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Post by funkyjazz82 on Jan 2, 2007 9:13:43 GMT -7
How are the vintage series guitars? Are they just like any other strat? Does anyone own one of these to actually give me some advice? I plan on buying one for my dad, he loves this guitar, but will it give me that super great clean strat sound I've gotten out of the EJ and American Deluxe V-neck? How about with the overdrive? Is the neck just as nice? Please advise me....
I was also thinking about trading my EJ for one of these....to be honest with u, i dont think the EJ for the price I bought it for ($1600) is actually worth it...i can get great cleans, but im not too crazy about the distortion....its sounds a little too bluesy IMO....compared to my V neck deluxe....maybe im just not hearing it right, i also havent played it in a club yet, just in my bedroom, so it definitely produces a different sound....i just think the V neck deluxe that i have a is abetter guitar overall than the EJ, and also the neck on the EJ isnt a V neck its a little thicker....strange...anyways, any advice would help, thanks
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Post by nitehawk55 on Jan 2, 2007 14:28:33 GMT -7
Before you trade make sure you are getting what you want . I went through this constant quest in trying different guitars years ago and it cost me an arm and leg because I was buying new and trading only months later wanting something else . Buy good used if you can , you'll save a LOT of $$$'s . Also , if you like the way the EJ plays then perhaps a set of vintage pups will do . As for the vintage series Strats I own 2 , a 52 Tele and a 62 Strat . I don't use them much but I do like them for what they are and think the build quality/sound is very good . In the end you have to go out and really decide what you like and be sure before you get into this vicious cycle of trading off gear . Good Luck !!
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Post by tele1962 on Jan 3, 2007 22:08:00 GMT -7
The Vintage series feel like the real deal. PU's are great sounding, balance is good top to bottom, just feels like a real McCoy. One thing to watch out for is make sure the guitar isn't too heavy. They don't come out in consistent weights. That beautful Fender crackle and shimmer that we all crave is usually in the lighter weight guitars for whatever strange reason. Good Strat weights are around 7 lbs. Great ones are 6.3 to 7.0. Light weight Stratocasters in good shape with original hardshell cases also fetch more resale dollars, even the vintage re-issues.
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Post by JebusCrebus on Jan 5, 2007 11:33:05 GMT -7
Are you talking the Vintage American Series or the Custom Shop Time Machine Series? Recently, I almost bought an American Series SB 62 re-issue Strat from my local shop, I'm really lucky as the salesman and I are great friends so I got to take it home for the weekend to try it out. ;D It was an excellent light weight strat with all the right stuff, great balance , acoustically resonant, tons of sustain, ... you know what I mean, tone for days, and it sounded great through all my vintage Fender Amps (before my Z days ). I went back and put it on layaway so no one else could touch it as it was a virgin before I laid my hands on it. About a week later I went into the store and the same salesman opened up in front of my eyes a just received Custom Shop Time Machine 1960 New Old Stock Sunburst Beeeeauty. Again mine where the first hands on it since the factory, it was even more resonant with better sounding pickups and way more mojo. I bought it on the spot and took the other off layaway (I couldn't afford both ) The moral of the story is that it took me a long time and I tried a bunch of Strats to find these 2 excellent examples of Fender Magic. The fact that I found them within weeks of each other was even more outrageous. I suggest you try a bunch of them before you buy one (take your dad with you if you can) and don't be pressured into buying the first one you guys like. I love Fender Guitars (I have several of them) but Fender still seems to be making them hit or miss when it comes to the exceptional quality ones. Let your ears guide you, I often tell my friends that I don't pick the guitar it often picks me, you'll know which one is right. Good Luck, Let us know how you make out, your dad is a lucky guy. [glow=limegreen,2,300]-J-[/glow]
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Post by tele1962 on Jan 6, 2007 12:40:03 GMT -7
I've yet to see one of those 1960 Custom Shop Time Machines that's NOT great! Good on you for paying the price for quality.
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Post by quinto on Jan 6, 2007 12:54:05 GMT -7
I've yet to see one of those 1960 Custom Shop Time Machines that's NOT great! Good on you for paying the price for quality. I agree. The custom shop time machines are fabulous! I have a '65 relic and I LOVE it. The '60 time machines are stinkin' unbelievable too.
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Post by JebusCrebus on Jan 6, 2007 14:33:02 GMT -7
Thanks Tele62, It was way cheaper than buying a real 1960, and I think it sounds just as good (IMHO), I know a guy with a 1962 and it's pretty darn close to that one. Quinto, The Music Store I shop at had a CS 1956 and a 65 before the 1960 arrived and a couple of Tele's too, as I seem to remember, the Strat's were both relics and I wanted a NOS. I'm not completely sold on the Custom Shop dragging a great piece of wood across the floor and marking it up for the trouble, I thought I'd relic it the old fashion way (by playing it for hours and hours ) All those CS Strat's were really great sounding guitars and they nailed the relic vibe. The NOS is simply stunning! ;D [glow=limegreen,2,300]-J-[/glow]
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Post by funkyjazz82 on Jan 8, 2007 10:48:43 GMT -7
Ok, update: I've decided to buy the '57 Fender Strat Vintage reissue, but not in surf green, but rather white blonde, i think that has more of a vintage vibe....and i like it better after i saw a pic of it, reminds me of the Mary Kay Strat a little. i think ill be pleased with it
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Post by tele1962 on Jan 8, 2007 21:11:38 GMT -7
Good for you! And the vintage vibe thing is kinda neat to talk about, but it's all in the head! Good choice of guitars, color doesn't matter.
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