Originally Posted by
oldguy
Maxi,
I played the Strat, Sat. at a local music store. The playability was very good, fret ends nicely finished, good action. The only thing I didn't care for were the pickups in single coil mode. They didn't sound much different to my ears, just less volume. None of that single coil bite and edge I expected.......just not as loud. Humbucker mode kicked butt, but I have plenty of humbucker guitars, so I passed. Nice guitar, tho.
Thanks, OG I have 2 humbuckers guitars and one I never really bonded with
my Tele FMT HH coil tap neck thru 15.75 Radius and just never seem to mesh.
So, My plan is to sell it get a Blacktop thus I would have HH axe I could take anywhere without any worries and size neck and radius I am very comfortable with. Because my LP is not going to be leaving the house except for an occasional practice from time to time.
My 1st choice prior to this guitar being released was the Ibanez Dark Stone
DN500 http://www.ibanez.com/ElectricGuitars/model-DN500K
The problem with this guitar no one and I mean no one seems to have one in stock to test drive. So, the blacktop may win out lack of competition.
I also have come across DBZ LP style guitars that look great on the internet but have yet even try to see how the fit & feels works for me.
http://www.themusiczoo.com/product/4...ntage-Natural/
http://www.themusiczoo.com/product/6...iberian-Quilt/
The Blacktop is cheaper by $150.00 to the Ibanez and $250.00 to the DBZ so it seems to be a no brainier to get the blacktop Strat then either Ibanez or DBZ at some latter date.
Maxi...................
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