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I've become a fan of the maple necks in recent years. My hands have become
accustomed to the palm-filling necks of the '50's. I do prefer 'em glossy as
well. I hear people say they sound different but I am extremely skeptical and
doubt that opinion would pass a blindfold A/B test given a guitar with the same
pick-ups and wood. I think the Ventures are pictured with maple-neck Strats on
the earliest of their albums.
-Marty
----- Original Message -----
From: jacobdobner
To:
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 10:04 PM
Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Thanks for the advice!
Do not get the HSS. Never ever get the HSS. I don't see how a
humbucker is worth $60 unless it is a Gibson '57 classic or similar
Gibson/Duncan humbucker.
As for colors I would go with the Blue Agave or the White. Blue Agave
looks like it could have been a Fender custom color back in the '60s
and white is classy and a common surf guitar color. Blue Agave would
be my first choice to use in a surf band.
Regarding Rosewood vs. Maple fretboards. I don't like maple necks
unless they have a lot of gloss on them. Most surf guitarists use
rosewood fretboards. They produce very different sounds. The only surf
song I am sure of that was played with a maple neck is Daytona Mona by
Slacktone. Not a good example because it is a '58 and Dave Wronski was
playing it. Now that I think of it the Cocktail Preachers have quite a
few on maple necks. But that is figured or birds eye maple neck and
would sound different. The guitarist for our band just got a '57 RI
Strat and that has a maple neck. There is not rosewood strat to
compare it too.
--- In , "anotherquixote"
<willbaumann@h...> wrote:
>
> Hey--thanks for the advice; I've decided to re-think my Surf Guitar
> budget and direction. I'm getting a new Fender Mexi-Strat (now the
> big problem--choosing body color deciding on maple or rosewood) and
> a decent amp with good reverb.
>
> So, should I get a Fender Strat HSS, or the basic Mexi-Strat? The
> owner of my local music store (who's matching Musician's Friend
> prices on his in-store inventory and is a really nice guy) thinks I
> should get the HSS for $60 more.
>
> You've saved me from making some decisions that I would most likely
> regret sooner than later. I've upped my budget a bit, but I think
> it's worth it.
>
> Stand by for Pipeline....
>
> Thanks,
>
> Will
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