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  1. That's because they're not made anymore lol. You can only get them vintage, and they're super pricey, because they're hard to come by.


  2. What the man said.
    Originally posted by RattleandHum1988:Apparnetly this is the cool thing to do....I have a strat because I love the sound it gives, it's not my problem if Hendrix, Gilmour, Edge, SRV, Clapton, and a shitload of other guitarists love the sound a strat gives as well. I'm not going to get a "different" guitar so I can stand out, i'm going to get what sounds good.

    Amen to that. There's a reason why Strats are as successful as they are - they're good. Need there be more reason to get a guitar? My Explorer is my #1 because I feel it's the best guitar, but also it has a balance to the sound - I feel it comes somewhere between the thickness and grit of a Les Paul crossed with the definition of a Strat. Speaking of Strats, I've been playing my Ridgewood copy quite a lot recently, loving clean tones on the middle/bridge pickup. My Les Paul, on the other hand...if there was one guitar I was going to consider selling, it would be that. Saying that, I'm far too attached to it lol =/
  3. Originally posted by WojBhoy:[..]
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    What the man said.
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    Amen to that. There's a reason why Strats are as successful as they are - they're good. Need there be more reason to get a guitar? My Explorer is my #1 because I feel it's the best guitar, but also it has a balance to the sound - I feel it comes somewhere between the thickness and grit of a Les Paul crossed with the definition of a Strat. Speaking of Strats, I've been playing my Ridgewood copy quite a lot recently, loving clean tones on the middle/bridge pickup. My Les Paul, on the other hand...if there was one guitar I was going to consider selling, it would be that. Saying that, I'm far too attached to it lol =/


    Yeah man. And I know what you mean about being attatched to a guitar. I've gone through about 10 guitars, but I've always kept a strat. I've only had 2, a ,mexi one, and later I upgraded to an american one, which is what I use now, and I'll never sell it, it plays and sounds exactly how I want a guitar to sound and play. Perfect.


  4. A REAL (late `70's) Fender "Starcaster", like the one that Dave Keuning of The Killers and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead use, woule be fantastic.



    Jonny Greenwood with HIS Startcaster:


    Not the cheap package Startcaster / Stratocaster wannabee's that Fender are selling in Targets and Walmarts. They are also putting out crap quality Starcaster acoustic guitars and drum kits. Shame to soil the name of what is a rare and in retrospectively, lovely guitar.

    (The orginal Starcaster being rare and lovely)

    PS - Love the April Fools bit of our names being backwards and with pics of Liam Gallagher (of all U2 haters) and the like. Funny.
  5. To be honest I think It's kind of ugly. Very different, but not my thing at all. I definitely prefer the look of a 335 over the starcaster. The sound on those things are freakin amazing though, and the headstock is sick, but the body itself isn't for me.
  6. Originally posted by RattleandHum1988:To be honest I think It's kind of ugly. Very different, but not my thing at all. I definitely prefer the look of a 335 over the starcaster. The sound on those things are freakin amazing though, and the headstock is sick, but the body itself isn't for me.


    That's odd you'd say that as the body itself, is pretty "335-ish". It is a 335's hipper, more stylish Fender cousin.

    Looks it is unique. And soundwise they sound great.

    But to each their own. That leaves one less person competing for one once I go looking for one. So I'm more than cool with that.
  7. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979:[..]

    That's odd you'd say that as the body itself, is pretty "335-ish". It is a 335's hipper, more stylish Fender cousin.

    Looks it is unique. And soundwise they sound great.

    But to each their own. That leaves one less person competing for one once I go looking for one. So I'm more than cool with that.


    You're right it is more stylish and hip looking, which is probably why it's not appealing to me. I like the super classic look of the 335 body.

    Where are you going to find one though? I've seen only one or two on ebay. and they've always gone for a shitload of money. I'm going down to New York this summer, and I'm DEFINITELY hitting up that street with all of the vintage guitar shops. I'm going to see if I can get my hands on a 50's-70's strat
  8. Originally posted by RattleandHum1988:[..]

