Strats

[dave_mc]

My favourites at the moment are Fender Japan "re-issues" – for what I want/need, I cannot beat 'em at that price.

what about tokai? they make the japanese fenders now anyway, might as well cut out the middleman (and the laughable markup) if you ask me... :lol:

[AndyR]

My favourites at the moment are Fender Japan "re-issues" – for what I want/need, I cannot beat 'em at that price.

what about tokai? they make the japanese fenders now anyway, might as well cut out the middleman (and the laughable markup) if you ask me... :lol:

Partly because I didn't see a Tokai "strat/tele" when I was in buying mode...

And, er, mainly because I have to admit to wanting it to say "Fender" on it   :oops:

(I am the proud owner of a Tokai Love Rock though - perhaps I'm not so precious about "Gibson" :lol:)

[Prawnik]

Not my thing. I like guitars that you sometimes have to fight to get your tone, ones that like a particular sound or type of music or amp or key signature. If you want it in "mojo" terms, I like guitars with strong personalities. If you want it in burger terms, I perfer roadside burger shacks to McDonald's, even if you do sometimes get the sh*ts.

:lol: love it...

Thanks. I wanted to add something like "modern guitars are listening to the 'Blues Brothers' soundtrack, something family-safe, radio-friendly and digestible; vintage sounds are more like listening to Pat Hare or early Ike Turner.

[dave_mc]

Partly because I didn't see a Tokai "strat/tele" when I was in buying mode...

And, er, mainly because I have to admit to wanting it to say "Fender" on it   :oops:

(I am the proud owner of a Tokai Love Rock though - perhaps I'm not so precious about "Gibson" :lol:)

haha, no worries. From what i hear, they're starting to make closer fender copies again soon (if they haven't started already), which is cool. wrong headstock shape, though... :(