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Doc: When an 8-year old neighbor boy actually needed the 'operation', his Doctor told the parents he was 1 in 100,000. Besides, the huge majority of the world's male population are intact and always have been through-out history. It greatly impairs sensitivity & hinders self-fulfillment. Many still avoid Pork products because of ancient 'laws' that are obviously so passe' it's ridiculous. You'd have to be an uneducated 3rd world moron to come down with &/or die from trichinosis in this day and age. Plus the fact that oinkers aren't the only possible source. It's blatantly obvious (9-11) what religious indoctrinations can do to subjugate people into never questioning such ingrained ideas & rituals. Any & all inquires are answered with greatly inflated 'cockamamie' (excuse the unintended pun) statistics and medical BS terminology. In case you hadn't noticed, the world runs on BS and we all fall prey to it, no matter the IQ or even genius with a totally logical mind. Everyone's opinions & POV are shaped over time (primarily) by the influences of attitudes, opinions and POVs of all the people around them. We are not only the products of our ancestors, but the culmination of all our own experiences and the 'stories' of other people's interwoven. It's tough to sort out what is truth and what isn't, especially when most of it comes with a measure of love and concern wrapped in their own brain-washed gift-package. IMHO: All bogus information becomes sustenance for those who hunger and swallow it. Blind Faith and belief are the brooms and sweepers of such residual fodder. GI-GO. Sadly, it's caused wars, suffering & death across history and mankind brought it upon themselves.

Appendectomies and Tonsillectomies are a lot more 'necessary', so why aren't they done at birth too?

Bottom line is: If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

No offense to anyone else's POV, as it's only my opinion. TYVM

PS: "... spiritual or temporary advocation".... Still = $$$$$$


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Hey everyone...i'm brand new to the Forum and i just wondered if anyone has switched out the pickups in a VG Strat? Leaving the Roland GK in place, but i'm thinking about putting a SD JBJr in the bridge position. Any advice would help!
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All I know is that you probably shouldn't try and do it yourself as that may void any warranty and even mess up the Roland & VG electronics. Get help from an authorized Fender repairman. That's my best advice, no matter how well you may be educated in the related field.


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rhennessey wrote:
Hey everyone...i'm brand new to the Forum and i just wondered if anyone has switched out the pickups in a VG Strat? Leaving the Roland GK in place, but i'm thinking about putting a SD JBJr in the bridge position. Any advice would help!
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Well zzdoc and I both have American Deluxe FSR VG's and they come with SCN's so I don't think it would be that big of a deal to switch out the single pickup or all of them,keep in mind that there are a tremendous amount of wires in comparison to a standard strat.cheers.Craig


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[quote="Guitarman1117"]

I don't quarrel your position. Of course you understand that the ritual, as well as certain dietary laws and other practices, are taught as having been given by 'divine' decree for the purpose of identification and differentiation than for any true application in day to day living. Only time and tide have seen relevant practicality attributed to these practices depending on the era. Where women are concerned, such surgical practices are deemed, by some cultures, as an abomination. But within that is embraced an entirely separate agenda with respect to issues of human rights.

Simply as a matter of discussion, there is a body of evidence which points to prevelences in the incidence of infection by herpes progenitalis, human papilloma virus, and human immunodeficiency virus to both the host and partners of men who remain, as you so delicately state, 'intact'.

This, of course, is not to say that it provides a persuasive argument for ordering non-sectarian prophylactic amputation of that which natural selection has obviously still seen fit to deem a need for, current research findings notwithstanding.

This has been a most interesting, challenging, and stimulating joust. I suppose we ought to pass the baton to those who will return us to the more mundane issues of pickups, pots, and pertinent posts.

Thanks. 8)

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I understand completely and agree we are a 'wee-wee' bit off topic here, LOL!

... and I don't quarrel w/ your position either; you do make medical sense on issues significant for people who have those problems; But.... these people appear to be rather lax &/or careless when it comes to maintaining personal cleanliness, as well as awareness of the same w/ any partner(s).

One last point I'd like to make about "Identification": It seems to me that if any "Higher Power" is all-knowing, a need for ID in any manner is totally ludicrous, logically absurd and realistically laughable. THE worst excuse in the history of the world, bar none. (Just my humble opinion.)

Who volunteers for Appendectomies &/or Tonsillectomies before the need?

OK... I've said my peace & we can get back to guitars, amps, pedals & etc.

Actually, some of this reminds me of why Gibson lost their Les Paul vs. Single Cut design infringement/patent suit against PRS; The judge tossed it out after a Gibson employee was heard to have said: "Only an idiot can't tell the difference between the two." (May not be verbatim, but it's dad-burn close!)
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(IE: You can't hide from the eye of the almighty) .... or the average picky guitarist who has even minor experience with all the brands & models.