    You're right it is more stylish and hip looking, which is probably why it's not appealing to me. I like the super classic look of the 335 body.

    Where are you going to find one though? I've seen only one or two on ebay. and they've always gone for a shitload of money. I'm going down to New York this summer, and I'm DEFINITELY hitting up that street with all of the vintage guitar shops. I'm going to see if I can get my hands on a 50's-70's strat


    You will surely need a lot of money to get a 50s-70s strat. As far as basses go, I have always heard that the 70s instruments are pretty inconsistent in quality, meaning that it is likely that you pay a lot for a bad instrument. Watch out for that. Poor neck placement, heavy instruments with bad sounds,etc...
  9. Originally posted by thechicken:[..]

    You will surely need a lot of money to get a 50s-70s strat. As far as basses go, I have always heard that the 70s instruments are pretty inconsistent in quality, meaning that it is likely that you pay a lot for a bad instrument. Watch out for that. Poor neck placement, heavy instruments with bad sounds,etc...


    Very true it will be a lot of money. Although, it will give me good reason to open my "savings" account
  10. Originally posted by RattleandHum1988:[..]

    You're right it is more stylish and hip looking, which is probably why it's not appealing to me. I like the super classic look of the 335 body.

    Where are you going to find one though? I've seen only one or two on ebay. and they've always gone for a shitload of money. I'm going down to New York this summer, and I'm DEFINITELY hitting up that street with all of the vintage guitar shops. I'm going to see if I can get my hands on a 50's-70's strat


    Hope you have a shitload of money! Because if you are looking for a vintage 1950's - 1970's STRAT it will cost you far more than a mid-to-late 1970's Fender STARCASTER.

    Well... unless you are talking about a 1950's to 1970's Fender reissue Strat. Which in that case you can find in your local guitar barn (Sam Ash, Guitar Center) or online (Musician's Friend, etc) for cheaper than most of the independent guitar shops that don't buy in bulk and thus can't offer for lower prices.

    QUALITY of late 1960's to early 1980's Fender Strats (and other Fender guitars) was marginal at best. "But The Edge uses 1970's era Stratocasters!" Yes, but that is as they were diamonds in the rough when he bought them. The gems amongst the mere stones. And some of which he's owned since far before they were considered "vintage" or "collectible".
  11. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979:[..]

    Hope you have a shitload of money! Because if you are looking for a vintage 1950's - 1970's STRAT it will cost you far more than a mid-to-late 1970's Fender STARCASTER.

    Well... unless you are talking about a 1950's to 1970's Fender reissue Strat. Which in that case you can find in your local guitar barn (Sam Ash, Guitar Center) or online (Musician's Friend, etc) for cheaper than most of the independent guitar shops that don't buy in bulk and thus can't offer for lower prices.

    QUALITY of late 1960's to early 1980's Fender Strats (and other Fender guitars) was marginal at best. "But The Edge uses 1970's era Stratocasters!" Yes, but that is as they were diamonds in the rough when he bought them. The gems amongst the mere stones. And some of which he's owned since far before they were considered "vintage" or "collectible".


    A local guitar shop just sold a 79 strat for 1500 bucks, and it was in great condition. Tried it myself in fact, and I planned to buy it, but the previous time I was in there it was gone
  12. So far as Strats go, I'm pretty happy with my Ridgewood copy no, it's not a Fender, but it makes the same noise and, more to the point, a noise I like and I think that's the most important thing, i.e. playing something 'cause you like playing it

    Speaking of playing things, I tried out my friend's Gibson BFG the other night. My god, that is lush as tones go. Wouldn't mind bagging one myself if I had a cool £700 lying around, although I can't say I'm keen on the finish - I've only seen one sort of finish for such a guitar, wondered if anyone knows of alternative models or whether they're one of a kind?
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