62 AVRI Strat discontinued?

WaimeaBay

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Posted on Oct 18 2006 08:53 PM

Musicians Friend seems to no longer have the AVRI Stratocaster. Which usaully means the instrument is discontinued. This kinda bums me out because this was going to be my next ax. Looks like I will have to get a used one off ebay

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bots

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Posted on Oct 18 2006 08:55 PM

That does suck, I thought that was there best strat!

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Brian

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Posted on Oct 18 2006 09:06 PM

It is still on Fender's site.

http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0100100805

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JakeDobner

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Posted on Oct 18 2006 09:24 PM

Musicians Friend not carrying something doesn't mean it is being discontinued. They don't have the largest stock.

Also, buying it off ebay is better. Your strat is going to have character when you get it. Personally, if I'm going to be gigging, I'd rather buy a used guitar.

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WaimeaBay

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Posted on Oct 19 2006 06:49 AM

okay, sorry for the false alarm. They pulled it off the site for a few days and changed the description slightly. I believe they still are carrying it.

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surfneptune

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Posted on Oct 19 2006 02:03 PM

I got one of these:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Limited-Edition-Deluxe-Vintage-Player-62-Stratocaster?sku=511986
I am changing the pickups but everything else ROCKS... nice strat that is very close to the real thing in feel and look.

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WaimeaBay

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Posted on Oct 19 2006 06:16 PM

neptune,

that is definetly a nice axe. I love the matching headstock. But right off the bat I'd have to swap the pups. Maybe make a few more mods. How is it treating you overall?

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surfneptune

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Posted on Oct 19 2006 07:02 PM

after setup, I could not put it down. I have a real 63, and it is identical in weight. All the parts (except electronics) are vintage spec. The body resonates a lot when you strum it acoustically (it has a laquer finish). The pups are a bit lifeless, so I bought a MOT guard and I am putting a three-way with the new set (not sure, may just go seymour Duncan vintage) I am going to put the old pickguard and harness in a bag and stash it. I would have changed pups anyway.

The only thing that bugs me is the hole for the truss-rod but on the other hand it's the double-acting rod and it is very easy to get to.

The 9-1/2" radius suits me fine, sounds pretty radiused but you can bend for days with a comfortable action.

The medium frets are smooth, shiney and perfect.

It just needed a trussrod tweek and a filed nut and it plays as good as they get.

MOst of all I am a sucker for a matching headstock.

Tom

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skeeter

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Posted on Oct 19 2006 09:04 PM

Have you considered the 60's series Strats? I don't care much for Strats anymore these days personally, but if I had to get one, I'd probably check into one of these:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-60s-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar?sku=510135

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WaimeaBay Joined: Jul 05, 2006 Posts: 969	Posted on Oct 18 2006 08:53 PM Musicians Friend seems to no longer have the AVRI Stratocaster. Which usaully means the instrument is discontinued. This kinda bums me out because this was going to be my next ax. Looks like I will have to get a used one off ebay Top
bots Joined: Jul 05, 2006 Posts: 290 Shwa City	Posted on Oct 18 2006 08:55 PM That does suck, I thought that was there best strat! — www.myspace.com/vondrats www.myspace.com/therobotssurfband Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19286 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Oct 18 2006 09:06 PM It is still on Fender's site. http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0100100805 — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Oct 18 2006 09:24 PM Musicians Friend not carrying something doesn't mean it is being discontinued. They don't have the largest stock. Also, buying it off ebay is better. Your strat is going to have character when you get it. Personally, if I'm going to be gigging, I'd rather buy a used guitar. Top
WaimeaBay Joined: Jul 05, 2006 Posts: 969	Posted on Oct 19 2006 06:49 AM okay, sorry for the false alarm. They pulled it off the site for a few days and changed the description slightly. I believe they still are carrying it. Top
surfneptune Joined: Mar 16, 2006 Posts: 923	Posted on Oct 19 2006 02:03 PM I got one of these: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Limited-Edition-Deluxe-Vintage-Player-62-Stratocaster?sku=511986 I am changing the pickups but everything else ROCKS... nice strat that is very close to the real thing in feel and look. — THe NEpTuNeS Top
WaimeaBay Joined: Jul 05, 2006 Posts: 969	Posted on Oct 19 2006 06:16 PM neptune, that is definetly a nice axe. I love the matching headstock. But right off the bat I'd have to swap the pups. Maybe make a few more mods. How is it treating you overall? Top
surfneptune Joined: Mar 16, 2006 Posts: 923	Posted on Oct 19 2006 07:02 PM after setup, I could not put it down. I have a real 63, and it is identical in weight. All the parts (except electronics) are vintage spec. The body resonates a lot when you strum it acoustically (it has a laquer finish). The pups are a bit lifeless, so I bought a MOT guard and I am putting a three-way with the new set (not sure, may just go seymour Duncan vintage) I am going to put the old pickguard and harness in a bag and stash it. I would have changed pups anyway. The only thing that bugs me is the hole for the truss-rod but on the other hand it's the double-acting rod and it is very easy to get to. The 9-1/2" radius suits me fine, sounds pretty radiused but you can bend for days with a comfortable action. The medium frets are smooth, shiney and perfect. It just needed a trussrod tweek and a filed nut and it plays as good as they get. MOst of all I am a sucker for a matching headstock. Tom — THe NEpTuNeS Top
skeeter Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 2063 Virginia, USA	Posted on Oct 19 2006 09:04 PM Have you considered the 60's series Strats? I don't care much for Strats anymore these days personally, but if I had to get one, I'd probably check into one of these: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-60s-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar?sku=510135 — Paul Atomic Mosquitos Bug music for bug people is here! Killers from Space Top

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