Members Killa J Posted November 13, 2008 Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 I haven't looked at Strat style guitars in a long time, so I don't know what's really out there. Oh yeah, I'm left handed, so it has to be available lefty. I think I'm going to convert my Mexican Strat to dual humbuckers and keep it tuned to C#, so I want something nicer with either HSS or SSS pickups. I've played everything Fender puts out in my price range, and none of them jump out at me. What brand(s) would be my best bet for less than $1500? I'd like to try a Suhr Pro Series, but they're $500-700 above what I want to pay. How are G&L? Maybe Warmoth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted November 13, 2008 Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 G&L for sure, Godin (though, that should be considerably under your budget) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metallica_00 Posted November 13, 2008 Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 G&L LegacyBill Nash (if you're okay with a relic)Fender Eric JohnsonFender Thin Skin Nitros I'd stay on the lookout for a used Suhr or Grosh or something although even used they might be a bit over your budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mac_C Posted November 13, 2008 Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 EBMM Silhouette Special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carbohydrates Posted November 13, 2008 Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 G&L! Hell, for $1500, you can order one from the factory with whatever specs you want. I went pretty high-end on my Legacy (Premier, birdseye, gun oil tint, locking tuners, etc) and I think it still only came to about that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members triton76 Posted November 13, 2008 Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 How about a nice Carvin C66M? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Killa J Posted November 13, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 Cool, so you'd consider G&L to be higher quality than Warmoth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Killa J Posted November 13, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 How about a nice Carvin C66M? I've been thinking about getting one of those. I've owned 2 Carvins before, and I really liked them. The only problem is that I don't really like their pickups, and they use a crappy version of the Wilkinson tremolo. I still may be able to change all that out and stay in my budget though, so I'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted November 13, 2008 Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 Cool, so you'd consider G&L to be higher quality than Warmoth? I think that the G&L trem is the best strat-style trem yet invented, and the workanship is there throughout the process. I also like the pickups, as they've got a pretty unique voice. You really can't go wrong with a nice Legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Killa J Posted November 13, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 How are the necks on the G&Ls? That's the most important part to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metallica_00 Posted November 13, 2008 Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 Cool, so you'd consider G&L to be higher quality than Warmoth? I think that would be a function of who puts the Warmoth together! If I build and set up your Warmouth, the G&L is probably going to be much much better. G&L has very consistent fit and finish, great hardware, and their guitars are now PLEKed at the factory. They have a slightly different voice to them IMO but a Legacy still sounds very much like a good Strat. They have a few different necks (take a look on the site)...it's not the shape of the carve so much as it is different fretboard radii and nut widths. You can also get a V-neck. Mine's a substantial C-shape but they may be different now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted November 13, 2008 Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 G&L are high quality, but they're missing that "something" to me. My Warmoth/ USACG on the other hand... 1 piece super-light swamp ash Warmoth body in Mary Kaye burst light birdseye USACG soft V-C neck Wilkinson VSVG trem Callaham Cryo-Fralin pre-wired PG Point being- play a bunch of stratatypes to see what works for you and what doesn't. Buy that, or make it with everything you preferred about the ones you tried. For me, that took a JV strat and about four parts iterations. If you find what you like beforehand it should be much easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A Happy Crowd Posted November 13, 2008 Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 QUOTE] You really baby that guitar, don't you? Sorry, couldn't help myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted November 13, 2008 Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 You really baby that guitar, don't you? Sorry, couldn't help myself. Best light in the house, right there. I also really, really like this one: http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0100140846 http://www.sweetwater.com/guitargallery/electric/all/sV184657/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarlady Posted November 13, 2008 Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 How about an American Vintage '57 Strat or an American Deluxe Strat HSS FMT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GCDEF Posted November 13, 2008 Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 How are the necks on the G&Ls? That's the most important part to me. The ones I've had have been huge, but decent. This is the best HSS Strat I've ever owned, including some really nice G&Ls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted November 13, 2008 Moderators Share Posted November 13, 2008 Ditto to the 60s Hot Rod up there, but also the American Vintage Thinskins at Wildwood are very well worth the 1600 USD they are selling at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted November 13, 2008 Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 How are the necks on the G&Ls? That's the most important part to me. Like strats through the years, there's variation. On the whole though, I would say that most I've played (spanning mid-90's through early 2000's) are just a hair on the slim side of what Fender calls a "modern C profile," so they feel great to me. All this talk about G&L's is making me wish I hadn't sold the 2 I used to have... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MatteusNova Posted November 13, 2008 Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 Can you get a G&L Comanche for $1500? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Finch88 Posted November 13, 2008 Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 How are the necks on the G&Ls? That's the most important part to me. I've played quite a few G&L's, and I could never dig the necks. They always felt very bulky and awkward to me, but I don't know why. The necks didn't seem to be too thick or anything, they just didn't feel right in my hands, and these are various ASATs, Legacys, and a Comanche. They sound and look nice though, so they are still worth checking out if you get the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted November 13, 2008 Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 I've played quite a few G&L's, and I could never dig the necks. They always felt very bulky and awkward to me, but I don't know why. The necks didn't seem to be too thick or anything, they just didn't feel right in my hands, and these are various ASATs, Legacys, and a Comanche. They sound and look nice though, so they are still worth checking out if you get the chance.Same here, and I love fat necks. Just too much in the wrong places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted November 13, 2008 Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 At $1350, the Japanese made Pacifica 904 is a true bargain. It qualifies as a strat, being a four single coil configuration with all the classic sounds and some more. All the components, electronics, grade of woods, craftmanship, etc. is custom shop level by american standards. It is being discontinued this year and I don't know what Yamaha will come up with to replace it. It is no money maker for them and is pretty scarce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted November 13, 2008 Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 At $1350, the Japanese made Pacifica 904 is a true bargain. It qualifies as a strat, being a four single coil configuration with all the classic sounds and some more. All the components, electronics, grade of woods, craftmanship, etc. is custom shop level by american standards. It is being discontinued this year and I don't know what Yamaha will come up with to replace it. It is no money maker for them and is pretty scarce. That reminds me... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230302429202&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted November 13, 2008 Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 Can you get a G&L Comanche for $1500? Really didn't need a GAS attack today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MatteusNova Posted November 13, 2008 Members Share Posted November 13, 2008 Really didn't need a GAS attack today... Heh, one of these days I'm gunna get me a Comanche, mark my words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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