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Post subject: NGD, before you start yelling "wrong forum!", hear me out.
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:29 pm
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Picked up this Squier Stratacoustic from my local Craigslist.
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I know it's not a Stratocaster, but there's no denying that this guitar is modeled after a Strat. And I know it's a Squier, but this exact model was first sold as a Squier, and then the exact same guitar was sold as a Fender, or vice versa.

So now that, that's out of the way. I wanted to share this purchase with you, my fellow Strat enthusiasts. If you are like me, this guitar probably caught your eye at some point, but when you picked it up and strummed it a few times, you probably thought it sounded down-right silly. Still, a strat-shaped acoustic is just a cool concept.

So yesterday, I got a good deal on this, so I jumped on it. I figured, if I really didn't like it, I would resell and break even.

Well let me tell you. I really took a liking to it. The thing is, if you look at this guitar as a substitute for a Dreadnaught, you will be dissapointed. It can't compete with the tone of a dreadnaught, unplugged. But if you think of it as a Strat/Acoustic hybrid guitar, I think you will enjoy it. The comfort of a Strat neck and body, with the brightness of a steel string acoustic. Plus, it actually sounds pretty good plugged into an amp, which I didn't do when I tried it out at the guitar shop.

I may change out the tuners down the line, but overall, I am very happy with my purchase. Just wanted to share with you guys.


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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 11:07 pm
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Cool! 8)

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Post subject: Re: NGD, before you start yelling "wrong forum!", hear me ou
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:29 am
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Wrong Forum...just kidding, it has the word Strat in the name so no one is going to bust you very hard...they might tease ya a bit though.

Anyway, nice guitar, I agree it is kind of a cool concept...glad your digging a new "Strat" axe.

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Post subject: Re: NGD, before you start yelling "wrong forum!", hear me ou
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:45 am
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Hey axeman, shouldn't your pictures of your sofa be in the sofa forum? ...Oh, wait a minute, I think I get it. :)


axeman417 wrote:
The comfort of a Strat neck and body, with the brightness of a steel string acoustic.

Makes total sense to me! And very pretty into the bargain. What's not to like?


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So yesterday, I got a good deal on this, so I jumped on it.

Cool. A bit beside the point, but I find myself babyishly curious to know how good your good deal was?

Whatever. Enjoy that geet! 8)

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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:51 am
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Yeah! Enjoy!! :D

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Post subject: Re: NGD, before you start yelling "wrong forum!", hear me ou
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:56 am
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The 'one-off' Todd Krause built for Eric Clapton sold for ~$14K US at auction in 2010. Saw it at the preview. It was a honey.

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Post subject: Re: NGD, before you start yelling "wrong forum!", hear me ou
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:11 am
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Not sure about the Strat-O-Couster, but I do like the reliced sofa .... :lol: :wink:

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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:42 am
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Nice looking axe, man! (See how I did that?)

But seriously, it looks pretty cool. 8)

Gives me an idea, Fender should make a Strat shaped violin and call it a Strativarius!


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Post subject: Re: NGD, before you start yelling "wrong forum!", hear me ou
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 4:43 am
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That's a good idea Highline...i'm in....

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Post subject: Re: NGD, before you start yelling "wrong forum!", hear me ou
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 5:05 pm
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53magnatone wrote:
Not sure about the Strat-O-Couster, but I do like the reliced sofa .... :lol: :wink:


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Hey axeman, shouldn't your pictures of your sofa be in the sofa forum? ...Oh, wait a minute, I think I get it.


Ok...Ok...I know, I need a new sofa...sheesh. :lol:


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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 5:11 pm
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axeman417 wrote:
53magnatone wrote:
Not sure about the Strat-O-Couster, but I do like the reliced sofa .... :lol: :wink:


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Hey axeman, shouldn't your pictures of your sofa be in the sofa forum? ...Oh, wait a minute, I think I get it.


Ok...Ok...I know, I need a new sofa...sheesh. :lol:

Yo!! It's a Stratosofa. :oops:

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Post subject: Re: NGD, before you start yelling "wrong forum!", hear me ou
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 10:39 pm
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Yo!! It's a Stratosofa. :oops:

Then it needs a couple Stratopillows...
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