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Starcaster / Stratocaster; Starcaster / Stratocaster
Topic Started: Sep 20 2008, 06:21 PM (141 Views)
mack	Sep 20 2008, 06:21 PM Post #1
Newbie Posts: 9 Group: Members Member #8,683 Joined: July 25, 2008	Hi As something of a newbie to guitars I bought myself a Starcaster. I must admit I have really enjoyed playing it, it suits me and sounds good to me. I like the idea of getting an American Stratocaster in the forseeable future though. Can you tell me what are the real differences betwen the two guitars? Regards Rob



monwobobbo	Sep 20 2008, 07:16 PM Post #2
Posts: 599 Group: Moderator Member #8,625 Joined: June 23, 2008	about $900 . aside from that well about everything but the shape. the starcaster is fenders absolute bottom of the line sell it in places like Best Buy guitar. an american strat may be a bit of jump for you at this point (expensiveyou're talking $1000 here in the states). a good squire (the next step up) strat or a mexican made fender might be a good next step. the difference will be things like quality woods, pickups and hardware. believe me you'll be able to tell the difference. in the mean time enjoy playing as a beginner you don't need a top of the line guitar yet.
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mack	Oct 14 2008, 03:48 PM Post #3
Newbie Posts: 9 Group: Members Member #8,683 Joined: July 25, 2008	Hi Thanks for your reply. I have found a retailer close by that sells Mexiican Strats so I will go have a look at them. Rob



KnucklePop	Oct 14 2008, 05:25 PM Post #4
Member Posts: 48 Group: Members Member #8,911 Joined: October 13, 2008	Yeah my friend has one and we play together quite often. actually his name is Rob too....anyway, the biggest difference is gonna be the sound. its gonna sound much better.
	"Dancing is for those who cannot sing, and cannot play guitar"


roast	Oct 14 2008, 08:36 PM Post #5
Board Lord Posts: 1,017 Group: Co-Admin Member #59 Joined: September 2, 2006	I have to say though, the Mexican strats are gorgeous. To be honest, I think the price difference between the MIA and MIM strats is not justifiable. Although, credibility for having an MIA is much higher, of course. -Mick.
	Guitars: 2007 Custom Built handmade Les Paul. 2007 Custom Built handmade maple Stratocaster 2006 Stratocaster Luthier Built Fernandes Ravelle Elite w/Sustainer + EMG Yamaha F310 Acoustic Amps: Hughes And Kettner Warp 7 Marshall TSL602 Marshall SLP Cornford H50 Bogner Shiva Fender Super 60 Effects: Morley BH Wah Boss: DS1 CS2 BD2 TU2 CH1 DD3 Digitech Whammy Proco Rat Clone


tylerstrat89	Oct 24 2008, 06:06 PM Post #6
tylerstrat89 Posts: 84 Group: Moderator Member #4,876 Joined: March 7, 2008	well, all i can say is any strat sounds sweet. but it is true, the more you pay for a strat, the better it sounds, but also, i have an early 80's mia strat and my newest guitar strat custom shop classic, and the new geetar is just a lot more comfortable. the feel of it, the light alder body, nice 'C' shape neck that fits perfect with your hand. So at the moment i would recommend you get the mim strat and in the future go for a fender custom shop and you will know what i mean
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