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Post subject: Which is the best Strat you've played on? Why?
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 2:32 pm
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There are so many strats out there but which of those Strats appealed to you the most & why?

I haven't experimented with too many Strat models.But from what I've tried so far I would say an old EC strat & a 50th anniversary Strat really impressed me.I was also surprised by the feel of some of the Mex Strats & a cheap Squier Strat that made my fingers do magic! I owned an Old American strat that had lace sensors & wilkinson bridge with locking keys on it.It had a great tone but I could hardly bend a string on it .I finally had to use .008s on it but still wasn't happy with the neck feel.So thats my story so far!


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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 2:35 pm
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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 2:52 pm
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My Clapton strat with vintage noiseless pu's. With a tube amp it's versatility is unmatched. It has handled everything I've throwed at it, and with class.


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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:01 pm
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The best Strat i have played is an Fender Custom Shop 62' Heavy Relic in Black

everything on that guitar just felt right for me!!!

The neck was perfect and the Pickups had a real nice sound very vintagey (ofcourse :roll: )

i belive it comes with CS 69' pickups wich means i get to get some of them for my MIM strat!!

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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:09 pm
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A 1966 pre-CBS sunburst that a buddy of mine owned

It played real nice and the tone was very unique. It was a very nice guitar. I am not choosing this one because it was the oldest that I have ever played ... it really was a nice git.

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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:17 pm
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It would have to be my olympic white John Mayer Stratocaster. I love the pick ups and the neck is sweet.


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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:18 pm
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I like the standard models. They are just good, basic guitars that you don't feel bad about customizing as things come up.

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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 4:59 pm
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I like my American Series Strat -- sunburst finish, maple fretboard, excellent playability and classic tone to go with its classic looks.


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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 5:08 pm
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My 1986 MIJ '72 RI Strat. It has the look and the feel that appeal to me, and the playability is just fabulous.

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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:00 pm
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My MiM std. is my favorite of all of them. I haven't played but a few Strats though, but for some reason this one juts calls out to me totally.

That, and for some reason, I think I may just like the pups on this one better than I like the American Series Strats.... :roll:


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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:02 pm
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The coolest strat I ever played was a '64 that belongs to a country music celeb - The old ones definitely play great!! Must be nice to be rich!!

Other than that, my '75 is really cool - I love that thing!

Playing wise, its gonna be hard to beat the '08 Am. Standard I just got - that thing is a player!

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Playing wise, its gonna be hard to beat the '08 Am. Standard I just got - that thing is a player!


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Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:13 am
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A friend's John Cruz Masterbuilt 1960 Custom Relic Strat. Tone to the bone and played like butta. :wink:

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Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:57 am
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My American Deluxe. I love the feel and the sound.

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Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:46 am
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I played a white JV strat at a music shop and I liked it very much. If I didn't have an mij 50's RI of the same color I would have bought it right away. :D


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