Recommend a cheap Stratocaster
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Re: Recommend a cheap Stratocaster
For Strat sounds stock or for a modding platform?
For Strat sounds stock or for a modding platform?
Chistopher
malapterurus electricus tonewood instigator
Re: Recommend a cheap Stratocaster
Squier Classic Vibe 50s or 60s are both pretty great, depending on what specs you want. They can both be had new for $400. They often show up used for less than $250.
Squier Classic Vibe 50s or 60s are both pretty great, depending on what specs you want. They can both be had new for $400. They often show up used for less than $250.
dazedandconfused001
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ive heard nothing but good things about harley benton.
https://www.thomannmusic.com/harley_benton_st_62_mn_sb_vintage_series.htm
ive heard nothing but good things about harley benton.
https://www.thomannmusic.com/harley_benton_st_62_mn_sb_vintage_series.htm
Ayrton
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Re: Recommend a cheap Stratocaster
Classic Vibe strat. $399 new, &250ish used. Medium jumbo frets and 9.5” radius.
https://shop.fender.com/en-US/squie...vibe-stratocaster-50s/0303000546.html#start=1
Classic Vibe strat. $399 new, &250ish used. Medium jumbo frets and 9.5” radius.
https://shop.fender.com/en-US/squie...vibe-stratocaster-50s/0303000546.html#start=1
Aceman
I am your doctor of love!
Re: Recommend a cheap Stratocaster
Because:
$700
I'm not reselling
I don't really play Strats
$700
However...I saw a number of things in that zone I could be really happy with.
Because:
$700
I'm not reselling
I don't really play Strats
$700
However...I saw a number of things in that zone I could be really happy with.
justFred
Well-known member
Re: Recommend a cheap Stratocaster
Give the pool man a seven month vacation...clean and chemicalize the pool yourself...bingo $700 for a real strat...in the long run you'll be saving money...
Give the pool man a seven month vacation...clean and chemicalize the pool yourself...bingo $700 for a real strat...in the long run you'll be saving money...
Ayrton
New member
Re: Recommend a cheap Stratocaster
You can pick up an American Standard for as little as $500 used, but you are still talking about twice what a used CV goes for. You can even find MIM strats fairly cheap used as well.
No point spending more than you have to in order to get an occasional sound. You can always upgrade later if you decide you must have a nice strat.
You can pick up an American Standard for as little as $500 used, but you are still talking about twice what a used CV goes for. You can even find MIM strats fairly cheap used as well.
No point spending more than you have to in order to get an occasional sound. You can always upgrade later if you decide you must have a nice strat.
Jacew
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I had hard time figuring out what to answer this...
1 How many people that would consider buying a squier has a pool?
2 You really think many have a "guy" to take care of that pool??
You really live in clouds. If 700 dollars are not big money for you, good for you.
Squiers are just as real strats as any. You're not getting a perfect guitar, but you can get a good starting point if you're willing to do some work on it.
I had hard time figuring out what to answer this...
1 How many people that would consider buying a squier has a pool?
2 You really think many have a "guy" to take care of that pool??
You really live in clouds. If 700 dollars are not big money for you, good for you.
Squiers are just as real strats as any. You're not getting a perfect guitar, but you can get a good starting point if you're willing to do some work on it.
Jacew
New member
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Worst guitar I've ever played was cheap HB strat.
Worst guitar I've ever played was cheap HB strat.
cliffenstein
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Squier Deluxe Stratocaster
Squier Deluxe Stratocaster
Benjy_26
25's Nemesis
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Squier SE Strat. Full sized body, decent frets that can be finished at home, and they look and sound the part after some mods. My brother bought one that's surprisingly nice. I see them in pawn shops around me all the time for under a hundo.
Squier SE Strat. Full sized body, decent frets that can be finished at home, and they look and sound the part after some mods. My brother bought one that's surprisingly nice. I see them in pawn shops around me all the time for under a hundo.
Aceman
I am your doctor of love!
Re: Recommend a cheap Stratocaster
I have a big @$$ pool. I have an $8k Gibson Custom shop Les Paul.
I also as you said - want the "occasional sound." $50 or $5000, they will all sound the same when I play them. No need for a badge or brand. Just one that does what it is supposed to. Just needs to be playable after adjustments and stay in tune. I can handle the rest.
I have a big @$$ pool. I have an $8k Gibson Custom shop Les Paul.
I also as you said - want the "occasional sound." $50 or $5000, they will all sound the same when I play them. No need for a badge or brand. Just one that does what it is supposed to. Just needs to be playable after adjustments and stay in tune. I can handle the rest.
