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  1. 09-28-2008, 11:07 PM #1
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    Did somebody say "red"?

    Coupla quickie shots of my CAR '62 Strato-Clone......





    MIM '60s Classic Reissue neck with single-line repro Klusons, alder Allparts body with traditional S/S/S routs, all Fender-US hardware including steel trem-block bridge with repro "Patent Pending" saddles, MIJ 3-ply '62 pickguard (slightly "minty"), Fender "aged white" knobs and covers, mil-spec CTS pots and CRL 5-way switch, Custom Shop 57/62 pickup set with standard wiring configuration. A period-correct brown Tolex G&G case keeps the instrument secure.

    I'm still fine-tooning the set-up and I might either rewire the bridge pickup to the lower tone control or add a base plate or both. It's pretty bright an' spanky right now......p'raps a skosh too much for my JBL-equipped rigs.
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  2. 09-29-2008, 03:32 AM #2
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    Re: Did somebody say "red"?

    Beauty, Hoss!

    Your attention to detail is amazing.
    Schweeeeet.
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  3. 09-29-2008, 03:54 AM #3
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    Re: Did somebody say "red"?

    Classic beauty in CAR, super nice. Great work Phantoman!
    I like the picture of the trio, good layout.

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  4. 09-29-2008, 07:26 AM #4
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    Re: Did somebody say "red"?

    Roger, Ya never cease to amaze me! Really dig the CAR. Congrats!
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  5. 09-29-2008, 07:41 AM #5
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    Re: Did somebody say "red"?

    FWIW, I love the Allparts stuff. All the neck I've got from em have been spectacular. Might go for one of their bodies as well next time.
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  6. 09-29-2008, 10:19 AM #6
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    Re: Did somebody say "red"?

    Blimey! You have some nice strats there, congrats on the CAR strat.. looks amazing!

    I dont suppose you have any pics of that 65' with the binding and perloid guard??

    Mike
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  7. 09-29-2008, 10:44 AM #7
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    Re: Did somebody say "red"?

    Nice! Coincidentally, I've been eyeing some CAR '62 RIs on Ishibashi's U-Box.
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  8. 09-29-2008, 10:50 AM #8
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    Re: Did somebody say "red"?

    Cool! The coolest thing in that picture is the 15" DRRI in the background though.
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  9. 09-29-2008, 10:50 AM #9
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    Re: Did somebody say "red"?

    Quote Originally Posted by MiK3 STRAT MAN View Post
    Blimey! You have some nice strats there, congrats on the CAR strat.. looks amazing!

    I dont suppose you have any pics of that 65' with the binding and perloid guard??

    Mike
    Sure, Mik......http://www.thefenderforum.com/forum/...ad.php?t=40323

    An' somewheres else on the TFF I posted a few more pics of it (detail shots). That guitar started out as a CIJ "premium vintage re-issue" -- they're still listed as "available" from the Fender-Japan website......3TSB, LPB, CAR, OWL, an' (I think) black.

    Thanks to all for the gracious comments.
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  10. 09-29-2008, 11:53 AM #10
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    Re: Did somebody say "red"?

    Byootiful guitar! And nice gear porn, too.

    /teaches secret Red Guitar Club handshake
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  11. 10-06-2008, 07:39 AM #11
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    Re: Did somebody say "red"?

    A very elegant looking red guitar there Phantomman!
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  12. 10-06-2008, 09:56 AM #12
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    Re: Did somebody say "red"?

    Thanks, Curt. I used it yesterday for a small patio party with a few friends yesterday out at a guy's ranch. He jus' wanted to hear some classic '60s rock, Motown, an' R&B toons for his 60th birthday......Wilson Pickett, Eddie Floyd, Tommy James, 96 Teardrops, usual Top-40 chit. We got sixty bucks each plus they fed us pretty good. I used my blonde "Spankmaster Reverb Amp" an' paired with the red guitar it sure sounded schweet. The old guy we got to play some keyboards had an' honest-to-God Farfisa Compact......yeah, they sound chintzy. But "chintzy" is what it was back in the day.

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  13. 10-06-2008, 09:01 PM #13
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    Re: Did somebody say "red"?

    That's a dandy lookin' CAR. Nice amps as well...you've got this Fender thing down pat. I've got a CAR in the works too but man, you gotta stop showing that pearloid bound-neck 'cos I'll GAS bad for one next.
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    Re: Did somebody say "red"?

    I want a '65 RI too... but you KNOW I'll just strip it & redo it in nitro, lol
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  15. 10-06-2008, 10:16 PM #15
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    Re: Did somebody say "red"?

    LOLOL! Thanks, Carbonti. How's the neck you've been workin' on comin'......izzit goin' on the CAR body?

    BTW, "rumor control" has it that Fender's doon a R/W Eric Johnson edition. Allegedly it'll have a bound fretboard. I might hafta check it out myseff though I'm not sure what radius it'll have.

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  16. 10-07-2008, 08:45 AM #16
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    Re: Did somebody say "red"?

    I heard that rumor to Roger...that sounds like its got alot of potential!
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  17. 10-07-2008, 05:08 PM #17
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    Re: Did somebody say "red"?

    Hey phantomman - yep the neck is off-gassing as we speak and will be paired with a CIJ CAR '57. Should be ready for final sanding by early November.

    Interesting rumour, a EJ w/rw board would be sweet. If it winds up also with a bound board then "where do I sign?"
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  18. 10-07-2008, 05:56 PM #18
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    Re: Did somebody say "red"?

    Somebody jus' recently posted a Youtube link to a video of EJ hisseff, playin' the prototype. Mebbe a month ago......? Guitar was Sherwood Green as I recollect.
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  19. 10-07-2008, 06:17 PM #19
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    Re: Did somebody say "red"?

    sherwood green could be a nice choice
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  20. 10-08-2008, 05:09 AM #20
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    Re: Did somebody say "red"?

    Gorgeous, just gorgeous.
    Then Play On
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  21. 10-25-2008, 09:58 AM #21
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    Re: Did somebody say "red"?



    you'd get alog very well with Sammy Hagar. well, in his "red" phase.
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  22. 10-27-2008, 12:25 AM #22
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    Re: Did somebody say "red"?

    Surprisingly, this thang does fair-to-middlin' with the blues an' classic R&B stuff as well. Eli warned me that this might happen......

    "When injustice becomes law then rebellion becomes duty."
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