Fender Custom Shop Strat
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kramersteen
PowerMetalRaph
Re: Fender Custom Shop Strat
Same, You end up spending heaps on fuzzy memories and pictures. If you're married its a much better choice.
Same, You end up spending heaps on fuzzy memories and pictures. If you're married its a much better choice.
Masta' C
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Re: Fender Custom Shop Strat
From what I understand of the new Classic Vibes, they typically have excellent fretwork from the factory, the hardware is pretty good, they utilize a synthetic bone nut and even have alder bodies to boot. Heck, even the "custom vintage-style" single coil pickups seem to be getting solid reviews.
Perhaps the biggest issue with that particular Classic Vibe model is the neck profile, which is likely a bit thinner than the OP would like.
Either way, I say get what makes you happy. I just posted the Squier because the similarities were too many to ignore
If I had the spare change, I'd probably go for the custom shop myself, as well.
From what I understand of the new Classic Vibes, they typically have excellent fretwork from the factory, the hardware is pretty good, they utilize a synthetic bone nut and even have alder bodies to boot. Heck, even the "custom vintage-style" single coil pickups seem to be getting solid reviews.
Perhaps the biggest issue with that particular Classic Vibe model is the neck profile, which is likely a bit thinner than the OP would like.
Either way, I say get what makes you happy. I just posted the Squier because the similarities were too many to ignore
If I had the spare change, I'd probably go for the custom shop myself, as well.
treyhaislip
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Re: Fender Custom Shop Strat
Wow...another Squier recommendation. lol
Not knocking Squier but its like asking questions about a Tesla and someone recommends a Prius.
Wow...another Squier recommendation. lol
Not knocking Squier but its like asking questions about a Tesla and someone recommends a Prius.
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LazNovak
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Re: Fender Custom Shop Strat
I don't have to spend a fortune on a guitar. All of my guitars cost less than $2K and most cost less than $1K. I just want quality that will last and not have to upgrade at all or maybe just pickups.
I also checked out an Ibanez because it had EMG 57/66 in it. The pups are awesome, the guitar not so much. I check everything out and buy what I like and always check the used wall. They had a Schecter that someone put Super Distortions in the bridge and neck. So if anyone was wondering what a Super D in the neck sounds like it sounds killer.
I don't have to spend a fortune on a guitar. All of my guitars cost less than $2K and most cost less than $1K. I just want quality that will last and not have to upgrade at all or maybe just pickups.
I also checked out an Ibanez because it had EMG 57/66 in it. The pups are awesome, the guitar not so much. I check everything out and buy what I like and always check the used wall. They had a Schecter that someone put Super Distortions in the bridge and neck. So if anyone was wondering what a Super D in the neck sounds like it sounds killer.
Masta' C
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Re: Fender Custom Shop Strat
I only defended the Squier to keep facts straight. According to every source out there, those Classic Vibes seem to be fully featured, nicely finished and good quality guitars.
Can you do better? Of course. Do you necessarily get five times the guitar when you go custom shop at five times the price? Well, that's for each person to decide...
I only posted it because I found humor in how much the Classic Vibe resembled that particular custom shop model.
I will say that going into a $2.2K custom shop guitar knowing you will need to upgrade the pickups straight out of the gate seems a bit counterintuitive, but in the end, I'd rather have one great guitar that I play than ten I don't, regardless of price
I only defended the Squier to keep facts straight. According to every source out there, those Classic Vibes seem to be fully featured, nicely finished and good quality guitars.
Can you do better? Of course. Do you necessarily get five times the guitar when you go custom shop at five times the price? Well, that's for each person to decide...
I only posted it because I found humor in how much the Classic Vibe resembled that particular custom shop model.
I will say that going into a $2.2K custom shop guitar knowing you will need to upgrade the pickups straight out of the gate seems a bit counterintuitive, but in the end, I'd rather have one great guitar that I play than ten I don't, regardless of price
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Fender Custom Shop Strat
That's a mid 90's Custom Shop Classic Player Strat. They're a little nicer than an American Std, but not by much if any. I don't think it's worth $2200. I believe they were around $1600 when they came out, and probably worth that now.
In my opinion, the new Fender American Strats are a better buy, since they come with Fat 50's, and are several hundred less.
That's a mid 90's Custom Shop Classic Player Strat. They're a little nicer than an American Std, but not by much if any. I don't think it's worth $2200. I believe they were around $1600 when they came out, and probably worth that now.
In my opinion, the new Fender American Strats are a better buy, since they come with Fat 50's, and are several hundred less.
LazNovak
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Re: Fender Custom Shop Strat
That sounds good because it's the first one that caught my eye.
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-FEN-0113002-705
That sounds good because it's the first one that caught my eye.
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-FEN-0113002-705
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Fender Custom Shop Strat
Also, the new American Standards have the stamped saddles instead of the cast ones they've used for the past 30 years. The difference is a matter of taste. The stamped ones have a more chimey open sound, and the cast ones have a more direct tone without the sharp high end.
I've always been a fan of American Std's, but I like to find minty used ones, and install Antiquity Surfers in the Eric Johnson/Jimmie Vaughan wiring scheme. That's the best bang for buck.
Also, the new American Standards have the stamped saddles instead of the cast ones they've used for the past 30 years. The difference is a matter of taste. The stamped ones have a more chimey open sound, and the cast ones have a more direct tone without the sharp high end.
I've always been a fan of American Std's, but I like to find minty used ones, and install Antiquity Surfers in the Eric Johnson/Jimmie Vaughan wiring scheme. That's the best bang for buck.
kramersteen
PowerMetalRaph
Re: Fender Custom Shop Strat
IMO the American standard is aceman. He represents all of you.
IMO the American standard is aceman. He represents all of you.
