More affordable Mike McCready 60's Strat

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  • Froggie
    Froggie Cork Posts: 240
    That is deadly 🎸🎸🎸
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,305
    davidos said:
    I heard it's a Made in Mexico version... I bet similar to the EVH Frankie relic... probably in the $1,999 range. Release date unknown.

    Doesn't make sense to do a USA sunburst non relic version... That's like every other guitar they make... the Harrison made sense for USA because they don't make an all rosewood guitar. Plus USA doesn't do relic and Mexico does (road worn, Frankie, Jason Isbell Tele etc.)
    pretty spot on prediction from 18 months ago …

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  • Theebs
    Theebs Posts: 49
    I am really fighting the urge to order one.   A tip for anyone out there, if you buy from guitar center and have an account and log in and put it in your cart its 10% off.  So thats 190 off which essentially covers the taxes and free shipping.
  • Theebs
    Theebs Posts: 49
    matt3846 said:
    Mine arrived yesterday…


    Can you clarify the neck shape?  is it just the regular 9.5 fender C?  I am not a fan of the fender standard C shapes especially on the player series?  

    It is listed as slim and I have seen someone say it is a little wider.  Just looking for any info on the neck that I can get!
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,256
    Mine arrived yesterday but wasn't home so now gotta wait until Wednesday as out of town.
  • matt3846
    matt3846 Atlanta Posts: 203
    edited September 2023
    Theebs said:

    Can you clarify the neck shape?  is it just the regular 9.5 fender C?  I am not a fan of the fender standard C shapes especially on the player series?  

    It is listed as slim and I have seen someone say it is a little wider.  Just looking for any info on the neck that I can get!
    The specs call it a Slim C with 1.65” nut. It’s definitely not wide. I’m not a fan of wide necks so I would have noticed that right off.

    As for the profile shape… I don’t really have a way to measure that, but I can say it feels no thicker than two other 1990s MIM strats I have. I have pretty small hands and this neck feels extremely comfortable to me.

  • Theebs
    Theebs Posts: 49
    matt3846 said:
    Theebs said:

    Can you clarify the neck shape?  is it just the regular 9.5 fender C?  I am not a fan of the fender standard C shapes especially on the player series?  

    It is listed as slim and I have seen someone say it is a little wider.  Just looking for any info on the neck that I can get!
    The specs call it a Slim C with 1.65” nut. It’s definitely not wide. I’m not a fan of wide necks so I would have noticed that right off.

    As for the profile shape… I don’t really have a way to measure that, but I can say it feels no thicker than two other 1990s MIM strats I have. I have pretty small hands and this neck feels extremely comfortable to me.

    Thanks
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,160
    Did they put a clear coat finish over the relic damage on these?
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  • matt3846
    matt3846 Atlanta Posts: 203
    edited September 2023
    dudeman said:
    Did they put a clear coat finish over the relic damage on these?
    To be honest, I did not think so at first. But a guy on the Gear Page who has one said this:

    ”There seems to be a thin nitro overcoat sprayed on the guitar - and the transitions from topcoat, undercoat, and bare wood are fairly smooth. You can feel the transitions from paint to wood, etc. but you couldn't get purchase on the paint with a fingernail, as an exaple. If that makes sense.”

    After reading that, I think he’s probably right. Though there are a few areas that do look/feel like raw wood to me.


    Here is the thread where I stole that quote. He did an AMA over the past few days answering questions about the guitar. If you’re curious, I posted some pics in his thread comparing the relic to the EVH relic made in the same factory.

    https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/my-mccready-strat-just-arrived-ama.2497383/
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  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,160
    matt3846 said:
    dudeman said:
    Did they put a clear coat finish over the relic damage on these?
    To be honest, I did not think so at first. But a guy on the Gear Page who has one said this:

    ”There seems to be a thin nitro overcoat sprayed on the guitar - and the transitions from topcoat, undercoat, and bare wood are fairly smooth. You can feel the transitions from paint to wood, etc. but you couldn't get purchase on the paint with a fingernail, as an exaple. If that makes sense.”

    After reading that, I think he’s probably right. Though there are a few areas that do look/feel like raw wood to me.


