A friend of mine is looking at a used Fender Lead III for $300, it is in good condition and he likes the sound of it. Can anyone out there tell me anything about this guitar?
Question: A friend of mine is looking at a used Fender Lead III for $300, it is in good condition and he likes the sound of it. The guy at the store said that the Lead III never really took off, sales wise. Can anyone out there tell me anything about this guitar? The neck indicated that it was ...
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Japanese Fender Strat
Question: I am about to buy my first electric guitar and I would appreciate some advice. I have tried a second hand Japanese Fender 68 re-issue Strat and was wondering what the difference is between this and similar priced new Fender Standard Strat. I have searched the web and read this news gr ...
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Info on 64 Fender Malibu Dreadnought
Question:I have a friend who wonders what his '64 Fender Malibu Dreadnought is worth. I'm not familiar with this guitar at all. Any opinions or resources ? and I'll pass them along to him. Answer: I seriously doubt if he's going to want to hear it, but the truth of the matter is that those old ...
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Fender Toronado?
Question: I was wondering how the fender toronado compared to other fenders (am. st, mex st, cyclone) in price, playability, and sound. Answer: i've got one as well. the playability is pretty good. the sound is also pretty good, but i find that the stock pickups sound a little bit dull (or mayb ...
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Fender Tele-Sonic
Question: Who has a Fender Telesonic guitar? What can you tell me about it? What's the sound most useful for? Is this a heavy guitar? I hear it has sound chambers. Answer: I have one, its red, with rosewood fingerboard. It’s a really great guitar, I bought it after reading reviews - hard to fin ...
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OT: Fender Stratocaster age differences?
Question: I picked up an almost new (1996/97 according to web site) Fender mexican stratocaster for my son the other day and was comparing it this morning to my 1964 (according to web site) strat I have had for years and years. My older one seems lighter, the neck feels slimmer and it definitel ...
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Fender Standard Strat Q
Question: How does the...... Fender Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar List Price $499.99... .....compare to a Squire Strat (worst Fender) and the *best* Fender Strat? Once we get above and beyond $500, what is being improved? Pickups? Wood quality? Answer: The current standard Strat is the ...
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Tom Delonge Fender Guitar
Question: Talk about pandering to the lowest common denominator. Delonge is the sneering, talentless guitarist for Blink 182, a band of late twenty-somethings that caters to an audience of 12 year olds. Not only has Fender issued a signature Strat bearing his name, but it has also bestowed upo ...
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1965 Fender Mustang ...Price?????
Question: How much should I pay for a 1965 Fender Mustang in parts and not so good condition??? And how much would one go for if it was put together in decent condition??? The person selling it wants to sand it down and refinish it, but as soon as I talk to her I'll try to talk her out of that ...
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my new guitar
Question: Just wondering if I got a half decent deal? My new guitar is a 1989 Fender Katana with a Seymour Duncan humbucker and a case for $250 Canadian. I was also wondering what it would cost if I were to get someone to add another humbucker? Answer: If YOU like it, that's all that matters. H ...
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Pink Fender Acoustic Guitar
Question: My daughter is taking up the guitar and really wants a pink electric guitar. I have been looking around, unsuccessfully. I also know little about electrics. I don't really want to go to another group to ask this - I have picked up enough attitude already in the music stores - so I th ...
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Fender Jazzmaster or Fender Tornado ... which one should I get?
Question: I'm thinking about buying a Fender Jazzmaster Reissue, however, I have a few questions. One of the guys who work at a local guitar shop said that the Jazzmasters don't stay in tune because of their floating bridges. And therefor aren't meant to play rock & roll. Well the sound I'm loo ...
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I have a Fender Acoustasonic 30 and am wondering if it's safe to play an electric guitar, a Fender Telecaster, through it?
Question: I have a Fender Acoustasonic 30 and am wondering if it's safe to play an electric guitar, a Fender Telecaster, through it. Will that hurt the amp in any way becuase it's designed for acoustic-electric guitars? And what about an electric guitar with effects like a distortion box? Answe ...
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Question for UK guitar connoisseurs/experts
Question: I currentlly own two guitars: A Yamaha FG-411 A Fender DG-4 Of the above, I love the slim neck on the Fender, while the sound of the Yammy is very slightly nicer, I think. I think the Yamaha was about £150 new and the Fender about £100. I like them both, but I have a feeling there mus ...
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I was checking out electric guitars, and wanted to know if there is any difference between the fender stratocaster and the squire series?
Question: I was checking out electric guitars, and wanted to know if there is any difference between the fender stratocaster and the squire series? And are electrics easier to play than acoustics? Answer: I can't compare the playing or sound of the two because I have no experience with a real S ...
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Instructions on using the Fender AG-6 Guitar Tuner
Question: Anyone have instructions on exactly how to use the Fender AG-6 guitar tuner. No instructions came in my son's strat pak and I guess it should be obvious but it's not to me. There's a mike that seems to hear the strings and there's also an input and output in the unit. I tried to tune ...
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Guitar stand + Ric guitar= Chlorine finish damage?
Question: The Rickenbacker owners manual says: Chlorine is responsible anytime a guitar's finish appears to melt, dissolve, or appear tacky. Unfortunately, many imported guitar stand bumpers, emit chlorine and other chemicals which can seriously damage a guitar's finish. how does one tell a chl ...
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I just bought a Fender strat guitar with custom shop FAT 50' pickups. Any recommendation for practicing amp?
Question: I just bought a Fender strat guitar with custom shop FAT 50' pickups. Any recommendation for practicing amp? I am thinking about a 50 W power. Answer: 50 watts a practice amp?? bet your neighbors love you. to me, a practice amp is one of those small Danelectros for under $100, or a Fe ...
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lookin for used electric
Question: I'm looking for a used electric guitar. I wouldn't mind getting a used fender strat or telecaster if the price is right. I'd prefer a higher end model than a used cheapie. Answer: Check ebay but do not rely on ebay for a Fender at a good price. Everyone who is looking for a used guita ...
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Guitar repair site
Question: Does anyone know where a good guitar repair site is? Does anyone know where to buy replacement Truss-rods for fender necks? Answer: A friend of mine suggested I find a Stewart MacDonald's Guitar Shop Supply catalogue. They have tons of stuff in there, including truss rods. See them at ...
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