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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Stevepage on November 30, 2011, 06:39:47 PM

Title: Expensive Strat GAS
Post by: Stevepage on November 30, 2011, 06:39:47 PM: I went to Coda Music today to look for an affordable Classical guitar as I'm considering taking up Classical. Unfortunately the cheapest for £900 Taylor which was very nice but way too much.

However I checked out some Fender's and I really like the Baja Tele and Squier Vintage Vibe Tele.

Then I checked out one of these
http://www.coda-music.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_34_145_160&products_id=9587
Such a beautiful chunky birdseye maple neck which had me hooked. I didn't plug it in as it's expensive but my god I considered selling everything and paying the rest on the take it away scheme.
Title: Re: Expensive Strat GAS
Post by: Philly Q on November 30, 2011, 06:47:36 PM: Very nice, and it's great that they make it with a "Large C" neck, if only that was available on cheaper models.....

But I find them a bit too pretty with the flame maple, abalone inlays etc. I think for the same (or a bit more) money I'd rather have a Relic!
Title: Re: Expensive Strat GAS
Post by: Afghan Dave on November 30, 2011, 06:58:28 PM: SEXY!
Title: Re: Expensive Strat GAS
Post by: Ian Price on November 30, 2011, 07:02:54 PM: Nice indeed - I would also rather have a relic though!
Title: Re: Expensive Strat GAS
Post by: Stevepage on November 30, 2011, 07:16:23 PM: I like relics but I couldn't justify the price for a guitar that's been beaten.
Title: Re: Expensive Strat GAS
Post by: Philly Q on November 30, 2011, 10:18:57 PM: Think of it as just another finish - it actually takes a lot of extra work compared with a normal finish. :)
Title: Re: Expensive Strat GAS
Post by: shobet on November 30, 2011, 10:38:13 PM: I didn't pay much more than that for one of the 2010 '58 limited strats. You just need to shop and bargain hard.
Title: Re: Expensive Strat GAS
Post by: Stevepage on November 30, 2011, 10:39:19 PM: Yeah I guess so.

I've also got GAS for the American Deluxe's now. The only way I could afford it is if I sold my PRS CE22, though I'm not sure right now.
Title: Re: Expensive Strat GAS
Post by: Telerocker on December 01, 2011, 12:03:15 AM: I have two HSS-strats and can understand your GAS completely. Lots of these CS's have a great tone/vibe.
Title: Re: Expensive Strat GAS
Post by: Philly Q on December 01, 2011, 02:01:33 AM: Quote from: Stevepage on November 30, 2011, 10:39:19 PM
I've also got GAS for the American Deluxe's now.

They lack the chunky neck, unfortunately. :(

Although they do offer a V neck option, if that's your kind of thing.
Title: Re: Expensive Strat GAS
Post by: horsehead on December 01, 2011, 10:22:17 AM: Nice...I think I need a strat with humbucker in bridge to complete my arsenal which is expanding nicely, but that guitar is nice but....dangit I think I'd go for a plain black with tortoiseshell & rosewood neck...oh dear...I think I've just created my own GAS!
Title: Re: Expensive Strat GAS
Post by: 38thBeatle on December 01, 2011, 06:51:37 PM: Very nice indeed. I was in a similar frame of mind last weekend during a trip to Andertons. I managed to resist. That does look good. I am not always a fan of a h/b Strat but that does appeal I must admit.
Title: Re: Expensive Strat GAS
Post by: gordiji on December 01, 2011, 07:36:56 PM: It looks great but i bet it doesn't sound any better than a bkp'd am std. I'd have fancy wood over normal grained if it
cost say another 15% but it seems to double the price(or more).This alone keeps my gas in the cannister.
Title: Re: Expensive Strat GAS
Post by: roland_rat on December 03, 2011, 06:57:58 PM: You mentioned a Baja rele there is one on ebay with bare knuckle in.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Baja-Telecaster-Bare-knuckle-pickups-vintage-RI-bridge-L-K-/140650573916?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item20bf6d705c