https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/decisions-decisions-updated-decided/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:14:31 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/decisions-decisions-updated-decided/paged/2/#post-275999 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:30:20 +0000
I've got a lot of things of this site and these forums so if I only can contribute with some of my small knowledge to help you, I will be happy. :D

I think you didn't any sort of reinforcement but this is a review on that small treasure.

When I bought my guitar I was very lucky. When I went to the guitar store they have received a lot of different Fenders so I can play from normal MIMs to several Custom Shops. For example, the Eric Johnson Stratocaster is a very good guitar but, probably, the best deal is in this series: our guitars and the Baja Telecaster. BTW, Musica was thinking on buying a Baja Tele, I don't know if finally she did it.

Nuno]]> Opinions and Polls Nuno https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/decisions-decisions-updated-decided/paged/2/#post-275999 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/decisions-decisions-updated-decided/paged/2/#post-275977 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:22:11 +0000
Be careful with the setup. Patience is the key here. I would recommend you to take the guitar to a qualified repair shop, where they can setup the guitar for you.

Also, it would be good, if you can request the repair person to let you see the basic setup steps like adjusting the truss rod and the floating bridge (for action etc).

Good Luck and enjoy your strat.

Rahul]]> Opinions and Polls Rahul https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/decisions-decisions-updated-decided/paged/2/#post-275977 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/decisions-decisions-updated-decided/paged/2/#post-275958 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 01:51:02 +0000
Anyway, thanks again for the compliment and suggestions.



Jim-Bone]]> Opinions and Polls KCFenderFan https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/decisions-decisions-updated-decided/paged/2/#post-275958 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/decisions-decisions-updated-decided/paged/2/#post-275956 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 01:28:17 +0000
First, congrats on that new beauty! Great guitar! I was playing it and it is one of the best guitars I played. It sounds very nice, looks very cool and feels great!

I finally decided on a CP 50s because the 60s' model was in light blue and it had a scratch in the neck, near to the first/second fret. Probably somebody didn't sand correctly or with an incorrect tool. And also I preferred some features in the CP 50s.

Second, when I was shopping, I also was looking for info and reviews. The pick-ups are Custom Shop 69. Somebody opened the guitar to review if they were signed by Abigail Ybarra (link). Apparently they are not signed in that guitar. I also read in other forums some people reported the pick-ups were authentic. I guess Fender would not lie...

Anyway, those are one of the best pick-ups I have heard! They sounded very different to the normal Classic 60s and 50s and also to my Classic Player 50s.

Congrats again and have fun! :D]]> Opinions and Polls Nuno https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/decisions-decisions-updated-decided/paged/2/#post-275956 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/decisions-decisions-updated-decided/#post-275952 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:48:30 +0000
Wes, it is definitely bowed. Looking at the guitar, this one has the truss rod adjustment at the heel of the neck. Does this mean I have to remove the pickguard? Sorry for the freshman-type question; I am definitely green at this.

Roy, yes the pickups definitely sound different than the MIM. These are '69 "custom wound" Strat pickups.



Jim-Bone]]> Opinions and Polls KCFenderFan https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/decisions-decisions-updated-decided/#post-275952 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/decisions-decisions-updated-decided/#post-275947 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:02:30 +0000
+1 on what Wes said. Just have patience with it, and do small increments, especially on the truss rod if you go there.]]> Opinions and Polls rparker https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/decisions-decisions-updated-decided/#post-275947 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/decisions-decisions-updated-decided/#post-275945 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:53:37 +0000
If the action seems notably higher from simply tuning the guitar to correct pitch, there are two likely possibilites.

1)The floating bridge pulled forward- Look at the bridge with the guitar tuned to pitch. The bridge should float parallel to the body of the guitar. If the springs underneath do not have enough tension the bridge can pull forward and raise the strings. This will also throw off your intonation. This is a simple fix, take off the plate on the underside and tighten the springs until the bridge floats parallel to the body with the guitar in tune.

2)Truss Rod needs adjusting- If the truss rod is too slack when you tune to pitch the string tension causes the neck to upbow like a smile. :D

Look down the fretboard edge from the headstock toward the body. It is normal to see a little upcurve, usually around frets 3-5. If you see a big upcurve then the truss-rod should be tightened slightly. Go to the Fender site where it shows how to set up your guitar. It is not difficult to do.

Fender- Strat setup]]> Opinions and Polls Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/decisions-decisions-updated-decided/#post-275945 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/decisions-decisions-updated-decided/#post-275941 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:18:55 +0000
After a lot of thought, I decided on the 60s Strat. Here is a link to see what it looks like. http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-Classic-Player--60s-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar-103862330-i1166328.gc?mode=1&qso=2
I am going to try to take a picture of mine as well as my other gear soon and post it.

One thing I noticed is that the action was pretty good in the store. However, when I got it home and tuned it, the action seems a bit higher. Not unplayable, but definitely higher than my MIM Strat. Is this from the trem raising up? It has the vintage style 2-point trem.



Jim-Bone]]> Opinions and Polls KCFenderFan https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/decisions-decisions-updated-decided/#post-275941 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/decisions-decisions-updated-decided/#post-275919 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:43:31 +0000 Opinions and Polls TwistedLefty https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/decisions-decisions-updated-decided/#post-275919 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/decisions-decisions-updated-decided/#post-275900 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 07:26:02 +0000
Jim-Bone My MIM Tele has not been in standard tuning since the day I tried it out. Lots of Stones stuff, and not difficult at all.]]> Opinions and Polls rparker https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/decisions-decisions-updated-decided/#post-275900