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Here's the Texas Special Fat Strat we picked out for my buddy for his Christmas present from his wife.
Totally beautiful, great fit and finish. It's as nice a Strat as I've seen, better than my nicest MIJ which was a jewel, with better hardward. And the sound is wonderful.
I'm ALMOST jealous, but when the Callaham is finished I'll be O.K. (sniff)
Thanks to all those who made some input into the selection process. He's a happy camper.
Totally beautiful, great fit and finish. It's as nice a Strat as I've seen, better than my nicest MIJ which was a jewel, with better hardward. And the sound is wonderful.
I'm ALMOST jealous, but when the Callaham is finished I'll be O.K. (sniff)
Thanks to all those who made some input into the selection process. He's a happy camper.
Originally posted by NervePoet
VERY nice Strat that is!
I couldn't believe it, one piece swamp ash body, the "best" of the Fender hardware including Schaller tuners, Texas Special single coils and a Seymour "Pearly Gates" humbucker.
The fingerboard edges are rolled, it has a 9.5" fretboard radius, medium "jumbo" frets, and the knobs/pickguard are a really rich "aged" looking white/cream color.
And for just over $1K. I had thought that the current Fender stuff was improving in quality, this confirms it in spades. It's every bit as nice as "Custom Shop" stuff from a few years ago.
Originally posted by Ove
Except for the gaudy pickguard, it looks nice. I like the cherry sunburst finish.
I'm usually put off by the "pearloid" pickguards too, but this one isn't really "shiny" and has a three dimensional effect that is very appealing. The picture doesn't do it justice. (Or my photography) I was trying to get a "natural light" pic and it was a little dark this morning.
Originally posted by talljohn
Are you sure you have the credentials to pick out a right handed guitar?
I got to pick it out, but not "pick" it. My Guitar Center buddy helped me pick out the cream of the crop though for sure.
How's it going amigo? Long time no see. Are you currently residing at your Texas mansion?
e-mail me an update when you get a chance. Swapped one of the lefty Strats (the '68 re-issue) for a Larivee Parlor guitar. Really nice little unit, I play it everyday.
About 6 months from Callaham, so I've probably got to sell one more
The personal economy still isn't great, I long for the days of $$$ and G.A.S. galore. Shopping for Larry's Christmas present was pretty cool, except for the right handed thing.
Hope all's well and you're prosperous in the New Year.
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