Members brilthorladros Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 I'm looking to switch from my gib 57 VOS to a strat. However, I'm in the market and there are so many different types I was looking for some assistance to narrow it down. Definately looking for american, fat neck, higher output pickups, solidly built and something that will increase in value. Money isnt the issue. I played the calpton strat and a couple other "artists" but I was looking for something more generic that I can make my own. Thanks in advance to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankie pajamas Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 I'm looking to switch from my gib 57 VOS to a strat. However, I'm in the market and there are so many different types I was looking for some assistance to narrow it down. Definately looking for american, fat neck, higher output pickups, solidly built and something that will increase in value. Money isnt the issue. I played the calpton strat and a couple other "artists" but I was looking for something more generic that I can make my own. Thanks in advance to all. Over how long of a period? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Orange Jackson Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 This is not really going to help you much at all, but if those were my shoes, I'd get a Jeff Beck signature strat, not doubt about it.Happy hunting anyways!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brilthorladros Posted July 6, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 I'm just looking for it to increase value over the years. I'd like to give it to my son in about 5 or 6 years when he is ready. As far as signature series go its just not my thing. I prefer a no name and giving it my own character if you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 Switching to a Strat looking for help.I just wanted to let you know that all strats are looking for help.:):poke::) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricJohn Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 I have an American Deluxe Fat which plays wonderfully. I love the LSR roller nut and the locking tuners. I think Clapton's signature is also killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docjeffrey Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 There are so many of them. I'd be looking for something with a flatter fretboard radius (9.5" at least), a nitro finish, a lightweight body (read no American Standards) and some righteous pickups. Wildwood has these Thinskin AVRI's for around $1600. 9.5", SRV neck. These Custom Classics are sweet. They have similar specs to the above with "2 Modern Classic Single-Coil Pickups (Neck, Middle), 1 Hot Classic Single-Coil Pickup (Bridge), with Custom Steel Inductance Plate." Also, check out the Wildwood 10 Customs with a 10" radius and the Thinskin Signature Strats that Wildwood has made for their shop. http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/electrics/fender/10_customs/ Shell pink anyone: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tidal Rhythm Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 You may want to check out proguitarshop.com. They get limited runs of special order Fender custom shop strats in there regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tim gueguen Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 To be blunt there's no point in buying a recent guitar expecting it to go up in value, because it most likely won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Snowcow Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 ... something that will increase in value. ... The joy of creating music is priceless. The future monetary value of an instrument should not be a consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FrankenTelly Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 How about a non Fender strat? http://www.suhrguitars.com/proSeries.aspx?series=c1_c2http://www.andersonguitars.com/product_information/models/s_family/sfam.cfm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Les Paul Lover Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 How about a non Fender strat? http://www.suhrguitars.com/proSeries.aspx?series=c1_c2http://www.andersonguitars.com/product_information/models/s_family/sfam.cfm I'd second that. There can be better than Fender for a strat. I got a Vigier Expert Retro 54, standard strats & deluxe strat didn't compare well to:http://www.vigierguitars.com/page/fiche_produit.php?id_prod=273Basically a reengineered strat. If you go through the fixture list, you'll see everything has been redesigned where it matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jumpwin Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 Fender custom shop? That way you can spec it how you want, and make it entirely yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NHLfan2010 Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 I have an American Deluxe Fat which plays wonderfully. I love the LSR roller nut and the locking tuners. I think Clapton's signature is also killer. This is what I would have recommended, the fatty that is...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesa/Kramer Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 Having both the Strat and the Les Paul is the answer. As far as the Strat, how much you want to spend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brilthorladros Posted July 6, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 I have 3 custom shop telecasters and a 57 vos goldtop. I'm looking to add to my collection of amazing sounding instruments. I play regularly and am looking toward something different. I am willing to spend about 2K but would like prefer to find something that fits me and my style more. I definately prefer fat necks. The 50's neck on my gibson it tremendous! alot of the strat necks are very thin and they seems to be over laquered. I like feel of a raw baseball bat type neck if I can get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brilthorladros Posted July 6, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 The joy of creating music is priceless. The future monetary value of an instrument should not be a consideration. All things Non intrinsic value should increase in value as they get older and some things with intrinsic value (provided they are taken care of and valued to begin with) Should you get paid the same for a job that you've mastered even though you started as an apprentice? I love and appreciate music now more than I did as a kid. My 57 VOS increased in value in the last year (LP RIP). I think that especially with music this is most evident. If you invest 2K+ in an instrument that you love and take care of you should be able to expect that it wont drop in value but will stay static or increase. Provided you take care of it. However, if you have a 58 Les Paul laying around that you dont play I'll trade for an Indigo Girls CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faber Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 To be blunt there's no point in buying a recent guitar expecting it to go up in value, because it most likely won't. This. Get something you like, play the hell out of it and forget resale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brilthorladros Posted July 6, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 Why not have both? It is obvious for us to enjoy our sledgehammers and just play to enjoy the music and being lost in the moment of creation. But shouldnt we expect more from the companies we are "donating" our money too for our joy and hobbies. Oh well. I guess it doesn't matter on a grander scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 If money really isn't an issue, why not just have a Custom Shop Strat built to your specs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 If you like bigger necks, find a v-neck Strat (they come on several models, but the Am. Deluxe v-neck is really nice), or check out the new American Deluxe models with the compound radius necks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members k tone Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 I have an American Deluxe V-Neck and it is a great guitar. I just noticed that they don't make this color scheme any more. A collectors item already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted July 6, 2010 Moderators Share Posted July 6, 2010 I play regularly and am looking toward something different. I am willing to spend about 2K . Nothing you can buy for 2K new, with Fender on the headstock is likely to appreciate to any extent The only thing I can think of with Fender on the headstock that you could buy for 2k and hope for appreciation is a mint 70s Strat with OHSC, and it'd want to be bomb proof genuine Apart from that maybe a used special Masterbuilt or a used one off with some very select woods, but even then, if it's modern, it simply aint gonna appreciate I'd consider some of the boutique Caster builders like Melancon etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Orange Jackson Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 And "looking to make it your own" is not going to help any resale value. At lest keep all the parts together. Sounds to me like you're looking for a Fender custom shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onelife Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 I think the Warmoth stuff is great - it may not be an 'investment' instrument but you could have it built the way you want it - including a fat Les Paul type neck. You could have the body routed for whatever pickup combination you choose. The quality of their wood, machining and finishing is outstanding. It's worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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