Members jerry_picker Posted January 22, 2007 Members Share Posted January 22, 2007 What's so special about the strat (the one with the red pearloid pickguard) though? Doesn't look like it has any unusual pickup choices. Yeah. It immediately struck me as *looking* like my beloved old Squier Protone Strat. but without the original style alnico pups. Protone Strat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darylb23 Posted January 22, 2007 Members Share Posted January 22, 2007 Iwas hopin$250 at most ... damn. Yeah, I was really hoping it would land in the $200-$250 range too. I wouldnt have given any thought at $200 and some thought at $250. $300 puts it up against too many other great guitars. I like the configuration on paper though. I was thinking get one of these and keep my traditional tele as is. At that price, I may keep looking for a nice used G & L and modify my current tele. I will likely wait and play one of these Squiers first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted January 22, 2007 Members Share Posted January 22, 2007 I think $299 is a fair price if this is a good guitar. That means the neck must be nice, and not have sharp frets ends, like the '51. I have owned two Squier Tele Customs, and for $200 they were really very good values. I like the neck radius on this new one better though. And I love this pup combination, who knows, they might even be decent pups. Heck people buy Gibsons, like the SG SPecial with the thoughts of changing the pups right away, so this isn't any different. I like the white, but I think Squier is being way too conservative with their color choices. I painted one of my Customs an Aqua blue, and it looks so much more "vintage" like. Black is the only choice it came in, kinda depressing. Otherwise, I think this Squier could be a good guitar at a decent price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Devinstation Posted January 22, 2007 Members Share Posted January 22, 2007 I think $299 is a fair price if this is a good guitar. That means the neck must be nice, and not have sharp frets ends, like the '51. I have owned two Squier Tele Customs, and for $200 they were really very good values. I like the neck radius on this new one better though. And I love this pup combination, who knows, they might even be decent pups. Heck people buy Gibsons, like the SG SPecial with the thoughts of changing the pups right away, so this isn't any different. I like the white, but I think Squier is being way too conservative with their color choices. I painted one of my Customs an Aqua blue, and it looks so much more "vintage" like. Black is the only choice it came in, kinda depressing. Otherwise, I think this Squier could be a good guitar at a decent price. I agree, Squier colors leave something to be desired. Mostly black and whites, with the occasional sunburst. Their blues and reds are kind of cheapy metallic looking as well. But luckily, I like white guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Squier Fat Telecaster Posted January 22, 2007 Members Share Posted January 22, 2007 I think it's a good value for a Brent Mason like tele with Duncan Designed pups and vintage features. I plan on playing one as soon as they show up in the stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted January 22, 2007 Members Share Posted January 22, 2007 I love the look of the 3-pup Tele w/the mini in the neck. But all those SC-looking stacked HBs kill these models for me. I mean, sure, stick an extra HB in there somewhere, but don't make the things 3-HB guitars. Yuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted January 22, 2007 Members Share Posted January 22, 2007 I agree, Squier colors leave something to be desired. Mostly black and whites, with the occasional sunburst. Their blues and reds are kind of cheapy metallic looking as well. But luckily, I like white guitars. I Like white too, especially a creamy kind of vintage white. But these teles would rock with some surf type colors, really something to set them off. Two color choices - seems low budget to me. Build it, and they will come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Suspicious Mail Posted January 22, 2007 Members Share Posted January 22, 2007 Resting against a mic stand just within earshot so as not to disturb her quarry, famed field anthropologist Mary Kay Gibson scribbles excitedly into her notebook: My word but this is exciting! After years of speculation, I've finally observed it firsthand: it seems that the pricepoint at which Homo cheapskaticus electricus begins to exhibit its well- known and spectacular tyre- kicking behaviour is precisely two hundred ninety- nine American dollars. The debate would appear to be at an end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mazi Bee Posted January 22, 2007 Members Share Posted January 22, 2007 Resting against a mic stand just within earshot so as not to disturb her quarry, famed field anthropologist Mary Kay Gibson scribbles excitedly into her notebook: So true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Suspicious Mail Posted January 22, 2007 Members Share Posted January 22, 2007 So true. Heh. Yeah, I'm doing the same thing myself so it's not a dig on anybody... it's just funny to see it drawn out so clearly. $250 = no questions asked $300 = Whoah! Now hold on just a dang minute there, JD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mighty Coogna! Posted January 22, 2007 Members Share Posted January 22, 2007 Looking at the current Squier line, the price is no surprise.I expect the Standard line to get a pice bump shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darylb23 Posted January 22, 2007 Members Share Posted January 22, 2007 Heh. Yeah, I'm doing the same thing myself so it's not a dig on anybody... it's just funny to see it drawn out so clearly. $250 = no questions asked $300 = Whoah! Now hold on just a dang minute there, JD! Just for clarification, it was $200 no question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members streetknight Posted January 22, 2007 Members Share Posted January 22, 2007 Think we would be able to put a standard SC in one of the positions? I'm kinda new to electric and haven't ever modded one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Suspicious Mail Posted January 22, 2007 Members Share Posted January 22, 2007 Think we would be able to put a standard SC in one of the positions?I'm kinda new to electric and haven't ever modded one.Yeah, you should be able to replace either one of the stacked pickups with a single coil no problem. If you wanted to put a single where the minibucker goes, you'd have to (or at least you'd really, really want to) replace the pickguard as well.At least I'd be pretty surprised if the stacks were offsize in some kind of way that mattered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dadaduck Posted January 23, 2007 Members Share Posted January 23, 2007 Sam Ash seems to be a bit more expensive than other online retailers. I'm wondering if these won't be cheaper when they're finally available through Musiciansfriend, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blueshawk1 Posted January 23, 2007 Members Share Posted January 23, 2007 Sam Ash seems to be a bit more expensive than other online retailers. I'm wondering if these won't be cheaper when they're finally available through Musiciansfriend, etc. Well, Musician,com com has them, which is just another MF site, and they're 299.oo there, so....... But maybe once they are actually out, and a lot of places have them, maybe someone will have them a little lower, but I wouldn't be betting on much lower (hoping, but not betting). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DarknessFury Posted January 23, 2007 Members Share Posted January 23, 2007 I'd like them to put a humbucker in those Teles. The only ones that have buckies currently are the Custom and the Special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HEPNOTIC Posted January 23, 2007 Members Share Posted January 23, 2007 One more bill will get you a standard tele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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