Members MarkBastable Posted June 17, 2012 Members Share Posted June 17, 2012 Bought a USA Strat in the early nineties. It suited me, as a rhythm guitarist and songwriter. In recent years, as I gained confidence to play one note at a time, I became a Gibson boy, and specifically an LP addict. Which meant that I neglected the Strat. But, on a whim a few weeks ago, I took the Strat to Charlie Chandler (who is pretty much a legend in the UK, as luthier and tekkie over forty years). And when I got it back - set up, made righteous, ready to sing - I remembered why I loved it. This hasn't disillusioned me about the LP. Mostly, it's made me realise that I play differently on a Gibson than on a Fender, and that that's simultaneously a problem and an advantage. Not a huge revelation, admittedly. But a useful broadening of creative possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Saturn Posted June 18, 2012 Members Share Posted June 18, 2012 That is a nice looking Strat. I've been pretty much a Strat guy from the beginning. There have been periods where I tried to go with a SG, LP or similar but always come back to a Strat as my #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lonnie99 Posted June 18, 2012 Members Share Posted June 18, 2012 Same here. I love all guitars and have owned over 300, but I have 4 strats at the moment and may pick up another tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members surpriselunch Posted June 18, 2012 Members Share Posted June 18, 2012 Love that baby blue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zappa74 Posted June 18, 2012 Members Share Posted June 18, 2012 I love all guitars and have owned over 300 Seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted June 18, 2012 Members Share Posted June 18, 2012 Gasp, where is the trem arm.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kaipedia Posted June 18, 2012 Members Share Posted June 18, 2012 strats!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members photon9 Posted June 18, 2012 Members Share Posted June 18, 2012 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alecto Posted June 18, 2012 Members Share Posted June 18, 2012 Whenever I'm gigging or rehearsing with a band, a Strat always seems to make the tones I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted June 18, 2012 Members Share Posted June 18, 2012 I was a semi guy for a good while with the Sa2200 as my go to guitar but for the last few months, I've been litteraly addicted to my "strat" (pac904) and it's my go-to guitar right now. I like the longer scale and ergonomics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretmonster Posted June 18, 2012 Members Share Posted June 18, 2012 Gibbys are nice but Strats rule in my book. Excellent example by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Edward Posted June 18, 2012 Members Share Posted June 18, 2012 Bought a USA Strat in the early nineties. It suited me, as a rhythm guitarist and songwriter. In recent years, as I gained confidence to play one note at a time, I became a Gibson boy, and specifically an LP addict. Which meant that I neglected the Strat. But, on a whim a few weeks ago, I took the Strat to Charlie Chandler (who is pretty much a legend in the UK, as luthier and tekkie over forty years). And when I got it back - set up, made righteous, ready to sing - I remembered why I loved it. This hasn't disillusioned me about the LP. Mostly, it's made me realise that I play differently on a Gibson than on a Fender, and that that's simultaneously a problem and an advantage. Not a huge revelation, admittedly. But a useful broadening of creative possibility. Nice guitar. I have the same model - American Standard. In an ideal world, It'd have a slightly narrower board, but otherwise a lovely guitar to play. My aesthetic tastes have changed a lot since I bought that guitar new in 94. I'd definitely prefer a solid colour finish these days, and a rosewood board is now a dealbreaker for me (back then I wanted burst, and waited three weeks for one to arrive from the US via Arbiter - left handed, rosewood board, three tone burst). These days I'd also much rather a 50s spec Strat, but I still love this guitar. The quality is outstanding. I doubt I'll ever again be able to justify the spend on a US Fender ( or any guitar that expensive), but I'll never part with this one. I've long been tempted to have a custom neck to my spec made up for it, but it's such a great guitar in and of itself that I couldn't justify taking a risk of disrupting its mojo lest it's the particular combination of that neck and that body that just works.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MarkBastable Posted June 18, 2012 Author Members Share Posted June 18, 2012 Nice guitar. I have the same model - American Standard. In an ideal world, It'd have a slightly narrower board, but otherwise a lovely guitar to play. My aesthetic tastes have changed a lot since I bought that guitar new in 94. I'd definitely prefer a solid colour finish these days, and a rosewood board is now a dealbreaker for me (back then I wanted burst, and waited three weeks for one to arrive from the US via Arbiter - left handed, rosewood board, three tone burst). These days I'd also much rather a 50s spec Strat, but I still love this guitar. The quality is outstanding. I doubt I'll ever again be able to justify the spend on a US Fender ( or any guitar that expensive), but I'll never part with this one. I've long been tempted to have a custom neck to my spec made up for it, but it's such a great guitar in and of itself that I couldn't justify taking a risk of disrupting its mojo lest it's the particular combination of that neck and that body that just works.... Yeah - Sonic Blue, that is. Not to be confused with Daphne or Any Other Blue. I was always all for the rosewood neck, myself. And I bought this deliberately to break that pattern, in the belief it'd push me in new directions. Even now, if I had to choose just one guitar, I'd go for a rosewood neck. But I don't have to - I can have both and do what I do on each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcooper830 Posted June 18, 2012 Members Share Posted June 18, 2012 Yeah I'd been a total Les Paul fanatic for many years... but I brought my Strat to a gig about a year ago (after not having played it for about 8 years) and I freaked out it was so awesome! So now I'm also a Strat fanatic again! About 6 months ago I splurged on two American Special SSS/maple Strats and they are SMOKIN'!! OP I love your Sonic Blue that is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members notjonahbutnoah Posted June 18, 2012 Members Share Posted June 18, 2012 OP, your strat is lovely. I started on a strat, then had my Gibson phase, and am now back on strats and other Fenders. They're just so comfy and inviting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ancient Mariner Posted June 18, 2012 Members Share Posted June 18, 2012 I always wanted to be a Gibson player, but when I found my first strat I knew that was 'my' guitar. I've owned that one since '89 and have a second too, for a different flavour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cephus Posted June 18, 2012 Members Share Posted June 18, 2012 Seems like I don't appreciate my strat unless I put it in the closet for several months. When I finally break it out again, I think it is the greatest guitar I have. But I eventually get tired of it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lonnie99 Posted June 18, 2012 Members Share Posted June 18, 2012 Zappa, yeah I buy and sell a LOT. Mark, that blue is indeed superb but it's the neck I love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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