So who ordered a strathead custom already?

[Joe_Steeler]

Re: So who ordered a strathead custom already?

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I'm waiting until I see the real world street prices for SD STD with a strat headstocks first [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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Sensible question, no doubt.
However, I recently had several conversations with a forum member on a guitar we were looking at doing a deal over with and I guess it comes down to guitars that you may acquire as players and guitars you acquire then sell (flip).

While that is a real scenario, sometimes I buy a guitar because I just like it and plan to play it and enjoy the heck out of. As simple as that. Does it suit my needs? look cool? play and sound well? etc. etc.
I am not Matt or some other dealer that NEEDS to think on what he is buying with the tought on the back of his head on marketability and real demand on the street. So he doesn't buy a dust collector for the store.

A playable, cool looking, comfortable guitar with some vibe. As far as I am concerned I already own several of the "new" Charvels and they don't need to prove themselves to me, I'm sold.
Are Charvels selling well? I don't give rats ass, I like what I see, I like what they are doing, I'll get one.

So far Charvels prices are staying, for the most part, within the real world. Fender Custom Shop guitars in the other hand are starting to get out of hand, Jeff Beck Squire $15,000, master built Ltd. Ed guitars at $8000. Wait past the point of return of investment (Fun/vibe/playability/looks vs. street price).

[Shawn]

Re: So who ordered a strathead custom already?

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I'm waiting until I see the real world street prices for SD STD with a strat headstocks first [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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Sensible question, no doubt.
However, I recently had several conversations with a forum member on a guitar we were looking at doing a deal over with and I guess it comes down to guitars that you may acquire as players and guitars you acquire then sell (flip).

While that is a real scenario, sometimes I buy a guitar because I just like it and plan to play it and enjoy the heck out of. As simple as that. Does it suit my needs? look cool? play and sound well? etc. etc.
I am not Matt or some other dealer that NEEDS to think on what he is buying with the tought on the back of his head on marketability and real demand on the street. So he doesn't buy a dust collector for the store.

A playable, cool looking, comfortable guitar with some vibe. As far as I am concerned I already own several of the "new" Charvels and they don't need to prove themselves to me, I'm sold.
Are Charvels selling well? I don't give rats ass, I like what I see, I like what they are doing, I'll get one.

So far Charvels prices are staying, for the most part, within the real world. Fender Custom Shop guitars in the other hand are starting to get out of hand, Jeff Beck Squire $15,000, master built Ltd. Ed guitars at $8000. Wait past the point of return of investment (Fun/vibe/playability/looks vs. street price).

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Plus 1 on all of it, I love all my Charvels. And yeah, Fender is off their freakin rocker......I thought I paid alot last year for my Shishkov materbuilt tele..turns out I robbed them...

They will get knocked back down to earth. For 15k, you are in 66' to late 65' strat territory.....




Shawn

[Chrisb]

Re: So who ordered a strathead custom already?

I specced mine out yesterday, dunno when I'll be ordering but its a strathead exotic. Since I have no ties to the past I felt no need to get any "reissue" type guitars. Instead I wanted to create a new classic.
Flat top San Dimas Strathead
1 hum, 1 tone, coil splitter, gain boost, floyd, black hardware. Black binding (body, neck and headstock), Black MOP dots, Scalloped heel.
1/8" Flame Koa top and matching peghead. Cocobolo chambered body, cocobolo neck with kingwood fingerboard (hey, told you it was exotic [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img])
Thats about it [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
No idea on the cost because of the exotic woods but I'm basically adding about a grand to the base price I came up with, that should cover the exotic woods.

When I get around to ordering another custom it will be this one, I have several different things specced out but I wanted to get a Charvel next, so I think I'm decided. And despite my reservations about the strathead, I decided it just fit this guitar, but by the time I get around to buying this, it may not be much of an upcharge at all. It took me 4 years to get this one, granted I'm making considerably more money now then those first 3 years of saving, but still I'm by no means a deep pockets guy.

