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merlin

So a major shift around in my guitar "family" was called for (hence some sales threads) and I recently found myself the owner of two "new" guitars. 

Firstly, a Classic Players 50s strat. Nothing special you may say, particularly the strat haters amongst us, but this one fulfils all of my Fender needs. Just goes to show that "Made in Mexico" doesn't have to have any negative connotations. I love it. 




And secondly, the most commanding and authoritative guitar I've owned. Just a beauty. An R6 Historic Goldtop. 
I tried a genuine 52 Goldtop Trapeze in 2000 when Flea from Vintage & Rare in Denmark Street saw me coming in and said "Merlin, I want you to have a look at this"....and passed me the then 48 year old, all original guitar. I couldn't believe how it played, looked and sounded and was gutted that I didn't have a spare £8500. 

Well 17 years later, I have this....and I have to say that I totally love everything about it.



Happy now, with three electrics (R9, Classic Player 50s and Trussart Steeldeville) and my gorgeous Kay Archtop. I think I'm staying where I am for a while....

Strat_a_tat_tat

Very nice... especially the LP.

DesVegas

Yep, they are definitely guitars, good job!

Adam_MD

Any chance of some more pics of the lp please? I'm a sucker for a goldtop with natural back and sides. 

Neil

Very nice additions.

I must agree re the Mex Classic reissues, lovely things.

Since getting my '60's version it has become my main player and am seriously thinking about a '50's version too.

Not played one before - how do you find the V neck?

proggy

2 thumbs up, love them both.

LuttiS

I'm a sucker for a strat, the neck on it look luverly

merlin

Neil said:

Not played one before - how do you find the V neck?

I like the V a lot although I could actually go for a chunkier one....! 

richardhomer

Love sunburst Strats with maple necks And GT LPs.

Congratulations