Hey all,

Some of you may have seen my latest guitar purchase thread, American Standard Strat, Sienna Sunburst, maple fingerboard. It's beautiful and I love it. Been playing it every day.

I have two other guitars, an '08 LP, which is untouchable, and a '99 AS Strat. I'm considering trading the older Strat for another new American Standard, this in Candy Cola/rosewood. The main reason is that I've noticed how much better the fit and finish is of my new Strat compared to the older one. The '99 has neck pocket gaps and some of the finish is already wearing of the maple fingerboard. It's a nice guitar and it plays well, but I have a severe case of GAS and I want another guitar.

Any thoughts or opinions? Or any enablers out there? I don't really need another guitar, but I want another guitar, and I want it to be red!

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American Standard Strat, Sienna Sunburst
Gibson Les Paul, Desert Burst
Gibson SG '61 Reissue, Heritage Cherry

Think about it, you won´t be spending too much on that, selling your american special for another standard, just a few bucks to add, how can I stop you ?! Go and do it !
And why grab the exact same guitar except for the color ?
If you want a red with rosewood fretboard, why not one like this ? Pearloid pickguard, and Vintage style pickups, awesome!

Fender 2010 FSR American Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar Features:

* Model Name: FSR (Fender Special Run) American Standard Stratocaster
* Series: American Standard Series
* Body: alder
* Neck: maple, modern "C" shape, (gloss headstock face with satin urethane finish on back of neck)
* Fingerboard: rosewood with hand-rolled edges
* Pickups: 3 Vintage single-coil pickups with Alnico V magnets
* Controls: master volume, Tone 1(neck pickup), Tone 2 (middle and bridge pickups).
* Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
* Machine heads: Fender deluxe cast/sealed tuning machines
* Hardware: chrome
* Pickguard: 3-ply W/B/W
* Strings: Fender Standard Tensionbullet st3250l, nickel plated steel, (.009 to .042, p/n 073-3250-203)
* Accessories: cable, strap, polishing cloth
* Case: high-tech, molded rectangular SKB case

Unique features:
* Thin nitrocellulose finish for improved body resonance
* Rosewood fingerboard neck: satin finish on back, gloss finish on headstock Front with buffed fingerboard
* 4-bolt neck attachment
* Parchment knobs and pickup covers
* Rolled fretboard edges
* Staggered tuning keys
* New molded Fender-exclusive/SKB case with TSA locks, glass reinforced nylon trigger latches, and form fitted plush interior

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-2010-FSR-American-Standard-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar?sku=423642


Sorry to GAS you up mate! Cheers!

DO IT, I love when people ask about buying another guitar here, were all sick in the head, what do you think we will say, DO IT!!!!!!!
Really though, if you want another, but don't really need another, consider upgrading other equipment, keeping to the theroy that you can never have too much guitar equipment.

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I am going to have a hard time stopping you. New ones are usually much better IMO. Since you already have a standard try some variety such as vintage reissue or get a Tele AmStd or special. Enjoy your quest.

[Feebly] Stop. Oh stop.

...

There, I tried. Now: go to.

Cheers - C

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Dont forget to buy a nice pair of shoes to your wife, if you have one. This has been recommended to me from all the guys from the lounge, and has been working well since when adquiring new gear.

Ah, now this is excellent advice. My wife has a room in the house that we call "the Imelda Marcos suite" where her shoes are stored. I make a contribution to it everytime I buy a new guitar. Here are some of my guitar purchases:



(Of course not. Those really are some of Imelda's shoes. But my wife runs here a close second...)

Cheers - C

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Do it !!!

Candy cola and rosewood is a beautiful combination.

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Support your local guitar shop.

LOL! Bingo!

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American Standard Strat, Sienna Sunburst
Gibson Les Paul, Desert Burst
Gibson SG '61 Reissue, Heritage Cherry

Hi joaokorb,

I thought of that too, why get the same guitar in a different color/fingerboard combo. I like your idea! I wasn't even aware of that guitar and it looks fantastic. Thanks for the input.

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American Standard Strat, Sienna Sunburst
Gibson Les Paul, Desert Burst
Gibson SG '61 Reissue, Heritage Cherry

Thanks, I agree!

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American Standard Strat, Sienna Sunburst
Gibson Les Paul, Desert Burst
Gibson SG '61 Reissue, Heritage Cherry

Thanks for the effort, Ceri.

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American Standard Strat, Sienna Sunburst
Gibson Les Paul, Desert Burst
Gibson SG '61 Reissue, Heritage Cherry

Now you´ve got me on GAS for this one:

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Custom-Shop-Vintage-Pro-1960-Stratocaster-NOS?sku=423452

Since I´ve already got a FSR American Standard, thats pretty much modern vibe, this CS seems perfect for my next strat, all the vintage vibe I´ll ever need.
Don´t wanna make you run out of cash, but since you´re already thinking of a new strat.. take a good look at those specs. Seems perfect to me. And a Custom Shop for this price... oh boy Fender knows how to get people on GAS!

You're welcome. Now in return, please help me not to drink this beer I have in front of me.

I'm trying to resist, I'm trying...

[Glug-glug-glug. Burp.]

Huh. Another failure.

- C

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Candy cola and rose wood would be the coolest combo EVER. DO IT!!!!

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You cant always get what you want