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Kablamminator
So I was at L&M dropping off a PA rental, and I happened to wander into the guitar department. As I usually do, I had a look at the lefty's they have in stock to see if anything looks interesting. Usually there's three or four Mexi-Strats and a couple of Epi LP's, but this time there was a Fender USA Strat that caught my eye. I asked one of the sales guys about it, and he said someone brought it in on trade-in earlier that day. Here are the specs:
Fender American Standard Stratocaster, Left Handed. made in 2000
- flawless 3-color sunburst body
- light-colored rosewood board (a bit of oil would probably darken it up)
- three Seymour Duncan single-coils (model unknown)
- graphite nut
- some sort of after-market saddles
- everything else stock Fender
I gave it a try through a Hot Rod Deluxe, and it was Strat heaven. Fast, comfortable neck, great construction, and man did those pickups sound good! :32: Basically an ideal S/S/S Strat. The only thing I would change is to replace the "Seymour Duncan" pup covers with plain white (I like a clean look on my guitars).
Here's the best part: since L&M doesn't factor in after-market mods when they set the price on used gear, they are asking for only $860 CAN (about $700 US) for this beauty! :11: :11: :11: How can I pass that up?
The only trouble is, I can't afford to buy it outright at the moment. I have $140 available to spend, and could probably trade in a couple of pedals for $60. That leaves $700 or so if you include the tax. The store is offering 0% 6 month financing on all Fender gear, and I know I can pay it off long before that, but my lovely girlfriend is wary of taking on debt. She will be super pissed if I come home with that guitar knowing that it was bought on credit.
So before this Strat goes home with someone else, I have to either: a. raise $700, or b. convince the gf that this is a worthwhile thing to buy on credit.
Please help me resolve this severe case of GAS! Thanks in advance!
Fender American Standard Stratocaster, Left Handed. made in 2000
- flawless 3-color sunburst body
- light-colored rosewood board (a bit of oil would probably darken it up)
- three Seymour Duncan single-coils (model unknown)
- graphite nut
- some sort of after-market saddles
- everything else stock Fender
I gave it a try through a Hot Rod Deluxe, and it was Strat heaven. Fast, comfortable neck, great construction, and man did those pickups sound good! :32: Basically an ideal S/S/S Strat. The only thing I would change is to replace the "Seymour Duncan" pup covers with plain white (I like a clean look on my guitars).
Here's the best part: since L&M doesn't factor in after-market mods when they set the price on used gear, they are asking for only $860 CAN (about $700 US) for this beauty! :11: :11: :11: How can I pass that up?
The only trouble is, I can't afford to buy it outright at the moment. I have $140 available to spend, and could probably trade in a couple of pedals for $60. That leaves $700 or so if you include the tax. The store is offering 0% 6 month financing on all Fender gear, and I know I can pay it off long before that, but my lovely girlfriend is wary of taking on debt. She will be super pissed if I come home with that guitar knowing that it was bought on credit.
So before this Strat goes home with someone else, I have to either: a. raise $700, or b. convince the gf that this is a worthwhile thing to buy on credit.
Please help me resolve this severe case of GAS! Thanks in advance!
