80's reisues stratocasters

DarkBurst · July 3rd, 2009, 06:29 AM

Hi all, I've seen lots of 80's reeditions of 56 and 57 stratocasters, they costs the same us the actual reisues and they aren't aged (I don't like aged).

I like to know the diferences between those reissues and the actually reissues, pickups hardware cuality of woods construction and some small details, do you think they sound better than nowdays reissues????

thanks

DarkBurst · July 3rd, 2009, 04:42 PM

someone can ask me????

BritishBluesBoy · July 3rd, 2009, 04:49 PM

Am not sure I understand what you mean? Are you asking if the 80's reissue Strats are as good as the original 50's ones? Or are you asking about comparisons between 80's reissues and new ones??

DarkBurst · July 4th, 2009, 08:20 AM

the 80's reissues between the newones

e-merlin · July 4th, 2009, 09:36 AM

Are you asking for a comparison between the reissues built in the 80s and the ones built today?

There is a bit of a language barrier.

DarkBurst · July 4th, 2009, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e-merlin

Are you asking for a comparison between the reissues built in the 80s and the ones built today?

There is a bit of a language barrier.

Yes it is sorry

BritishBluesBoy · July 4th, 2009, 10:20 AM

They are all nice guitars. They key is to play as many as you can and pick the one that feels and sounds best to you. The early 80's reissues have become collectible and increased in value simply because they were the first that Fender made. That doesn't make them better guitars though IMHO.

e-merlin · July 4th, 2009, 10:37 AM

If my memory isn't out of whack, the early '80s reissues were made in Japan. I have an '84 Squier Tele built in the same plant and it's my number one.

I've made a couple of changes, but it gives you some idea. I had a MIJ Fender Tele from a bit later and it was very close to this one in shape and finish (including the rounding of the back of the headstock), just had a thinner neck, which I didn't like as much.

I don't know much about the USA reissues from that period, though. I did have an '83 USA Tele, not a reissue, and it was well built. I didn't care for the Elite saddles as I couldn't get them to quit rattling. Otherwise it was a really good guitar. It had a really chunky neck, which I like. Unfortunately, the need for funds caused me to sell it...

Hope that helps somewhat.

BritishBluesBoy · July 4th, 2009, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e-merlin

If my memory isn't out of whack, the early '80s reissues were made in Japan.

I believe he's talking about the '82 and onwards Fullerton reissues. US made.

aidB · July 5th, 2009, 04:04 AM

The early 80's ('57 & '62) vintage reissues seem to be highly regarded. have a look here for more info:

http://www.fenderreissue.com/

65flh5326 · July 5th, 2009, 04:53 AM

That fellow who has that site posts here. He has a nice site, I am glad he put prices on the guitars now.
I have an 87 that I really like alot, but, I dont like Stratocasters, dont know what happened.

ole AZ · July 6th, 2009, 10:35 AM

I have a 57 reissue Strat made in 1987. It is a great guitar that I love to play. I think it is every bit as good as a modern reissue, and sometimes they show some natural wear if you're into that sort of thing. I wouldn't say that simply being older makes them worth much if any more money.

Billy B. · July 6th, 2009, 04:36 PM

I have an 83 ish Fullerton reissue purchased in 84 for 750 I always thought it was a great guitar but had no idea they would become so valuable or maybe I would have treated it better..........Maybe

July 3rd, 2009, 06:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
DarkBurst NEW MEMBER! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Barcelona Age: 19 Posts: 7	80's reisues stratocasters Hi all, I've seen lots of 80's reeditions of 56 and 57 stratocasters, they costs the same us the actual reisues and they aren't aged (I don't like aged). I like to know the diferences between those reissues and the actually reissues, pickups hardware cuality of woods construction and some small details, do you think they sound better than nowdays reissues???? thanks

July 3rd, 2009, 04:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
BritishBluesBoy Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 7,783 62 Photos	Am not sure I understand what you mean? Are you asking if the 80's reissue Strats are as good as the original 50's ones? Or are you asking about comparisons between 80's reissues and new ones?? __________________ BBB.

July 4th, 2009, 10:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
BritishBluesBoy Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 7,783 62 Photos	They are all nice guitars. They key is to play as many as you can and pick the one that feels and sounds best to you. The early 80's reissues have become collectible and increased in value simply because they were the first that Fender made. That doesn't make them better guitars though IMHO. __________________ BBB.

July 6th, 2009, 10:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
ole AZ Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Verde Valley, Arizona Age: 22 Posts: 1,033	I have a 57 reissue Strat made in 1987. It is a great guitar that I love to play. I think it is every bit as good as a modern reissue, and sometimes they show some natural wear if you're into that sort of thing. I wouldn't say that simply being older makes them worth much if any more money. __________________ "I could listen to Mike Campbell play me the phone book." - Yoni

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