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Post by Ripper on Dec 29, 2005 17:58:29 GMT -5
Anyone out there have one or at least tried one out?
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Post by bam on Dec 30, 2005 11:44:26 GMT -5
? as far as I know, it's just a Strat with some Dimarzio stacks.
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Post by erikh on Dec 30, 2005 11:57:04 GMT -5
It is the BEST Strat that Fender makes right now, hands down. It's got a '57 style body (meaning it's routed for 3 single-coils under the pickguard rather than a pool route or 2 hums and 1 single), 12" radius fingerboard, quartersawn neck, thin nitro finish on the body. Plays like a dream and smooth......OMG is it smooth. The pickups are custom wound Fenders, not DiMarzio stacks (sorry, bam). This Strat truly has the best of vintage and best of modern features. If I was in the market for a new Strat, this is the one I'd get. Full details and specs: www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0117702801 |
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Post by bam on Dec 30, 2005 12:20:43 GMT -5
Oh .. thanks for correcting.
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Post by jester700 on Jan 5, 2006 7:10:38 GMT -5
Erik's details are correct, but I'd argue on the "best" thing. It's definitely high line, and maybe "best" for a vintage fan, but that's not everyone. As an example, I prefer a harder poly finish for durability and H-S-H routing for flexibility. Others might prefer the 7.5" radius, etc.
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Post by bam on Jan 5, 2006 7:36:19 GMT -5
ha ha ha ;D never argue if anyone says "best" .. I thought we all Nuts have agreed that it's all about personal tastes, preferences, and opinions, right ?
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Post by jester700 on Jan 5, 2006 11:18:53 GMT -5
True enough. I stand (er, sit) corrected!
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Post by gtrandmando on Jan 6, 2006 18:42:48 GMT -5
I could not disagree more about wanting a 'poly' finish. I have a couple of both solid body's and semi hollow body guitars with a production guitar poly finish as well as several guitars that have a nitro-cellulose finish and the difference in sound is definitely noticeable! One Valley Arts strat that I have with a Nitro-C finish is by far the best sounding guitar of the bunch - particularly on cleaner amp settings where the tone is revealed more. The sacrifice in durability is way worth it for the tone.
Just my .02¢
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Post by ChrisK on Jan 26, 2006 20:19:00 GMT -5
Well, I tried one a couple of days ago. That example (in GC) was just OK, not great. So, like always, try several and buy the best.
I'd bought an AmDlxSSS SCN S-1 2004 Anniversary Strat that was spectacular (to me). Great tone, and gasp, a great setup. The fact that other's didn't like it and GC had it for $899 during the last Memorial day sale didn't hurt either. (I passed on a Am SSS 2004 Anniversary Strat because that particular one was pedestrian at best.) And, I already had a rosewood neck AmDlxSSS SCN S-1 Strat.
Good guitars are situational in nature. (It's just luck, as in when preparation meets opportunity, ya gots to "play" to win.) I'll be trying more of the "Erics".
If you see a great one (anyone), buy it. With most 30 day return policies, it only costs a point or two in "float" on yer card if you don't like it (at home, where all new toys should be tested). (Always use a card, store credit is the "gift" that keeps on sucking.)
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Post by mlrpa on Jan 31, 2006 21:43:41 GMT -5
I toyed with the Eric Johnson, and wasn't that impressed. I was much more impressed with the Clapton. Now THAT'S a keeper, and I HATE strats with a passion!!
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Post by Ripper on Feb 2, 2006 11:29:55 GMT -5
Hate is an awful strong word dont you think? Its a plank of wood with metal strings.
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Post by RandomHero on Feb 2, 2006 11:36:51 GMT -5
Jester, my kinsman! Finally another H-S-H'er! =D
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Post by Ripper on Feb 2, 2006 19:45:33 GMT -5
I read an article today from one of the people who helped Eric put together his Strat. He said Eric was a nice guy but a real pain in the butt! He even took various types of fretwire and dropped them on a cement floor to see which one had the most melodic "ping" on impact.
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Post by jester700 on Feb 3, 2006 7:48:58 GMT -5
Jester, my kinsman! Finally another H-S-H'er! =D You just CAN'T beat the flexibility. On that score, I have a double barrel switching setup, AND a coil split switch. Something like 17 sounds from my baby. And many of them are even pretty good...  And with all that, it's still easy to get around. ...but I'm thinking of adding more flexibilty yet... |
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Post by jester700 on Feb 3, 2006 7:54:06 GMT -5
I read an article today from one of the people who helped Eric put together his Strat. He said Eric was a nice guy but a real pain in the butt! He even took various types of fretwire and dropped them on a cement floor to see which one had the most melodic "ping" on impact. This is just an absurd extension of what LOTS of players do. Maybe something makes a theoretical difference, or a slight difference that goes unheard in a CD mix or band context, but players jump all over it. I'd LOVE to know if Eric really heard differences. I mean, I know he "perceived" them, or he wouldn't go to the lengths he did. But I mean could he hear battery & fret differences in ABX tests? Not that it would matter to 99% of his listeners even if he could, but it would be amazing if he had that kind of auditory acuity. Then one would wonder why God saw fit to take such a nice guy and great player and curse him in that way... |
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Post by Ripper on Feb 3, 2006 11:56:13 GMT -5
Yes, they say he can hear a dying battery or even tell the type of battery being used. My word that would drive me nuts! Ill bet when his wife eats high fibre foods she stays a great distance away from ol' Eric!....he could even hear the silent ones!
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And with all that, it's still easy to get around.