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I think this would be nice to have as a special home guitar, but for gigging I personally prefer more modern features. My 69 had a 3 way and it was awkward to balance the inbetween positions so I had 5 way installed, and truss rod adjustment from the wrong end of the neck is so awkward and impractical. My 69s a hardtail but I also prefer a two point trem for easier set up and stability.
At around £2,400 it's not cheap, but it is less expensive than a custom shop. By all accounts it does seem to be totally period correct right down to the case candy, but experts on 54 Strats may be better placed to comment here.
One in Colchester, the other in Exeter. You'd have to fork out the £5k or so to buy both and do that at home.
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I wish I could try them both first, but it would involve a rather large journey from Nottingham and I have very little free time at the moment unfortunately.
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hmm, and then the hassle of returning one.
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In my experience of CS models, very few of them are any better than a nice standard production model. If weight or grain are your biggest concerns, go CS. If not, for something like a 50s Strat, I’d be try the AVRIs until I found one that felt right.
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P.S: good point re; 3 way switching. 5 way switch is essential for me.. I believe the CS has that already, but even if not, I can change it no probs.
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Hope yours is a good one, enjoy.
But aren't 7.25" radius and small frets part of the vintage "charm"? Anything without those features can't be considered "50's style".
I'd be inclined to look for a Classic Lacquer Series at a good weight unless I was determined to get rid of the extra £2k-ish.