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Posted: 3/22/2024 9:40:27 PM EDT
I was lucky enough to come across this 1975 Strat. All original and in great shape. It has the original case, strap, instruction manual, inspection tag, whammy bar, ash tray, extra trem springs, and original bill of sale. All in immaculate condition.
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Posted: 3/22/2024 9:46:49 PM EDT
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That is nice!
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Posted: 3/22/2024 11:25:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Spleenless-Dave: That is nice! Thanks. It sounds pretty good too. It even has the original 3 way switch and everything. |
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Posted: 3/23/2024 3:46:11 AM EDT
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Sweet looking guitar!
As for the "last time" thing....yeah, that doesn't work. I told myself that when I bought my Robert Cray Strat. Then I built myself a Barncaster. Then I bought my Player Plus Strat. Then I bought my Epiphone Moderne. Right now I'm waiting on my Chibson Les Paul to be delivered. And that was just in about the last year or so.... 
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Posted: 3/23/2024 5:02:25 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DM1975]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mech2007: Sweet looking guitar! As for the "last time" thing....yeah, that doesn't work. I told myself that when I bought my Robert Cray Strat. Then I built myself a Barncaster. Then I bought my Player Plus Strat. Then I bought my Epiphone Moderne. Right now I'm waiting on my Chibson Les Paul to be delivered. And that was just in about the last year or so.... Yeah I got quite a few guitars. If you look I’ve done like 5 or 6 NGD posts just this year so hence the “last time for a while” thing. No Chibsons though. No way I’ll pay the Chinese to counterfeit an American guitar. |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 3/23/2024 7:48:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DM1975: Yeah I got quite a few guitars. If you look I’ve done like 5 or 6 NGD posts just this year so hence the “last time for a while” thing. No Chibsons though. No way I’ll pay the Chinese to counterfeit an American guitar. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DM1975: Originally Posted By Mech2007: Sweet looking guitar! As for the "last time" thing....yeah, that doesn't work. I told myself that when I bought my Robert Cray Strat. Then I built myself a Barncaster. Then I bought my Player Plus Strat. Then I bought my Epiphone Moderne. Right now I'm waiting on my Chibson Les Paul to be delivered. And that was just in about the last year or so.... Yeah I got quite a few guitars. If you look I’ve done like 5 or 6 NGD posts just this year so hence the “last time for a while” thing. No Chibsons though. No way I’ll pay the Chinese to counterfeit an American guitar. I used to feel that way too. Not sure why I changed. Probably goes back to when I bought my Chinese Eastman archtop. Then I bought the Chinese Epiphone. After watching a bunch of YouTube videos I finally took the plunge. We'll see how I feel about it when it gets here. I'm mainly buying it to play around with. I found I enjoy that after building my Barncaster. I plan on replacing the pickups with either Seth Lovers or Antiquities and replacing the bridge, tailpiece and tuners with real Gibson parts. May upgrade the pots, caps and switch too. Haven't decided. Would never mess around that much with a real Gibson. I have plenty of real Gibsons already, although I usually gravitated to Les Paul Juniors. Not really a Standard sort of guy (love those dogear P-90s), and sold off one of the two I've owned. Mainly a Strat guy really. I would never have bought another Gibson Standard, so it was a Chibson or nothing situation. |
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Posted: 3/23/2024 9:03:59 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DM1975]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mech2007: I used to feel that way too. Not sure why I changed. Probably goes back to when I bought my Chinese Eastman archtop. Then I bought the Chinese Epiphone. After watching a bunch of YouTube videos I finally took the plunge. We'll see how I feel about it when it gets here. I'm mainly buying it to play around with. I found I enjoy that after building my Barncaster. I plan on replacing the pickups with either Seth Lovers or Antiquities and replacing the bridge, tailpiece and tuners with real Gibson parts. May upgrade the pots, caps and switch too. Haven't decided. Would never mess around that much with a real Gibson. I have plenty of real Gibsons already, although I usually gravitated to Les Paul Juniors. Not really a Standard sort of guy (love those dogear P-90s), and sold off one of the two I've owned. Mainly a Strat guy really. I would never have bought another Gibson Standard, so it was a Chibson or nothing situation. