I am thinking about a Deluxe Lonestar strat and would like to know if anyone has played one because ive heard really good thinks about the Texas Specials and SD pearly Gates pups

THANKS FOR THE FEEDBACK GUYS

I own a Lone Star. I couldn't resist buying one when the MIM model was introduced in October 2007. It's a good guitar (MIM Deluxe quality) with outstanding pickups. The two Texas Specials sold me fast, and it took a while but I gradually got used to the bridge humbucker. The classic second position bridge/middle pickup quack sounds different with the Duncan but the Pearly Gates Plus handles gain well and really cuts through for solos.

It was a tough choice between the Lone Star and the SSS Roadhouse but I figured it was time to buy my first HSS Strat. The other difference is that the Lone Star has a rosewood fretboard while the Roadhouse has maple.

The Lone Star is an excellent deal. I did a double take when I saw a Strat with those pickups for $549.99. I'd buy it again.

I bought the Arctic White Lone Star.



John