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bobc2
Post subject: New Member And New American Standard Strat
PostPosted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 7:10 am
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I'm new here and am now the proud owner of a 2008 American Standard Stratocaster. I have always been an acoustic player and I actually found that playing this Strat through an acoustic amp (Fishman SoloAmp) with some effects (Digitech RP150) sounds awesome. I just add some chorus and delay and get an extremely pleasing sound (even better than acoustic IMO). This Strat is so easy to play I can't believe it, and there are no issues usually associated with acoustic guitars (like feedback for one).

I put a Graph Tech nut on it, set the bridge flush with the top, and did a setup on it myself. I strung it with 10's, set the neck flat, and set the action at 2/32nd's at the 17th fret. I love this guitar...:)

I made a short sample clip...

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Lol ... great song! Just goes to show, anything can give you 'da blues!

Welcome! Nice Strat and nice playing.

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Welcome to the forum my friend!! Congrats on that strat and I enjoyed all of those pictures! :) 8)
Wait until you play it through a good Fender tube amp!! :wink:
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You bought the same guitar and set it up just like mine, except I have my action a bit higher.

Great minds think alike huh? :wink:

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Welcome to the forum and congrats on your Strat. My `08 is the same color..awesome guitar...enjoy it.
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Nice song and guitar..

The guitar is begging for an overdrive pedal, more treble and no delay.
Your pajamas will be returned if you do what it wants.
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fhopkins wrote:
Welcome to the forum my friend!! Congrats on that strat and I enjoyed all of those pictures! :) 8)
Wait until you play it through a good Fender tube amp!! :wink:


I agree with Hop, but great introduction and welcome aboard!

Post - Pics - Sounds 8)

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Man, I love sunburst/maple neck Strat combos!! That's is my next guitar, nor sure....when I get some cash of course, LOL!!

Welcome to the site!! This is a GREAT place!!

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welcome to the forums. :D
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Welcome, beautiful strat!

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Welcome aboard. You have my exact guitar. I think 3-tone sunburst and maple neck just SCREAMS Strat.
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Great new axe guy, glad to have you aboard, enjoy your stay.......... 8) MIke

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StratShooter wrote:
Lol ... great song! Just goes to show, anything can give you 'da blues!

Welcome! Nice Strat and nice playing.


I was actually thinking just that when I wrote the song.

Thank you.
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welcome, nice axe.

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I too am a big fan of maple neck sunbursts. That was the same combination for my first Strat. Welcome and gorgeous guitar!

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