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ProfessorBB
Posted 2007-12-06 9:02 AM (#71671 - in reply to #71646)
Subject: Re: Well, I know I said I was done with electrics...



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Interesting comment about the double string trees, Rick. I have a deluxe with no trees, a 50th Anniv with one tree, and the '99 TS with double trees, and I prefer the '99. I'll have to disconnect the strings from the trees and see if I notice the same difference that you did. Thanks for the tip.
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Captain Lovehandles
Posted 2007-12-06 9:58 AM (#71672 - in reply to #71646)
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I was on the verge of going with a Hwy 1 when I got the Deacon. I don't think they had the sunburst then, or I might have taken the dark path and not ended up here. A burst with maple is just what I would have wanted.

I used to have an American Standard Strat. Someday I'd like another.
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Trader Jim
Posted 2007-12-06 3:13 PM (#71673 - in reply to #71646)
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Yeah, I had an all maple Strat with maple fretboard and white pick guard back when they were only made in USA, for a while, but really didn't know how to play at the time. (no snide remarks) I loved the look and feel of that guitar. I guess that's why I gravitated to this one. I'm going to try the string tree thing too although I really don't see how it would affect the sound being as it is after the nut. Just gives it a little less break angle on the nut if you take them off.
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mtnbikerfred
Posted 2007-12-06 7:31 PM (#71674 - in reply to #71646)
Subject: Re: Well, I know I said I was done with electrics...


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I'm around. Just busy posting on MTB forums more these days. I miss my UTE sometimes, but the Koa gets allot of play these days as well as the 1537.

My Friend Otto and I both think the HWY 1 guitars have "Tex-Mex" pickups, not "Texas Specials". Still a smokin' deal for a USA Strat. Personally. I don't care for the big headstocks.
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Beggin
Posted 2007-12-06 8:17 PM (#71675 - in reply to #71646)
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Fred, you can always come and visit the UTE.

Can you say "cross continent MTB Ride" ?! ;)
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MusicMishka
Posted 2007-12-07 12:13 AM (#71676 - in reply to #71646)
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Speaking of Strats: My '05 EJ...



Best I've ever played!
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Trader Jim
Posted 2007-12-07 5:18 AM (#71677 - in reply to #71646)
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You need sun glasses to look at that one outside! :eek:
That's purdy, Mike!
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Steve
Posted 2007-12-07 9:07 AM (#71678 - in reply to #71646)
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..wow, that's quite bright for so early in the morning :) ...I want one of those in natural wood-grain finish.
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Capo Guy
Posted 2007-12-07 9:39 AM (#71679 - in reply to #71646)
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I think Mike likes white... That is until they come up with a lighter color. :D
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ProfessorBB
Posted 2007-12-07 10:16 AM (#71680 - in reply to #71646)
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Steve, something more along the lines of this deluxe model with the Jeff Beck upgrades?
I still prefer this one with Texas Specials. The body is finished in a translucent wash because the grain of the ash comes through very well.
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Joyful Noise
Posted 2007-12-07 10:38 AM (#71681 - in reply to #71646)
Subject: Re: Well, I know I said I was done with electrics...


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Originally posted by Trader Jim:
I'm going to try the string tree thing too although I really don't see how it would affect the sound being as it is after the nut. Just gives it a little less break angle on the nut if you take them off.
I think where I notice it the most is when doing bends on the G string. Without using that one tree it just feels more natural and improves playability. But beyond that, I think it does change the tone a little when doing pull-offs to an open string or when just playing open chords in the first couple of frets, or when using the tremelo. Maybe its just in my own head, but it just sounds more like a Strat should to me, and the G string especially stays in tune better.
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Steve
Posted 2007-12-07 1:50 PM (#71682 - in reply to #71646)
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Professor BB,
Yes, that's the ticket! The natural grain Strats are my favorite. I like the natural wood finishes tone. I've seen those with the fretboard in natural as well..
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CrimsonLake
Posted 2007-12-07 2:39 PM (#71683 - in reply to #71646)
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I also like the natural wood grain shining through:

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Trader Jim
Posted 2007-12-07 3:08 PM (#71684 - in reply to #71646)
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Think I would have gone with a different color pick guard tho....
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lanaki
Posted 2007-12-07 3:10 PM (#71685 - in reply to #71646)
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a white pearloid pg would look great on that blue guitar
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CrimsonLake
Posted 2007-12-07 3:40 PM (#71686 - in reply to #71646)
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That's the one that came with it. I'm going to change out the pups and try the Texas Specials - I'll try different PGs as well. I'm also waiting on a gold trem bar - it didn't have one when I originally bought it.
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Trader Jim
Posted 2007-12-07 8:16 PM (#71687 - in reply to #71646)
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Maybe change over to black pu's, knobs and pickguard. Now that would look nice.
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