It's here. :smt041
Just thought I'd share my joy.
HP camera pics, not too good, I'll make do till I get a good digicam to take more pics of it.
A Fender strat is meant to be played thru a Fender tube amp. :tonqe:
Can't seem to rotate my pic and save it, sorry.
Headstock
Yuriy Shishkov's supposed signature.
Pretty cool logo embroidery in the lining of the case.
It's a Fender Masterbuilt (Yuriy Shishkov) 1964 Closet Classic Strat, in case anyone is wondering.
Rings like a bell, really resonates. Fat sound, but in no way muddy. The Custom Shop Fat 50's do a very good job on this strat. Highs are retained with clarity even on the neck pup. The oval C-shaped nitro-satin neck is extremely comfy to play on. The 7.25" fretboard radius may not be the most inviting spec on most guitars, but somehow it isn't an issue on this strat.
A/B-ed it with a couple of Tylers, a Suhr Classic, and a Don Grosh Retro Classic. The Tyler Retro Classic with a demeter boost came closest to the Yuriy, but the demeter boost seemed to make it a little muddy, esp with gain pedals. The Suhr didn't feel as good/comfy in my hands, but sounded better to me than the Grosh and the Tyler Studio Elite.
Not saying my strat is better than others, just relating my experience during a try-out. I happen to like the sound that the Yuriy produces a lot.
Happy New Guitar Day.
