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MrBump · December 2018

I'm pretty sure that I'll be augmenting my less than impressive arsenal in the new year with a "nice-ish strat". I posted a few days ago about trying a Fender American Pro Strat back to back with a G&L Deluxe Legacy. I'm wondering what else should be on my list, in Strat territory?

That price point seems comfortable to me - possibly up to £2k.

andy1839 · December 2018

Patrick James Eggle 96, you can probably pick one up used for £2k.

Philly_Q · December 2018

Secondhand Custom Shop. Let's not have the Relic vs Closet Classic vs NOS debate.

Philly_Q · December 2018

andy1839 said:

Patrick James Eggle 96, you can probably pick one up used for £2k.

They do look bloody nice, I must say.

andy1839 · December 2018

Philly_Q said:

andy1839 said:

Patrick James Eggle 96, you can probably pick one up used for £2k.

They do look bloody nice, I must say.

I've got two, they're very very good.
Ultra light, well balanced and beautiful players.

richardhomer · December 2018

Philly_Q said:

Secondhand Custom Shop. Let's not have the Relic vs Closet Classic vs NOS debate.

That would be my choice as well. In fact it is - I bought a 2006 56 Relic about two and a half years ago. It’s an exceptional Strat.

WindmillGuitars · December 2018

@MrBump .. see my CS Strat listing in the classifieds.

thegummy · December 2018

PRS Silver Sky

randella · December 2018

I would think you'd get something more than ...ish for two grand

Depends how attached you are to the brand. I'm not ashamed to say that, for me, it has to have the 'F' on the headstock. Were I ever in the enviable position of wanting another Strat (which I always do, the ideal number being s+1 where s is the number you currently own) and having £2K to drop on one, I think I'd be scouring the classifieds very, very hard for Custom Shop stuff and seeing what's about.

MrBump · December 2018

I'm most certainly not wedded to the brand; in fact I'd say the opposite - I tend to shy away from the norm, hence looking at things lik G&L, Ibanez AZ, Talman, PRS Silver Sky, Studio etc. I'm not sure about Custom Shop Strats, I've never felt worthy enough to try one.

Also - and I know I'll be looked down on for this - I don't like buying used gear.

Dontgiveupyourdayjob · December 2018

Interesting timing, this vid just came out from Anderton's as if they heard your question!

Personally I'd have the Duesenberg, but it's clearly the least 'Stratish'!

MrBump · December 2018

Ooh, interesting!

randella · December 2018

MrBump said:

I'm not sure about Custom Shop Strats, I've never felt worthy enough to try one.

Humbug to that, your money's got the Queen's head on it just like everyone else's.

I've never played a bad Ibanez, and G&L do have a terrific reputation. I think you're going to get something tidy.

maltingsaudio · December 2018

Musicman Silhouette you won’t be disappointed

MrBump · December 2018

maltingsaudio said:

Musicman Silhouette you won’t be disappointed

I've considered the Cutlass range, love the roasted maple necks. But the necks are a wee bit on the thin side for me.

CountryDave · December 2018

maltingsaudio said:

Musicman Silhouette you won’t be disappointed

Or the Albert Lee. Love mine

gordiji · December 2018

I'm horribly tempted by the Blade RH4, having owned one of the first blades from new in the 90's. I do have a reluctance to part with 2k however , but i'm tempted to have one shipped from Thomann for field trials.

Philly_Q · December 2018

MrBump said:

I'm not sure about Custom Shop Strats, I've never felt worthy enough to try one.

Just think of me. I own several, and you're a hell of a lot more worthy than I am.

MrBump · December 2018

Philly_Q said:

MrBump said:

I'm not sure about Custom Shop Strats, I've never felt worthy enough to try one.

Just think of me. I own several, and you're a hell of a lot more worthy than I am.

We've met before PQ, and I know that's not true!

MrBump · December 2018

gordiji said:

I'm horribly tempted by the Blade RH4, having owned one of the first blades from new in the 90's. I do have a reluctance to part with 2k however , but i'm tempted to have one shipped from Thomann for field trials.

About as sexy as they come...

merlin · December 2018

See this?

http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/118864/fender-cs-60th-anniversary-heavy-relic-strat-sorry-sale-cant-really-afford-to-keep-this-one#latest

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