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mech2007: Originally Posted By DM1975: Originally Posted By Mech2007: Sweet looking guitar! As for the "last time" thing....yeah, that doesn't work. I told myself that when I bought my Robert Cray Strat. Then I built myself a Barncaster. Then I bought my Player Plus Strat. Then I bought my Epiphone Moderne. Right now I'm waiting on my Chibson Les Paul to be delivered. And that was just in about the last year or so.... Yeah I got quite a few guitars. If you look I’ve done like 5 or 6 NGD posts just this year so hence the “last time for a while” thing. No Chibsons though. No way I’ll pay the Chinese to counterfeit an American guitar. I used to feel that way too. Not sure why I changed. Probably goes back to when I bought my Chinese Eastman archtop. Then I bought the Chinese Epiphone. After watching a bunch of YouTube videos I finally took the plunge. We'll see how I feel about it when it gets here. I'm mainly buying it to play around with. I found I enjoy that after building my Barncaster. I plan on replacing the pickups with either Seth Lovers or Antiquities and replacing the bridge, tailpiece and tuners with real Gibson parts. May upgrade the pots, caps and switch too. Haven't decided. Would never mess around that much with a real Gibson. I have plenty of real Gibsons already, although I usually gravitated to Les Paul Juniors. Not really a Standard sort of guy (love those dogear P-90s), and sold off one of the two I've owned. Mainly a Strat guy really. I would never have bought another Gibson Standard, so it was a Chibson or nothing situation. I love my Gibsons. On the Chibson thing it is isn't the fact it’s made in China but the fact that it’s a blatant outright counterfeit. In a world of great cheaper guitars, if you’re buying a Chibson then you’re doing it solely for the look of having a Gibson. Just a blatant lie in my opinion. But that’s just me. |
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AR, USA
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Posted: 3/23/2024 9:04:42 AM EDT
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Awesome!
Is '75 your birth year? |
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Posted: 3/23/2024 9:07:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By splitbolt: Awesome! Is '75 your birth year? It is yes |
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AR, USA
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Posted: 3/23/2024 9:12:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DM1975: It is yes Mine too. 
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Posted: 3/23/2024 9:16:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By splitbolt: Mine too. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By splitbolt: Originally Posted By DM1975: It is yes Mine too. Nice! Here’s my 75 Tele too.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/23/2024 9:37:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DM1975: Nice! Here’s my 75 Tele too. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/53155/IMG_2213_jpeg-3166913.JPG Where's the '75 Les Paul clownburst?  Seriously though...that's cool. Did you find your '75 Strat online, or...? |
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Posted: 3/23/2024 9:43:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By splitbolt: Where's the '75 Les Paul clownburst? Seriously though...that's cool. Did you find your '75 Strat online, or...? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By splitbolt: Originally Posted By DM1975: Nice! Here’s my 75 Tele too. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/53155/IMG_2213_jpeg-3166913.JPG Where's the '75 Les Paul clownburst? Seriously though...that's cool. Did you find your '75 Strat online, or...? I want a 75 Les Paul too, but not a clown burst lol. I want an Alpine White Custom. I do want a cherry burst Les Paul someday but it won’t be a clown burst. Both the Strat and Tele are Reverb finds. The Tele is all original except for the tuners. |
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Posted: 3/23/2024 12:16:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Mech2007]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DM1975: I love my Gibsons. On the Chibson thing it is isn't the fact it’s made in China but the fact that it’s a blatant outright counterfeit. In a world of great cheaper guitars, if you’re buying a Chibson then you’re doing it solely for the look of having a Gibson. Just a blatant lie in my opinion. But that’s just me. Oh, I agree completely, but in reality there are tons of "LP style" or "ST style" or "TL style" guitars out there with a minor tweak to the headstock to get past the lawyers. Now, once you get into copying the name branding that's put on it, it's a whole other subject and getting into counterfeiting and trademark infringement. But as for the form and function, well... a Harley Benton is pretty much indistinguishable in design from a Strat and a Tokai is pretty much indistinguishable in design from a Les Paul. But,enough of that. I don't want to derail this thread from that beautiful guitar. |
