Hey guys, I am looking to purchase a Fender Mexican Strat in a few months and am in need of recommendations. I have a Danelectro 56 Pro reissue guitar of which the neck feels awesome in my hands, and am looking for a mexi strat with a neck as similar as possible. I am unsure as to the exact spec of the 56 pro neck, if anyone has any info this would be a big help! Would i be right in thinking one of the classic series would be best?
Need Fender Strat recommendations!
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Jeff_H
Dean Hardtail Fanologist
Re: Need Fender Strat recommendations!
I actully recommend the Highway 1 series. Thiner finish, american standard neck with the rolled edges, vintage trem and tex-mex pickups. One of the better sounding strats I've played stock...including some American Standards. Very affordable and fine instruments.
I actully recommend the Highway 1 series. Thiner finish, american standard neck with the rolled edges, vintage trem and tex-mex pickups. One of the better sounding strats I've played stock...including some American Standards. Very affordable and fine instruments.
Innocent_Bystander
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Re: Need Fender Strat recommendations!
I'd agree, look at the Highway 1 series for a great value and an American made instrument. I have one and I think it's great, even stock.
Jeff_H said:
I'd agree, look at the Highway 1 series for a great value and an American made instrument. I have one and I think it's great, even stock.
Gunny47
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Re: Need Fender Strat recommendations!
I prefer the Classic 50s or 60s strats for an MIM instrument. Stock, they sound great, pickups aren't too bad. The 50s will probably be closer to the danelectro neck, a little bigger than the 60s neck. But for strats, you really gotta play them and see which ones you like best.
I prefer the Classic 50s or 60s strats for an MIM instrument. Stock, they sound great, pickups aren't too bad. The 50s will probably be closer to the danelectro neck, a little bigger than the 60s neck. But for strats, you really gotta play them and see which ones you like best.
Rushfan2112
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Re: Need Fender Strat recommendations!
I don't know what shape the Dano is, but if it's anything like a V shape, a Jimmie Vaughan sig Strat is where it's at. American parts and wiring, Mexican assembly. Big savings.
(Man, do I sound like a Fender dealer or what?
)
I don't know what shape the Dano is, but if it's anything like a V shape, a Jimmie Vaughan sig Strat is where it's at. American parts and wiring, Mexican assembly. Big savings.
(Man, do I sound like a Fender dealer or what?
)
More-Gear-Than-Skill
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Put in the extra cash, and do the HWY1. That neck, that neck!
Put in the extra cash, and do the HWY1. That neck, that neck!
fender dude
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i have a MIM hh strat and personally it sounds just as good as a USA strat (and ive played a few). it plays just as good too. the only thing that needs changing is the pickups (and im working on that :fingersx: ) ... from what some people say tho i might have gotten "the luck of the draw" and got a VERY good one :banana: hope that helps
i have a MIM hh strat and personally it sounds just as good as a USA strat (and ive played a few). it plays just as good too. the only thing that needs changing is the pickups (and im working on that :fingersx: ) ... from what some people say tho i might have gotten "the luck of the draw" and got a VERY good one :banana: hope that helps
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