Thanks a lot for the review! I had exactly same Strat (still regret selling it) and I do think that it sounds amazing, feels amazing and looks amazing!
Hello and thanks for getting in touch. I happened upon this through the kindness and generosity of its owner who has had it for around 20 years. I understand that it was a gift for his 21st birthday which is impressive. The colour and overall condition are really nice, but the bridge design is a mess; a simple hardtail would be better in my humble opinion. Plenty of sound options and overall a nice guitar. Thanks again for sharing. Kind regards, Michael
@@michaelsguitarreviews I bought a 2 knob 1983 Strat in like new condition in 1999 but 2 years later sold it to a much more talented guitarist than me. In fact, this 1 volume 1 tone design motivated me to use the so-called 7K (1 volume, 1 tone, 1 mix knob) wiring on my Strat since then. This is a very wise solution to the notoriously harsh Strat bridge pickup! Is it a deviation from the original Leo design? You bet! But if the guitar still looks like a Strat, feels like a Strat and can sound like a Strat (plus some extra), then it is a Strat, I reckon. At least more Strat than HSS. As for the bridge I have no other option but to agree with you.
If I were designing a strat with one volume and one master tone, I would move down the volume knob to the former top tone position.....because I keep hitting it!
Thanks for your comments. I'd be interested in other players opinions on the bridge. It's good to have a variety of info and experiences. Thanks again Michael
Best thing they ever did. ♥️🎸.I have a squier affinity strat, same colour, gorgeous guitar. Love it.
Thanks for sharing, glad you found one that you enjoy. Best wishes Michael
Thanks a lot for the review! I had exactly same Strat (still regret selling it) and I do think that it sounds amazing, feels amazing and looks amazing!
Hello and thanks for getting in touch. I happened upon this through the kindness and generosity of its owner who has had it for around 20 years. I understand that it was a gift for his 21st birthday which is impressive. The colour and overall condition are really nice, but the bridge design is a mess; a simple hardtail would be better in my humble opinion. Plenty of sound options and overall a nice guitar. Thanks again for sharing. Kind regards, Michael
@@michaelsguitarreviews I bought a 2 knob 1983 Strat in like new condition in 1999 but 2 years later sold it to a much more talented guitarist than me. In fact, this 1 volume 1 tone design motivated me to use the so-called 7K (1 volume, 1 tone, 1 mix knob) wiring on my Strat since then. This is a very wise solution to the notoriously harsh Strat bridge pickup! Is it a deviation from the original Leo design? You bet! But if the guitar still looks like a Strat, feels like a Strat and can sound like a Strat (plus some extra), then it is a Strat, I reckon. At least more Strat than HSS.
As for the bridge I have no other option but to agree with you.
If I were designing a strat with one volume and one master tone, I would move down the volume knob to the former top tone position.....because I keep hitting it!
Good point, ergonomics are important. Regards Michael
no vibrato bar. big part of the value. btw properly set up that is an amazing bridge
Thanks for your comments. I'd be interested in other players opinions on the bridge. It's good to have a variety of info and experiences. Thanks again Michael