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Post subject: Need help on which strat I should buy
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:55 pm
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Hello, I have been saving for a strat for a long time. My upper limit on a budget is about $1200. I play a lot of Chili Peppers and Hendrix and pretty much any kind of classic/alternative rock. Anyway, I have wanted a sunburst/rosewood strat and I particularly liked the AVRI 62. I found one in a local store for $1250 (I can probably get him down about a 100 bucks).

But, while looking around on craigslist I found a Diamond Series 60th anniversary strat. I know its not the standard 60th anniversary because it has the diamond decal and the red and silver case. I became interested after I looked up and I believe it has the same pickups as the AVRI??? if someone can confirm that. And the modern neck was intriguing because I am a little worried about bending on the AVRI neck. This person is asking $900 for it.

I am basically asking the differences between the two guitars and if both prices are fair or too much or too little. Is the AVRi worth the $300 over the diamond series?

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Post subject: Re: Need help on which strat I should buy
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:13 pm
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The 2006 60th had 57/62 pickups.
They are a great sounding pickup.
They came in sunburst and a limited edition from Sam Ash in blonde.
A nice sounding guitar with a typical strat quack.
The 60th should have a diamond engraved on the neckplate and a false jewel in the headstock.
All USA std strats that year came with a metal 60th tag on the back of the headstock which has caused some confusion.
As you mentioned silver solarium case with red embossed interior.
The mid pickup was RWRP and I am not sure if the AVRI has a reverse mid.
Hopefully someone else can tell you that for sure.
Of course the AVRI has the old style trem and 21 frets.. :D


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Post subject: Re: Need help on which strat I should buy
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:38 pm
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57/62s are great pickups...not as much bite as the Fat 50s...but nore than enough tone to cover the basics.

I put them in my...yes...Sunburst/Rosewood Strat. A nice vintage look and sound. Can't go wrong with them.

You should find out which neck you prefer...then buy that one if it pleases you.

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Post subject: Re: Need help on which strat I should buy
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 11:55 pm
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Tom, with all due respect, what your asking us is like asking "Can you'all pick a pair of shoes for me?"

A guitar has to FIT YOU, not me and it has to feel right to YOU not me. Yes have a budget but don't let a model get in the way id finding the right guitar.

I ended up buying a Mexican made 499.00 special, because it just played ans fwelt right, yes I swapped in the pickups/tremolo/ and pick guard I liked and it cost me near as much as if I had bought an American one to start with.

But the guitar I have now is near perfect for me.

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