Strats for Dummies

[xgamesterz]

hey i am buying a strat. Comparing Yamaha pacifica between timbre sr 200 strat, priced around the same. Play blues/pop. advice?

 

[rimuel]

there's been lots of positive feedback regarding the sr200

 

[subversion]

for strat-type guitars, be sure to check out the SX brand as well...

 

[Marksman]

Aside from that, anyone tried Zen strat copies? (Found in Maestro)

 

[subversion]

the California series is one worthy strat-type guitar to own, slightly more than $200...

 

[nickyseow]

ok the cali series looks nice. must be the sunburst finish.

to the threadstarter : wah LAU. its my personal advice to you NOT to spend cash on budget guitars. PLEASE do yourself a favour in the long run and save up for a decent strat. Start with the CIJs! Come on man!

 

[j_m_s]

Amen nicky. WELL SAID.

Please get a decent guitar, dont buy a cheapo one and upgrade it. IMO start with a 2nd hand MIM or CIJ will do fine. Drop by peninsula and check out their selection available. For <1000 you can get one real good strat IMO.

PS- im a through and through strat lover, ive had a les paul once, it didnt stay for more than 3 weeks, All i ave are STRATS STRATS and STRATS. So, take my advice seriously. Please get yourself a decent strat to start with.

 

[subversion]

let's give him the benefit of the doubt- he might just be getting a temporary entry-level guitar. i believe we are acting (our replies) on this assumption...

 

[jeremyrozario]

i've never played the timbre, but i swear by yamaha pacificas, the necks feel full yet not chunky, and the stock single coils are quite decent

 

[lifele55]

If its your first guitar, I'd suggest prowling the Guitar/Buy sell for good deals.

If its your second guitar, I'd still suggest prowling the Guitar/Buy sell for good deals.

 

[j_m_s]

Theres a nice squier for sale there.

 

[theblueark]

I'm a VERY big fan of Pacificas.

 

[Marksman]

Note to some of us here: The Timbre is said to be on par with at least Mexican strats by some of us here. And hence should not be dismissed as some no-name beginner instrument. You have plenty of money to upgrade it too.

 

[DeMoS]

start wif fender at least... nuff said...