The Mike McCready Stratocaster

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  • KV4053
    KV4053 Mike's side, crushed up against the stage Posts: 1,514
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  • KV4053
    KV4053 Mike's side, crushed up against the stage Posts: 1,514
    https://www.spin.com/2023/09/mike-mccready-fender-stratocaster-pearl-jam-newl-album-interview/
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  • WhoDeyFan
    WhoDeyFan Columbus, Ohio Posts: 25
    Just bought one in Ohio. First time ever attempting to play a guitar, so this is my whole inspiration. Fingers Crossed!

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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,146
    You ve never played before and bought a $2000 guitar online to learn on?  I mean you should definitely go to a guitar store and pick up a guitar that feels right to you.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • StardogChamp79
    StardogChamp79 Posts: 1,197
    WhoDeyFan said:
    Just bought one in Ohio. First time ever attempting to play a guitar, so this is my whole inspiration. Fingers Crossed!
    Look up Marty Music or Let’s Play All on YouTube! Good luck going down that rabbit hole! If guitar doesn’t work out for you, you can always sell it to me!
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,327
    WhoDeyFan said:
    Just bought one in Ohio. First time ever attempting to play a guitar, so this is my whole inspiration. Fingers Crossed!
    Congrats!   Stratocaster is a good guitar to start on.  I think the setup should work well for you. If it inspires you to play, it is worth every penny.  

    If there is a discount for the Fender app, i would recommend at least trying the trial.  The lessons are good for beginners.  

    Amp and suggestions for amps will make your head spin.   then the pedal rabbit hole awaits…. keep it simple and focus on playing.  Fender has a micro mustang that is for headphone use and sims a variety of amps.  Spark mini is another option I’m looking at. 


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  • PJammer4life
    PJammer4life Los Angeles Posts: 2,672
    edited September 2023
    Regardless of the Mike aspect, it’s a retro 1960 Fender Stratocaster. Tone is just so beautiful in a tube amp.
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  • darwinstheory
    darwinstheory LaPorte, IN Posts: 7,419
    Got a feeling I'm going to win one in the drawing on the 18th. Everyone was too focused on the tour dates so this one is going to slither its way to me. I can feel it! Hahahaha 
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  • Lost In Ohio
    Lost In Ohio Posts: 7,271
    So...are the scrapes/dings/dents actually scrapes/dings/dents on these replicas OR are they painted on and the guitar feels smooth?

    I hope that makes sense.
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  • Barrygoosey
    Barrygoosey Posts: 51
    They're actual scrapes, dings, dents.
    I want to be clever, but I don't know how. 
  • KM73780
    KM73780 Posts: 1,177
    I’m split on these. I just don’t think the faux road worn look is for me. I might go for a Kim Thayil Guild instead. 
  • Lost In Ohio
    Lost In Ohio Posts: 7,271
    Barrygoosey said:
    They're actual scrapes, dings, dents.

    Nice!
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  • matt3846
    matt3846 Atlanta Posts: 203
    Barrygoosey said:
    They're actual scrapes, dings, dents.
    I think most of it is done via template stickers they put on before spraying, and even between finish layers. Then they peel the stickers off to leave the wear pattern. Then they go back and ding/scratch it up a bit.

    Here are pics of mine that shows what I mean… you can see the largest areas that I think were covered with a template sticker pre-finish. Then the edge where they clearly dragged it across something, getting into the wood. And then very small spots where they likely banged and scratched it with something post-finish.





  • PJammer4life
    PJammer4life Los Angeles Posts: 2,672
    KM73780 said:
    I’m split on these. I just don’t think the faux road worn look is for me. I might go for a Kim Thayil Guild instead. 
    Oh no. Why did you have to tell me this. The signature Guild looks amazing. Another added to the guitar want list.
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  • KV4053
    KV4053 Mike's side, crushed up against the stage Posts: 1,514
    https://www.musicradar.com/news/see-mike-mccready-testing-his-new-mexican-made-signature-fender-strat-onstage-with-pearl-jam
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  • matt3846
    matt3846 Atlanta Posts: 203
    KV4053 said:
    https://www.musicradar.com/news/see-mike-mccready-testing-his-new-mexican-made-signature-fender-strat-onstage-with-pearl-jam

    That’s cool! Someone on The Gear Page last week said he had seen Mike playing the new ones live already, but I had not seen confirmation. That will probably help sell a few more!
  • KV4053
    KV4053 Mike's side, crushed up against the stage Posts: 1,514

    I know I was born and I know that I'll die. The in between is mine.
  • KV4053
    KV4053 Mike's side, crushed up against the stage Posts: 1,514

    I know I was born and I know that I'll die. The in between is mine.
  • KV4053
    KV4053 Mike's side, crushed up against the stage Posts: 1,514

    I know I was born and I know that I'll die. The in between is mine.
  • Jed
    Jed New York City Posts: 1,207
    My Fender Strat finally arrived and when I took it out of the case a little black spring popped out from somewhere and fell on the floor. It not obviously missing from the guitar but I have a feeling it was inside the tremolo bar attachment hole. Does anyone know what this is or how I correctly put it back in? 

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