I've been offered what I think is a good deal on a black 2001 ’68 Reverse Headstock Stratocaster.. Information about this model can be found below..

This will be my first stratocaster - how does it compare to a new stratocaster deluxe 2011 for an example? How much worse is it compared to an old custom shop?

I know the white reverse body "Hendrix Tribute Stratocaster" is rare and expensive, but this "voodoo strat" is maybe comparable to any regular standard stratocaster?

http://guitarinternational.com/2010/05/ ... o-hendrix/ (Number six)

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Fender discontinued production of the Voodoo Stratocaster in 1999, but in 2001 introduced this model which, for all intents and purposes, is a Voodoo Strat minus the laser-engraved Hendrix neckplate. These models also have serial numbers that begin with “TN7"

Colors: Olympic White, Black and Sunburst
Model Number: 010-6602 (011-6602)
Body: Right-handed Alder Body
Neck: One-piece Maple
Fretboard: Separate Laminated Maple (9.5″ radius)
Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)
No. of Frets: 21 Medium-jumbo
Width at Nut: 1.650″ (42 mm)
Machine Heads: Fender/Schaller® Vintage “F”
Pickups: 3 Vintage-style Alnico Magnet single-coil with Reverse-staggered Pole Pieces
Pickup Switch: 5-way
Controls: Master Volume, Tone (neck), Tone (mid)
Pickguard: 3-ply White (W/B/W)
Bridge: “Original” Synchronized TremoloUnique Features: Reverse-angled Bridge Pickup; Reversed, Large ’60s Headstock with “transition” Logo Decal
Strings: Fender Nickel Plated Steel .009, .011, .016, .026, .036, .046
Accessories: Hardshell Case; Strap; Cable; Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench pn# 0018531000 (.050″ hex)
Last MSR Price: $1,428*
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TAKE THE DEAL. those are ridiculously hard to find for a good price. what is the offer?

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Of all the Strats in all the nightclubs in all the world, that's exactly the one I'd want. Haven't seen this particular guitar, but I'd take it, if I were you.

P.S. Dear FMIC: Please bring this guitar back.

I'm more than happy with my 'homemeade' version of this.
This is a MIM 60's Reverse Special with a 2011 American Special lefty neck.
(I didn't like the stock 7.25" radius MAPLE neck that the guitar came with....so I got a Rosewood 9.5" neck to replace it!)
I've got it set up just the way i like it!
I have Fender/Schaller locking tuners, Graph Tech String saver saddles, DiMarzio Area 58(n),Area 67(m), and a Virtual Solo(br.)
The guitar itself was $600.00; the neck: $200,pickups and the rest..another $300.00.
So for a paultry sum of $1100.00 , I've got this axe done MY WAY!
I can't imagine a stock Reverse Strat being more pleasing to me than this!

But, hey....if you can get a good deal on it................

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I just recently purchased one about 3-4 weeks ago. After having a setup and playing it for a little. I really do like it. It is different and the left handed pickups give you a weird, yet cool sound.

SO. I say IMO, its good.