Hi all!
Ok ive narrowed it down on the type of strat i am thinking of buying.
Since i do want the real strat feel im going for a Fender strat, MIJ JV or E series, or an 80's USA Fender, or it that fails maybe a 40th anniversary USA strat from '93/'94. The 80's USA strats would cost a little more, especially the early ones still made in the CBS era. As an alternative i have been reading about the quality the early USA standard strat which is supposed to be very good, if not the best, this is a late 80s strat.
The thing that draws me to an USA strat is that they are a bit heavier usually, which i prefer, and they feel a little more rigid/more durable, especially when compared to the MIM strats IMO.
Most of these will be in the 400-500 pound range, that will be my budget. I do think that at this time it would be worthwile to buy an USA made, (if its good) since prices on MIJ strats seem awfully high and there is just so much USA stuff out there up for grabs.
The only thing i didnt decide on is if i can live with the thinner C shape neck of the standards, i am used to the fat gibson necks and the soft V shape necks feel much better to my hands(long thin fingers). On the other hand i think the thinner C's make for a better balance with lighter bodies.
Anyway, maybe someone can add to my 'which neck' decision making, i guess it will be fine after some mental adjusting, but maybe it would just annoy me all the time.
I did think about the 80's '57 reissues which are the guide in my Fender quest tonally, i just love that twang! BUT they cost an arm and a leg over here since there are very little around and those that are offered are mostly messed with too much.
Oh yes, i definately want the maple neck and alder body because i think this will get me the most lively/clear tone. Maybe someone has another opinion on that which i would be glad to hear.
Thanks for reading and your interest in my questing,
Kindest regards, Henk
