Members GRAF Posted October 22, 2009 Members Share Posted October 22, 2009 I'm thinking about snagging an Olympic White with maple neck for a quick project and they list at 499. But I've never know anyone who paid full retail on a MIM Strat. So, what do you thin, hundred off too much or possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D34dBaWx Posted October 22, 2009 Members Share Posted October 22, 2009 The one in memphis had many used MIM strats and teles at 350 and below last weekend. Used ones in great shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MichaelSaulnier Posted October 22, 2009 Members Share Posted October 22, 2009 Fender Friday at MF. $299Used MIM's off CL. Sub $300 in my area all the time.Pay a little more and get my used JV strat... no need to mod! M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darkstorm Posted October 22, 2009 Members Share Posted October 22, 2009 No, not a strat fan. Would be willing to pay same price I could get an instrument for online, not more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GRAF Posted October 22, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 22, 2009 Fender Friday at MF. $299 Used MIM's off CL. Sub $300 in my area all the time. Pay a little more and get my used JV strat... no need to mod! M Yeah, I think used is the best option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GRAF Posted October 22, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 22, 2009 No, not a strat fan. Would be willing to pay same price I could get an instrument for online, not more.Yeah, thats my take is I feel if I can buy it online at a certain price, getting it in store shouldn't be any different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HELSTRUME Posted October 22, 2009 Members Share Posted October 22, 2009 I got mine under 400, cause they lost the trem arm. So you never know, untill you try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the_gunslinger Posted October 22, 2009 Members Share Posted October 22, 2009 My advice is if your just going to mod it, look on craigslist or go to a local pawn shop or even eBay. Theres always great deals on these lower price point guitars. I go to pawn shops as often as I can. I once found an all original 1960's Marshall bluesbreaker for 300$. Man I wish I would've bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vintage55 Posted October 22, 2009 Members Share Posted October 22, 2009 Get a Squier Classic Vibe instead. Better guitar. Just doesn't say Fender on it. But a better guitar. That is what you want, isn't it? The best guitar? seriously... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Raskolnikovs axe Posted October 22, 2009 Members Share Posted October 22, 2009 damn i can't believe MIM standards cost this much now I just bought a Special Run MIM Western Tele brand new for $375 - so it's possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NITROHOLIC Posted October 22, 2009 Members Share Posted October 22, 2009 nope. classic vibe squire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lefty's Ghost Posted October 22, 2009 Members Share Posted October 22, 2009 I'm thinking about snagging an Olympic White with maple neck for a quick project and they list at 499. But I've never know anyone who paid full retail on a MIM Strat. So, what do you thin, hundred off too much or possible? They don't make MIM's in Olympic White, but nice try pretending you have a clue. And what the hell are you doing out of OJ?Get your ass back where it belongs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D34dBaWx Posted October 22, 2009 Members Share Posted October 22, 2009 arctic white with maple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lowbrow Posted October 22, 2009 Members Share Posted October 22, 2009 Just about every time I get into our local Guitar Centers they have used ones and they always seem to mark them $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members solly Posted October 22, 2009 Members Share Posted October 22, 2009 Id say its possible, in the past 6 months ive picked up a new Roadhouse strat for $440 and a Highway One tele for $400, both new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lost_Cause Posted October 22, 2009 Members Share Posted October 22, 2009 I would look for a US made guitar with that $400 unless you get a steal/deal and have your heart set on a Fender. It might happen with a Fender but I have seen Washburn Custom Shop Silverado go for less than $350 and that guitar was every bit as nice as the US STD Strat that I had. US Guitars even Custom shop models 10-20 years old can be had for less than $400 if you look many times with a case!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GRAF Posted October 22, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 22, 2009 Get a Squier Classic Vibe instead. Better guitar. Just doesn't say Fender on it. But a better guitar. That is what you want, isn't it? The best guitar? seriously... Totally, I'm not a brand name snob at all, it could say "Mickey Mouse" on the headstock. If it plays better and sounds better than a Fender I'm taking it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GRAF Posted October 22, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 22, 2009 They don't make MIM's in Olympic White, but nice try pretending you have a clue. And what the hell are you doing out of OJ? Get your ass back where it belongs. You're right, I meant arctic white. I'm not sure why I typed olympic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GRAF Posted October 22, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 22, 2009 I would look for a US made guitar with that $400 unless you get a steal/deal and have your heart set on a Fender. It might happen with a Fender but I have seen Washburn Custom Shop Silverado go for less than $350 and that guitar was every bit as nice as the US STD Strat that I had. US Guitars even Custom shop models 10-20 years old can be had for less than $400 if you look many times with a case!!!No you're all right, it's really not the name I'm after, it's the tone. I'll work my way through several brands first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dwerlin Posted October 22, 2009 Members Share Posted October 22, 2009 Get a Squier Classic Vibe instead. Better guitar. Just doesn't say Fender on it. But a better guitar. That is what you want, isn't it? The best guitar?seriously... +1, although I've heard they're fairly scarce in-store...pretty much the word around is that if the stores all stocked the Squier Classic Vibes, they wouldn't sell any MIM Fenders. I have a Classic Vibe 60's Strat, and it's outstanding. Definitely as good as any MIM strat I've played. Got it from MF with the OCT20% call-in coupon for $280. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lefty's Ghost Posted October 22, 2009 Members Share Posted October 22, 2009 You're right, I meant arctic white. I'm not sure why I typed olympic. See, you traveled outside of OJ and look what happened. You made a complete ass of yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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