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Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 1:40 pm
by randyz
A few weeks ago I bought a 2004 Fender Esquire built in Mexico. I got it for about $500 with BIN on Ebay. It looks like it's never been played and the previous owner upgraded to Gotoh vintage tuners and a hot Dimarzio pick-up. It's black with a maple neck. This thing screams and looks very authentic. I'm planning to put reissue brass saddles and then just enjoy this guitar. I also have a 2004 50's Reissue Stratocaster that was made in Mexico (Daphne Blue with maple neck). The pick-ups sound really weak. Any suggestions?
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 2:12 pm
by winston
Randy,
Buy a set of pickups from a guy on e-bay called guitarfetish
Here's a link.
http://stores.ebay.ca/Guitarfetish-Store
Over time I bought three complete loaded pickguards from this guy and the pickups are scorchers. The best that I have ever played. I have all sorts of Strats with every pickup combination you can imagine. Lace Sensors, Texas Specials, Might Mite etc. The pickups from this guy are the best.
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 5:22 pm
by sloop_john_b
Randy,
Kinman's are the best of the best if you wanna go noiseless.
Otherwise, I would highly reccomend Lindy Fralin's pickups.
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:34 am
by ozover50
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:46 am
by nattiep
If I were to ever get a guitar I might get one of these. It was a tie between a tele, an SG and a 620. The 620 would probably be the best bet though.
My cousin wants a guitar and I said I'd help her look for one. Is a MIM tele a good starter guitar?
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:51 am
by ozover50
The MIM stuff is pretty reasonable these days, Nate - there are some very good deals on eBay if you're looking for a s/h one. My suggestion would be to check it out first hand if you can - they vary a bit in 'feel'.
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:58 am
by nattiep
When I was still in the states I played my friends MIM strat.. it wasn't bad. Then I played his MIM J bass.. not bad either. But then he tried to tell me his J was better than my 4001!
I'll ask her about a tele.. or a strat. The only guitar she know is a les paul.. and I don't have $1000 to spend on her. If I had a $1000 I'd buy another rick.
Are there any CIJ Fenders for a decent price?
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 12:15 pm
by ozover50
There are a couple on Aussie eBay at the moment, Nate.
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 2:04 pm
by jingle_jangle
The Telecoustics are like toys. Very small. Have not played one yet.
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 2:48 pm
by ozover50
5000!!!! Congrats, Paul..... a hard-earned milestone! Multiply that by the average time spent typing, add the time spent thinking about the topic and what you're going to post..... must be months!!!!!
I played a Stratacoustic late last year - most unimpressive - piece of junk IMO!!
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 3:12 pm
by nattiep
Congrats Paul!
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 3:25 pm
by jingle_jangle
Whatta wasted post. Sheesh. I'm embarrassed!
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 3:34 pm
by nattiep
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 5:10 pm
by ozover50
Not wasted on me........ gave me the opportunity!
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 12:27 am
by doctorwho
That's like waiting for the odometer to roll over to some special number, and then missing it.
Anyway, congrats Paul, that's an impressive milestone.
