearly Gates in the bridge if I'm not mistaken, stock! so that's more than likely what it is

 

[Scott_F]

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That guitar is freaking awesome! Hope it plays as good as it looks. Makes me start to have Strat GAS again. Go away GAS crapper!

 

[FenderStratRock3]

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Capo, I'm pretty sure it is a Pearly Gates.

Nice looking axe, man!

 

[Gamera]

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Note to self: take more craps!

Beautiful guitar, love the finish. I'm not usually a fan of those fancy pickguards but with that neck & finish it works really well. Enjoy!

 

[Gamera]

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I believe it's a two piece body. They were pretty clever in hiding it though!

It's definitely a 3-piecer, and yeah, they were pretty clever lining up those pieces. I like the "mountain peak" pattern they created in the rear, right underneath the forearm contour.

 

[ratherdashing]

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Re: the pickup. A few of the US Strats (Lonestar and Big Apple I believe) came stock with a Pearly Gates Plus, which is not the same as the original Pearly Gates. The main difference is the PG+ has an Alnico 5 magnet instead of the Alnico 2 in the PG. My Strat has a PG original in the bridge position, and it definitely sounds different than the Lonestar Strats I have tried - less treble bite is the main difference to my ears.

They are both excellent pickups in a Strat though. I'm sure this one sounds amazing.

 

[jayK]

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Man, that thing looks almost edible!

Congratulations, if it plays as good as it looks you got a deal! Looks to be in fantastic shape, no major dents or dings to be seen on your pics.

 

[Artie]

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Ank . . . thats gorgeous. Nice score man.

 

[Kamanda~SD]

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For the pickup, the most common SD pickup for Fender stock is pearly gates, but there are other too, just PG is the most common.

 

[Seraphial]

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As an aside, I've heard a lot of people say that the CC is a fantastic replacement for the PG+ if you find it too trebly. Initially I did, but I lowered the HB to get rid of the top end sizzle. Just my ears tho

 

[BASSMAN64]

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Sweeeet strat!

 

[Ironjose]

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Kommerzbassist, what kind of guitar are you playing on your avatar?
if i may dare to ask?
and that fender is one hell of an axe !!! i´m so jealous... Good for you, i crap like 2 to 3 times a day and never see a new axe, what am i doing wrong??? could you explain it to me like i´m a 5 year old?
JJ