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Iowacarver
Post subject: Hello, New Here... Just Got New Gear
PostPosted: Sun May 13, 2012 4:16 pm
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As I said I am new here. Been playing on and off for a number of years for fun, never really had a decent electric before. Yesterday I went to the local music shop and picked up a new guitar and amp combo.

I got an American Special Strat in the sunburst color with maple neck. I played a Highway One, American Standard and a Standard Strat guitars. My budget was 1300. for a new guitar and amp. I liked the American standard, Highway One and American Special guitars but really didn't see much difference in the playability of these 3 guitars. I wanted a maple neck. I loved the sound of the Special and that is what I went with and the fact that he had a number of these and sold it to me for 699.00 I paired it up with a Hot Rod Blues Junior Amp that he sold to me for 399. so I felt like I did pretty good getting the two for 1100 plus tax. I really like the way the guitar plays and with that amp, it's a great sounding combo.

So for you longtime fender guys, did I do good?

Corey

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Post subject: Re: Hello, New Here... Just Got New Gear
PostPosted: Sun May 13, 2012 4:28 pm
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good choice of gear. should last you a long time-congrats 8)
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Post subject: Re: Hello, New Here... Just Got New Gear
PostPosted: Sun May 13, 2012 4:36 pm
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Welcome, congrats and don't be a stranger now! :D

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Post subject: Re: Hello, New Here... Just Got New Gear
PostPosted: Sun May 13, 2012 4:39 pm
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You din't do bad mate, not by a long yard.

More importantly, are you happy?

I'll never forget the feeling of my first Fender. It was pure magic, it still is sixteen years later.

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Post subject: Re: Hello, New Here... Just Got New Gear
PostPosted: Sun May 13, 2012 4:49 pm
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Thanks all, and Nikininja... very happy. ESTATIC! Never had such a nice set up and planning for a Tele now :)

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Post subject: Re: Hello, New Here... Just Got New Gear
PostPosted: Sun May 13, 2012 4:53 pm
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Why rush Corey, enjoy the Strat for a while. It's not a race :wink:

Did you win the lottery? :lol:

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Post subject: Re: Hello, New Here... Just Got New Gear
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Nah... there is no hurry... been wanting this for 20 years so definitely going to enjoy it. No lottery... just a well earned bonus :) I have been a Tele and Strat fan for years. Always wanted a Strat (got it) and a Tele Thinline :) so got awhile to plan :)

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Hi Corey, welcome to the forum. You did a great score, congrats. Can you post pics of your new gear?
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You bet...here are a few photos....

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Congrats on the purchase of your American Special ~ a great guitar at a great price. Remember don't just play this guitar - play the hell out of it.
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Welcome, great Strat with big headstock, enjoy.

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Post subject: Re: Hello, New Here... Just Got New Gear
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Thanks guys for the welcome!

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You did well. Very good choices.
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Nice combo and welcome!

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Nice score on the gear and welcome aboard! I've got a similar setup and love the combo of the Strat and BJr. Enjoy.

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