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Post subject: HM Strat
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:03 pm
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Does anyone know if the HM or heavy metal strats produced around the mid-80's is a collectible?

I saw one at a local pawn shop going for $500. It is black with what appears to be paint drizzled over it with a maple neck and Kahler 2x locking trem. Looks pretty cool anyway. I didn't play it as they were rather busy and have me pegged as never buying anything as well!


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Post subject: STRAT
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:31 pm
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Not sure if they are or not, If I'm not mistaken there were 3 versions (don't quote me on that) but everything I've read has been positive. There is a guy on the Fender's sister site (FDP) that goes by the name of "Acidhouse". This guy REALLY knows those "Strats". I'm sure he probably posts here as well, maybe using a different tag. "House" if you're reading, you knowledge is requested here.


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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 4:36 pm
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These are photos of my Fender HM StratImage
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I purchased this guitar used from a music store in 2006 for $212. It came with EMG 81 humbucker and EMG SA single coils with a pre-amp booster circuit. It also has Dunlop straploks. It is probably one of my favorite guitars. The neck is a dream of flat radiused, 24 fretted joy!!!It is a hot pink color, which may be why it was inexpensive.
With all the extra features(sculpted heel joint, 24 frets, flat radius, smaller, comfy body contours, nice Kahler tremelo)it is strange that it is not a "collectable" model. It is not for the Fender Purist, I guess. As a rock guitar tho, it can't be beat!!


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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:53 pm
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Wow paisley strat - what a treat - thanks for sharing - what a beautiful guitar - looks killer - near mint I would say - what a deal you got there - I don't think that the EMGs were factory though - what do you think?


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Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:33 am
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Thats nice :)

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Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:34 am
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woah my eyes, I'm blended. Nice guitar.


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