Purchase Robert Cray Strat Sight Unseen?

GG3 · December 8th, 2009, 10:26 PM

I really want a Robert Cray MIM strat but I would have to have it ordered for me and wouldnt get to play it first. Should I do this?

sax4blues · December 9th, 2009, 01:11 AM

Where will you buy it from? Most stores I deal with would order it, but if you don't like it when it comes then no obligation. If you are buying online most of those sellers have easy return policies.

I bought my I've bought all my guitars "sight unseen", but with easy return policies. So I didn't perceive any risk.

rangercaster · December 9th, 2009, 01:44 AM

if you have played a Cray and you like it ...go for it !!! i order online all the time from the major retailers and i have never been disappointed ... but i do my research first ...

flyingbanana · December 9th, 2009, 03:37 AM

Do it. On the other hand, I built mine from Ebay parts and did it more cheaply than buying it outright. I probably got lucky with the right mix of parts. It all went together smoothly and plays perfect.

I say go for it. The others are right, especially if you've played one before and know what to expect. Easy return policies are also a pretty good incentive.

Michaell · December 11th, 2009, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GG3

I really want a Robert Cray MIM strat but I would have to have it ordered for me and wouldnt get to play it first. Should I do this?

no

pbenn · December 11th, 2009, 08:16 PM

Michael may be making a point that, if you pay full e-bay retail for your Cray, you might be on the road to a better guitar by getting a neck and body from a boutique for that price.

The affirmative crew at the start may be subliminally saying the Cray has a huge neck, and can't be damaged.

Just fuel for the fire here, I suppose.

GG3 · December 11th, 2009, 09:46 PM

I was either gonna order off like musicians friend or maybe my local dealer...not ebay.

Mark Davis · December 11th, 2009, 11:42 PM

I got one sight unseen and my dealer even warned me this particular one had a huge neck. Played it a couple months really nice Strat sold it cause the neck was just too big.

flyingbanana · December 12th, 2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by pbenn

Michael may be making a point that, if you pay full e-bay retail for your Cray, you might be on the road to a better guitar by getting a neck and body from a boutique for that price.

The affirmative crew at the start may be subliminally saying the Cray has a huge neck, and can't be damaged.

Just fuel for the fire here, I suppose.

I'm to blunt to infer anything subliminally. The Cray neck is to big.

That is why mine feels so nice to me. I was able to be flexible and ended up getting a deluxe players neck which feels like a thin c shape to me. It fit perfect in the neck pocket on the Cray body.

The plus is that the truss rod adjust is up at the top.

GG3 · December 12th, 2009, 12:47 AM

I'm not really that nervous about a big neck. Im over six feet so my hands arent really small.

flyingbanana · December 12th, 2009, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by GG3

I'm not really that nervous about a big neck. Im over six feet so my hands arent really small.

I have small hands, but the stock Cray neck is a pleasure to wrap my hands around. I just prefer the thinner style because I come from playing Ibanez guitars with their fast skinny necks.

purpletele · December 16th, 2009, 01:59 PM

Do it ! but only because I think the Cray strat is the best production strat there is. The neck is big, but REALLY comfy.

flyingbanana · December 16th, 2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by purpletele

Do it ! but only because I think the Cray strat is the best production strat there is. The neck is big, but REALLY comfy.

I concur.

d18rc · December 18th, 2009, 08:33 PM

I did exactly what you are contemplating. I recently bought a used '07 sunburst Cray from Custom Fretted Instruments in Sparta, TN. I had briefly seen the guitar hanging up when I was at the shop but didn't play it or look it over at the time.
I later checked out the pics online, got a detailed description of the instrument and made an offer, picking it up a few weeks later. Yeah, it's got a supposedly big neck but I play primarily acoustic, so it feels great. I also have a Robin Tele with a "huge" (as advertised) neck, but it feels just as comfy as the Cray.

Good luck in your search,
Roy Curry

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rangercaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2008 Location: portland, or Age: 52 Posts: 2,169	if you have played a Cray and you like it ...go for it !!! i order online all the time from the major retailers and i have never been disappointed ... but i do my research first ... __________________ For is not part of greatness the ability of a man to laugh, not only at himself, but, more importantly, at others? Michael O'Donoghue

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flyingbanana Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Whittier, California Posts: 508	Do it. On the other hand, I built mine from Ebay parts and did it more cheaply than buying it outright. I probably got lucky with the right mix of parts. It all went together smoothly and plays perfect. I say go for it. The others are right, especially if you've played one before and know what to expect. Easy return policies are also a pretty good incentive. __________________ At the beginning of your supplications the command was issued, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed; so give heed to the message and gain understanding of the vision.

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Mark Davis Telefied Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 59 Posts: 21,685	I got one sight unseen and my dealer even warned me this particular one had a huge neck. Played it a couple months really nice Strat sold it cause the neck was just too big. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

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December 9th, 2009, 01:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
sax4blues Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 53 Posts: 1,220	Where will you buy it from? Most stores I deal with would order it, but if you don't like it when it comes then no obligation. If you are buying online most of those sellers have easy return policies. I bought my I've bought all my guitars "sight unseen", but with easy return policies. So I didn't perceive any risk.

December 11th, 2009, 08:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
pbenn Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Age: 54 Posts: 904	Michael may be making a point that, if you pay full e-bay retail for your Cray, you might be on the road to a better guitar by getting a neck and body from a boutique for that price. The affirmative crew at the start may be subliminally saying the Cray has a huge neck, and can't be damaged. Just fuel for the fire here, I suppose.

December 11th, 2009, 09:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
GG3 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 238	I was either gonna order off like musicians friend or maybe my local dealer...not ebay.

December 12th, 2009, 12:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
GG3 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 238	I'm not really that nervous about a big neck. Im over six feet so my hands arent really small.

December 16th, 2009, 01:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
purpletele Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Morgantown,WV Posts: 913 20 Photos	Do it ! but only because I think the Cray strat is the best production strat there is. The neck is big, but REALLY comfy.

December 18th, 2009, 08:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
d18rc TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 30	I did exactly what you are contemplating. I recently bought a used '07 sunburst Cray from Custom Fretted Instruments in Sparta, TN. I had briefly seen the guitar hanging up when I was at the shop but didn't play it or look it over at the time. I later checked out the pics online, got a detailed description of the instrument and made an offer, picking it up a few weeks later. Yeah, it's got a supposedly big neck but I play primarily acoustic, so it feels great. I also have a Robin Tele with a "huge" (as advertised) neck, but it feels just as comfy as the Cray. Good luck in your search, Roy Curry

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