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RattleandHum1988

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

thechicken

15 years

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...

RattleandHum1988

15 years

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

anstratdubh1979

15 years

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".

RattleandHum1988

15 years

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

WojBhoy

15 years

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?

anstratdubh1979

15 years

Originally posted by WojBhoy: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?

BFG... is that the one with the P-90 pickup in the neck position?

WojBhoy

15 years