Someone on ebay is selling a guitar called a Fender Starcaster, which looks a lot like a strat. Has anyone heard of or played one of these?
Question: Someone on ebay is selling a guitar called a Fender Starcaster, which looks a lot like a strat. Has anyone heard of or played one of these? Answer: They are Fender in name only. They are ultra-cheapo Asian manufactured beginner guitars that were created to sell at Costco. It may have ...
- common parts?
Question: I always seem to have every part except the one that I need. Therefore I am interested in stocking up on parts, especially since I peruse swap meets and surplus stores. Are there common parts for guitar amps that I should be on the look out for and buy in quantity when I find them? Fo ...
tagged: Fender Guitar Pick Quantity- I have recently seen a picture of a Fender Starcaster electric guitar. Can anyone tell me about it and if it is still available?
Question: I have recently seen a picture of a Fender Starcaster. I like the design for some reason, but it isn't in any of the guitar shops that I've been to. I read that it came out in 1976. Can anyone tell me about it and if it is still available? It's a really nice guitar and I'm just curiou ...
tagged: - Fender guitar parts
Question: Anybody know where I can order Fender guitar parts? I'm looking for a pickguard and a switch (for Jeff Beck Strat), and I need the exact, correct Fender parts. Answer: check out www.guitarcenter.com and special order that....otherwise contact fender (www.fender.com)...yoo might hafta ...
tagged: Fender Guitar Part- I' m in the market for a bass & wanted to know what are the real diferences between the various cheaper, Fender incarnations, particularly say Fender Vs cheap Squier guitar.
Question: I' m in the market for a bass & wanted to know what are the real diferences between the various cheaper, Fender incarnations, particularly say Fender Vs cheap Squier. Are the pickups different etc. Answer: The entire construction seems to be different--perhaps others know the specific ...
tagged: - Could anyone tell me roughly how much money I could get for my year old Fender squier guitar?
Question: Could anyone tell me roughly how much money I could get for my year old Fender squier guitar? Its a mint condition standard strat. Answer: It depends how you sell it. I would think perhaps much as £125 or so on eBay with some decent photos. Maybe a bit less advertised in Loot, a lot l ...
tagged: - Looking for guitar paint ideas
Question: i had a box fan running to cool the room. then, before i could even think of reacting, the damb thing tipped over and fell on my guitar. Now, i am a perfectionist. some think dent and dings give a guitar charictor. i for onr take pride in a nice gloss finish free of charictor. So i th ...
tagged: Fender Guitar Paint- Fender Statocaster guitar
Question: Just because someone created plans for a guitar doesn't mean they got it perfect. There could be a zillion subtle steps that someone reverse engineering the design doesn't even consider important. For instance, what type of glue was used, and how does that affect the musicality of the ...
tagged: Fender Guitar Musical Instrument- My first guitar was a Fender Showmaster. Any recommendations as to what gauge strings I should purchase when I go to the guitar store?
Question: My first guitar was a Fender Showmaster. It has two double-coil pickups and sounds pretty good. When I could afford it, I purchased a Fender Strat. I like to play both guitars for different things but the Showmaster has fairly thick strings which makes playing it difficult for a begi ...
tagged: - Information on a fender strat
Question: Was there a period of Fender manufacture that did not have the logo on the headstock? I have in my sights a design Fender Hot Rod '57 Stratocaster but it hasnt the logo on the headstock. so i am a bit sceptical on its authenticity. It has a Samarium Cobalt pu's at the neck and middle ...
tagged: Fender Guitar Logo- what is the consensus on the old fender mustang guitar?
Question: what is the consensus on the old fender mustang guitar? what are opinions on the jaguar? how do they compare to each other? what styles of music are they suited for? thanks! does anyone have an old one of either that they'd like to sell? Answer: The Jag was marketed as Fender's top o ...
tagged: - I just purchased a 1961 Fender Jazz Bass guitar from a private party and I would like to find out as much as I can about it.
Question: I just purchased a 1961 Fender Jazz Bass guitar from a private party and I would like to find out as much as I can about it. The person who sold it couldn't tell me much about it. If you have any information with regards to value, where I may obtain parts for it, etc. I would really a ...
tagged: - Lap steel?
Question: A freind of mine has just been given a (what he describes) to be a lap steel guitar.... I know Paul Franklin plays a pedal steel guitar, and I believe I have seen him play a lap steel.... Does anyone know of any good books?? or any pointers on how to play the Lap/Pedal steel?? Any hel ...
tagged: Fender Guitar Lap Steel- I just saw another sweet line called Hello Kitty Bluebird, has anyone seen Bluebird at the Sanrio stores? One more thing, does anyone know what a Black Fender Squire Strat Guitar is?
Question: Just wondering has anyone seen any sightings, I would really like to see the Groovy line up close. I just saw another sweet line called Hello Kitty Bluebird, has anyone seen Bluebird at the Sanrio stores? One more thing, does anyone know what a Black Fender Squire Strat Guitar is? Is ...
tagged: Fender Guitar Hello Kitty- I thought Fender stopped making guitars in Japan in the mid 90s?
Question: http://www.ishibashi-music.com/index.html I was just there, they seem very cheap. New guitars for about 1/2 price, but they're all Fender Japan. I thought Fender stopped making guitars in Japan in the mid 90s? Is this an example of 'Ya get what ya pay for' ? Answer: Don't know much ab ...
tagged: - Fender guitar help - really bonehead question - but I need help
Question: can anyone explain how my Fender knobs work? There are 3 single pickups, 3 knobs (1 volume and 2 Tone) and a 5 position switch. What exactly does the Tone knobs (1-10) adjust and what does the switch adjust? Answer: The best way to get an idea of what the tone knobs do is to play abou ...
tagged: Fender Guitar Guitar- I was wondering if someone could help me find out what all the switches on the Fender Jaguar guitar do.
Question: I was wondering if someone could help me find out what all the switches on the Fender Jaguar guitar do. I think I'm pretty sure what most of them do, but there's this one that doesn't seem to do anything except change the sound a little. Answer: Switches on chrome plate near treble h ...
tagged: - Ever heard of a fender starcaster?
Question: Its part of one of those sets that come with everything (guitar, amp, cable, strap, bag, etc.) and can be found at places like Costco (canada). This set with a fender amp (not sure what model), 18' cable, nylon strap, gig bag, extra strings tuner and method book. the guitar is a fat s ...
tagged: Fender Guitar Canada- I own a Fender DG 31s acoustic guitar that I really love in every way. My problem is the strap peg keeps coming out.
Question: I own a Fender DG 31s acoustic guitar that I really love in every way. My problem is the strap peg keeps coming out. What could I do to have it stay in? Is there an easy fix? It has mahogany sides and back...... Answer: Slip an appropriate size wall fixing plug in the hole and screw o ...
tagged: - Fender guitar amp 6L6GC tube questions
Question: I just bought a 1972 Fender Pro Reverb. I noticed that the two 6L6GC power amp tubes, although marked with the Fender logo, are different in physical shape and size (one is a bit shorter and 'squatter' than the other). They are both 6L6GC's, however. I think one is from the early 7 ...
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