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Joined: Jun 07, 2017 Posts: 48 University Place, WA 
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Posted on Aug 13 2017 11:21 PM
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle 
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Posted on Aug 14 2017 12:29 AM
Squier guitars made this decade, specifically the vintage modified ones. Buy used. |
Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2291 Kiev, Ukraine 
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Posted on Aug 14 2017 01:31 AM
JakeDobner wrote:
I like their Сlassic Vibe series too. —Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki Lost Diver https://lostdiver.bandcamp.com Last edited: Aug 15, 2017 03:23:44 |
Joined: Dec 30, 2015 Posts: 162 Poland, Ohio
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Posted on Aug 14 2017 06:59 AM
Yeah, the Squier Vintage Modified and Classic Vibe series are excellent. A lot of people talk about modding them, but I simply got a thorough setup for my VM Jag and it plays beautifully. |
Joined: Mar 27, 2006 Posts: 214 Newington, CT USA
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Posted on Aug 14 2017 07:23 AM
Rondo Music has some decent Strat clones made by SX if you don't mine putting a little work into them. Scroll to the bottom and go backwards. http://www.rondomusic.com/electricguitar.html Last edited: Aug 14, 2017 07:24:41 |
Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4054 Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted on Aug 14 2017 09:29 AM
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Joined: Mar 26, 2012 Posts: 206 Bogor, West Java 
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Posted on Aug 14 2017 10:37 AM
squier classic vibe — |
Joined: Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 819 Semass
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Posted on Aug 14 2017 11:52 AM
Did anybody say squier? |
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Posted on Aug 14 2017 02:43 PM
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3863 North Atlantic 
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Posted on Aug 14 2017 02:50 PM
I would say the new Danelectros, but they are over $600 in Canada with some of the newer models going over $1000 (not even gonna talk about the prces of the vintage ones...yikes). A used 90s Korean reissue can be a good deal if you keep you eyes open. Rev —Canadian Surf |
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Joined: Jun 07, 2017 Posts: 48 University Place, WA
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Posted on Aug 14 2017 08:34 PM
JakeDobner wrote:
Yeah, I've been thinking about getting a VM Jaguar in surf green. —Gabe Our beaches here get 3 foot tall waves, but it doesn't matter. You don't need to surf to play surf. |
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Joined: Jun 07, 2017 Posts: 48 University Place, WA
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Posted on Aug 14 2017 08:35 PM
revmike wrote:
Here in the US, the new 59s are about $400. —Gabe Our beaches here get 3 foot tall waves, but it doesn't matter. You don't need to surf to play surf. |
Joined: Jul 23, 2014 Posts: 646 LA -ish
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Posted on Aug 14 2017 11:40 PM
http://www.rondomusic.com/electricguitar.html I recently purchased an Agile Les Paul Jr-ish guitar and was pretty impressed with the quality for how low cost they are. The tuners and pups are quite acceptable and the set up was very cool. Much better than I was expecting. I have not tried the Tele like gits but if you're looking for cheap, this may be a reasonable and legitimate alternative. Classic Vibe Squires as stated above. I own two. mj
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle
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Posted on Aug 15 2017 12:20 AM
youngreverb wrote:
You should pull the trigger when you are able. With a VM Jag, we know how to set them up, we are able to get replacement parts if something needs replacing or upgrading, and they are actually a Jaguar. For me, the Jaguar was the second guitar I fell in love with. Mosrite being the first, but couldn't find or afford. Then the Jag came along, got the cheapest one possible. Learned how to play on it, learned how to setup, learned how to play a guitar in a band, and then got more! I've had 9-10. The Jag is a 24" scale length, not many options for that scale length. The 24" scale length is the beauty of the Jag. |
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Posted on Aug 15 2017 04:04 AM
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Posted on Aug 15 2017 05:22 AM
Tqi wrote:
There's one for sale in London. Check Gumtree. UPDATE: Sorry, I just saw the tiny 'ended' label...
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Joined: Oct 08, 2014 Posts: 1073 Northern Ohio
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Posted on Aug 15 2017 09:16 AM
$255 w $55 for shipping. No whammy? No problem. Ya just swing em about like tarzan on a vine and you'll get some cool modulations. \
Da Vinci Flinglestein, The Syndicate of Surf on YouTube |
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Joined: Mar 26, 2012 Posts: 206 Bogor, West Java
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Posted on Aug 15 2017 10:45 AM
No whammy? That is a BIG problem — |
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Joined: Oct 08, 2014 Posts: 1073 Northern Ohio
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Posted on Aug 15 2017 11:24 AM
What else would they say. Your great aunt Bertha plays a Gibson. —Da Vinci Flinglestein, The Syndicate of Surf on YouTube |
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Joined: Dec 30, 2015 Posts: 162 Poland, Ohio
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Posted on Aug 15 2017 01:56 PM
How hard is it to retrofit a Bigsby on a Dano? The Hodad has a Bigsby style tailpiece. |
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