    Here is the thread where I stole that quote. He did an AMA over the past few days answering questions about the guitar. If you’re curious, I posted some pics in his thread comparing the relic to the EVH relic made in the same factory.

    https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/my-mccready-strat-just-arrived-ama.2497383/
    Thanks for that! Lots of good information there.
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  • pjpjpaul
    pjpjpaul Posts: 1,716
    Mine will arrive tomorrow :) 
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  • aintitthelife98
    aintitthelife98 Posts: 45
    I've had mine since last Thursday and so far I'm really enjoying it. I was a bit tentative about the price for a MIM Fender but so far no regrets. The pickups sound great and the neck is fantastic. I personally think the relicing on it looks pretty good (I know that's polarizing) and I'll always pick a nitro finish when I have the choice. All in all, I'm glad I was refreshing reverb last Wednesday and pulled the trigger!
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,256
    Masterbuilt and MIM side by side:


  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 24,097
    bootlegger10 said:
    Masterbuilt and MIM side by side:


    that is a whole lotta mccready right there!!!

    looking at them i can tell differences but the mim looks pretty close. if the underlying wood was a little darker it would be even closer. i suppose that will come with time and play.
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  • pjpjpaul
    pjpjpaul Posts: 1,716

    Virginia Beach 2000
    DC 2003
    DC 2004 (VFC)
    DC 2006
    Pittsburgh 2006
    Bonnaroo 2008
    Virginia Beach 2008
    DC 2008
    Philly (Spectrum) 10/31/2009
    DC 2010 (Jiffy Lube Live)
    PJ 20 night 1
    PJ 20 night 2
    Phoenix 2013
    LA 1 2013
    Memphis 2014
    Jacksonville 2016
    Greenville 2016
    Hampton 2016
    Columbia 2016
    Fenway 1 2016
    Fenway 2 2016
    Wrigley 1 2018
    Wrigley 2 2018
    Fenway 1 2018
    Fenway 2 2018
    Sea Hear Now 2021
    Nashville 2022
    Louisville 2022
    Ohana 2024 (Night 1)
    Ohana 2024 (Night 2)
  • Thorns2010
    Thorns2010 Posts: 2,201
    Does anyone know how limited these will be? Just 1 production run? Or will I be able to get 1 a year from now?
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,305
    Mine arrived!   Looks great.  My frets are gritty.  I don’t know if that is intentional “relic” or oxidation from sitting in the shop.  Hopefully some polish and new strings will resolve that this weekend.   
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  • Theebs
    Theebs Posts: 49
    Thorns2010 said:
    Does anyone know how limited these will be? Just 1 production run? Or will I be able to get 1 a year from now?
    I clicked on "Notify me when in stock" on the sweetwater site yesterday.  They are pushy and they called me and told me the wait list is huge and they are not expecting another shipment until september 2024 and it will be first come first serve by pre order.

    that is crazy!  Pearl Jam fans are dedicated man!
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,256
    gimmesometruth27 said:
    bootlegger10 said:
    Masterbuilt and MIM side by side:


    that is a whole lotta mccready right there!!!

    looking at them i can tell differences but the mim looks pretty close. if the underlying wood was a little darker it would be even closer. i suppose that will come with time and play.
    It is cool to see the differences and how more detailed and realistic wear gets added with the MasterBuilt versions.  It at least validated the cost difference to me.  They did an awesome job with the MIM version.  


  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 24,097
    Theebs said:
    Thorns2010 said:
    Does anyone know how limited these will be? Just 1 production run? Or will I be able to get 1 a year from now?
    I clicked on "Notify me when in stock" on the sweetwater site yesterday.  They are pushy and they called me and told me the wait list is huge and they are not expecting another shipment until september 2024 and it will be first come first serve by pre order.

    that is crazy!  Pearl Jam fans are dedicated man!
    shit i don't want to wait a year for it. i went to guitar center maybe a week ago and they said that there were 700 people who have purchased and are waiting on new ones. they recommended me to pre-order but i know as soon as i do that gibson is going to come out with that fucking hetfield signature 84 white explorer they have been teasing for a while. i suppose i can order and just cancel if i have to wait a year.

    i will be in indiana in 2 weeks and plan to hit sweetwater again while i am there. its an awesome place.
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