Decision time approaching

[Ian Price]

I may well be in the position of needing to get some cash together soon and potentially having to sell my amp and guitar  :(.

If I do have to do this I will be on the lookout for replacements - it's more likely that the guitar would go first as I love my Martamp too much.

Any thoughts on good and fairly cheap strats? I'm hoping it doesn't come to it but need to be ready to react when it does. Even if it does I may well decide to shop around for a decent HB guitar first as I've always wanted one I got on with but can't afford a Modern Eagle (the nicest HB guitar I have ever played) a la Dave!

Cheers!

[Dazza1004]

if it doesn't have to be a Fender not much can touch the yamaha pacifica in terms of bang for ya buck.

[Ian Price]

yeah - I'd thought about Yamaha but realised I'm a bit of a luddite when it comes to the classic strat shape!

[Crazy_Joe]

Vintage V6 are great guitars, especially the Icon series.

[Philly Q]

Squier Classic Vibe Strat.  Take your pick, '50s or '60s.  Done.

Hope it doesn't come to that, though!

[phlip]

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What Philly Said on both counts.

[Twinfan]

Yep, CV Squier would get my vote.

Don't forget Ian, if you're selling the Deluxe I'll take it back please  :D

[Johnny Mac]

Sell the telly instead!

[WezV]

did he not do that already???

my thoughts woudl be to avoid another strat, especially if its cheaper - it will just make you miss that one you already have

[tomjackson]

I would get a CV squire Strat and sell the neck on ebay and get a Warmoth neck which might cost you an extra £75.
You would have a very good guitar then.

If you like thinner necks just buy the CV squire and keep it as it is.  Great guitars.

The Vintage Icons seem good at silly prices, I've only tried a Tele but it was very good.  

[AndyR]

did he not do that already???

my thoughts woudl be to avoid another strat, especially if its cheaper - it will just make you miss that one you already have

I think he meant the TV :lol:

Otherwise, I agree on this...

How much you looking to spend?

I think the CVs are very good, but they've got weeny necks compared to my CIJ and Roadworn - might be nice for you, wouldn't for me. You'd have to try them. (EDIT: tomjackson came up with the same worry! :lol:)

[Matt77]

What do you want to sell the strat for?
You have 2 kidneys Ian

[Ian Price]

Squier Classic Vibe Strat.  Take your pick, '50s or '60s.  Done.

Hope it doesn't come to that, though!

Will look them up! Cheers.

How much you looking to spend?

Depends on what I get for the strat if I sell it. Anywhere around £500 I imagine. The roadworns may be out of my range - perhaps a CV body and warmoth neck, that's a good idea.

Don't forget Ian, if you're selling the Deluxe I'll take it back please  :D

You'll be first on my list Dave!

What do you want to sell the strat for?
You have 2 kidneys Ian

:lol: I'd not thought of that! Don't get me thinking!

[AndyR]

If around £500 is a possiblility, look for a second hand CIJ, I've considered buying from this guy a couple of times:

http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/usedguitars.htm

I think someone else on here has and had a good experience.

He's not got any strats right now, but he seems to be in the 500-600 range for CIJ strats at the moment.

Get one of they and strip the back off the neck... sorted :D

[38thBeatle]

Haven't you got kids? They are great- you get send them out to clean chimneys. I do hope you solve your problems without having to sell your gear.