Katastrophe
December 21st, 2006, 11:39 PM
This past weekend, Mrs. Katastrophe and I were having a conversation about what to do for each other for Christmas. Mrs. K says the following:
"Well, I was gonna get you a guitar for Christmas, but I didn't know what you wanted. I wanted it to be a surprise, and give you something to unwrap under the tree. Did I ruin it for you?"
My response: Uh, no. I'll have plenty of stuff to unwrap when the UPS or FedEx truck arrives.
Then I said something goofy like YEEEEEHAAAAAWWWWW or some such nonsense. I was a bit giddy and lightheaded at that point.:D
Anyway, I've got it narrowed down to two guitars to choose from. My budget is no higher than $400.00. This will be my first new electric guitar purchase in 12 years.
1. Fender MIM Strat HSS - Man, I've wanted a good Strat for a long time. I would have picked the SSS version, as I like the more traditional look, but Fender upgraded the switching system to coil tap the 'bucker for that "quack" sound in position 4. I can always mod it to SSS later. Color - Arctic White, with a maple fretboard. $399.00 at zzounds, and it would support our forum.
2. Tribute by G&L Legacy Premium - Leo's other company. Legal issues may have prevented him from calling it a "Strat," but it's a cool guitar. It's SSS, but I can mod it, too. Swamp Ash body, natural finish, Maple FB, USA made pickups Tortoise shell pickguard. $399.00 at the 'Friend.
Both come with gig bags.
I decided not to go with Squier for this purchase. Why? I gotta tell 'ya, it had nothing to do with the playability of those fantastic guitars. I really wanted a maple FB guitar with either an alder or ash body, and Squier doesn't make those, unless you count the Affinity models, and I didn't want the thinner body.
I'll make the order tomorrow and post how it all goes!:R :DR
BTW, I'll be going to get the camcorder she wants tomorrow as well.
"Well, I was gonna get you a guitar for Christmas, but I didn't know what you wanted. I wanted it to be a surprise, and give you something to unwrap under the tree. Did I ruin it for you?"
My response: Uh, no. I'll have plenty of stuff to unwrap when the UPS or FedEx truck arrives.
Then I said something goofy like YEEEEEHAAAAAWWWWW or some such nonsense. I was a bit giddy and lightheaded at that point.:D
Anyway, I've got it narrowed down to two guitars to choose from. My budget is no higher than $400.00. This will be my first new electric guitar purchase in 12 years.
1. Fender MIM Strat HSS - Man, I've wanted a good Strat for a long time. I would have picked the SSS version, as I like the more traditional look, but Fender upgraded the switching system to coil tap the 'bucker for that "quack" sound in position 4. I can always mod it to SSS later. Color - Arctic White, with a maple fretboard. $399.00 at zzounds, and it would support our forum.
2. Tribute by G&L Legacy Premium - Leo's other company. Legal issues may have prevented him from calling it a "Strat," but it's a cool guitar. It's SSS, but I can mod it, too. Swamp Ash body, natural finish, Maple FB, USA made pickups Tortoise shell pickguard. $399.00 at the 'Friend.
Both come with gig bags.
I decided not to go with Squier for this purchase. Why? I gotta tell 'ya, it had nothing to do with the playability of those fantastic guitars. I really wanted a maple FB guitar with either an alder or ash body, and Squier doesn't make those, unless you count the Affinity models, and I didn't want the thinner body.
I'll make the order tomorrow and post how it all goes!:R :DR
BTW, I'll be going to get the camcorder she wants tomorrow as well.