Came accross one of these that i can get my hands on for $AU800. American, really nice condition etc etc. Its the same colour as the pic (kinda gross) but it seems like a great deal. Any of you guys know a reason I shouldn't ??
http://www.pro-music-news.com/html/03/40717fen.jpg
I'm pretty sure it's made in Mexico...
This is what a 50th Anniversary American Strat looks like, and it's closer to $2000...
Ok, they did make an American Gold Anniversary Stratocaster, but there is a mexican version of the same thing...
So, if you can score a real American version for that kind of change, buy it...
Here is a gold mexico version on ebay for $499
Here's another...
Actually, there are two in that pic...
Mexican...
Ill have to take a closer look tomorrow. I had a quick look and strum this arvo. I have to admit I didn't ask if Its American or made in Mexico I assumed (my bad) that the headstiock was the tell of a Mexican strat. It looks pretty similar to second pic of a Mexican one. I think you know what i mean by the headstock looks like an American one. Will the plate tell me if its one or the other ? Im sure you're aware of a few different ways to tell.......
I'm assuming that the neck plate will be blank on a mex one
The serial number and the made in mexico sign would be on the back of the headstock, like this...
The USA version would be similar...
Also the Mexico version has a smooth neck plate, not the 50th logo like the American...
The only Fenders that have their country of orgin on the front of the headstock are the Standard series, both American and Mexican...
The rest are all on the back...
I'll bet you a dollar it's Mexican...
Make that a Euro...
My optimism is slowly deflating. I'm beginning to think that I was WISHING it was American more than anything else. Ill still have a look tomorrow but Im not too sure now. Its not an all together terrible deal but i can get better guitars for the money. And i've got a mexican start (which after a couple of little changes is one of my fav guitars) but id much rather an american one at this point. The advice is appreciated, as always. Cheers Elvis
Well, as I point out here the mexican stuff has made a definite turn for the better with the reissue guitars and special models such as this gold anniversary...
But yes, any American Standard, reissue or a special model is a better guitar with much more value...
Might keep an eye on this instead....
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Fender-USA-Am...QQcmdZViewItem
Might keep an eye on this instead....
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Fender-USA-Am...QQcmdZViewItem
You like that color ??
It's like Fiesta red only slightly redder...
Is that a word ??
Me too. At least all of those that made it to Germany were!Originally posted by ELVIS
I'm pretty sure it's made in Mexico...
...Another clue is all the Mexi's serial numbers start with "M"...
No way, dude!
Yeah! I wonder what the M stands for.Originally posted by ELVIS
No way, dude!
:confused:
Nah not really, but the price, so far is pretty good (i can get a respray done for a case of beer). Im sure it will go for alot more but here's hoping !! Praps the shitty colour will deter people from bidding !Originally posted by ELVIS
You like that color ??
It's like Fiesta red only slightly redder...
Is that a word ??
Dude, there's all colors of American Stratocasters on ebay for a lot less money than that one...
Black with a maple fretboard seems to be the cheapest color...
Dude, I could find you a steal within a week or two of looking...
BTW, I just bought a real 1997 Yngwie Malmsteen scalloped rosewood neck...
Let's see, that makes seven scalloped necks, soon to be eight...
How's the Megadeth song go ??
If i know i'm going crazy, I must not be insane...
Originally posted by ELVIS
How's the Megadeth song go ??
If i know i'm going crazy, I must not be insane...
That's the spirit!
Forgive me father.... for I have sinned!....
Well, any links you wanna send my way would be appreciated. Ive got $AU1500 burning a hole in my pocket.
I bought a 70's styled strat that was hecho en mexico. The setup was perfect out of the box. I never had to tweak a thing and it plays and sounds great. It has the big fat U shaped neck. I can't complain.Originally posted by ELVIS
Well, as I point out here the mexican stuff has made a definite turn for the better with the reissue guitars and special models such as this gold anniversary...
But yes, any American Standard, reissue or a special model is a better guitar with much more value...
No! You can't have the keys to the wine cellar!
I always wanted to mess around with a scalloped neck but haven't yet. I know some people love them and other hate them. Some only scallop the uper register. It does look badass though.Originally posted by ELVIS
Dude, there's all colors of American Stratocasters on ebay for a lot less money than that one...
Black with a maple fretboard seems to be the cheapest color...
Dude, I could find you a steal within a week or two of looking...
BTW, I just bought a real 1997 Yngwie Malmsteen scalloped rosewood neck...
Let's see, that makes seven scalloped necks, soon to be eight...
How's the Megadeth song go ??
If i know i'm going crazy, I must not be insane...
Personally, I dig those all-gold strats. I almost bought one back in 1989. I saw The Who's 25'th Aniversay Tour and Daltrey was playin' one during "Eminence Front" and I thought they looked killer. I just love Strats sooo damn much anyway. lol. Anyway, I then saw one that fall (1989) in a local mucsic store and came sooo friggin' close to buyin' it. I ended up buying new wheels and tires for my SUV instead.
That total gold with the maple fretboard is sooooo good lookin' IMO. I'd never buy the Mexican one though unless I inquired about them. Unlike older Japanese Strats, I don't hear a heck of a lot of good things about The Mexican products. :confused:
EAT US AND SMILE!!!!
Click!Originally posted by doctor roth
Well, any links you wanna send my way would be appreciated. Ive got $AU1500 burning a hole in my pocket.
Thats quite nice. Never played a scalloped neck. The price is pretty decent, although id imagine it will go for heaps more. Cheers ill keep an eye on it. Now I just need to practice my harmonic minor scales and my 3 string arpeggio sweeping............
That's a very very nice Custom Shop Malmsteen Stratocaster...
I'm guessing that Yngwie Strat will go for a lot...
The reserve is probably $2000 or more, easy...
This is really nice...
Here's a good deal...
As they say, he who hesitates..............I came home last night (I may have been a little drunk) saw that red strat and thought NICE, Fell asleep and someone bought it.
I notice that YJM is gone too, removed. Someone must have offered a mint for it or the seller wasn't happy with the bidding
Yep, that Candy Apple Red American Strat went for $699 and the seller said he shipped worldwide...
Missed that one...
Here's another very good deal...
If I weren't up to my neck in building four guitars at the same I would jump on this...
2003 USA Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster in one of my favorite colors...
That's about as low as you're likely to find on a high quality USA made specialized instrument...
And I predict these Yngwie Strats turning into collectors items at some point down the road...
In my opinion there's not a better Stratocaster made...
That is NICE!!!
I was hoping you and our other axe slingin' brethren would see it...
agreed !! Nice axe Seeing if they'll ship over here now.......
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