verdict on current 60's classic player strats???

[Roccoang]

Hi all, just new here,

Just curious on what people think of the current classic player 60 strats? Are they still doing the business? I've got one coming in the mail shortly, never played one just read a lot of good reports, sonic blue, come quick strat!

cheers guys, Rocco.

[Stratlover]

I don't own one, but I have played several. I like them a lot. The pickups sound great, and the neck and radius feel great too! I don't have much use forthe trem, but I am sure many do. Excellent value in my opinion.

[Marcondo]

There are 2 versions one with CS 69's and Steel saddles and steel block and the newer ones with CS designed 69's not real CS 69's and Stamped steel saddles with a zinc block.

The 1st run was really good the other ones with the zinc block arent as good.

[azfarrier]

I've got one and really like it. It's not as nice as my SRV but for less than half the price I think it's the best deal on the market.

[MMP]

I sure like mine. '06 with CS69s and a steel block and steel saddles. The 12" neck radius allows easy chording for my fat old fingers.
Yummy.
Happy New Guitar Day to ya.

[sting7777]

I sure like mine. '06 with CS69s and a steel block and steel saddles. The 12" neck radius allows easy chording for my fat old fingers.
Yummy.
Happy New Guitar Day to ya.

I never realized that it had a 2 point trem. Anyone know why they did that?

[hippiebob01]

I never realized that it had a 2 point trem. Anyone know why they did that?

No idea, but I can dig it.

[Abe]

I've played a few recent ones and wanted to love them, but came away with a "meh." One of them sounded pretty good, but the saddles were dropped all the way to the bridge on the E strings, and the action was still higher than I'd like.

[Stratlover]

I never realized that it had a 2 point trem. Anyone know why they did that?

I believe that idea was to blend the look of a classic Strat with the conveniences of a modern one. From a glance, it looks like a 60's Strat, but the flatter radius is easier for bending and the two point trem makes it more useable.

[Offshore Angler]

The verdict seems to be that good players make them sound good.

[Roccoang]

Very deep indeed.......Oh well better get practicing before it arrives! thanks for the input guys. Later.

[Wilko]

I never realized that it had a 2 point trem. Anyone know why they did that?

I don't know why they did it, but it's a deal breaker for me. Maybe they are more convenient and flexible to set up. That's all.

I just don't like them. For me, they are tone/feel suckers.

[SteveB334]

I never played on but I want one so bad. It seems to have the perfect features I am looking for in a strat. We want pics when it arrives

[rudutch]

The verdict seems to be that good players make them sound good.

provided they use the 'right' pick(s)

[SteveB334]

provided they use the 'right' pick(s)

dunlop 1.14mm 4 me

[Wilko]

I heard it was in the fingers...

Where do I get those fingers!?

[Russ]

provided they use the 'right' pick(s)

Youdont need no stinkin picks

[Roccoang]

hey all,

well it arrived yesterday, once I put some new strings on it and polished it up a bit, plugged it in and really dug what I was hearing! Put my highway 1 to shame really. Quality pickups really do make a big difference.

My first rosewood fingerboard too and it felt really comfortable, with a beautifully glossy maple neck.

Funny, even though I just bought it, the serial number is from 2006, but i believe that was a good year anyways so I wont freak out about that. Although you could tell the strings were from 2006!

Jammed with the band last night and was really happy with the tone coming through the ac30. Stays in tune really well too.

And to look at well.....I'll get some picks up. Anyways take it easy and a big thumbs up to Fender for this product. Later guys.

[CassidyGT]

I believe the two-point trem is the first time they ever put one on that was not a Custom Classic. Apparently a plus the the guitar - at least in Fender's eyes. I must say I like the feel of it alot more than my buds MIM Strat Trem.

[cherrick]

I never realized that it had a 2 point trem. Anyone know why they did that?

Uh oh. Here we go.

[sting7777]

Uh oh. Here we go.

What does that mean?

[Wilko]

well, we already talked about that earlier in this thread, and there is disagreement about whether they are any good or make any difference.

Personally, I hate 'em.

Here's my 60 strat. Count the screws:

[sting7777]

well, we already talked about that earlier in this thread, and there is disagreement about whether they are any good or make any difference.

That WAS my comment/question from earlier in the thread. I am confiused why its being brought up/quoted now again...

My question was only driven by the name of the guitar which is why I thought the choice of trem was odd.

[Wilko]

My question was only driven by the name of the guitar which is why I thought the choice of trem was odd.

I'm with you. Is it classic, or not? (I say NOT)

[ziess]

Wilko, I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love your gear shots!

Tommy.

[Wilko]

Wilko, I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love your gear shots!

Tommy.

Thanks!

[elicross]

There are 2 versions one with CS 69's and Steel saddles and steel block and the newer ones with CS designed 69's not real CS 69's and Stamped steel saddles with a zinc block.

The 1st run was really good the other ones with the zinc block arent as good.

What years did they make the ones with the CS pups and steel block?

[Tosprops]

I like them. All of them in store stock at GC are on sale right now.

[Coachmoe]

Gentlemen:

I picked this honey up last summer for $350.00 at the local GC.




Since then, I've done the following: Replaced the body with a USA Custom body done in thin nitro. Had the headstock painted. Aged all parts and light relicing. Finally,I installed a pickguard shield for shielding purposes.





All work done by Lay's Guitar Repair in Akron, Ohio.

I have tried for 10 years to find a usuable Strat and now I finally have one for a mere pittance of what a CS job would cost. This baby looks AWESOME, plays great and sounds so sweet. As far as Strats go, without owning a PRE CBS 60's something, I can die in peace.

As far as I can tell, this is one of the early models; it has AY on the 69 CS pickups and the block is steel. The thin nitro really allows the body to resonate; Dan at Lay's said it was one of the best resonating bodies he had heard in a long time.

SOOOO... at the end of the day, it's just what I was looking for.

IMHO, these guitars are an excellent bang for the buck.

[hippiebob01]

That Strat looks great. I love painted headstocks, and I love the color!

[Coachmoe]

Thanks, Hippiebob. I love Sonic Blue, something very special about it.

[Dennis]

I have a 2006 CP 60s strat. It's okay for a MIM strat but I think you'd be better of spending a bit more for an American strat. The MIM strats seem to use cheaper hardware/electronics and the build quality varies alot in IMHO.

[Marcondo]

I have a 2006 CP 60s strat. It's okay for a MIM strat but I think you'd be better of spending a bit more for an American strat. The MIM strats seem to use cheaper hardware/electronics and the build quality varies alot in IMHO.

There isnt any cheap hardware in the 1st ruin of these which you probably have. The CS69's are the same ones used in the Custom Shop 69 Strats and the bridge is the same as the Custom Shop custom classic.

If you dont like it all it needs is a good setup.

[gibsonjunkie]

I came real close to getting one when I was Strat-shopping. I found a floor model at GC that was marked down pretty good becasue of a chip in the finish, but I ended up getting a really nice natural Ash MIM strat and a set of 69 CS pickups for less money. I thought tthey were a really nice guitar.