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OK,

After following the whole release of the VG Strat, playing it on several occasions at a local Sam Ash store as well as a Guitar Center, I liked it and I didn't. I thought to myself tat if I were to buy one, I would remove the neck and replace it with a V neck, put locking tuners on it and change out the standard pick-ups. I basically liked the Roland technology built in, but would change a lot of things to suit what I like in a guitar. I finally broke down this past weekend and went to GC to purchase one as after hearing they were discontinued and getting a mailer from GC that they were on sale for $999. I walked in, they had 4 of them hanging on the wall and I just told the salesman to grab the black one with the maple neck with the rosewood fretboard. I didn't play it, just paid for it and was leaving knowing I was going to customize it and make it my own. As I was getting ready to walk out, the person at the front had to check my receipt and check the serial number. As he was checking it, we were just chatting about it and I told him what I was doing to it, and he said I should have seen the FSR American Deluxe VG Strat. I was speechless and asked him what he was talking about as there was no such guitar and he assured me there was. He told me about the features and I asked if there were any more and he indictaed he would check the GC system. He found 3. One in my state, but after calling the store, they had sold it 3 hours prior. He called another store in Maryland, they supposedly had one but couldn't locate it. He then called yet another store (the last one that had one) in yet another state, and they had it in a glass case. He confirmed with me if I truly wanted it, I said yes, paid the $100 or so difference and bought it sight unseen. It is being drop shipped to me and I am anxious to get this thing. I have searched and searched, Googled and googled since getting home Sunday afternoon, and this Forum is the only place where it is even mentioned. I was beginning to think I had been swindled, but obviously there is such an animal. Thanks for all of the info and the pictures. But I some questions that I can't seem to get answers to. Does anyone know how many FSR American Deluxe VG Strat's were made??? Also, does this thing really have all of the features of an American Deluxe??? I know about the V Neck, the locking tuners and contour heel, what about the body? is it Ash or Alder? are the single coil pickups standard or ????? seeing all of the negative write-ups on the battery consumption, what are the best to buy???? The anticipation is killing me!!!


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I realize you're anxious to get the VG, but when you do, I'm sure all those questions will be answered in the manual you should get w/ it. STAY at the store & read the sections that answer those questions before you leave. If you have any the manual doesn't answer, ask someone there & hopefully they can help resolve everything.


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wheresyourworld,first welcome to the forum.congrats on the new FSR VG,This is the forum that I too found out about this guitar,Search for the thread Thank you zzdoc,that should answer most of your question.If not feel free to ask as I have one as well.cheers,Craig


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Thanks to both Guitarman1117 and Wingman111 for the quick responses!!! I will read the post "Thanks zzdoc" and patiently await the arrival of my FSR Amer Delux VG Start day after tomorrow.

How do you guys like yours compared to the standard VG? noticable difference in quality/perfromance overall?

Thanks Again!!!!


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Is the American VG still a playable, toneful Strat when the batttery is dead or removed?


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For the most part: Yes.... however, that's sort of like using a limo as a personal vehicle or driving around your home-town in an RV. It gets you there, but with a lot of un-used utility just going to waste. (IMHO)


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Ok guys - UPS dropped off my FSR American Deluxe VG Strat yesterday and I absolutely love it!!!! Different animal than the average VG. Bought and charged the rechargeable Duracell NiMH 2650 mah batteries, changed out the strings first thing to DR strings, tuned it up and played till almost 1:00am. Peeled as much of the thin plastic off of the pickguard as I could by hand and used a Q-Tip with Goo Gone and it took the rest off along with the sticky residue. Polished it and the rest of the guitar with my guitar polish and it did the trick. Give me a couple of weeks and I'll fill you all in and critique it completely. Contacted Fender about the details I wanted to know, they responded back wanting the serial number and said they would provide me with all of the specs and how many they actually built. I'll let you know what I found out.


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[quote="wheresyourworld"]:

I learned about the guitar last summer via a GC posting. The guitar was built for them as a limited run and, in response to an inquiry, consumer relations sent me the specs by email. By that time, I had already purchased an '89 Clapton on eBay, and was marking time and treading water on the coming Gilmour release. In the Forum discussions on the VG price reduction it was revealed that someone had seen what was obviously an FSR. Based on the ensuing discussions I asked my dealer about it and on checking, he told me they were going for about $1099 and there were 35 in the national inventory according to his computer. I had one ordered on the spot.

If you search, you'll get most of the discussion on it as well as my involvement with attempting to obtain an American Deluxe V-neck right from the time the guitar was issued. So this, essentially, is the best of both worlds, at the right price.

As I said previously: "Revenge is a dish best served cold" 8)

Enjoy your guitar. You may find some limitations but at best, you will also find some interesting applications for it if your let your creativity and imagination run wild.

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Ford had the Edsel and Fender had the VG.... I hope they re-think the design and see that anything can be improved upon once you know exactly what your customers are interested in spending their money on. It's really a rare thing when a group of brilliant minds get together, come up with and develop a concept that truly speaks to the common folk.

I realize I shouldn't be comparing a guitar company to an auto-maker, but Fender is very like unto Ford..... at least they both start with 'F' and Googling "Fender" DOES get you a ton of auto parts listings..... hehehehe

So who is Gibson's counter-part? ...... GM maybe?

... Chrysler? mmmm, now there's some food for thought.

... and what about Rolls Royce? I'd guess that any PRS owner would say that's a "no-brainer".... eh?

Does Ibanez = Toyota? LOL

(Studebaker) Avanti = Mosrite?

Actually I see the Edsel more like a Jagstane and the DiTomaso-Pentara more like the VG. Just my opinion.... (& did I spell those right?)

Anyway.... it would be interesting to see what other people find relative between guitars & autos.

Give it a shot.... can't hurt, can it?


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