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> Of current Fender strat line-up, which model / pu's are most
> representative
> of 'classic' surf sound, or is it not that critical?? Better off
> with a Jag
> or Jazzmaster? I've been looking at the American Vintage 60s
> strat....
IMHO, just get the Strat that you like and can afford and you will be good
to go.
Personally, I have a Strat with 3 Texas Special pickups and I think it
sounds great. It started life as a "Lone Star Strat": 2 Texas specials plus
a Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates Plus humbucker in the bridge position. Once I
got into Surf music, I decided I didn't like the humbucker too much anymore
so I replaced it with a 3rd Texas Special. Its a modern strat so it has the
updated bridge saddles, 2 post bridge, etc. I don't think Fender makes them
anymore per se, but they have updated versions made from their newer
American series line. In other words they still do make a Strat with 3 Texas
specials and they still make a Lone Star type model but I don't think it is
called Lone Star anymore.
As for being better off with a Jag or JM, no I don't think so. These are
complimentary things.. I have an American Vintage Jaguar too and love it to
death. I plan on getting a Jazzmaster of some sort some day too....and a
Mosrite, and a handful of Dano's, and a....well you get the idea. Don't get
me started on an amp wish list.
I think Ivan P. has a Strat with all Texas Specials pickups too.
Good luck
BN
