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Title: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: Elliot on September 05, 2013, 08:32:28 PM
http://www.fender.com/en-GB/features/starcaster-coronado/?utm_content=sf16881419&utm_medium=spredfast&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Modern+Player&sf16881419=1 (http://www.fender.com/en-GB/features/starcaster-coronado/?utm_content=sf16881419&utm_medium=spredfast&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Modern+Player&sf16881419=1)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdYHTvCk5bs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdYHTvCk5bs)
Title: Re: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: Philly Q on September 05, 2013, 09:59:59 PM
Just when I thought I was in remission from GAS...

I wanna Starcaster!  Don't care what it sounds like or plays like, it's just so cool to look at!
Title: Re: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: JJretroTONEGOD on September 05, 2013, 10:06:28 PM
a shame there are no actual sounds of the guitar, looks good though
Title: Re: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: 38thBeatle on September 05, 2013, 11:13:48 PM
Very nice- I love the basses.
Title: Re: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: Lucifuge on September 08, 2013, 09:46:21 PM
Interestingly, Warmoth have also recently announced that they will be making Starcaster-like bodies. While I like the overall idea of this guitar, I think the Fender headstocks look pretty horrible and would rather go with something like the Warmoth 3+3.
Title: Re: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: Ian Price on September 08, 2013, 10:04:16 PM
I think the headstock on the Starcaster rather suits the body shape - it's got a nice and quirky aesthetic. Right up my street. If only I had money!
Title: Re: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: Philly Q on September 08, 2013, 10:39:28 PM
Interestingly, Warmoth have also recently announced that they will be making Starcaster-like bodies.

Blimey, I feel embarrassed not to have known that!  Is it on their website?

They have been revamping their line recently, since it seems they've been forced to drop all the Gibson shapes.
Title: Re: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: Andrew W on September 08, 2013, 10:45:44 PM
I think the headstock on the Starcaster rather suits the body shape - it's got a nice and quirky aesthetic. Right up my street. If only I had money!

I'm with you on this. I like everything about the Starcaster but I can't justify getting one I think. Or can I?
Title: Re: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: Philly Q on September 08, 2013, 10:59:32 PM
I think the headstock on the Starcaster rather suits the body shape - it's got a nice and quirky aesthetic. Right up my street. If only I had money!

I'm with you on this. I like everything about the Starcaster but I can't justify getting one I think. Or can I?

I think it looks brilliant, but I'm not so sure I'd enjoy the playing experience, it might have too many annoying quirks.  it probably is a case where I won't give in to GAS and I'll be happy to just see them around the place occasionally.
Title: Re: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: Lucifuge on September 09, 2013, 08:59:25 AM

Blimey, I feel embarrassed not to have known that!  Is it on their website?

They have been revamping their line recently, since it seems they've been forced to drop all the Gibson shapes.

Not on the website, but this thread was posted by a Warmoth employee on the "unofficial" forum.
http://www.unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?topic=22196.0 (http://www.unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?topic=22196.0)
Title: Re: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: Philly Q on September 09, 2013, 03:09:38 PM
Ooooh!  I like that!  :o
Title: Re: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: Telerocker on September 09, 2013, 11:45:38 PM
Yeah, that looks tasty!  :)
Title: Re: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: Ian Price on September 14, 2013, 08:42:36 AM
Yes - I like that too. Shame I haven't got any money to spend on it though.
Title: Re: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: Plenum n Heather on September 14, 2013, 01:49:11 PM
hmmm, not a fan. They look very 'random'.
Title: Re: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: Elliot on September 17, 2013, 05:40:45 PM
and now a P90'd Mustang - Fender GAS exploding around here:

http://www.fender.com/en-GB/series/modern-player/modern-player-mustang-rosewood-fingerboard-daphne-blue/ (http://www.fender.com/en-GB/series/modern-player/modern-player-mustang-rosewood-fingerboard-daphne-blue/)
Title: Re: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: Telerocker on September 17, 2013, 11:36:31 PM
Yummy, Mustang-fever here. I hope the bridge doesn't mess up the tuningstability.
Title: Re: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: Elliot on September 29, 2013, 03:21:49 PM
Here's a couples of Starcaster reviews:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2dHjqueqHE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2dHjqueqHE)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9GHki2Bftc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9GHki2Bftc)

That pretty much gives me GAS
Title: Re: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: Kiichi on September 29, 2013, 08:19:24 PM
I really tried to get away from them, though that maybe the initial GAS was just that, initial, but I just really, really like those Starcasters.
Just seems right somehow.

I dunno what the street price is, but I assume I have no chance in hell of affording it any time soon.  Especially cause I got so much else I wanne get first...baritone semihollow, custom Feline LP, strat, etc...cr@p. xD
Title: Re: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: Ian Price on September 29, 2013, 08:56:17 PM
Guitar Village have a few in stock;

http://guitarvillage.uk.com/products/327/Archtop-Semi-Fender.aspx (http://guitarvillage.uk.com/products/327/Archtop-Semi-Fender.aspx)
Title: Re: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: Philly Q on November 05, 2013, 08:54:28 AM
Interestingly, Warmoth have also recently announced that they will be making Starcaster-like bodies. While I like the overall idea of this guitar, I think the Fender headstocks look pretty horrible and would rather go with something like the Warmoth 3+3.

One of the new "Mooncaster" bodies appeared in the Warmoth showcase for the first time last night.  Looked good, maple on mahogany, sunburst finish.  It's sold already, despite being about $760 (if I remember right!)
Title: Re: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: Elliot on November 05, 2013, 10:16:49 AM
If you wanted a 3+3 in this size and style, wouldn't you just buy an Epiphone 339?
Title: Re: Fender 'reissue' the CBS era semi-hollows
Post by: Philly Q on November 05, 2013, 11:15:46 AM
If you wanted a 3+3 in this size and style, wouldn't you just buy an Epiphone 339?

They could, but I guess they might want a bolt-on neck, or a maple fingerboard, or a choice of neck shapes.... or something.  :D