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    Guys, I'm GASSING Again!

    (Note: I use the term 'guys' in a strictly generic way. If there are ladies reading this, I include you in the sweep of the term).

    In the Stratocasters forum, I
    posted a thread about a topic that rings near and dear to my heart: 12-string guitars. In this case, an electric 12-string Stratocaster.

    Once upon a time, Fender offered a Stratocaster XII. I guess it didn't sell well (12-strings aren't everyone's bailiwick). After a time, and several times over the years, Fender would re-issue this guitar as a Made In Japan (MIJ) model. I see these pop up on eBay every once in a while. These are typical early 2000s instruments, used. And run about $1,000 - $1,300.

    But all of a sudden, I found NIB FSR Stratocaster XII. For the ridiculous low price of $899! But only in Olympic White or Sunburst. I'm not fan of 'bursts, and I already have an OW Strat.

    I'm this close to pulling the trigger on one of these. But which one?

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    Re: Guys, I'm GASSING Again!

    Get the OW.

    You don't like bursts and also a pair of OWs is about a cool a it gets regarding guitars. Driver and shotgun. You'll be that outlaw who enters the roadhouse with two ivory grip Colts hanging.

    Make sure you get yerself some nice leather straps for them.

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    Re: Guys, I'm GASSING Again!

    Quote Originally Posted by Sérgio View Post
    Get the OW.

    You don't like bursts and also a pair of OWs is about a cool a it gets regarding guitars. Driver and shotgun. You'll be that outlaw who enters the roadhouse with two ivory grip Colts hanging.

    Make sure you get yerself some nice leather straps for them.
    I've seen your staps, Sérgio. I'm going to give Williams & Walker a try. I have a lot of straps from Italia Straps that I like!

    OW, huh? One with a maple neck (my Clapton Artist Series 6-string) and one with rosewood. Hmmm.

    And here I was tilting toward the burst. Because. Burst. Now I'm confusicated again.

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    Re: Guys, I'm GASSING Again!

    Late this afternoon I got a notice that one of the sellers was now accepting offers. On a whim, I made an offer and received a counteroffer. We struck a deal, and on or about August 29, I will receive a brand new FSR Olympic White MIJ Stratocaster XII!

    So, Sérgio, you won. I had been leaning toward the 'burst, just because I don't have a Fender 'burst. But this was the OW model (with rosewood neck), and I couldn't resist the price.

    NOW my collection is complete. Heh, heh, heh.


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    Re: Guys, I'm GASSING Again!

    Yeah Man!

    What happend?
    Who let the magic smoke out?

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    Re: Guys, I'm GASSING Again!

    OP "NOW my collection is complete. Heh, heh, heh"

    Yep, I'm sure you will never need to buy another Strat.

    PS: Nice Oly there!

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    Re: Guys, I'm GASSING Again!

    Quote Originally Posted by waxbytes View Post
    OP "NOW my collection is complete. Heh, heh, heh"

    Yep, I'm sure you will never need to buy another Strat.

    PS: Nice Oly there!

    Hehehe well said:need

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