Members sk8centilli Posted June 12, 2012 Members Share Posted June 12, 2012 GAS has been getting the best of me lately and today I succumbed. I have been longing for a hard tail Strat for years. Most of the ones I find are from 1978-79 and command a price of $2000 or more on eBay. I recently found one at Guitar Center in Toledo; normally too far away for a casual commute, but my daughter happened to have a softball tournament there this past weekend so I stopped in to see it. It was a modern (2007 I think) American Standard Stratocaster Hard Tail. Even this recent model was asking a premium price of $800 while most Standards in my area are between $500 and $700. It was flawless in fit and finish, but otherwise felt tonally dead and had neck buzz up and down the board. Still, I offered a reasonable $750 out the door, but that didn't happen so I walked. Then, last night a guitar that has always piqued my interest hit Indiana's Craigslist: a first run Godin Radiator in Daphne-like blue and toaster pickups. I had the day off today and headed south to see it. The Radiator looked awesome and played as good as it could, but I realized it wasn't for me. Then, I spotted an Ibanez Roadstar RS130, characterized by its 3 single coils and a hard tail! I pulled it down and played it -- result: awesome. Surprisingly it was a hundred less than the Godin (price-wise I figured they would have been on par with one another) and included the OHSC. I made my offer, laid down my cash and drove home with it in the backseat and perma-grin on my face. I don't know when I'll have time to make a clip, but no worries, this guy is 10x's better than me and has the exact same model, including color and year. [video=youtube;Y3WgecbbaC0] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wrongnote85 Posted June 12, 2012 Members Share Posted June 12, 2012 holy {censored}, neil young did a review of your guitar!?!?! HNGD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members benzem Posted June 12, 2012 Members Share Posted June 12, 2012 Sweet! I have the same color/all but RS135, with the powerocker vib. Nice guitar, excellent choice:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Texas Noise Factory Posted June 12, 2012 Members Share Posted June 12, 2012 GAS has been getting the best of me lately and today I succumbed. I have been longing for a hard tail Strat for years. Most of the ones I find are from 1978-79 and command a price of $2000 or more on eBay. I recently found one at Guitar Center in Toledo; normally too far away for a casual commute, but my daughter happened to have a softball tournament there this past weekend so I stopped in to see it. It was a modern (2007 I think) American Standard Stratocaster Hard Tail. Even this recent model was asking a premium price of $800 while most Standards in my area are between $500 and $700. It was flawless in fit and finish, but otherwise felt tonally dead and had neck buzz up and down the board. Still, I offered a reasonable $750 out the door, but that didn't happen so I walked. Then, last night a guitar that has always piqued my interest hit Indiana's Craigslist: a first run Godin Radiator in Daphne-like blue and toaster pickups. I had the day off today and headed south to see it. The Radiator looked awesome and played as good as it could, but I realized it wasn't for me. Then, I spotted an Ibanez Roadstar RS130, characterized by its 3 single coils and a hard tail! I pulled it down and played it -- result: awesome. Surprisingly it was a hundred less than the Godin (price-wise I figured they would have been on par with one another) and included the OHSC. I made my offer, laid down my cash and drove home with it in the backseat and perma-grin on my face. Verrrrrrry nice! I bought a '79 hardtail strat a while back in a very similar color scheme. You did well. That's a beautiful guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaveGrima Posted June 12, 2012 Members Share Posted June 12, 2012 OK, watching vid now...I know your vids, and you here at HC but never put it together.Dude, you're an amazing player! Kickass! With great taste in guitars!!! He said that's not him in the video. Ive seen that guy review other guitars. Hes a obnoxious jackass IMO. He always has comments disabled in his Youtube vids because of too many negative responses. Hes very opinionated and says some really stupid {censored}. he was pretty tame in that one tho. Anyway, nice guitar! Ill have to keep my eye out for those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slideroni Posted June 12, 2012 Members Share Posted June 12, 2012 Score! I had a similar one and wore it out. A true player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretmonster Posted June 12, 2012 Members Share Posted June 12, 2012 Dang, major GAS inducing. (Wish I hadn't seen that vid). Big congrats on a Super Score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 12, 2012 Members Share Posted June 12, 2012 Big fan here ! HNGD ! my '85 AH-10 is one of the best guitars I've ever played . Love those old Ibbys . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted June 12, 2012 Members Share Posted June 12, 2012 Wow, nice! That is one gorgeous-looking RS - congrats! I see these pop up every now and then, but usually (and justifiably) beat up, but yours looks like it's in great shape . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seven58 Posted June 12, 2012 Members Share Posted June 12, 2012 Nice! I scored a Roadstar a few months ago and have been very impressed. Excellent guitars and a steal for what most go for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members photon9 Posted June 12, 2012 Members Share Posted June 12, 2012 Hot dang. That looks sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted June 12, 2012 Author Members Share Posted June 12, 2012 Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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