is this any good? | Guitar | Page 1

swift ember Nov 21, 2023, 4:34 PM

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Fender Player Stratocaster SSS Electric Guitar, with 2-Year Warranty, Black, Maple Fingerboard https://a.co/d/535nUIm

Fender Player Stratocaster SSS Electric Guitar, with 2-Year Warrant...

The inspiring sound of a Stratocaster is one of the foundation of Fender. Featuring this classic sound-bell-like high end, punchy mids and robust low end, combined with crystal-clear articulation-the player Stratocaster is packed with authentic Fender feel and style. It’s ready to serve your musi...

foggy elk Nov 21, 2023, 4:37 PM

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Yeah the players are good

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The question is is it good for you and what you want?

halcyon tangle Nov 21, 2023, 5:46 PM

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swift ember Fender Player Stratocaster SSS Electric Guitar, with 2-Year Warranty, Black, Map...

they're fairly solid, but you can probably get them cheaper elsewhere

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with better specs perhaps

jaunty monolith Nov 21, 2023, 6:21 PM

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As someone who owns a player series guitar, get something else

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The pot metal rusts quickly, and you're paying an extra 300 dollars for a logo

halcyon tangle Nov 21, 2023, 6:32 PM

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that sounds like an issue of environment more than anything

jaunty monolith Nov 21, 2023, 6:34 PM

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Still. For 1000 dollars, you'd expect higher quality

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A charvel for that price will be much higher quality

halcyon tangle Nov 21, 2023, 6:36 PM

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$649 on amazon

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about what i paid

swift ember Nov 21, 2023, 7:54 PM

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I’m trying to play some Hendrix type or Floyd type stuff

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I’ve heard the 60s type vibes are good

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I mean do you guys have any recommendations that can play that kinda sound around that price

halcyon tangle Nov 21, 2023, 8:04 PM

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swift ember I mean do you guys have any recommendations that can play that kinda sound aroun...

if you want a strat get a strat

swift ember Nov 21, 2023, 8:05 PM

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I mean It’s not exactly a requirement to be one, I just hear they are good and I thought I should get one

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I am new to guitar if you cannot tell lol

halcyon tangle Nov 21, 2023, 8:06 PM

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yea that's fair

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hendrix played a stratocaster

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im surprised amazon as it at a good price

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https://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender/Player-Stratocaster-Roasted-Maple-Fingerboard-Limited-Edition-Electric-Guitar-Surf-Green-1500000389590.gc this one has pretty good specs @swift ember

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has some good pickups which are vintage inspired, they're usually about £240/$280 for a full set

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in 3 different colours

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https://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender/Player-Stratocaster-Maple-Fingerboard-Limited-Edition-Electric-Guitar-Black-1500000257001.gc for a cheaper option

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https://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender/Player-Series-Stratocaster-Maple-Fingerboard-Electric-Guitar-Polar-White-1500000219381.gc jimi hendrix style

swift ember Nov 21, 2023, 8:44 PM

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I like that white one, they all look real nice though, are pickups hard to replace?

halcyon tangle Nov 21, 2023, 8:45 PM

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swift ember I like that white one, they all look real nice though, are pickups hard to repla...

not really

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imo the best value ones are the $200 off ones, with these being the best https://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender/Player-Stratocaster-Roasted-Maple-Fingerboard-Limited-Edition-Electric-Guitar-Surf-Green-1500000389590.gc due to their nice pickups

swift ember Nov 21, 2023, 9:24 PM

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What are the differences in the pickups?

halcyon tangle Nov 21, 2023, 9:26 PM

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swift ember What are the differences in the pickups?

the ones on the normal player strat are fairly high output which isn't really what strats are known for, so they sound a bit more aggressive and louder

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probably better to hear a comparison

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fat 50s are a bit more mellow

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very vintage sounding

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popular in fender's high end guitars

swift ember Nov 21, 2023, 9:43 PM

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I could always go to guitar center and try one out

halcyon tangle Nov 21, 2023, 10:16 PM

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swift ember I could always go to guitar center and try one out

good choice

jaunty monolith Nov 21, 2023, 10:17 PM

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Fat 50s, custom shop 69s, or SSL-1s will do that strat sound

halcyon tangle Nov 21, 2023, 10:17 PM

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SSL-5 bridge is god_gasm

jaunty monolith Nov 21, 2023, 10:18 PM

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I was also considering Texas specials

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Bc I am in texas

halcyon tangle Nov 21, 2023, 10:24 PM

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actually this reverb store seems to have some good deals https://reverb.com/shop/franklin-guitar-works

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aerodyne strats are really cheap

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https://reverb.com/item/74952961-fender-aerodyne-special-stratocaster-guitar-california-blue

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Fender Aerodyne Special Stratocaster Guitar - California Blue | Reverb

Fender: 0252002326We have multiple Aerodyne Special Stratocaster guitars in California Blue available and selling them individually. The pictures are representative of the one you will get. They will come in their factory box and excellent condition with no factory warranty. Because we have so ma...

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for example

round stream Nov 21, 2023, 11:37 PM

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jaunty monolith As someone who owns a player series guitar, get something else

Also has a player strat owner. My pts were not rusted what so ever. Guitar has held up very well since I bought it 4 years ago now.

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But also I’d look for one used cuz you’ll save a bit of money 🙂

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I personally I think the squier cvs feel significantly cheaper than Player series I’ve tried

jaunty monolith Nov 21, 2023, 11:56 PM

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round stream But also I’d look for one used cuz you’ll save a bit of money 🙂

It's not "saving money", it's paying the guitar's actual value. A player series guitar is worth what you paid for it, aka around 600. Buying it brand new, you're throwing $300 down the drain

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We both know it's not a thousand dollar guitar

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We're getting a fender tax

round stream Nov 21, 2023, 11:57 PM

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jaunty monolith It's not "saving money", it's paying the guitar's actual value. A player series ...

The actual value is what people were willing to pay for it. Most people who buy these guitars are buying them new off guitar center and Sweetwater shelves 🙂

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Only freaks like us buy used gear

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It’s cuz we are needs

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Needs

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Nerds

jaunty monolith Nov 21, 2023, 11:58 PM

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Most people are willing to pay that price bc of the logo. Not because of the quality

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I bought it new, not used

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That's why I'm upset, I know what I paid for it isn't what it's worth

round stream Nov 22, 2023, 12:03 AM

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I got mine new drying guitar a thon

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Also it was 2019

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So I spend like 550

austere gale Nov 24, 2023, 8:48 PM

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swift ember Fender Player Stratocaster SSS Electric Guitar, with 2-Year Warranty, Black, Map...

No, there are much better options for the price

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Get a Sire S7 and you will be MUCH happier

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