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Used this rig at practice the other day... This picture confuses me...

I think fender CS stuff is generally 100% as good as anything out there as far as new guitars, and I would (and have) taken them over brands like Suhr, etc. I've got a CS '63 closet classic tele that is relicing nicely from use and it's a great guitar. But IMO they aren't the "same" as the real old ones which I've played a ton of. An Original 52 tele, '54, '59 and '61 strat stand out as the best of the old ones I've played, as well as my '63 too. I do think all things being equal that a good CS fender today WILL probably sound every bit as good as the old ones 50+ years from now, but do think the age is a big part of the equation. Old wood and old magnets in the pickups etc. just have a different sound to them. Lots of guys trash relics about the pre-worn thing, but I've played enough great-sounding ones at this point that I don't care about that stuff. Still wouldn't go as far as saying they're the same is all. Old pic of my CS tele: I hear ya. I actually played a bunch of Suhrs and they didn't feel as solid as this Strat. I agree the age on the wood and magnets will have an effect too. To be fair, it's as close as I'll ever get to owning an original! But yeah, having tried loads of CS Fenders, I'd never hesitate owning another

Good looking relic for sure But it's not an old strat Technically, no its not. I should have worded it differently. Or maybe used ol' instead. However, having said that, it's as near as makes no difference... It's all period correct etc, and if you removed the Custom Shop logo on the headstock, you'd be hard pushed to tell it wasn't 54 years old.

That strat is bitchin!!! Is it a newer relic'ed model? Love the neck on it Thanks, It's a Custom Shop special order '57 Heavy Relic. I've had it a few months now and I am digging the absolute {censored} out of it! The neck wear is absolutely gorgeous. The back has no lacquer and is a V at the nut, moving gradually towards a flatter C at the heel. It's one of the most alive guitars I have ever played. The whole body resonates with an almost acoustic-like quality. It's a nice weight too, fairly light, but it sounds very fat. I played nearly all the CS Strats I could when i decided on this one. I tried out the Ybarra pickups, Bareknuckle's some other custom wound ones that I can't remember the name of, and funnily enough I settled on the Custom Shop Fender fat 50's as sounding the best. They had the most character and vibe. A nice open top end with good lows and good in the mids too. It's half the reason I went for this one really. It does get a bit noisy at higher gain settings, but it's a beat up old Strat, so it's allowed I cannot say enough good things about it. I enjoy just looking at it to be fair.. I have been playing it literally all day today. Anyway, i am gushing now..

Mine. I have to add that I don't think I have ever been happier with any other rig I have had. (Box Of Rock and Plexi Drive not shown, oh and 2 PRS Custom 24's as well... I forget about those.)

Mine hasn't changed for quite awhile. But apparently u want to tell everyone how you have a very.minimal setup now and all u need is a loud marshall, a fender or Gibson and an sm 57.. My setup is no more minimal now than it ever has been. A guitar > a pedals > a amp > a cab It's always been like this. What's with the SM57 as well? I like a 57, but usually blended with a high end condenser.

Is it??

He's got a lead on a 2210! Ah.. Good choice!

The other guitarist in my band is looking to sell his hughes & Kettner Trilogy half stack. Good condition, cab is the one loaded with greenbacks.

Hi all. For sale is my trusty Custom 24. It's in gigged condition, although it's 3 or 4 years old. I have been the only owner so I am able to say with confidence that it has not been abused and it plays and sounds amazing! It is bone stock. The only thing it has benefitted from is a Plek setup at Charlie Chandlers. It has run 10's in Eb for most of it's life so the tension on the neck has always been consistent too. No buzz or hum or crackles. Frets are good, etc etc. Very solid feeling guitar and although I will miss it, I have another Custom 24 that's older than this one as I bought it first and so it holds just a bit more sentimental value. Anyway: The worst is the buckle rash on the back. Personally, I'm not majorly worried about these kinds of things as I see guitars as something to be used. Not collected or looked at! Obviously everyone has their opinions though. Especially on a PRS! Hehe. As for a price, I really don't know. It depends on how much the buckle rash is going to put off an individual I suppose. I have a very rough figure in mind, but we'll see. I'll entertain all sensible offers anyway, I can then say whether I am willing to accept! I'd advise that you come try it out if you want to buy! Not only that, I don't really want to post

Might sell my limited edition Spanish Gold Kalamazoo if i dont gel with it. offers?

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Hmmm. I created a monster.. For those new to the thread.. Its been going well over a year now...

A+ Classic Thread..

HA MY THREAD HAS BEEN GOING OVER A YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bunghole stole my thread idea... Not cool.... Get your own thread idea... This is the original and best 'lot of posts per thread' thread

cant believe someone had the audacity to start a very similar thread to this one that expires in three months.. :poke:

Don't mind me. Just increasin' the post count. Great thread to do it in.:poke:

id liek to someday see teh :oh trhead pass this ......... :poke: i'll find it f:or y:ou teh ren:oir1 :oh

Still going for the record of longest thread evar! Its got a way to go before it catches up with piping hot farts and EVH photoshop thread.:poke: :o:o:o:o:o:o

having a stab

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

when i have won this thread, i will let everyone know in another thread..

whatever??.....sheesh...I should win something for the extra effort. BTW: I received the email notification of your disbelief post on my phone, and now i posting this from my phone as well, this thing rocks. Samsung Blackjack...i can send and receive pop email, text messages, msn messenger, cnn hourly news vids, surf web, it has a full keyboard, i can connect my laptop to it and use it for mobile broadband and still make a call at the same time. check it out, look it up....blows away the blackberry, is smaller, and FREE when you sign up for two years......I've had it since Monday, but it.s been available since about 11/06. so.... a medal for you then sir???