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Posted: 3/23/2024 6:42:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mech2007: Oh, I agree completely, but in reality there are tons of "LP style" or "ST style" or "TL style" guitars out there with a minor tweak to the headstock to get past the lawyers. Now, once you get into copying the name branding that's put on it, it's a whole other subject and getting into counterfeiting and trademark infringement. But as for the form and function, well... a Harley Benton is pretty much indistinguishable in design from a Strat and a Tokai is pretty much indistinguishable in design from a Les Paul. But,enough of that. I don't want to derail this thread from that beautiful guitar. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mech2007: Originally Posted By DM1975: I love my Gibsons. On the Chibson thing it is isn't the fact it’s made in China but the fact that it’s a blatant outright counterfeit. In a world of great cheaper guitars, if you’re buying a Chibson then you’re doing it solely for the look of having a Gibson. Just a blatant lie in my opinion. But that’s just me. Oh, I agree completely, but in reality there are tons of "LP style" or "ST style" or "TL style" guitars out there with a minor tweak to the headstock to get past the lawyers. Now, once you get into copying the name branding that's put on it, it's a whole other subject and getting into counterfeiting and trademark infringement. But as for the form and function, well... a Harley Benton is pretty much indistinguishable in design from a Strat and a Tokai is pretty much indistinguishable in design from a Les Paul. But,enough of that. I don't want to derail this thread from that beautiful guitar. Oh yeah I got no problem with that kinda thing, just the outright counterfeits is what I have a problem with. That’s usually what people refer to as a Chibson though is the counterfeits. |
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Posted: 3/23/2024 11:18:01 PM EDT
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I seem to have a problem as well. Just picked up a 2000 Strat Deluxe in teal. It's like brand new and was about $800. I need to quit before I need a divorce lawyer.
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Posted: 3/23/2024 11:28:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By luv_the_huskers: I seem to have a problem as well. Just picked up a 2000 Strat Deluxe in teal. It's like brand new and was about $800. I need to quit before I need a divorce lawyer.https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/117002/2000_Fender_jpg-3167664.JPG Nice! Personally my guitar collection has grown exponentially since my divorce but it’s surely not a reason for divorce lol. Here are my other two Strats. One is an American Special and the other is an American Professional FSR.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 3/23/2024 11:40:37 PM EDT
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Nice guitars. I think I have: SAS = Strat Acquisition Syndrome. This one is my 4th and I have 2 more inbound. I can quit at any time. Really. I don't have a problem.
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Posted: 3/23/2024 11:41:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By luv_the_huskers: Nice guitars. I think I have: SAS = Strat Acquisition Syndrome. This one is my 4th and I have 2 more inbound. I can quit at any time. Really. I don't have a problem. I have that problem with Les Paul’s lol. |
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Posted: 3/24/2024 1:06:28 AM EDT
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I see that guitar was sold out of Valley Music..
I knew some of them.. Cactus Jim Soldi, son of founder.. That store is gone.. |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 3/24/2024 1:35:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By luv_the_huskers: Nice guitars. I think I have: SAS = Strat Acquisition Syndrome. This one is my 4th and I have 2 more inbound. I can quit at any time. Really. I don't have a problem. Heck, don't feel bad. I have 5 Eric Johnson signature Strats alone.  We won't discuss the rest. |
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Posted: 3/24/2024 10:57:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mech2007: Heck, don't feel bad. I have 5 Eric Johnson signature Strats alone. We won't discuss the rest. At first glance I thought this was an EJ Virgina thread with that blonde board. |
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Posted: 3/24/2024 12:45:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DM1975: I have that problem with Les Paul’s lol. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DM1975: Originally Posted By luv_the_huskers: Nice guitars. I think I have: SAS = Strat Acquisition Syndrome. This one is my 4th and I have 2 more inbound. I can quit at any time. Really. I don't have a problem. I have that problem with Les Paul’s lol. I currently only have 3 of those.
