What to buy

mprcomp

Hi,

I have started playing guitar again after a few years. I have an Epiphone Les Paul Amber topish guitar. 

I want something on the other side. The obvious is to buy a Fender Stratocaster. Obviously if was rich would get an elite but that is crazy.

So could get a second hand one USA model. Buy a Fender Aerodyne that actually quite liked other day just not radius on board. Get a Fender Special Strat instead.

I also watch quite a bit of Rob Chapman stuff so could get a cap 10 america as has coil split. 

The new Chapman guitars have been released and the new ML1 traditional Pro looks a beast. However, hard to judge when live no where near andertons to have a go and they not coming out till end of June start of July. 

So any advice would be greatly appreciated. 

mprcomp

Surely someone must have some advice?

usedtobe

Classic vibe tele.

richardhomer

On the basis that used USA guitars will usually be fairly easy to sell - and long as you pay 'the going rate' - you'll lose little or nothing if you subsequently move it on.

I find the transition between Strats and Les Pauls pretty difficult (I'm much more comfortable with Strats). You may find you can swap between them easily - but just in case you can't - its worth considering a future exit strategy when buying.

Teetonetal

I find strat to lp quite comfy but these things have greater effect on some than others. I have more problems going down to a vintage neck on the same guitar type.

rico

Buy whatever you like the look of and sounds good to you

SonicScythe

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tone1

I like the Mexican Roadworn series, nothing to upgrade as the pickups sound ace