SX SRV strat

nicovlogg

Went to Music Boyz the other day and tried out a SX strat copy. Was pretty decent all told. Then someone mentioned the SX SRV model - I think Keira said she had a look at one. Has anyone tried one, and what do you think? Where can I get one in Pretoria?

And then the big question - how does it compare to a Squier standard strat?

Keira-WitherKay

yeah i have seen one .. at marshall music . but i guess it sold quickly not seen it for a while. not that i look at the electrics so maybe call em to find out .......... and yeah no idea what it sounds like vs a standard strat squire..... but it felt pretty good... and i used a USA deluxe strat for many years so ... kinda not just an acoustic player . but yeah obviously not a top end instrument . but even the sales person said he thought it was awesome value for money ... so i guess you should not expect a great deal from a guitar costing prob around a grand give or take a few hundred when dscounted ...

i'm a big believer in finding the gems amongst the cheapies...so try a few.one might sound better than the rest . then just change that horrid scratch plate hheheh it looks horrid but an easy change......

and then later maybe upgrade the PUPS if you like the feel ........ cos really on cheap guitars if you love the feel the rest can be changed over time and when the cash flows in...like pups and machine heads ect ect ..... then if you love the feel you'll have a cool guitar at low cost ..... and lets face it for thet 1K to 1.5K price level new...one ussually does not find anything great. so keep the expectations down and who knows.... maybe it will surprise you ....

what i liked was the neck profile it felt like an old strat ......

good luck let us know what you find......... and decide

nick_D01

wow, this does sound awesome guys. a srv strat (copy) on the cheap... really sounds great.

nicovlogg

I've also been looking at the Squier Classic Vibe strat - it's hard to compare cos the SX website is a bit short on details about their guitars!

Attila

By the by ....there were two SX strats at cash converters fourways, a few days ago, I cant tell you the models, the one has a nice yellowed headstock +- 900 bucks, I didnot pay too much attention but it needed a setup, action was quite high,

worth havin a look

nicovlogg

I went to the one in NorthGate on Sunday, didn't have anything. Has anyone ever tried negotiating with Cash Crusaders on a price? I'm seriously not paying more than R1000 for one of their crappy electrics! ?

Attila

thats the Four Way X-rossing cash convertors

Keira-WitherKay

nicovlogg wrote I went to the one in NorthGate on Sunday, didn't have anything. Has anyone ever tried negotiating with Cash Crusaders on a price? I'm seriously not paying more than R1000 for one of their crappy electrics! ?

hey nicovlogg the trick to shopping at a cash crusaders is only to look at their 2nd hand gear ... not their inhouse brands...... cos one finds awesome deals...and yes they are negotiable but it ussually means you insist on speaking to a manager..the onfloor salesmen have no power to grant a discount... i always get one ...... ussually it helps to point out how bad a condition the guitar is in... even when you know it's fixable...

also if you looking for the shiny new guitars forget the pawn shop route......... but i have found guitars at giveaway prices....... that are dirty with only 2 strings on... but i know the values of most instruments i would be interested in...or if not on the spot in the store i would call a music store and ask for a quote on what i see there....... so yeah pawn shop deals require you to be happy with a guitar with some dings and remember most anything is repairable on a guitar ...to me i search out a good tone and feel . the cosmetics have no influence on my shopping .......

BUT remember most music stores will offer up to 30% discount some even more on new gear if you buy on card or with cash .so before you buy a second hand guitar at slightly less than retail ..you prob could get a new one for that ...and with a guarentee ..... cos pawn shops like cash crusaders do offer a 3 month guarentee.... but most stores offer at least 6 months to a year on new gear

good luck

MIKA-the-better-one

SX srv copy!!!! I had to look twice, I tried one for a joke awhile back, and thought it was downright awful............ Really awful, squires are one thing and they kinda exude a bit of quality, but the SX range, including the SRV is horrible I think. Maybe I have just had bad luck with them all. But I struggle to understand buyng guitars like this, I really do.... from my experience

Corne

I've seen a few SX guitars with better finishings then Fenders and Squires.

SX guitars with three ply scratch plates (Like the old Fenders used to have).

I've played with Fenders that have fret wires that stick out on the sides and played on SX's that felt like my '87 Jap Strat (silky smooth neck).

Guess what I'm trying to say is. It's all luck of the draw nowadays when it comes to guitars.

nicovlogg

I tried a SX that was really decent, that's why I'm investigating this route. Also have a really nice cheap Squier Tele that's fantastic. So now I'm looking for a strat!

Keira, I'll have to say I've never found a nice guitar at a second hand shop, but then again those aren't too popular in Pretoria. I always dream about walking in and finding an American Fender, busted up but salvageable, for like 1 grand.

Keira-WitherKay

nicovlogg wrote
Keira, I'll have to say I've never found a nice guitar at a second hand shop, but then again those aren't too popular in Pretoria. I always dream about walking in and finding an American Fender, busted up but salvageable, for like 1 grand.

mmm Nico... finding a fender or gibson is almost imposible...since even my mother who is totally unmusical cand tell that fender and gibson are the "mercedes benz" of guitars........ that is top end ..... so pawn shop owners know this too.........

i have found my best deals on acoustics and especially nylon string ... just recently i bought a top of range calssical yamaha in mint condition with a hard case for R1300 unbelievable find that Joel from forum alerted me to.........

you should hold out for some good old ibanez guitars when it comes to electrics .... i recently saw an awesome also mint ibanez for R2000 but it was least an upper end ibanez... i forget the model number. but i played it and it had awesome feel and a neck thru body ... i woulda jumped at it if i had a use for electrics.......

so forget the dreams of the fenders or gibsons.......thats like winning the lottery

but there are some awesome deals to be had...... 3 of my guitars are from pawn shops and all are pro standard instruments...... meaning i can use em at my pro gigs or in studio ...

but yeah it means weekly calls to pawn shops and not getting frustrated when there is no luck for weeks or months......

but yeah if you not the "hunting" type just buy new and enjoy it heheheh

nicovlogg

Keira WitherKay wrote mmm Nico... finding a fender or gibson is almost imposible...since even my mother who is totally unmusical cand tell that fender and gibson are the "mercedes benz" of guitars........ that is top end ..... so pawn shop owners know this too.........
so forget the dreams of the fenders or gibsons.......thats like winning the lottery

Yeah, I know, that's why it's just a dream ? With the internet nowadays, everyone knows what to expect.

Keira WitherKay wrote but yeah it means weekly calls to pawn shops and not getting frustrated when there is no luck for weeks or months......

but yeah if you not the "hunting" type just buy new and enjoy it heheheh

I really enjoy the hunting, I'm on gumtree almost everyday.. Just hoping to find a sweet deal first!