Members Fred Fartboski Posted July 22, 2007 Members Share Posted July 22, 2007 With all this talk here about them my curiosity is peaked. But I'm no tinkerer and would like to have one ready to enjoy and play right off the rack. So my point is, why doesn't Fender issue one with all the necessary hardware and electronic upgrades, etc., that are always discussed here, and just charge a couple hundred more for it? It would still be a fun, bargain guitar, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ROOK_07 Posted July 22, 2007 Members Share Posted July 22, 2007 i just want to know where to find them...i had my hands on one about 2 years ago..it was pretty ok...liked that you could get a sweet perk like coiltapping on an axe under $300 they were everywhere about a year ago...now MF,GC,M123 doesn't even carry them N-E-MORE i soooo want one in blonde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rush340 Posted July 22, 2007 Members Share Posted July 22, 2007 For $100, they're great right off the rack. A lot of people like the stock pickups, and even though most mod them, a lot of people play them stock too. Mine's still stock, and there's really not much that needs to be changed about it. The bridge buzzes a little because the set screws come loose, but that could be fixed with a little bit of low strength removable loctite. Some people say the nut should be replaced right away, but I haven't had any problems with mine. The tuners are great. The electronics configuration is nice and versatile as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Teh Bacons Posted July 22, 2007 Members Share Posted July 22, 2007 For $100, they're great right off the rack. A lot of people like the stock pickups, and even though most mod them, a lot of people play them stock too. Mine's still stock, and there's really not much that needs to be changed about it. The bridge buzzes a little because the set screws come loose, but that could be fixed with a little bit of low strength removable loctite. Some people say the nut should be replaced right away, but I haven't had any problems with mine. The tuners are great. The electronics configuration is nice and versatile as well. Hit up Sam Ash. Online...they have some. I just bought one the other day. I think all they have left is black, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Doctor Morbius Posted July 22, 2007 Members Share Posted July 22, 2007 i just want to know where to find them...i had my hands on one about 2 years ago..it was pretty ok...liked that you could get a sweet perk like coiltapping on an axe under $300they were everywhere about a year ago...now MF,GC,M123 doesn't even carry them N-E-MOREi soooo want one in blondeGood luck getting a blond one for anything around $100. Those sold out a long time ago and the sellers on ebay are getting a premium. You may have to call a few Sam Ash stores and see if they have them on the floor. They are sold out of them online. Try the one in Indianapolis if you're serious as they have black and sunburst still out on the floor for $100 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Doctor Morbius Posted July 22, 2007 Members Share Posted July 22, 2007 Hit up Sam Ash. Online...they have some. I just bought one the other day. I think all they have left is black, though. Just checked and it seems they are out of everything now. Ebay is an option, if one dares to take that risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Teh Bacons Posted July 22, 2007 Members Share Posted July 22, 2007 Just checked and it seems they are out of everything now. Ebay is an option, if one dares to take that risk. Wow...I hit em up just in the nick of time, I guess. Mine is en route as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Joranges Posted July 22, 2007 Members Share Posted July 22, 2007 Am I the only one that sees them (in both colours) around town all the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Doctor Morbius Posted July 22, 2007 Members Share Posted July 22, 2007 Wow...I hit em up just in the nick of time, I guess. Mine is en route as we speak. I enjoy the crap out of mine stock. So much that I went out and bought two more! They are slated for some mods though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr_GoodBomb Posted July 22, 2007 Members Share Posted July 22, 2007 With all this talk here about them my curiosity is peaked. But I'm no tinkerer and would like to have one ready to enjoy and play right off the rack. So my point is, why doesn't Fender issue one with all the necessary hardware and electronic upgrades, etc., that are always discussed here, and just charge a couple hundred more for it? It would still be a fun, bargain guitar, no? I don't think there ARE any necessary hardware and electronics upgrades, just possible, optional ones. Several people here have kept theirs stock, as well as my roommate from my first year at college (he put a Super Distortion in it, but he does that with all his guitars, he played in a really heavy metal band). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bendedavis Posted July 23, 2007 Members Share Posted July 23, 2007 I think i'm gonna go to my local Samash today. They had a sunburst '51 last time I was there a few weeks ago. I need something to play while my tele is in the shop, plus I've heard really good things about this guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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