I'm no expert on the different manufactures of Strat guitars,
but I thought I would just put my two cents worth in on this suggestion of an
Ibanez S series guitar.
I don't think the Ibanez S series would satisfy
anyone who has to have a classic Fender Strat sound. It would mostly have to do
with the unStrat like bridge and I guess the character of the wood and body
shape itself. I don't think that different pickups would get you what
you wanted either. On the other hand, people put all kinds of pickups in
their Strats, so you can't really know what a person's ideal Strat sound
sounds like. The necks on the S series guitars are of the same scale
length, but are flatter in profile compared to the classic Strat shaped necks.
They do feel quite different, but I like them.
Like the man said, " Do yourself a
favor and get an Ibanez S series. ". Well,
at least give one a try before you buy.
Hey BIGMARK, you should tell us why you like the Ibanez S
series guitars. I was at the local music store and picked up an amber ;S160
quilt maple top for a test drive. I thought it was the best "Bang for the Buck"
guitar on the market. Even better that the other moderately priced S series
models. I have tried at least three different S160s since then. They keep
getting snagged by some lucky soul before I can talk myself into
buying another guitar for myself. A great variety of tones and a very well built
ax, all for only $490.00 Canadian. If I got a floating tremolo model, I would
have to shell out the extra cash for a model with the Low Pro Edge system.
I don't really care for the cheaper Trem II bridge in any of the
Ibanez models.
Well Ric, I can't give you any suggestions for other options
of Strats. The truth is that you have more experience and expertise than I have,
when it comes to Strats. Tom Anderson makes great Strats, but very
pricey. There, that's one to suggestion to chew on.
;0)
----- Original Message -----From: BIGMARKM@...Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 9:32 PMSubject: Re: 2101: Re: stat guitarsDo yourself a favor and get an Ibanez S series, best guitar I've owned...