Two Strats better than One?

flatpicker · November 13th, 2009, 01:18 AM

So I have a sunburst 50's Classic Player Strat definately well played but still in great condition, swapped out to Jeff Beck Hot Noiseless pickups, factory gigbag. Since I got my JV Strat, it hasn't been played all that much.

Anyways, my friend has offered me the following two Strats as an even trade for the Classic Player Strat.

Strat #1 - mint Squier Strat Classic Vibe 50's, white with gold pickguard, pots/switch upgraded to CTS/CRL, vintage style cloth wiring, stock pickups, Road Runner plastic hardshell case

Strat #2 - mint Squier Strat Classic Vibe 60's, three tone sunburst, pots/switch upgraded to CTS/CRL, vintage style cloth wiring, Bill Lawrence Keystone pickups, battered tweed hardshell case (original pups in case)

He's also offered to throw in 20 packs (bulk box) of EXL-110 strings and an old Frontman 25R that's real beat up but still works and sounds decent when clean.

The CV60 sounds really good with the Keystones. Plays really well too, although the finish on the neck is a bit on the plasticky side.

Any thoughts on this trade? Good or bad?

BritishBluesBoy · November 13th, 2009, 01:26 AM

I wouldn't...

Zillinois · November 13th, 2009, 01:28 AM

I wouldn't either...

bobthecanadian · November 13th, 2009, 01:42 AM

Maybe... if it were for two Teles!

Ethical · November 13th, 2009, 03:41 AM

Quality over quantity every time!

Ted

Mark Davis · November 13th, 2009, 04:36 AM

I would do that trade.

The CV's are outstanding.

microphonic squeal · November 13th, 2009, 10:50 AM

Don't do it. Never trade down. When they start to offer to throw in strings something is wrong.

Headshot · November 13th, 2009, 10:57 AM

Noooooooooo....why trade a Fender for a Squire? I am not bad-mouthing Squires, as I agree the CV's play and sound nice, but.......if you dislike your Fender then go ahead. Have any Gibson LP's? I bet I could round up a couple of Epi's to trade you......see? Just a silly idea.....not that I have ever had any....

Guinness · November 13th, 2009, 12:53 PM

From a players perspective, I'd much rather have one guitar that I've bonded with than have two, three, or thirty guitars that I haven't.

From a collectors perspective, I wouldn't accept the deal as the Squires are not as desirable as the Fender.

Ask yourself if you'd be happy with that deal six months from now... I'd bet you would regret it when the newness wears off.

Just my $0.02

Good luck!

~Randy
P.S. The Classic Vibe guitars are very nice guitars; if the two of them speak to you, then its a great deal- if only one speaks to you, you're in the same boat as you were before the trade... with one extra guitar that you'll likely not play. Again though; good luck!

bradpdx · November 13th, 2009, 01:19 PM

It would only make sense if you really, genuinely preferred one or both of the Squiers over your current guitar. Two bads don't make a good.

November 13th, 2009, 01:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
flatpicker TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 28	Two Strats better than One? So I have a sunburst 50's Classic Player Strat definately well played but still in great condition, swapped out to Jeff Beck Hot Noiseless pickups, factory gigbag. Since I got my JV Strat, it hasn't been played all that much. Anyways, my friend has offered me the following two Strats as an even trade for the Classic Player Strat. Strat #1 - mint Squier Strat Classic Vibe 50's, white with gold pickguard, pots/switch upgraded to CTS/CRL, vintage style cloth wiring, stock pickups, Road Runner plastic hardshell case Strat #2 - mint Squier Strat Classic Vibe 60's, three tone sunburst, pots/switch upgraded to CTS/CRL, vintage style cloth wiring, Bill Lawrence Keystone pickups, battered tweed hardshell case (original pups in case) He's also offered to throw in 20 packs (bulk box) of EXL-110 strings and an old Frontman 25R that's real beat up but still works and sounds decent when clean. The CV60 sounds really good with the Keystones. Plays really well too, although the finish on the neck is a bit on the plasticky side. Any thoughts on this trade? Good or bad?

November 13th, 2009, 01:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
BritishBluesBoy Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 7,466 62 Photos	I wouldn't... __________________ BBB.

November 13th, 2009, 01:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
bobthecanadian Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: EDMONTON, Alberta... yes, in CANADA Age: 43 Posts: 1,777	Maybe... if it were for two Teles! __________________ It don't mean a thang if it ain't got that TWANG!!!

November 13th, 2009, 03:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ethical Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norfolk, UK Age: 54 Posts: 409 2 Photos	Quality over quantity every time! Ted __________________ If it wasn't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all

November 13th, 2009, 04:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 59 Posts: 18,639	I would do that trade. The CV's are outstanding. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

November 13th, 2009, 01:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zillinois Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 352 20 Photos	I wouldn't either...

November 13th, 2009, 10:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
microphonic squeal Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2004 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 264	Don't do it. Never trade down. When they start to offer to throw in strings something is wrong. __________________ microphonic squeal

November 13th, 2009, 10:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
Headshot Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Florida Age: 54 Posts: 107	Noooooooooo....why trade a Fender for a Squire? I am not bad-mouthing Squires, as I agree the CV's play and sound nice, but.......if you dislike your Fender then go ahead. Have any Gibson LP's? I bet I could round up a couple of Epi's to trade you......see? Just a silly idea.....not that I have ever had any.... __________________ Frank "It's a feeling....you'll get over it....."

November 13th, 2009, 12:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Guinness Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dover, DE Age: 41 Posts: 219	From a players perspective, I'd much rather have one guitar that I've bonded with than have two, three, or thirty guitars that I haven't. From a collectors perspective, I wouldn't accept the deal as the Squires are not as desirable as the Fender. Ask yourself if you'd be happy with that deal six months from now... I'd bet you would regret it when the newness wears off. Just my $0.02 Good luck! ~Randy P.S. The Classic Vibe guitars are very nice guitars; if the two of them speak to you, then its a great deal- if only one speaks to you, you're in the same boat as you were before the trade... with one extra guitar that you'll likely not play. Again though; good luck! Last edited by Guinness; November 13th, 2009 at 12:58 PM.. Reason: to include the P.S.

November 13th, 2009, 01:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
bradpdx Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portland, OR Age: 51 Posts: 1,339 4 Photos	It would only make sense if you really, genuinely preferred one or both of the Squiers over your current guitar. Two bads don't make a good. __________________ ---------- Tech Geek and Sensitive Artiste String bender ordinare!

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