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Posted: 3/24/2024 12:46:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By luv_the_huskers: I currently only have 3 of those. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By luv_the_huskers: Originally Posted By DM1975: Originally Posted By luv_the_huskers: Nice guitars. I think I have: SAS = Strat Acquisition Syndrome. This one is my 4th and I have 2 more inbound. I can quit at any time. Really. I don't have a problem. I have that problem with Les Paul’s lol. I currently only have 3 of those. Looks like we are completely opposite one another. I have 6 Les Paul’s and 3 Strats lol. |
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Posted: 3/24/2024 12:49:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DM1975: Looks like we are completely opposite one another. I have 6 Les Paul’s and 3 Strats lol. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DM1975: Originally Posted By luv_the_huskers: Originally Posted By DM1975: Originally Posted By luv_the_huskers: Nice guitars. I think I have: SAS = Strat Acquisition Syndrome. This one is my 4th and I have 2 more inbound. I can quit at any time. Really. I don't have a problem. I have that problem with Les Paul’s lol. I currently only have 3 of those. Looks like we are completely opposite one another. I have 6 Les Paul’s and 3 Strats lol. Aesthetically, I prefer a LP. For me, the Strats fit me better. |
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Posted: 3/24/2024 12:58:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By luv_the_huskers: Aesthetically, I prefer a LP. For me, the Strats fit me better. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By luv_the_huskers: Originally Posted By DM1975: Originally Posted By luv_the_huskers: Originally Posted By DM1975: Originally Posted By luv_the_huskers: Nice guitars. I think I have: SAS = Strat Acquisition Syndrome. This one is my 4th and I have 2 more inbound. I can quit at any time. Really. I don't have a problem. I have that problem with Les Paul’s lol. I currently only have 3 of those. Looks like we are completely opposite one another. I have 6 Les Paul’s and 3 Strats lol. Aesthetically, I prefer a LP. For me, the Strats fit me better. Yeah I have huge hands and fingers and it’s hard for me to go up the neck on a Les Paul but I manage. |
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Posted: 3/24/2024 1:26:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Czechers: At first glance I thought this was an EJ Virgina thread with that blonde board. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Czechers: Originally Posted By Mech2007: Heck, don't feel bad. I have 5 Eric Johnson signature Strats alone. We won't discuss the rest. At first glance I thought this was an EJ Virgina thread with that blonde board. I have one of those. I primarily got it because my wife said she didn't think I would spend that kind of money on another EJ. So, in a sense she dared me and it's her fault. 
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Posted: 3/24/2024 1:57:52 PM EDT
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Nice
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Posted: 3/24/2024 3:52:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mech2007: I have one of those. I primarily got it because my wife said she didn't think I would spend that kind of money on another EJ. So, in a sense she dared me and it's her fault. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mech2007: Originally Posted By Czechers: Originally Posted By Mech2007: Heck, don't feel bad. I have 5 Eric Johnson signature Strats alone. We won't discuss the rest. At first glance I thought this was an EJ Virgina thread with that blonde board. I have one of those. I primarily got it because my wife said she didn't think I would spend that kind of money on another EJ. So, in a sense she dared me and it's her fault.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/24/2024 6:27:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mech2007: I have one of those. I primarily got it because my wife said she didn't think I would spend that kind of money on another EJ. So, in a sense she dared me and it's her fault. Sounds like an affirmative defense to prosecution to me 
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Posted: 3/29/2024 12:21:34 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/29/2024 1:18:52 PM EDT
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Man that is a cool looking 3 color burst, that red really pops
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Posted: 3/29/2024 1:32:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jos51700]
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Ash tray?
Pics please. 
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Posted: 3/29/2024 1:34:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jos51700: Ash tray? Pics please. https://statcdn.fandango.com/MPX/image/NBCU_Fandango/571/243/DontBeAMenace_Dreams.jpg Bridge cover. It’s commonly referred to as an “ash tray”. You can see it on in the pic of the guitar in the case. |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 10:08:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mech2007: I have one of those. I primarily got it because my wife said she didn't think I would spend that kind of money on another EJ. So, in a sense she dared me and it's her fault. Thats basically how I ended up with my American Pro II Tele. LOL Guess she wont make that mistake again |
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