WTB: Strat type guitar, not Fender, with HSS pickups

RevMatt

So as the title says, I'm looking for something Strat-like. Probably not Fender and much as though I love Charvels and Jacksons I'm not particularly looking for a superstrat. Having said that, I'm also not overly fussed about it being a tradition Strat in terms of styling. Any interesting alternatives out there:

Carvin DC

Patrick Eggle LA

Warmoth

and other things I may not have thought of

Ideally it needs an HSS pickup layout and a trem (preferably not Floyd Rose). It needs to be within an hour of Nottingham or available for posting.

My budget is £450-£475, or a bit more if an Ibanez RGIR20E in part exchange is of any interest.

TonyR

This?

http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/42574/fs-ft-1991-charvel-st-custom-strat#latest

Whilst it's a Charvel, it's not one of their "Super Strat" models

DrBob

Would you go a build project ? 

RevMatt

Cheers @TonyR - I've always found that model quite appealing with the exception of the headstock which causes me grief ;-)

RevMatt

DrBob said:

Would you go a build project ? 

If it spoke to me, then maybe. I have two interesting option already so I'm looking for something that grabs me...

DrBob

RevMatt said:

DrBob said:

Would you go a build project ? 

If it spoke to me, then maybe. I have two interesting option already so I'm looking for something that grabs me...

It's not so much 'speaking to you' as 'whispering in your ear'
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/81807/fs-poss-ft-gspbasses-superstrat-build-new-trades-added#latest

hassleham

Got an interesting project here with HSS pickup config.

Mahogany body, mystery top, birdseye maple neck with ebony (I think?) fretboard, 2 point bridge, dimarzio pickups (HS2 in neck and middle, i've forgotten whats in the bridge), kluson style machine heads.
Let me know if it's of any interest and we can discuss a price, it would be far cheaper than your budget as it is in need of some work.

I am travelling down to Leicester from Holmfirth on Sunday so there would be a chance to meet up.

thomasw88

This could be the answer to your prayers..
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/82306/fs-levinson-blade-rh2-500-price-drop#latest

RevMatt

@thomasw88 - I'd spotted that already - lovely! Unfortunately (and I know it's daft) I'm put off by the headstock, I much prefer the old Blade Strat heads.

@DrBob - that's spectacular, but compared to the ready to go guitars I've already spotted a little bit too much of an unknown for me at the moment. Likewise for @hassleham - stunning and interesting, but...

thomasw88

RevMatt said:

@thomasw88 - I'd spotted that already - lovely! Unfortunately (and I know it's daft) I'm put off by the headstock, I much prefer the old Blade Strat heads.

@DrBob - that's spectacular, but compared to the ready to go guitars I've already spotted a little bit too much of an unknown for me at the moment. Likewise for @hassleham - stunning and interesting, but...

no worries old bean. but it plays lovely likes!!