Just picked up my American Strat (1K). Adding SD's SSL's (1-1-5), putting on a graph tech nut / saddles, and some locking tuners. I've always wanted the icon since I was a kid getting into playing. Sometimes I don't want to play, but just sit and look at it.

strat-head,
i would also like to request a photo of your Brothers guitar plz.

indeed, the price of ownership on this guitar was very high.

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63supro
"The good thing is in a club situation, most of the patrons are trashed and really can't tell the difference."

Most expensive...


But I have other way less expensive guitars that are way more valueable to me.

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'10 Fender Classic Player 60's Strat
'04 Fender Std Strat w/ vintage Noiseless pickups
'98 Fender US Strat
'95 Fender Std Strat w/ dual HB's
'09 Gibson Les Paul Std
'10 Fender Blues Jr. NOS
'98 Peavey 5150
'04 Fender Hot Rod Deville
'10 Fender Mustang I

tell us about that guitar rickyp.
i know how you feel. my most expensive is far and away not my favorite.

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63supro
"The good thing is in a club situation, most of the patrons are trashed and really can't tell the difference."

That guitar is priceless. I'm sure the guitar is a poor substitute for your brother though. Like others, I'd love to see a photo but if it's too personal, I would definately understand.

Jeff

the one in the picture is my 2009 Gibson Les Paul Standard. A beautiful looking, sounding, and playing guitar. Worth every penny.

But, my first fender, a 1995 MIM standard that I turned into a dual humbucker strat while in college, is my most prized possession. It's the one guitar that if it were stolen, I truly wouldn't be able to replace it. I could buy another and put the same stuff in it, but it wouldn't have the mileage that my old MIM has on it. Learned how to play hundreds of songs on it, and took it onstage in front of a couple thousand people, twice, while in college. Some of my fondest musical memories were with that guitar in my hands.
Here is was when I was 17.


On stage in college...2000 (I'm in the far right with the blue strat)

and again in 2001, same venue

And here she is now. It got to it's current state of modifications in 1999, and haven't changed it since.


I just look at that guitar sometimes, and can't help but think of all the memories.

thats why we keep them and not "replace" them ricky.

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63supro
"The good thing is in a club situation, most of the patrons are trashed and really can't tell the difference."

this guitar i bought new in 88, my dad died that year...and due to my stupidity , drugs ..and my youth...i pawned it to my musician uncle in 1989. he gave me 525 for it. his car broke recently..and he needed money...was able to get it back for 550.00 the guitar is now called my 8ball, made in 88, old man died in 88, last 3 s# 888 and spent the 525.00 on dope...couple 8 balls, im not proud of that, but it has history now...eerie and is priceless now.

the boomarang strat is more like it lol. sweet that you got it back man.
its a good sign.

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63supro
"The good thing is in a club situation, most of the patrons are trashed and really can't tell the difference."

The most expensive guitar I have is one that cost me about $350 in parts (vintage v neck and tuners, scalloped bracing, solid rosewood back and sides, solid AAA grade spruice top, ebony fingerboard and bridge) and about $1200 in tools, and about 2 months to build. It sound great but the craftsmanship is lacking.



It was my beater/beach guitar and it sounds way better than it looks.

i havent a clue of its value..1982 yamaki handmade d-67 sj harvest washburn. got it from family for around 500. havent seen anything sounding like it for less than 2k.

looks very nice and clean, hardly used.

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63supro
"The good thing is in a club situation, most of the patrons are trashed and really can't tell the difference."

I posted this pic in another thread but I never pass up the chance to show off my Guild Starfire IV. I bought it new in '67 and had the bigsby installed by the shop which I guess makes it a Starfire V. I used to take it with me traveling and the original case is beat up more than the guitar. I even have the original neck tag.

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'10 American Deluxe HSS Sunset Metallic
'10 JA-90 Thinline Telecaster
'15 Music Man JP-15 Blueberry Burst
'07 Les Paul Standard Faded LCPG #82
'14 Carvin ST300
'12 Carvin CS424S
'66 Guild Starfire IV w/Bigsby
'14 Warmouth Partscaster Daphne Blue

ooo...that sure is a purdee geetar mister.