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Re: Who makes a good strat? Refuse to buy Fender
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then I'll give my usual recommendation:BennyD said:
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Who makes a good strat? Refuse to buy Fender
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Re: Who makes a good strat? Refuse to buy Fender
The plastic thing is a cost cut true, however some of the high density plastics may transfer vibration as well as other materials as well, and may put up with wear better. I prefer graphite myself, but their are those that say that that interferes with the tone ... To me tthe nut is more an issue a of mass/density, and proper design/cut ... nothing more.
I don't remember seeing cavity sheilds on the ones I mucked with; however they were very quiet, single coils will give you nightmares regardless, but some are designed a bit bit better than others as far as keeping down hum and upper EMI/RFI buzz. On that note I've seen guiatrs that were shielded to the teeth but due to enviroment, amps, etc. hummed like crazy ... I've also seen guitars without shielding (at least much) be very quiet, so to me it's not an issue, although I would like to see it done more. If you got pups that don't have shielded covers and they stick up out of that pickguard (assuming that's completely shielded along with the cavity), then they are just asking to pick up noise.
Concerning the swimming pool route, well it makes sense, I think any tone changes are minimal at best ... AND that seems to be on a case by case basis. For some reason it seems to alter some guitars but not others. So I'm not sure if it's related more to design, body wood(s), mass, thickness, top type (where applicable), one piece or two piece bodies, age, etc. It's not a big concern for me.
Salt flat ... not just salt, but an entire salt flat ... :laugh2: :laugh2:
I like that ...
BennyD said:
The plastic thing is a cost cut true, however some of the high density plastics may transfer vibration as well as other materials as well, and may put up with wear better. I prefer graphite myself, but their are those that say that that interferes with the tone ... To me tthe nut is more an issue a of mass/density, and proper design/cut ... nothing more.
I don't remember seeing cavity sheilds on the ones I mucked with; however they were very quiet, single coils will give you nightmares regardless, but some are designed a bit bit better than others as far as keeping down hum and upper EMI/RFI buzz. On that note I've seen guiatrs that were shielded to the teeth but due to enviroment, amps, etc. hummed like crazy ... I've also seen guitars without shielding (at least much) be very quiet, so to me it's not an issue, although I would like to see it done more. If you got pups that don't have shielded covers and they stick up out of that pickguard (assuming that's completely shielded along with the cavity), then they are just asking to pick up noise.
Concerning the swimming pool route, well it makes sense, I think any tone changes are minimal at best ... AND that seems to be on a case by case basis. For some reason it seems to alter some guitars but not others. So I'm not sure if it's related more to design, body wood(s), mass, thickness, top type (where applicable), one piece or two piece bodies, age, etc. It's not a big concern for me.
Salt flat ... not just salt, but an entire salt flat ... :laugh2: :laugh2:
I like that ...
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Re: Who makes a good strat? Refuse to buy Fender
My 2 cents is that an axe can be $50 to $3k, be a G&L or a Fender to a Hamer or a Squire and as long as you're happy with it, who else cares? There's no "best brand" out there guys - thats why we all play different axes
Anyways, my suggestion is to try as many strats as you can and pick the one you like, without having a presumption over a brand. I know that too many people buy on brand alone, but let's face it, there must be a reason why that brand has equity or else it would have folded long ago. I've an American Fat Strat that I love - build quality is great, tone is excellent and I couldn't be happier.
If you want high end tho, check out Grosh (check out these http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/electrics/grosh/Grosh_Home_Page.html )Andersons, Suhrs, Callahams and Melancons.
My 2 cents is that an axe can be $50 to $3k, be a G&L or a Fender to a Hamer or a Squire and as long as you're happy with it, who else cares? There's no "best brand" out there guys - thats why we all play different axes
Anyways, my suggestion is to try as many strats as you can and pick the one you like, without having a presumption over a brand. I know that too many people buy on brand alone, but let's face it, there must be a reason why that brand has equity or else it would have folded long ago. I've an American Fat Strat that I love - build quality is great, tone is excellent and I couldn't be happier.
If you want high end tho, check out Grosh (check out these http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/electrics/grosh/Grosh_Home_Page.html )Andersons, Suhrs, Callahams and Melancons.
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