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Post subject: I got Mike Eldred's autograph!...
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 3:52 pm
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...on the COA for my brand new '59 NOS Stratocaster! :P

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Just took delivery today and it's awesome. It's my first Custom Shop guitar and the fit and finish are spectacular. I couldn't believe the polish on the frets when I first opened the case.

Some particulars: 3-Tone Sunburst with rosewood slab board. It has a 9.5" radius fretboard with 6105 frets ( a really nice dark board too); neck is a '59 Large C which is really nice - I need to put my Am. Std. on a weight building program to match the '59 heft. Pickups are the shop's take on Texas Specials.

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Thanks to the Custom Shop folks for building such great instruments!

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Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 5:24 pm
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NICE!!!! Congrats!

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Post subject: Re: I got Mike Eldred's autograph!...
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 5:35 pm
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Wow.....What a beautiful instrument, Lucky guy!!! Enjoy!!!

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Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 5:50 pm
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very nice! that neck looks perfect, makes you want to grab it and play!


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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 12:01 am
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Congrats
I like natural necks with their whitish color.

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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 2:03 am
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It looks good enough to eat! :)


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Post subject: Re: I got Mike Eldred's autograph!...
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 4:11 am
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alainlafrance wrote:
Congrats
I like natural necks with their whitish color.

You have to spec that carefully, or even if you desire just a very light tint which age and exposure to light will cause, like my old '58 had or your 'Buddy' for example. Some of these 'vintage' necks have that sick yellow finish I abhor.

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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 4:20 am
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Post subject: Re: I got Mike Eldred's autograph!...
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 6:21 am
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Very nice! BTW, is that a new Custom Shop strap I see? Is this something new for all CS guitars?


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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:23 am
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M40A1 wrote:
Very nice! BTW, is that a new Custom Shop strap I see? Is this something new for all CS guitars?


Yes it is! Very nice leather strap and a new type of cable I think. I do believe these come with all CS guitars now. My dealer (shout out to Fat Sound Guitars in Cary, NC) got several CS guitars with my shipment and they all came that way. Very cool!

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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:33 am
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Mike E - if you look in on this thread again: I meant to ask you to pass on my appreciation to the CS team for the great work. This guitar is just beautiful and it exceeds my expectations. I LOVE the neck!

This guitar was spec'd as pretty much of a plain jane instrument. No flame maple, no other fancy accoutrements. I'm very much a "form follows function" type. But, it's easily the nicest guitar I've ever played. I still can't get over the fretwork - the salesman opened the case and I practically had to squint from the brightness. I needed to wear shades! 8)

Oh, and thanks for the autograph Mike! :P

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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:47 am
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The question is often put as to whether or not there's a difference between a production-line built guitar and the Custom Shop. There's only one way to find out and that is to have your hands on an example of each. It's a very subtle but tangible difference in esthetics and feel and, if they get all your specs done right, even better.

Don't be afraid to play it. :wink:

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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 4:47 pm
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Just an autograph. For all that money you spent, at least he could invite you down the the Fender Custom Shop for a tour and a beer! :lol:

Not a bad idea. Have you taken a serious look at the MSRP's on the 2012 price list. Gadzooks, I used to think I was ready. Now I'm beginning to wonder how many of us will ever be. :?

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Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:33 am
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Really nice guitar


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Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 9:36 am
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Wow.....What a beautiful instrument, Lucky guy!!! Enjoy!!!


+1

cheers :D

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