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Miami Mike
Post subject: Root Beer Flake FSR Strat - yay or nay?
PostPosted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 1:30 pm
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This one surprised me a bit...first impression is nay, but after lookin a bit more, maybe with white or mint guard...? :?

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Post subject: Re: Root Beer Flake FSR Strat - yay or nay?
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I like it as-is, very different looking! The black adds to the coolness factor. Throw a white guard on there, and it becomes an eyesore!

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Post subject: Re: Root Beer Flake FSR Strat - yay or nay?
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AndyK wrote:
Throw a white guard on there, and it becomes an eyesore!


Ya think?...hmm...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/473 ... ea08_b.jpg

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That would really look nice with a matching head stock
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Post subject: Re: Root Beer Flake FSR Strat - yay or nay?
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Yay...Looks nice with either guard I think... I guess I like the white one better but they both look cool... Would also look cool with a black guard and aged pup covers and knobs (IMO) The finish is pretty unique and I happen to like them both (Rootbeer & Orange) If you're a freak for "Thin Skin" finishes this ain't for you... it's really thick and not get everyone on a rant about body wood "breathing" but this one's being strangled to death, the other day I was looking at an old Catalog from '79? I think and Fender was advertising "Thick Skin" finishes... how tastes change! Anyhow...

I love my Sunfire Orange HSS but about the only thing original about it now is the body, pickguard and bridge.

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Post subject: Re: Root Beer Flake FSR Strat - yay or nay?
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Yay...Looks nice with either guard I think... I guess I like the white one better but they both look cool... Would also look cool with a black guard and aged pup covers and knobs (IMO) The finish is pretty unique and I happen to like them both (Rootbeer & Orange) If you're a freak for "Thin Skin" finishes this ain't for you... it's really thick and not get everyone on a rant about body wood "breathing" but this one's being strangled to death, the other day I was looking at an old Catalog from '79? I think and Fender was advertising "Thick Skin" finishes... how tastes change! Anyhow...

I love my Sunfire Orange HSS but about the only thing original about it now is the body, pickguard and bridge.

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What kind of neck is that on your Sunfire Orange HSS? Looks good with the rosewood...
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I think it's an American Series or a Hwy1 "large headstock" neck.
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No sir, it is a MIM with the early small headstock.

I love my Sunfire, but I have changed it a bit....just to the way i like it.

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Miami Mike wrote:
AndyK wrote:
Throw a white guard on there, and it becomes an eyesore!


Ya think?...hmm...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/473 ... ea08_b.jpg


Now that is NICE! :shock: :shock:

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Yay :D , a Red Sparkle for grown-ups
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Post subject: Re: Root Beer Flake FSR Strat - yay or nay?
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MIM necks had 21 vintage-style frets. That rosewood neck on the Sunfire HSS is an American 22-fretter!
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MIM necks had 21 vintage-style frets. That rosewood neck on the Sunfire HSS is an American 22-fretter!


That extra fret comes in handy when playing in the key of A. :wink:

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I was in a music store a few months ago. I never go to this store, I just happened to be shopping in the area and decided to check out guitars while the wife shopped next door. I had no idea they even sold Fenders. They had the Rootbeer Flake on the wall. I cant say I liked it too much. I say NAY.

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Mint guard and aged white parts might just make it a keeper. As is, I would have to pass.

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I kind of dig on it with the black pickguard...but I wouldn't throw it away with the mint either :lol: Nice

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