[Soap]

Re: So who ordered a strathead custom already?

Thats just it with me...I'm not a collector but a player.
I don't buy a guitar/s to add to a collection.
I have two electrics and one acoustic, a total of three guitars. When I gig, whatever the occassion may be, one of those three go with me. If not, in most situations two of the three go with me. My acoustic, is the same acoustic I gig with, beat on around the house, take to friends house and etc. I don't have G.A.S, my needs are completely different, and I'm just not that kind of person that collects things and stuff, no matter how valued and fun it may be. I don't collect anything.

With that said, when I invest in a more expensive guitar(not talking about Squires or Predators)they aren't intended to be a "stay home" guitar. I plan to use them in and outside of the home. I plan to get my moneys worth out of them, it gets plenty action time.

Thats what I'm paying for and why I buy, QUALITY of all aspects of the potential guitar. I want something thats gonna hold up over time. I consider some ESP models, definitely Charvels and Jackson to be money well spent for a quality guitar. I don't like the Les Paul shape and never have, so Gibson's aren't on the radar for me.
Pricey investment? Yes, but a neccessary evil if you will.

Charvel's SH San Dimas's and SH's through the custom shop.
Will be for many a long awaited investment. It will for me, be a guitar that will get plenty of use. I don't buy to collect, but to play and use on a regulary mandatory basis. It will be an "everything" guitar for me. Honestly, I can't hardly wait to place my custom order.

[JZ06]

Re: So who ordered a strathead custom already?

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I want one, but I can't afford one right now.

Hopefully soon though. I will order a REDRUM with a maple strathead. Hum and single coil, Floyd.

Mike

[/ QUOTE ] I like the sound of that as well. I went a little nutty and bought a marshall 4X12, a few japanese 3DR's(also a predator) so I am going to calm down and either order something custom or a demartini. I will get to try one next week. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[AK47]

Re: So who ordered a strathead custom already?

I am with Chris. My strathead custom is more of a Charvel strathead for the new millenium not 84.

I will be ordeing a few standards with graphics though.

Look at this at least ten custom orders this week. Some may say marketing genius but I say they could have done this in 2003.

[Chrisb]

Re: So who ordered a strathead custom already?

They may have wanted to but probably had to make a deal with Fender management. Though I would have thought that would have been ironed out by Summer NAMM. Maybe they wanted to wait until the "big" NAMM. But thats some missed sales maybe. Whatever. Either way I think we've been good to our word, John said if stratheads become an option he expected to see alot of orders from the JCF. Well he's getting what he asked for [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[Evol]

Re: So who ordered a strathead custom already?

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Dean Markley ad Charvel for me, thanks...

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ohhhhhhh,nice one....can't wait to see how that one looks!

[mulder1966]

Re: So who ordered a strathead custom already?

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I will order a REDRUM with a maple strathead

[/ QUOTE ] That's what I am interested in too, but will only do a 1 hum. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[monte]

Re: So who ordered a strathead custom already?

if i wanted a Jim Root model but have to custom order it, am I looking at around $2300 with the $600 upcharge?

also, the standards would be arounf $2200?

am I off on my price estimates?

please let me know
Monte

[~K~]

Re: So who ordered a strathead custom already?

well 70% of list is about $1924 on a 1 hum standard with a floyd

[eddie_van_earache]

Re: So who ordered a strathead custom already?

Who teh F is Jim Root and why does he have a model? Why isnt there a Atomic Tommmy model?

[atomic charvel guy]

Re: So who ordered a strathead custom already?

Cause it would be a fake-lol
but thanks dude, i'm up for anything.

[hippietim]

Re: So who ordered a strathead custom already?

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well 70% of list is about $1924 on a 1 hum standard with a floyd

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I'm confused - are you saying that's a good deal?

[~K~]

Re: So who ordered a strathead custom already?

Monte asked what the price was and estimated it to be $2200 .. so I figured @ 70% of list it would be $1924 ..

Regardless of what I think I never stated my opinion either way..