Which Strat

mattyd · 2009-12-15T00:33:23+00:00

Okay so I've made the decision to sell my Variax and get a Strat. I don't know why it's taken me this long to decide that, although my gaze was probably swayed a little by the gorgeous flame top Les Paul that I recently recorded an album with :-[ But no matter... no more ? I don't have a lot of money (maybe R6 500 at a push) so I was looking at a nice 2nd hand MIM or MIJ. However, in my searches I came across a few real gems in the Squier range, particularly the Classic Vibe 60. Fantastic guitar! I would probably swop the electronics, nut and bridge out at some stage but, for the price, it really is great. Also, there's the G&L tribute line of Strats. My only concern with these ones is the fact that they only come in basswood and ash. I've had some experience with ash strats and they don't really "speak to me" if you know what I mean. Obviously alder is the main choice for Strats and I'm just a little concerned that the basswood will lose some of the Strat charm. I'm sure it sounds fine for what it is, I'm just not so sure about it sounding like a Strat. I do realize that every Strat is completely different to the next so I will have to drive around Cape Town and try out as many as I can, but I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on the matter. Which of the 4 options should I look at (bearing in mind that the GAS has been building for quite a while now and needs some form of release ? )? Thanks in advance ?

Gearhead

Alan Ratcliffe wrote @ Mika - what makes you think Rosie O'Donnell would have you anyway? ?

Unless you're a dyke, too?

MIKA-the-better-one

I am the biggest dyke you will ever know. You cant get a guitar you dont like the look of, For me those parker guitars dot sound bad, but I wouldnt even shed a glance on one due to their extreme ugliness.

andrewjbryson

Rosie O' Donnell has a nice....

well um..

she has a nice name.

MIKA-the-better-one

exactly but she is ugle just like a parker guitar, so you wouldnt want her even if she is nice inside

DonovanB

True, but I'd play a Parker if they paid me...

AlanRatcliffe

I'd love a Parker Artist and Rosie is a wonderful woman.

How do I put this delicately? Guitars get beaten up when they are used and all women age (except Cher), so only a fool would choose either based on looks alone.

mattyd

Alan Ratcliffe wrote I'd love a Parker Artist and Rosie is a wonderful woman.

How do I put this delicately? Guitars get beaten up when they are used and all women age (except Cher), so only a fool would choose either based on looks alone.

True, except I know for a fact that I LOVE the look of a beaten up sunburst finish... not so sure if that love extends to a beaten up sonic blue ?
Parkers aren't bad looking, and they play real nice. I'm just more of a classic looks type guy.

RobK

Alan Ratcliffe wrote ...all women age (except Cher)...

You forgot Barbie - they have about the same amount of plastic on them ?

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