Lockbody Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 On 2/2/2022 at 4:17 PM, cmatthes said: I just have an earlier mock up handy - that neck is on another Strat now... Nice color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 26 minutes ago, Lockbody said: Nice color! Okay. You win! (Bladerunners rule, btw...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGale Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Anyone using the mag-loc with these bridges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 30 minutes ago, JGale said: Anyone using the mag-loc with these bridges? I've been tempted, but haven't pulled the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockbody Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 21 minutes ago, cmatthes said: I've been tempted, but haven't pulled the trigger. What about the steel block? You ever tried it? I hate to mess with a good thing with the unknownium block, but I’ve thought about ordering one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 See, for me once I tried the G&L Dual Fulcrum tremolo, I was sold. Such a great system, and it barely moves when you bend strings, even with only three springs on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stedge Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 I like this https://www.emeraldcityguitars.com/product/1997-fender-american-deluxe-telecaster-plus-v2/ No relation blah blah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 I’ve gone the Tele Nashville route, not the same as a Strat. A Hardtail Strat isn’t the same as a Tele. I’m still looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM OF HAMER Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 I have been committed to this Philip Kubicki Stratocaster for some time now...................much different animal then the Les Paul "Type" guitar that is my main guitar but every bit as good. I love Fender Strats and have always had one through the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 I went by my local shop and tried all the Strats again. My friend Danny said, he absolutely loves the Professional II and he has not changed a thing. The guys has an original 60's Strat and 30 to 40 Strats total. They unfortunately didn't have any in stock so I drove over to GC and played the one they had with a Rosewood board. I did see a one with a Maple Board in Mystic Seaform Pearl that looks amazing. Sadly all the Fenders they had, suffered horrible in the winter months. They all they the fret ends stickup out a serious mile. I did like the guitar, so I drove back to my local shop and asked what they had in order, but nothing with a Rosewood Board. So I told them what color I was looking at and they punched it in and without me committing to anything they ordered the guitar. "Hey that looks cool and if you don't want it, someone will buy it. ", "Make sure we have your number and we will call you when it comes in.". So Mid March it should arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 I got my 1st strat for xmas in 6th grade, the story is pretty good; my grandma was volunteering at a goodwill type store for charity; the strat and a NMV twin reverb were donated, but they never hit the floor; grandma wrote a check to the store and stuck them in her car! 76 sunburst 3 bolt hardtail, I used it in the 7th & 8th grade talent shows (I peaked in jr high), traded it for a SG in 9th grade; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl.B Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Something like this Bubs? https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Fender/American-Pro-II-Stratocaster-Solid-Body-Electric-Guitar-117731502.gc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hbom Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Still haven't found a guitar Bubs? You might try getting a cat. This is America! You can't swing a cat around here and not hit a used Strat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGale Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 I have cats if you have coin Khajiit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 16 hours ago, Carl.B said: Something like this Bubs? https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Fender/American-Pro-II-Stratocaster-Solid-Body-Electric-Guitar-117731502.gc That is the correct model, but I won't buy anything right now form GC. Everything they have in my local shop are so dried out that you can saw wood with the side of the fretboards. I have this model in a difference color on order from my local shop. Due in Mid March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweed Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 I checked the Fender web site but didn't find much info on the Am Pro II neck profile. Deeper web searches led me to The Music Gallery which claims the 'Deep C' neck profile has a 9.5" radius with rolled edges that measure in at .850 @ 1st fret and .920 @ the 12th but will vary slightly from guitar to guitar (hand carve ? CNC would be consistent, no ?) Also has a bone nut that measures 1.685". They also claim that even with the Narrow Tall Frets, the action can still be set pretty low. Along with a satin neck finish, these really sound interesting. Hi ho, hi ho, my Refund check might go. Not to this or that, but a Fender Strat, hi ho, hi ho ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 4 hours ago, tweed said: I checked the Fender web site but didn't find much info on the Am Pro II neck profile. Deeper web searches led me to The Music Gallery which claims the 'Deep C' neck profile has a 9.5" radius with rolled edges that measure in at .850 @ 1st fret and .920 @ the 12th but will vary slightly from guitar to guitar (hand carve ? CNC would be consistent, no ?) Also has a bone nut that measures 1.685". They also claim that even with the Narrow Tall Frets, the action can still be set pretty low. Along with a satin neck finish, these really sound interesting. Hi ho, hi ho, my Refund check might go. Not to this or that, but a Fender Strat, hi ho, hi ho ! You gotta just play one, the frets are tall and narrow and feel great. I have been playing vintage style frets so long now that the jumbos just don't do it for me. The narrow frets feel like they aren't there, tall enough that playing is easy. The fretboard edges are rolled, the neck has low action and plays great. The pickups are fantastic and all 5 positions sound great. Now that I have tried a but load of Strats in a short period of time, that is a not true for most sets. The guitar is a fantastic mix of old school and new school without loosing the feel and vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweed Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 On 2/10/2022 at 4:30 PM, bubs_42 said: You gotta just play one, the frets are tall and narrow and feel great. I have been playing vintage style frets so long now that the jumbos just don't do it for me. The narrow frets feel like they aren't there, tall enough that playing is easy. The fretboard edges are rolled, the neck has low action and plays great. The pickups are fantastic and all 5 positions sound great. Now that I have tried a but load of Strats in a short period of time, that is a not true for most sets. The guitar is a fantastic mix of old school and new school without loosing the feel and vibe. I've been thinking about this a couple weeks now. Maybe look for a nice used one. I like the fact that it's a wider neck. If it don't work out, I can always flip it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 @tweedthey can be had in the used market. IMHO the best part is that they don't loose that vintage strat thing, all the "upgrades" are just little additions that make it more enjoyable to play. There is one local to me, for $1300, but I've already committed to my local shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 Committed and purchased this morning. I promptly took it to my buddy for set up and I’ll get some pictures as soon as I get it back. I was floored by the amazing Rosewood board . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjamiam Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 12 hours ago, bubs_42 said: I was floored by the amazing Rosewood board . Already starting to write your tribute song to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 45 minutes ago, mrjamiam said: Already starting to write your tribute song to it? And the For Sale ad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGale Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Oooo oooo Dbs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Pic's?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hbom Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Did you ever get that Stratocaster? I saw this one on TGP, thought you might be interested. 🧐 FS - OldWorld 59 Strat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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