My first thought after reading your original post was to suggest a setup change.

IMHO, paying for a setup really won't help. The tech may just set it up to the factory specs or to *his* personal perference. Take the time to learn how to set it up yourself and experiment. If you have been playing for a while you probably know what do and don't like. You're the only person who can fix that.

As I've progressed throughout the years I have changed my setup to accomodate my playing technique and my personal preferences.

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but do u think an american deluxe strat stock everything for 799$ is a good deal?

That's a pretty fair price.

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but for 200$ less i could get an american standard. what are the differences?

never mind i saw the thread about the differences. so if the pickups on it arent heavy enough which ones do yall suggest me getting? because i wouldnt know cause i have no expirence with single-coils.

Once again it all depends on what you want in a sound or what you're willing to spend.If the$200 price difference doesn't matter go for the "heavier"pups if that's what you prefer,both are great single coil guitars the only thing I can tell you is to go into a store and try both through an amp like your own or close to it and let your ears and hands tell you.

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okay im definatley getting the American deluxe on guitar center used for 799$ i tried one out today and i thought it sounded really ballsy with a bug muff so i liked it and the neck plays well and its everytiung i want. so i just gotta sell my SG will i will put up on ebay soon. is anyone interested in a Gibson sg faded brown finish? its in great condition i could send u pictures of it. the reason i am selling is obvious. i actually had my friend who went to guitar center with me play it and he loves it. i guess i am just super picky or something.