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fadingcaptain · October 27th, 2009, 08:47 PM

As title says, I have been GASing for a CAR strat. This is just after I got my new strat all modded out! Man, there is no end to the strat madness. I am really into CAR Strats lately with maple fretboards, but if I see some pics of RW fretboards, I may be swayed. Please post your pics!

Jakester93 · October 27th, 2009, 09:59 PM

oooh me too. So purty. I like maple and rosewood equally.

thaus · October 28th, 2009, 12:59 PM

I just got this one......a 2005 EJ Signature. Great guitar; even better neck!!

ReIgnition · October 28th, 2009, 02:24 PM

Sweet!

Revv23 · October 28th, 2009, 04:41 PM

What is the name of that red? It's awesome.

thaus · October 28th, 2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revv23

What is the name of that red? It's awesome.

It's Candy Apple Red. My EJ may look a little opaque because of the light but it does have almost a sparkle to it.........also, the gold pickguard makes it look a bit different.

atroy · October 28th, 2009, 10:32 PM

DSCN2258a.jpg

08' MIM with 57/62 pickups. Dig the heavy metal strap my wife gave me last X-mas.

Man, how do you guys post these nice big photos? Mine looks silly. I'll take some more because the CAR is such a fantastic color... I honestly stare at it longer than I should.

DSCN2313.jpg

SimonSimon · October 29th, 2009, 09:05 PM

'66 Bound Neck Candy Apple Red Relic:

Perhaps this will help with your maple/rosewood debate. I've always like the bound rosewood boards the best (visually), especially with a dark metallic colour like Candy Apple Red...

boris bubbanov · October 29th, 2009, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thaus

It's Candy Apple Red. My EJ may look a little opaque because of the light but it does have almost a sparkle to it.........also, the gold pickguard makes it look a bit different.

That 1st Gen EJ is a form of Candy Apple Red? It is not the same as the Candy Apple Red you will see on the new MIM Standard Strats - its more candy and less pure red, IMO. (Almost bought one around New Years this past year.)

http://www.fender.com/products//sear...tno=0117702809

http://www.fender.com/resources/colors/

Anyone have a C A R Jimmie Vaughan?

meyekel · October 30th, 2009, 12:30 PM

It's a hardtail but it is CAR. It has a gold undercoat instead of the normal silver metallic so it is a warmer red.

Revv23 · October 30th, 2009, 01:23 PM

Wow I found my next strat color.

Now all i have to do is find some money. :)

atroy · October 30th, 2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meyekel

It's a hardtail but it is CAR. It has a gold undercoat instead of the normal silver metallic so it is a warmer red.

That is just beautiful. It reminds me of chrome red a little but nicer.

Before I got my CAR MIM Strat, I had ordered chrome red because they were cheaper. When it arrived, it was sweet looking but didn't play well at all. I tried everything I could do to get it set up right but just couldn't get it there. I sent it back and they did not have any more chrome red so they offered the newer CAR at the cheaper chrome red price. Of course I said yes. After seeing it in person I was really pleased. The stock photos for candy apple red just don't do it justice. I know it's not a true candy apple red but I love it just the same. And it plays great.

mellecaster · October 31st, 2009, 01:04 AM

1995 LE American Std. I "ReCrafted" for a Customer awhile back.

boris bubbanov · November 3rd, 2009, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boris bubbanov

Anyone have a C A R Jimmie Vaughan?

Answer: ME!

Actually, two of them.

fadingcaptain · November 3rd, 2009, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boris bubbanov

Answer: ME!

Actually, two of them.

That is absolutely sweet. Thanks for posting all these pics, guys. Has me drooling.

jrich99 · November 8th, 2009, 01:10 PM

My first guitar, which I got when I started playing 4 years ago, was an 04 Squier CAR with a maple board and slightly off white guard.

markxander · November 8th, 2009, 01:38 PM

I just played a CAR Classic Vibe Squier with the rosewood board yesterday.... agh, I wanted to leave the store with it, just awesome.

atroy · November 8th, 2009, 01:40 PM

Does anyone have any pics of Fender's Candy Cola red?

October 27th, 2009, 08:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
fadingcaptain TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OH Age: 41 Posts: 67	GASing for a CAR Strat - Post your pics! As title says, I have been GASing for a CAR strat. This is just after I got my new strat all modded out! Man, there is no end to the strat madness. I am really into CAR Strats lately with maple fretboards, but if I see some pics of RW fretboards, I may be swayed. Please post your pics! __________________ I feakin love this pedal... Digitech Whammy Pedal

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atroy TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca Posts: 79	DSCN2258a.jpg 08' MIM with 57/62 pickups. Dig the heavy metal strap my wife gave me last X-mas. Man, how do you guys post these nice big photos? Mine looks silly. I'll take some more because the CAR is such a fantastic color... I honestly stare at it longer than I should. DSCN2313.jpg Last edited by atroy; October 29th, 2009 at 06:45 PM.

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Jakester93 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dacula, GA Age: 16 Posts: 145	oooh me too. So purty. I like maple and rosewood equally.

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thaus Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 532	I just got this one......a 2005 EJ Signature. Great guitar; even better neck!!

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Revv23 TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 24	What is the name of that red? It's awesome.

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meyekel Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 325	It's a hardtail but it is CAR. It has a gold undercoat instead of the normal silver metallic so it is a warmer red.

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Revv23 TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 24	Wow I found my next strat color. Now all i have to do is find some money. :)

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atroy TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca Posts: 79	Does anyone have any pics of Fender's Candy Cola red?

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