I am glad you are Happy with your new guit. But I have road tested these things twice there is no way I spend 9 bills on one of these things maybe 5 bills but that will be My limit on one and thats if I could talk Myself into that.
I guess you either Love that on road trashed look or you hate it. It is a aquired taste to want to buy a guitar that looks like that new because I am sure it does nothing to make it sound better then a pristine new one.

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The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.

Thomas Jefferson

Agreed. I assume it was offered to fill the demand for reliced guitars by people who can't afford Custom Shop prices. I can see how some people might think it was a bargain if your alternative is the CS.

On the other, there are people like me. I have a 23 year-old Strat with just one tiny dent and a scratch on the headstock made by a rogue string.

I bet you got that at guitar center take it back and get yourself a used Am std. Save money, better guitar, and heres the kicker you get the same visual abuse

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Never get a degree in music... you play the same gigs as every other musician but now you have to pay back 80K in loans

It didn't happen unless you've got pics to prove it!

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Member #26797
My other guitar is a Strat.

nice

I like my 50s road worn alot. Nitro body Tex Mex pick up, soft V neck The more I play it the more I like it. I paid 830.00 for mine.

I really love mine! Lightweight, rings like a bell, and sounds awesome!

aren't people always saying that its all about whats comfortable for the individual? maybe some of you think $950 is alot for a MIM strat, but some people may really enjoy it. if he likes it then thats all that matters. good luck with it.

I'm starting to like the Road Worn series. I usually hate Relic's but the specs are just too great not to resist.

i dont see the point in these. why not just buy a classic 60's strat and relic it yourself.

they are the same guitar pretty much, just different pickups, but i put texas specials in mine anyway.

Congratulations GC94! Awesome.

Pay no attention to the naysayers. Not everyone's cup of tea, and a lot more went into that guitar than they realize.

I'm amazed sometimes at the number of folks who never learned the lesson Thumper's mother reminded him that his Father had taught him..."If you can't say anything nice...(slight baby bunny sigh)...shut the @$#% up."

Looking forward to seeing it.

With the "new" (improved?) prices, the Road Worn aren't that out of line.

I see the new MAPs of some of the other MIM reissues to be:

Classic 50s $870
Classic Player 50s $1110
Road Worn 50s $950.

Of course, you can still find Classic 50s and Classic Player 50s for the pre-increase prices of $699 and $799 (if you hurry)
AND if you talk to your dealers, you can pay less than the MAP.
A little negotiating can save you some money!

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Member #26797
My other guitar is a Strat.

Congratulations!

If tone and feel are your main priorities you simply cannot beat that guitar for the price. I played a few and loved them! Enjoy it!

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