Hi, I have a question.
I am new to guitars. I love playing them but I dunno what is good and what is bad.
I am looking for a White fender strat? I didnt think they were too expensive but They seem to be. I have a Tom Delonge signiture fender strat and it sounds awesome! I just want a back up guitar. I had a squire which i thought sounded aweful. Can some one please give me a list of good guitars for around $200-$250.
It doesnt have to be fender i just like the look and the sound of the one I have now. Sorry if this doesnt make sense, i cant find the right wording right now lol
I was wanting a Fender Stratocaster with a Dimarzio X2N does anyone know how much that would cost?

I've seen a ton of Made in Mexico strats on craigslist in your price range. Do a search!!

Here's a couple of examples:

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/msg/1303987395.html

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/msg/1294560512.html

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/msg/1296307537.html

http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/msg/1304434066.html

http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/msg/1300049221.html

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Hi blink_me: well, I'm seeing that DiMiarzio available for around $63.71. Why not buy that together with a new pickguard to fit it in, and stick 'em on that Squier? Then it'll sound good, you'll have your backup guitar and still about $150 left in hand to play with.

That's what I'd do.

Cheers - C

+1.

A Strat that sounds really bad is usually one that isn't set up right. Install better pickups, dial in the set-up and it will sound better than fine.

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Sounds good, just upgrade your squire its still a Fender, nice neck and feel, I've never really listened to a squire strat before, my mate has a squire tele and that sounds and feels great. Whack the dimazio in it like the previous posters said.

I agree with the above posters, if you do not like the Squier's sound, modify it. It is also a good (cheap) way to get into the world of modifications. Unfortunately you get what you pay for when buying new, check out craigslist and ebay as well for used ones.

RK

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