Members MattKirkcaldie Posted April 21, 2010 Members Share Posted April 21, 2010 6) Most times when things like this come up, people are attracted to the instrument because of the limited nature of the instrument. You take that away, and you lose a BIG chunk of the audience. That's why the guy in the Killers plays one...because nobody else does. That's the real nub - it's a connoisseur's model because it's little-known compared to most Fenders, much like, say, the Tele Deluxe before it was reissued. I can think of quite a few instruments which weren't liked all that much at the time but which now have trainspotter appeal - the XII, Swinger, Bass V, Coronado, Villager, whatever that one with the cut down XII body and six strings was called - Custom? Anyway, you get the point. A three grand reissue could be executed perfectly, but it will never be a 35-year-old rarity (well, not until 2046). The second BIG issue is the pickups. There have been any number of reissues with "mock" wide-range humbuckers (WRHB lookalike cases with conventional flat-magnet and steel polepiece construction inside). However they sound pretty much the same as any other generic humbucker. To make a PROPER WRHB, you need threaded CuNiFe magnet rod, not currently available and expensive to make, instead of the normal threaded steel. Fender has so far reissued the Tele Custom, the Tele Deluxe and the Ranaldo Jazzmaster with mock WRHBs, and has never shown any inclination to make the original design properly again, probably because of cost. A $3000 Starcaster with mock WRHBs is an expensive 335 variant with a bolt-neck (widely regarded as a drawback for a semi-hollow). With the original pickup design, and their unique sound, it might have a chance, but I strongly doubt the resource commitment to make threaded CuNiFe pickups (and educate the buyers, thus undermining the reissues with the mock WRHBs) is even remotely worth it. Sorry to pour cold water but this is the reality - and the fact is, they haven't reissued the model, whereas they have reissued even stuff like the Bass VI because it was viable to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FoonkySteve Posted April 30, 2010 Author Members Share Posted April 30, 2010 Over 350 signatures!!!Thanks again for all your support!!!!..........and it all started here on HCEG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr_GoodBomb Posted April 30, 2010 Members Share Posted April 30, 2010 I support the idea of a reissue. The rehashes of nearly identical strats over and over get old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vcnyls Posted June 1, 2010 Members Share Posted June 1, 2010 Signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FoonkySteve Posted July 31, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 31, 2010 Signed.Thankyou Very Much my man!Well.......Howdy Gents! Its been a long time!, and yes (this will please many of you) i have almost admitted defeat, the petition has not been moving as rapidly as i hoped it would(Just like a lot of you said). Although, i have not been behind it pushing as much for the past 3 months, due to family issues.However, the petition now stands at 464 signatures!So thankyall for the continued support!FoonkySteve:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MahaloVision Posted July 31, 2010 Members Share Posted July 31, 2010 Signed, but noted that it has to have the original pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FoonkySteve Posted July 31, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 31, 2010 Signed, but noted that it has to have the original pickups.Thankyou my man! and then there were 465! You're not the only one who has signed with the original pickups clause.Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted July 31, 2010 Members Share Posted July 31, 2010 Maybe if everyone who signs offers to send Fender $1000 up front, and remmainder at delivery time. They'll do a speical run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FoonkySteve Posted September 19, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 19, 2010 Its took ages, and i must admit, i dont really push this anymore as everyone seems to be sick of hearing about it, but.......................That'll be over 500 signatures!Thanks again to everyone who has supported this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BG76 Posted September 19, 2010 Members Share Posted September 19, 2010 I'm actually building a Starcaster copy for someone right now. I no longer post build threads here due to people like DocJeffery, etc... trolling my threads. When it's done I'll post pics as a NGD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FoonkySteve Posted September 19, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 19, 2010 I'm actually building a Starcaster copy for someone right now. I no longer post build threads here due to people like DocJeffery, etc... trolling my threads.When it's done I'll post pics as a NGD. Awesome! Cant wait to see how it turns out! I have so many questions, but ill wait until the NGD:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BG76 Posted September 19, 2010 Members Share Posted September 19, 2010 will do. I also have a stash of original pickups and a few other orig parts as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FoonkySteve Posted September 19, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 19, 2010 will do. I also have a stash of original pickups and a few other orig parts as well.Ah,... I remember you mentioned this near the start of the thread:thu:Im having to hold back now, i want to ask about the finish,neck,fretboard,headstock,price,you gonna make more if it turns out good, making any changes to the original design????????????But i'll wait, even though i've kinda already asked:facepalm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BG76 Posted September 19, 2010 Members Share Posted September 19, 2010 It's an exact copy cosmetically. It will be slightly lighter and it will have a nitro finish. Also, the little black piece in the headstock may end up being the same color as the body once that's decided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seifukusha Posted September 22, 2010 Members Share Posted September 22, 2010 i just saw a white one in tokyo, $5000~!~!~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FoonkySteve Posted October 22, 2010 Author Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 I suppose now would be as good a time as any for a shameless bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kid_A Posted April 26, 2011 Members Share Posted April 26, 2011 Ill give you another deserved bump, just spotted this when looking for something else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MahaloVision Posted April 26, 2011 Members Share Posted April 26, 2011 More fuel for the fire. This one was spotted at the Dallas Guitar Festival this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members foonkysteve. Posted August 24, 2013 Members Share Posted August 24, 2013 1. BUMP! 2. Hello y'all! I'm Back but unfortunately, my old log in appears to be dead. Lost all my cred and everything Howz everyone doing? Any of the old crew left? 3. So......... I heard.... It's Happening!!!!!!!!!! - The re-issue is on the cards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bucksstudent Posted August 24, 2013 Members Share Posted August 24, 2013 With the modern Wide Range pickups?Looks cool, I like Jonny Greenwood, but no thanks. Of course, I don't own any Fenders anymore... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members foonkysteve. Posted September 19, 2013 Members Share Posted September 19, 2013 It's Here!!!!!!!!!!!My Starcaster arrived last night, I officialy own a Fender Starcaster! Only got a little play time on it last night and about 10mins this morning! It's awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pics to follow...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GilmourD Posted September 20, 2013 Members Share Posted September 20, 2013 foonkysteve. wrote: It's Here!!!!!!!!!!!My Starcaster arrived last night, I officialy own a Fender Starcaster! Only got a little play time on it last night and about 10mins this morning! It's awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pics to follow...... Well, sweet Jeebus! I was wondering if you'd come back and say something about this. I even asked if anybody was in touch with you in the HCEG Facebook group, but nobody seemed to have been. Pics! Audio! Video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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