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WTB: Something a bit special for my 40th - possibly high-end Strat?
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My 40th is approaching with terrifying, relentless, steam-engine-like speed. I've said for a few years that I would like to buy something a little bit special for my 40th, so now's the time to start giving it some serious thought.
I think I might want something vintage Strat-shaped with relicing (don't judge me!). Doesn't necessarily have to be a Fender (though a Custom Shop would be nice, and probably more likely to hold its future value). I'm thinking along the lines of K-lines, MB Guitars, Smitty's, Kauffmans, possibly Maybachs etc.
Main problem is that at the minute I don't have a fixed idea of a budget. At the moment I'm in the running for a fairly big promotion at work, which would come to fruition at the same time as my birthday, so I could end up in a much better financial position than I am currently very soon. Or I might not!
£1600 is the most I've ever spent on guitar, and that was a bit of a wild and reckless purchase! I think realistically, mid-£2k budget is the highest I'd want to go if all pans out work-wise (the thought of spending more than that on a single guitar makes me feel sick!), but if I can find something that tickles my fancy for a lot less than that then great.
Just testing the water to see what's potentially out there for when I might want to make a once-in-a-lifetime splurge in the next couple of months.
I would probably prefer a rosewood board, and I'm not a fan of baseball bat necks or 7.25 radius boards. Other than that, I'm open to any/all suggestions!
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Suitably chastised I shall set up stall elsewhere
For a birthday like that, there is something special about getting something a little bit unique to you.Generally, I'm a big fan of buying second hand, but for my 40th I was lucky enough to have an acoustic built for me with some personal preferences included in the spec - as such, it's a guitar I will never part with no matter how bad the GAS gets.
Of course there's the budget issue and assumptions might be that a custom order would need a second mortgage, but what about the lesser known or up and coming makers?
Fraser seem to specialise in relic Strats and seem to have a great reputation and competitive pricing.
Then there's PJD who have been a regular feature of recent Guitarist reviews and again offer some custom spec possibilities at sensible prices.
All this reminds me, I get another zero at my next birthday so time to start dropping hints...
There was a nice looking Fraser Strat on eBay last week that got snapped up pretty sharpish. It did look very nice! inthesky729 said: Yes that one is on my radar. Slightly put off by the suggestion of a fat neck, but can't deny that it looks a proper bargain!
https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/comment/3186326#Comment_3186326
A sensible second hand purchase will always feel easier to part with if something shiny catches your eye which presumably defeats the point of having something that commemorates such an occasion?
https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/223198/fs-ft-tom-anderson-classic-s-hss-tobacco-burst-maple-2200#latest
nonconnnection at all, would just love to have it myself
Anyone know much about these, or played/owned one before?
https://www.soundaffects.com/electric-guitars-c95/rock-n-roll-relics-blackmore-in-surf-green-over-sunburst-pre-owned-p18303