Aster1 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Fender content, In a moment of weakness, and with an impulse purchase too, I have on the way a 60th Anniv Strat. Maybe I should say "a lack of impulse control purchase" as that's what my brains now saying. No, it's not the Re-issue version that I really wanted for my 60th birthday. It's the #2 1954 model American version w/ gold appointments. I was offered the guitar for $1275.00 and I took the bait right to the gizzard. Why I got it now is the part I can't wrap my head around, outside of it being my celebration of my 60 yrs. I have a very similar sunburst that's not a year old but it has a rosewood neck (which I love). I'll see if it bites me when it arrives. If the remorse is still overwhelming, wipe the finger prints off and back she goes. Maybe there are some meds that could have helped me avoid this? Will post a few photo's when it arrives this week. Aster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Aster it might just turn out to be the best guitar you ever owned - hope so! ...and hey, being a Fender you can always swap the necks over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Yeah... for me 30, 40, 50... no big deal really. Six-Oh? Sheesh, I couldn't believe I was that damned old. Impossible. Blood still flowing and stuff... Okay, creases on the face, but the face has taken a bit of beating from wind and sun and freezing temperatures... I'd not have gotten a Fender, but... that's actually about the age I started buying guitars. You'd think an old man would know better and give most of 'em away. Yeah, I've given one away this year and hope the burned-out family gets its new home finished so I can give another big body flattop to 'em. But... <grin> Aster, don't ask about why there are more in the house with only my name on 'em now than when I gave those two away.... m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarusvt84 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 My son is pining for one of those.I told him I'd buy it for him if he pulled a 4.0 this semester. He loves the compound neck radius... and the tone thru a Deville 2x12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aster1 Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Yeah Milo, My wife just asked again why I have all those guitars. Didn't have a good response this time I guess but someone once said "it's better to have something & not need it, than to need something and not have it!" I may try that one next time if I'm Axed that question. Hope I like it I guess. Then again, maybe the $$ should go to a new parts for the Harley brothers (Larry, Moe & Curly that I have too). Outside of a new battery, for one of them, I've not bought them ANY presents last year or this year. Aster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 You will dig it. Play it long! rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 If anyone is interested… Keep an eye on this one: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/fender-vintage-hot-rod-60s-stratocaster-electric-guitar Very soon, you'll be able to buy from MF for half this price (a little insider trading). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 ...I was offered the guitar for $1275.00 and I took the bait right to the gizzard.... By my reckoning that's a paltry $21.15 per annum, Pah...............Chickenfeed! Play Long and in Good Health!....................................... P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aster1 Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 You're ciphering sounds better than my "bean counter" accounting. I was figuring on it amortizing at about $127.50/ yr w/o adding in "the cost of money!" [biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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