Members bullhead Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 Okay... I would like to buy a Stratocaster. But I do not want to pay to have the name "Fender" on it anywhere unless it's the best option possible. Which brings me to the question: where can i find the value in strats/ copies? Is it japanese? Is it in Korea these days? Is it (gasp) in Mexico? I don't really care where it comes from, I just want it to play and sound like a Stratocaster. Tenk you veddy much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members telephant Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 How much do you want to spend? Used Fender Highway One or Road Worn Series Strat would be some of my top picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundgardener75 Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 Fernandes Retrorocket X-1s can be found cheap used, and they sound pretty sweet. Same with Yamaha Pacificas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bullhead Posted November 17, 2011 Author Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 How much do you want to spend? Used Fender Highway One or Road Worn Series Strat would be some of my top picks. I was thinking HWY1, or a Jimmie Vaughan. How's your Edwards ;)qq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MojoFilter Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 The best value? You will not do better than this. I've played a few, and they're outstanding for the price. Alder body, Alnico III pickups. They play and sound like you'd expect a good Strat to. I'd gig with one without any reservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members colejustesen Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 I am in love with my Agile Tele knockoff, and I could only imagine that their strat knockoff would be worth looking at! They are Korean made, and to me are very well built (at least the one I got is). I also love the neck, it is super fast and easy to play on with low action. http://www.rondomusic.com/st802ebwhite.html Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bullhead Posted November 17, 2011 Author Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 I am in love with my Agile Tele knockoff, and I could only imagine that their strat knockoff would be worth looking at! They are Korean made, and to me are very well built (at least the one I got is). I also love the neck, it is super fast and easy to play on with low action. http://www.rondomusic.com/st802ebwhite.html Cole does Rondo still offer the 802? I was looking at one in olympic white with a maple board FOREVER ago, but never actually pulled the trigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bullhead Posted November 17, 2011 Author Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 The best value?You will not do better than this. I've played a few, and they're outstanding for the price.Alder body, Alnico III pickups.They play and sound like you'd expect a good Strat to. I'd gig with one without any reservation. The problem with Squier, like Epiphone, is that you have to play a whole {censored}load to find one you like. You'll play a whole bunch of duds, and lots of wastes of wood, but eventually you'll find one good one. Don't really wanna spend a bunch of time playing substandard guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members colejustesen Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 does Rondo still offer the 802? I was looking at one in olympic white with a maple board FOREVER ago, but never actually pulled the trigger The picture I posted is the 802, but it has an ebony fretboard. There might be a maple fretboard one still, but I haven't looked for it. EDIT: I didn't see one with a maple fretboard, but there are plenty Tele knockoffs that have them. For me, it is a toss up between maple and ebony fretboards... They are both awesome! Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MojoFilter Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 The problem with Squier, like Epiphone, is that you have to play a whole {censored}load to find one you like. You'll play a whole bunch of duds, and lots of wastes of wood, but eventually you'll find one good one. Don't really wanna spend a bunch of time playing substandard guitars. Not the case with the Classic Vibe series. Quality control is roundly excellent, fretwork is excellent, playability is excellent. I've seen far less duds with the CV's than the Fender MIM's, by a substantial margin. The CV's put Squier on the map as a quality brand. Not everything Squier puts out is great, but the CV's roundly are good to great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BerkleeBill Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 Dude - I have a Warmouth parts Strat in White with DiMarzios you should try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paul88lx Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 Find a used Levinson Blade. Thank me later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NaturalBornBoy Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 The problem with Squier, like Epiphone, is that you have to play a whole {censored}load to find one you like. You'll play a whole bunch of duds, and lots of wastes of wood, but eventually you'll find one good one. Don't really wanna spend a bunch of time playing substandard guitars. You can say the same for Gibson too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hardtail Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 I've had a crapload of strat copies over the years and the best bang for the buck I've ever had is the Cort G250. Wilkensen tremelo, good solid tuners, abalone dot inlays, above average fit and finish. They can be had for cheap used on ebay ... here's an example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cort-G250-G-250-Electric-Guitar-Strat-style-Wilkinson-/260788524248?pt=Guitar&hash=item3cb83514d8. My current G250 is blue & i paid $120 for it ... awesome guitar for that kind of money ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chriscnb Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 G&L Legacy or S-500 (US series or Tribute) - both fantastic, same pickups tooused American Strat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hardtail Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 I've had a crapload of strat copies over the years and the best bang for the buck I've ever had is the Cort G250. Wilkensen tremelo, good solid tuners, abalone dot inlays, above average fit and finish. They can be had for cheap used on ebay ... here's an example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cort-G250-G-250-Electric-Guitar-Strat-style-Wilkinson-/260788524248?pt=Guitar&hash=item3cb83514d8. My current G250 is blue & i paid $120 for it ... awesome guitar for that kind of money ! If you can swing $500 or so ... a used Carvin Bolt is an outstanding choice. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Factory-Assembled-Carvin-Bolt-SSS-Electric-Guitar-w-HSC-/110775594996?pt=Guitar&hash=item19cabd6ff4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Phrophus Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 Yamaha Pacificas! Effin awesome. Great deals can be found on em too. And, I've only played the classic vibe teles, but I was really impressed by them. I've come close to buying one on several different occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stonedtone Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 Order the Carvin kit. Easy to build and it saves a ton of money for a quality instrument Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DoubleBarrel Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 Can't beat this for the money. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gl-tribute-series-legacy-electric-guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sheik_Yerbouti Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 The best value? You will not do better than this. I've played a few, and they're outstanding for the price. Alder body, Alnico III pickups. They play and sound like you'd expect a good Strat to. I'd gig with one without any reservation. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ron Burgandy Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 used Highway 1. Get a pre '06 as they're light years ahead of the new ones. US Standard neckAlNiCo III pickupsAmerican vintage hardwareNitro finished body I bought mine for $400 used, and it's the best guitar I've ever owned. It's incredibly resonant, lively and bold. The US Standard neck with the handrolled fretboard edges is one of the best production necks around, and the thin finish really lets the axe ring out. I haven't had guitar GAS since i bought mine years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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