New Strat joins the family

[danastas]

So, I jumped in and bought the Fender. I wasn't expecting to find a Custom guitar at the bottom of my range, but there it was. I also wasn't looking for a relic (either way, I don't really care) but now that I know what a relic is, I have to say it's a goofy marketing concept. They actually took a chunk of the fretboard out on purpose (well, at least I think it was on purpose) on the low-E first fret, just by the nut. The rest of the "damage" looks kind of cool, actually. I like the checking all over the body and the headstock. Rusted bridge saddles and tuners, I can do without them.

Anyhow, here it is, followed by pics with the remaining family (I've sold about 11 long term guitars recently as I decided to only have one of each, instead of multiples. The Anderson below is already gone and the Charvel will move soon, but then I'll need to pick up an EVH):








Now pics of the family:




Jackson Soloist Soft Archtop (Koa/Spruce)
Charvel
Anderson Koa SemiHollow Drop Top
GMP Roxie
Fender Strat Daphne Blue

[daisp]

Cool collection dude!

[fuel0707]

Nice Strat. I've always liked that shade of blue, especially with the rosewood board.

Now all you have to do is get that fingerboard scalloped...

[soc_monki]

i agree that "relicing" or whatever is just marketing BS. i buy a guitar so i can play it and beat it up MYSELF, and to me that gives it character and history, rather than getting a guitar that was pre-beat up and is new. my PRS is like that...beat up, scratched to hell, and has a long history with me behind it. when i get it refretted it will have the beatings resume and more history put into it

cool guitar though! got any pics of that chunk missing out of the fretboard?

[Mr Graphic]

They all look great!

[danastas]

Ah this is a daphne blue rather than Yngwie's ole Sonic Blue.

I got this for less than a Yngwie, by the way, so it doesn't bug me that it's a relic. I have to say, single coil 60s through my greenbacks make for a raucous sound. These things are low output, and even on my SLO's crunch channel, you can't hear any breakup, but they sound great on the overdrive channel. I've been playing through channel 1 exclusively, but now I'm back on the high gain side with this.

As for the chunk, it was small and hard to take pictures of, but you can see the discoloration in the headstock pic. Look at the dark patch. When I say chunk, it's really a little sliver of wood. Anywhere else on the fretboard would make it a dead spot.

[VinceV]

Love that color. I thought it was Sonic but I'll take Daphne too.

[Chrisb]

I DESPISE relicing. I think it looks crappy, I am sure that guitar plays great though. That Anderson is incredible. Cherry Sunburst over flame koa, way coool. I can see like me, you are a fan of the koa. No better sounding wood IMO.

[danastas]

Koa has a presence like no other wood. It's just so out in front. Straight ahead, it doesn't forgive.

The Strat does play great, I'm loving it.

[jwoods986]

Congrats! That's a great combo - daphne blue w/rosewood. And that graphic on the Charvel rocks.

[Strat God]

Sounds like you got a hell of a deal. Guitar looks great.
I love Relics.

[KennyF]

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!

[Coyote]

Nice I love strats it has a nice color it maches the fret board.
Love it.

Rock On For Life.

[Deneb]

You know, I don't like the whole relic thing, but if I could snag one for less than an Yngwie...I'd probably do it.

My ONLY bitch would be 21 frets. I need at least 22.

[Maikeru]

^I agree, 21 frets would kill me.
However, damn sexy looking, I've been staring at these pics for over 4 minutes xD