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addisj · May 28th, 2009, 05:19 AM

I am seriously thinking about selling my US lone star and buying another strat.

I am after a chunky neck, thats for sure. (Has to be thicker than a modern C) if not 50's spec even.

The neck on my Lone star is just too thin and I just dont feel comfortable with it. I would also like the standard 3 single coils arrangement as opposed to a bucker in the bridge.

*thanks in advance*

tuuur · May 28th, 2009, 05:41 AM

I hear some good reviews on the Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster. Available for about 255 gbp...

addisj · May 28th, 2009, 05:47 AM

Hmmmm nice looking too

jmaul · May 28th, 2009, 07:54 AM

they have a medium c neck and the neck is not easily swapped- the pocket depth is different than standard strat sizes.

I really liked the neck on the one I tried, felt very similar to my fender mij.

flapjack · May 28th, 2009, 11:29 AM

The CV '50s Strats I tried had very glossy necks, which I don't like at all. FWIW.

Old Cane · May 28th, 2009, 11:52 AM

That's why they invented steel wool. But this always puzzles me. Who exactly sees the back of the neck? I only see a the top of the back of the neck (try saying that 3 times, fast) when I play.

supernewt · May 28th, 2009, 12:49 PM

I have the CV - Nice guitar, but the neck is not what I would call chunky.

daddyopapa · May 28th, 2009, 05:17 PM

MIM Robert Cray. Has the chunky C neck, great pups and build. But it has no trem.

addisj · May 29th, 2009, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daddyopapa

MIM Robert Cray. Has the chunky C neck, great pups and build. But it has no trem.

dam looks like they dont make this one any more.

Kenny sig looks like what I am after... only I want a maple neck

Astro1176 · May 29th, 2009, 09:30 AM

+1 for Squire CV50, and a few upgrades with the change you have left. I have a CV50 Strat and it compares well with my Classic Vibe Tele, which itself is an astonishing guitar priced lower than its quality would suggest imho.

TG · May 30th, 2009, 06:10 PM

I've got the CV 60s Strat and it's amazing for the price. The stock pickups are excellent and the inside is completely shielded with the tidiest wiring job I've ever seen in a guitar. Seriously.
The neck has a similar feel to an old neck, and even if it isn't exactly 'thick' it doesn't feel thin either. I prefer chunky necks and I like it. One of the best strats I've come across at any price. Check it out.

redstringuitar · May 30th, 2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flapjack

The CV '50s Strats I tried had very glossy necks, which I don't like at all. FWIW.

+1
I had to decide between one of these and a MIM and the thick poly neck-gloss was nowhere near as nice as the satin finish on the MIM.
What I do like is that the string spacing is vintage, as opposed to the MIM, which has that narrow spacing which causes string/polepiece misalignment and looks silly.
Great guitar though, I suppose you could always sand the neck...and it's a way cheaper than a MIM.
Try 'em both and go with your heart!

daddyopapa · June 1st, 2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addisj

dam looks like they dont make this one any more.

Kenny sig looks like what I am after... only I want a maple neck

They do over here.

brewwagon · June 1st, 2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flapjack

The CV '50s Strats I tried had very glossy necks, which I don't like at all. FWIW.

look for a lake placid blue one it has a satin finish neck no heavy poly coat

http://www.drumcityguitarland.com/dr...-P2570C25.aspx

bw

May 28th, 2009, 05:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
addisj Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Surrey, UK Age: 35 Posts: 130 8 Photos	Best strat for under £400? I am seriously thinking about selling my US lone star and buying another strat. I am after a chunky neck, thats for sure. (Has to be thicker than a modern C) if not 50's spec even. The neck on my Lone star is just too thin and I just dont feel comfortable with it. I would also like the standard 3 single coils arrangement as opposed to a bucker in the bridge. thanks in advance

May 28th, 2009, 05:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
tuuur Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: the Netherlands Age: 44 Posts: 3,749 7 Photos	I hear some good reviews on the Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster. Available for about 255 gbp... __________________ "Do or do not. There is no try." (Yoda)

May 28th, 2009, 11:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
flapjack Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 318 4 Photos	The CV '50s Strats I tried had very glossy necks, which I don't like at all. FWIW. __________________ flapjack

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Old Cane Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 5,839	That's why they invented steel wool. But this always puzzles me. Who exactly sees the back of the neck? I only see a the top of the back of the neck (try saying that 3 times, fast) when I play. __________________ http://www.reverbnation.com/thesmokinguns

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daddyopapa Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BC Canada Posts: 985	MIM Robert Cray. Has the chunky C neck, great pups and build. But it has no trem. __________________ Don't let them steal your joy.

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May 28th, 2009, 05:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
addisj Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Surrey, UK Age: 35 Posts: 130 8 Photos	Hmmmm nice looking too

May 28th, 2009, 07:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
jmaul Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Minneapolis. Posts: 1,735	they have a medium c neck and the neck is not easily swapped- the pocket depth is different than standard strat sizes. I really liked the neck on the one I tried, felt very similar to my fender mij.

May 28th, 2009, 12:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
supernewt TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Raleigh NC Age: 43 Posts: 93	I have the CV - Nice guitar, but the neck is not what I would call chunky.

May 29th, 2009, 09:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
Astro1176 Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 909 17 Photos	+1 for Squire CV50, and a few upgrades with the change you have left. I have a CV50 Strat and it compares well with my Classic Vibe Tele, which itself is an astonishing guitar priced lower than its quality would suggest imho.

May 30th, 2009, 06:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
TG Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Beside a bog in the west Age: 51 Posts: 11,048	I've got the CV 60s Strat and it's amazing for the price. The stock pickups are excellent and the inside is completely shielded with the tidiest wiring job I've ever seen in a guitar. Seriously. The neck has a similar feel to an old neck, and even if it isn't exactly 'thick' it doesn't feel thin either. I prefer chunky necks and I like it. One of the best strats I've come across at any price. Check it out.

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