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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,112
    dudeman said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    @dudeman
    Cool! One of my all-time favorite guitars. Not only does it sound great, but the way it is built makes it very stable in various climates and conditions. I played with mine at outdoor venues in Florida for years and it just shrugged off the excessive humidity and salt in the air. Never needs adjustments between summer and winter in the midwest either.
    I love that guitar so much.  And if I recall it wasn’t that expensive, maybe around $700?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,159
    mcgruff10 said:
    dudeman said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    @dudeman
    Cool! One of my all-time favorite guitars. Not only does it sound great, but the way it is built makes it very stable in various climates and conditions. I played with mine at outdoor venues in Florida for years and it just shrugged off the excessive humidity and salt in the air. Never needs adjustments between summer and winter in the midwest either.
    I love that guitar so much.  And if I recall it wasn’t that expensive, maybe around $700?
    Yeah, somewhere around there. When I bought mine, I think I played about 20 different acoustics and that one was a clear standout. 

    It's interesting for me when other people play that guitar, they always remark about the tone and feel of it. Some of those people have some VERY nice instruments to compare it to. That "cheap" Martin holds its own very well.
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,112
    New Strat is here.  Sticker says to wait 24 hours until opening.  Ugh.  Sooo close.  

    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,998
    mcgruff10 said:
    New Strat is here.  Sticker says to wait 24 hours until opening.  Ugh.  Sooo close.  

    Screw that open it now lol
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,255
    Unless there were big variations in temperatures during shipment I can’t imagine you’d have an issue,
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,112
    bootlegger10 said:
    Unless there were big variations in temperatures during shipment I can’t imagine you’d have an issue,
    It shipped from Indiana to New Jersey.  Currently at four hours in the box lol.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,998
    I ignored that warning both times I had guitars shipped lol
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,159
    edited March 20
    mcgruff10 said:
    New Strat is here.  Sticker says to wait 24 hours until opening.  Ugh.  Sooo close.  

    Exciting!! New guitar day is always a good time. 

    As for waiting, I think that's pretty much for nitrocellulose finishes. If you bring it from a cold to a warm environment, the paint will crack. It's called finish checking and some people actually try to do that on purpose. Gives you that relic'd, old guitar vibe. With poly finishes like most new production guitars have, it is much less of an issue.

    Congrats on the new guitar, bud! Can't wait to see it. 
    Post edited by dudeman on
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • lexicondevil
    lexicondevil Posts: 2,246
    mcgruff10 said:
    New Strat is here.  Sticker says to wait 24 hours until opening.  Ugh.  Sooo close.  

    Wow, I've never heard of a 24 hour waiting period. I could see that for an acoustic, but a Strat? "The waiting is the hardest part..."
    1991- Hollywood Palladium, California with Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains -RIP Magazine Show Oct. 6th
    1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California
    Nothing since then. I suck.
    2016- Fenway Park, Boston - Both glorious nights
    2022- Oakland Night 2
    2024 Sacramento, CA
  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,769
    mcgruff10 said:
    New Strat is here.  Sticker says to wait 24 hours until opening.  Ugh.  Sooo close.  

    They told me the same thing for my MusicMan. 

    Congrats on the new Strat!
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,112
    Oh my god I m in love.  $250 off for a scratch that I can’t see. Well worth it.   Vintera ii
    i appreciate all the advice from everyone   You guys rule   Soooo happy  plays so nice   




    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,998
    mcgruff10 said:
    Oh my god I m in love.  $250 off for a scratch that I can’t see. Well worth it.   Vintera ii
    i appreciate all the advice from everyone   You guys rule   Soooo happy  plays so nice   




    That’s a beauty! Wow so was it a grand? That’s a great deal 
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,112
    edited March 20
    Yup.  $959 with tax.  Sweetwater is awesome.  
    Post edited by mcgruff10 on
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,998
    mcgruff10 said:
    Yup.  $959 with tax.  Sweetwater is awesome.  
    That’s a fantastic deal 
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,159
    mcgruff10 said:
    Oh my god I m in love.  $250 off for a scratch that I can’t see. Well worth it.   Vintera ii
    i appreciate all the advice from everyone   You guys rule   Soooo happy  plays so nice   




    Beautiful! Congrats man!
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • lexicondevil
    lexicondevil Posts: 2,246
    Beaut! Congratulations and have fun.
    1991- Hollywood Palladium, California with Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains -RIP Magazine Show Oct. 6th
    1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California
    Nothing since then. I suck.
    2016- Fenway Park, Boston - Both glorious nights
    2022- Oakland Night 2
    2024 Sacramento, CA
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,112
    edited March 21
    Thanks everyone!  Kicking myself in the butt for not getting a Strat sooner.  So far I Like the sound of it way better than a tele.  
    Post edited by mcgruff10 on
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • lexicondevil
    lexicondevil Posts: 2,246
    mcgruff10 said:
    Thanks everyone!  Kicking myself in the butt for not getting a Strat sooner.  So far I Like the sound of it way better than a tele.  
    Yeah, it's a trip. I have always played my Les Paul and also a Gretsch. Don't know why I resisted getting a Strat or Fender in general. I got my Jazzmaster and fell in love. Figured I'd try out Strats and am baffled as to why it took me so long. I still love my Les Paul, but I honestly haven't picked it up since I got my Jazzmaster and Strat. Luckily for my bank account, I really love the Strat I got, so I have stopped the search(in theory). In the future, I will probably give some of these other companies a try.
    1991- Hollywood Palladium, California with Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains -RIP Magazine Show Oct. 6th
    1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California
    Nothing since then. I suck.
    2016- Fenway Park, Boston - Both glorious nights
    2022- Oakland Night 2
    2024 Sacramento, CA
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,998
    mcgruff10 said:
    Thanks everyone!  Kicking myself in the butt for not getting a Strat sooner.  So far I Like the sound of it way better than a tele.  
    The neck/middle position is probably my favorite tone ever.  
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • Abe Froman
    Abe Froman Posts: 5,379
    mcgruff10 said:
    Oh my god I m in love.  $250 off for a scratch that I can’t see. Well worth it.   Vintera ii
    i appreciate all the advice from everyone   You guys rule   Soooo happy  plays so nice   




    That’s a badass guitar man!  I love strats. I agree I like playing them even more than my Tele. Enjoy!

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