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keeffan · April 7th, 2003, 02:48 AM

Thinking about buying my 1st Strat ( on a budget). Always been a Gibson and Tele fan but now in the mood for something new. In fact I've only owned hardtails since I started playing. Anywho...looking for a Strat 50's RI or a MIM Tex-Mex for around $350. Any opinions on these would be welcome. Also if anyone could point me in the direction of one that would be great too.

I played one of the new Squire Anniversary Strats the other day and was very impressed with that sub $200 guitar. Anyway...thanks in advance for the advice.

Tim

Michael · April 7th, 2003, 05:32 AM

The best bang for the buck. The neck is outstanding and the stock pickups are totally useable. Did I mention the neck? Good luck.

Tylercaster · April 7th, 2003, 12:42 PM

I had a MIM white Strat that just just spoke to me. Added Noiseless pickups, and a tortoise pickguard and I couldn't be happier! Classic looks and sound! 8) If it wasn't that one it would've been a MIM 50's Strat. That's a REAL nice peice. Darn, I think have GAS coming on.

Bloozcat · April 8th, 2003, 12:15 PM

Ditto on the Jimmy Vaughan, second choice - 50's re-issue. You gotta' try 'em before you buy, though. One man's perfect guitar is another man's boat paddle...

sshan25 · April 8th, 2003, 01:48 PM

While I agree that the JV Strat is an excellent axe, I'm not sure that you can find one in your price range. As an interesting alternative, Check out G&L's new "Tribute" series. They're imported but use the same pickups as the US models. The QC is supposed to be second to none. MF is selling them for $399.

April 7th, 2003, 02:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
keeffan TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: spartanburg Posts: 15	Help for New Strat Player Thinking about buying my 1st Strat ( on a budget). Always been a Gibson and Tele fan but now in the mood for something new. In fact I've only owned hardtails since I started playing. Anywho...looking for a Strat 50's RI or a MIM Tex-Mex for around $350. Any opinions on these would be welcome. Also if anyone could point me in the direction of one that would be great too. I played one of the new Squire Anniversary Strats the other day and was very impressed with that sub $200 guitar. Anyway...thanks in advance for the advice. Tim

April 7th, 2003, 05:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Michael Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Sunny Side of the Street Posts: 604	Try to find a used Jimmie Vaughan The best bang for the buck. The neck is outstanding and the stock pickups are totally useable. Did I mention the neck? Good luck.

April 7th, 2003, 12:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tylercaster Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mississippi Age: 32 Posts: 379	MIM I had a MIM white Strat that just just spoke to me. Added Noiseless pickups, and a tortoise pickguard and I couldn't be happier! Classic looks and sound! 8) If it wasn't that one it would've been a MIM 50's Strat. That's a REAL nice peice. Darn, I think have GAS coming on. __________________ Psalm 33:3 - Play skillfully as you shout out your praises to Him!

April 8th, 2003, 01:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
sshan25 Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albion, RI Posts: 125	Here's an alternative While I agree that the JV Strat is an excellent axe, I'm not sure that you can find one in your price range. As an interesting alternative, Check out G&L's new "Tribute" series. They're imported but use the same pickups as the US models. The QC is supposed to be second to none. MF is selling them for $399. __________________ There's no such thing as too many guitars

April 8th, 2003, 12:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bloozcat TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Jensen Beach, Florida Posts: 97	Ditto on the Jimmy Vaughan, second choice - 50's re-issue. You gotta' try 'em before you buy, though. One man's perfect guitar is another man's boat paddle...

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