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I'm not usually one to be consumed by the latest, supposedly greatest thing, but I must admit that this guitar has really got me interested. Has anyone played one of them? If so, what did you think?

Better question... I wonder if Eric Johnson has played one!

I saw one at the Fender NAMM booth, but didn't pick it up as I'm just not a Strat guy.

I played one. Very nice guitar, but IMHO, a good American Series plays and sounds just as good, for a lot less money. :

Doesn't it have the soft Vee neck? That's the ultimate Strat neck in my book.


Originally Posted by StratcatI played one. Very nice guitar, but IMHO, a good American Series plays and sounds just as good, for a lot less money. :

Well that's good,cause I've yet to see an EJ Lefty version? LOL
I'm sure my American Deluxe Strat(Avatar red strat) loaded with Antiquities would give that strat a run for it's money,and mine's lefty...

Besides that,my strat has abalone inlays and locking tuners....SO THERE!

Why can't they make a fatas$ neck for a strat like a vintage les paul?

I like fat necks and I cannot lie,
you other brothers can't deny...


Originally Posted by STRATDELUXER97Well that's good,cause I've yet to see an EJ Lefty version? LOL
I'm sure my American Deluxe Strat(Avatar red strat) loaded with Antiquities would give that strat a run for it's money,and mine's lefty...

Real lefties play like Hendrix did, upside down right hand guitar! Wus.


Originally Posted by Scott_FReal lefties play like Hendrix did, upside down right hand guitar! Wus.

Wus? LOL.....Who you callin wuss? Chump!

Well,if my fingers were anywhere near the length(And other things)I could play a righty guitar upside down...Problem is,I can't reach to the really high registers because the longer horn is in the way...I just pay the wonderful 20% upcharge and I move onward from there...
Originally Posted by Scott_FWhy can't they make a fatas$ neck for a strat like a vintage les paul?

I like fat necks and I cannot lie,
you other brothers can't deny...That was my complaint about Strats, and Fenders in general...I LOPVE big fat necks. I wanted a Strat and I fif not want a Jeff Beck Strat (which has a neck that feels a lot like an old LP). the JV Strat has a pretty hefty neck...it's a V shape but it's 1 11/16 at the nut, so it's good enough.


Originally Posted by STRATDELUXER97Well that's good,cause I've yet to see an EJ Lefty version? LOL
I'm sure my American Deluxe Strat(Avatar red strat) loaded with Antiquities would give that strat a run for it's money,and mine's lefty...

Besides that,my strat has abalone inlays and locking tuners....SO THERE!

John,
I would say that your red strat plays and sounds just as good or better the the EJ model. It is no secret that EJ is trying to make some money with Fender since he is not selling a lot of CD's these days.


Originally Posted by StratcatJohn,
I would say that your red strat plays and sounds just as good or better the the EJ model. It is no secret that EJ is trying to make some money with Fender since he is not selling a lot of CD's these days. OUCH!


Originally Posted by Scott_FOUCH!

The truth hurts!

I like the specs on the EJ model ... i.e., vintage looks, and a more playable neck - 12quot; radius w/ medium jumbo frets


Originally Posted by CurlyI like the specs on the EJ model ... i.e., vintage looks, and a more playable neck - 12quot; radius w/ medium jumbo fretsThat's what sold me on the JV...looks and sounds just like a 57 reissue, has killer hardware (same as CS 57 ri) and a much more playible neck (9.5 radius and MJ frets) and a better wiring set-up IMO.


Originally Posted by CurlyI like the specs on the EJ model ... i.e., vintage looks, and a more playable neck - 12quot; radius w/ medium jumbo frets

Sounds alot like my wonderful blue alder bodied Highway 1 mongrel strat that has an early 80's American Standard maple 12quot; radiused neck,vintage bridge, bone nut,and a Twangbanger/Surfer/Surfer and Fralin Blender pot circuit,and a very cool pearloid guard....This is currently my most comfy and favorite strat...And it was all put together with much love and patience by myself....

[QUOTE=STRATDELUXER97]Sounds alot like my wonderful blue alder bodied Highway 1 mongrel strat that has an early 80's American Standard maple 12quot; radiused neck,vintage bridge, bone nut,and a Twangbanger/Surfer/Surfer and Fralin Blender pot circuit,and a very cool pearloid guard....This is currently my most comfy and favorite strat...And it was all put together with much love and patience by myself.... John,

I had been wondering about that guitar! I was positive it was a HW1 (don't you just love those guitars!...I do!), but it only had 21 frets!

John,
blue strats are a whole 'nother thread

[QUOTE=the guy who invented fire]
Originally Posted by STRATDELUXER97Sounds alot like my wonderful blue alder bodied Highway 1 mongrel strat that has an early 80's American Standard maple 12quot; radiused neck,vintage bridge, bone nut,and a Twangbanger/Surfer/Surfer and Fralin Blender pot circuit,and a very cool pearloid guard....This is currently my most comfy and favorite strat...And it was all put together with much love and patience by myself.... John,

I had been wondering about that guitar! I was positive it was a HW1 (don't you just love those guitars!...I do!), but it only had 21 frets!

Some guy on E Bay was selling just the Saphire Blue H1 body and man I jumped all over it! Yes,I love the looks of the blue and the body grain,plus the body is light and has great tone....Some of my strats have 21 frets and some have 22,but it's never really been a problem for me....I just bend the hell out of the 21st if I have to...LOL

This guitar has become my absolute favorite! Last night the Twangbanger back in the bridge was a warm welcome home for this guitar...The Surfers in the neck and middle aren't too shabby either...


Originally Posted by CurlyJohn,
blue strats are a whole 'nother thread I Know brother.It was you early on that convinced me that I also needed a pretty blue strat to play quot;The Bluesquot; on...Blue and Red are my favorite colors,but blue is king!

quot;blue is my color
19 is my number
women is my ball and chainquot;

or somethin' like that

... from an old Charlie Daniels song

[apologies for the Off Topic diversion!]those Eric Johnson strats look pretty good for the $$$!