Members Wulver Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 Old tired-out question I'm sure, but aside from the Yamaha Pacifica, what Strat clones are out there, say sub-$200, that are above-average quality and would be ideal for modding? And that also, preferably, have maple fretboards? The GC site has Pacificas on the uber-cheap, and I always hear how good they are, I'm just waiting for the opportunity to nab one with maple fretboard and a finish I like....so I figure I have time to do some asking around and checking of other options. Do the SX and Xaviere stuff still hold up, do we still hold favorable opinions towards them? Maybe another brand I'm not thinking of would be ideal for extensive mods? Talk to me, gentlemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 Try Jay Turser. I think they can be found for less than $100. A friend of mine has a couple of their LPs and Teles, and with mods, they sound great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tweak'd Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 Squier Bullet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gorebuc Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 Based on my experience with the JT-100 Jazzmaster copy, I'd not hesitate to order an Xaviere strat. I think they do Fender-style guitars quite well and the pickups are gonna be pretty damn good from the get-go. Plus, they have the coolest finish options when it comes to cheap strats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wayne2 Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 Squier Affinity is also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spike Li Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 Squier mini strat? [video=youtube;5J-yCAW5aig] [video=youtube;Luk4uQa2kCQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Luk4uQa2kCQ&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tantamo Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 The tele affinities are incredible for the money, I'd rather play one than an american tele. Sadly, I can't say the same thing for the affinity strats...but that's more of a personal preference on neck size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alfsboy Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 I was very surprised how good my SX SST was .Coulnt really fault it .Even the pickups were good . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lonnie99 Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 Second on the Squier Bullet Strats. $119 brand new, just needs better tuners. Here's my modded one. Didn't need modding, just can't help myself and had lots of extra parts lying around. On the far right. Mighty Mite neck and EMG Select pickups. I still have the original parts for it because they were that nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JoeBoy Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 JT or Squier for sure. Easy to mod. Yamaha is a winner also. I have an 012 I modded. The pups were OK, but too much of a volume drop between them. I raised and lowered the pups and finally swapped the bridge and neck pup out. I bought a Xav Strat as a gift for a friend. I wish I had kept it. He plays G&L Strats and luvs the Xav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scuzzo Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 i would snag either a Jay Turser or old school SX with the headstock.. not the new ones... just not really drawn to those.. and put in some new pups.. do a fret dressing.. and you are good to go... a strat is pretty easy not to muck up... tuning keys are some times hit or miss... but i have had ok luck with them so i dont replace them... photage.. not sure about the bullet... they felt a bit light to me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diceman1000 Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 Cort G Series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Axl makes a pretty sweet cheapo strat and I've noticed Daddy's Junky Music blowing new ones out lately. They have the Marquee SRO version, Axl As-800 at around $109. Solid Alder Body with Original Design EMG-Designed Pickups: 2 Single Coil & 1 Humbucker Rosewood Fretboard (Maple Fretboard on Natural model) Classic Style Pickguard Unique Headstock Binding (except sunburst model) Die-Cast Chrome Tuners Tone & Volume Controls The Xaviere strats are also built very nicely for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gdsmithtx Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 I'm pretty damned happy with my P-90 equipped Mahogany SX Hawk from rondomusic.com; $140 shipped to my door. I'm replacing the pickguard with white pearl and shielding the interior to reduce noise, but the pickups are wonderful, and I don't mind the glossy neck at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spirithawk Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 I'm pretty happy with my Aria STG Series. They average around $150 on Ebay. I got very lucky and bought mine for just $50. After doing a set-up it plays like a dream and sounds much better than expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Critical Ninja Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 Take a look for a MIA Peavey Predator, you should be able to find one for around $100-$150. Here's one sitting at $50 as of today: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Peavey-USA-predator-players-guitar-strat-stratocaster-double-cut-copy-vintage-/170701946471?pt=Guitar&hash=item27bea0fe67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members reverberlayed Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 Take a look for a MIA Peavey Predator, you should be able to find one for around $100-$150.Here's one sitting at $50 as of today: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Peavey-USA-predator-players-guitar-strat-stratocaster-double-cut-copy-vintage-/170701946471?pt=Guitar&hash=item27bea0fe67 I came here to post this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lowbrow Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 Take a look for a MIA Peavey Predator, you should be able to find one for around $100-$150. This. I find them locally in pawn shops now and then and usually get them for about $85 give or take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danswon Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 the new Encores are actually good since Trevor Wilkinson revamped the line. his Vintage (terrible brand name) guitars are really quite good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members d_dave_c Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 I came here to post this. +3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members craigny Posted September 26, 2011 Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 Used MIM Strat?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wulver Posted September 26, 2011 Author Members Share Posted September 26, 2011 In an interesting coincidence, a MIA Peavey Predator has shown up in the local pawn shop! $150 asking, I think I can maybe talk them down a bit. The only problem is that it's red; as cool as red is, I already have enough red guitars for my liking. But, my father has an occasional hobby in refinishing guitars, so this isn't a significant problem. ....there's also a Yamaha Pacifica Tele sitting right at $240 or so that's painfully tempting....even if it's not really what I'm gunning for.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted September 27, 2011 Members Share Posted September 27, 2011 The tele affinities are incredible for the money, I'd rather play one than an american tele. Sadly, I can't say the same thing for the affinity strats...but that's more of a personal preference on neck size. Agreed...but the strat-oid Affinities can be upgraded to being decent (not sure how cost effective that'd be, though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricJohn Posted September 27, 2011 Members Share Posted September 27, 2011 I'll second Axl; expecially the badwater series. Fantastic playing axes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted September 27, 2011 Members Share Posted September 27, 2011 Yeah, the MIA Predator will get you pretty close in stock form. If you want to stick with the 'extreme cheapo' motif, look for a set of used GFS Alnico pickups or maybe a set of 57/62s or Tex Mex pickups... those are probably Fender's best used value. Hit up GFS for some replacement tuners and while you're there, replace at least the saddles with the GFS $11 non-roller models, maybe get a full size trem block. HECK of a nice guitar for under $200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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