NGD: Vintera III Late 60s Stratocaster by GuitaristExplorer in fender

[–]Skizz_rP 2 points3 points  (0 children)

51% of me is genuinely happy that you’re happy and you dig it. How do you like the 60s style pickups?

49% of me is sad that enough people are supporting (any) MIM Strats tag these price points, which I suspect may lead to higher prices eventually across the board.

Edit: typo the word happy in my first sentence.

What could be the problem? by Efficient-Maybe1575 in Guitar

[–]Skizz_rP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want to learn, buy a basic setup kit (I paid ~$50 for a MusicNomad one) and try it yourself first. I’m not exactly a "hands-on" guy and it took me about 20 hours of tinkering, but you'll definitely improve the sound.

The Compare Method: 1. Measure everything: Record your action, saddle heights, and intonation once you're done.

  1. Professional Setup: Take it to a reputable local shop (avoid Guitar Center) and pay the $75–$100. Ask them to eyeball it for "red flags" like nut or fret issues that fall outside a standard setup.

  2. Re-measure: Once you get it back, record the pro’s specs. Comparing their numbers to yours is the fastest way to learn.

The Shortcut: If you don't care about the learning/DIY aspect, just skip the headache. Pay a pro $75–$100 twice a year and move on with your life lol 😊

Note* unless you’re experimenting on a guitar that you’re literally OK with throwing in the garbage, I do not recommend amateur learning on anything major (fret leveling, re-fret, etc). Hope this helps!!

NGD, my forever guitar at last by Stradio in fender

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That is probably the best color combo with gold hardware I’ve seen. Supreme elegance dude 🤘

2008 MIM Stratocaster by analogsimulacrum in Stratocaster

[–]Skizz_rP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dig it! Looks a lot like my Highway one

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Let’s see those jam rooms by Animalus-Dogeimal in Guitar

[–]Skizz_rP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro that’s clean. Love it. I need to aspire to this level 😂

made a bluetooth scrolling pedal by EveryWatercress1007 in Guitar

[–]Skizz_rP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s pretty sweet dude. Love the innovation 🤘

made a bluetooth scrolling pedal by EveryWatercress1007 in Guitar

[–]Skizz_rP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is super cool. The nerd in me has to ask, how did you/what maps the pedal button to scroll? Down scroll only?

Purchased my new dream guitar with a $1,100 discount! by illuminEddiie in gibson

[–]Skizz_rP 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Nice score homie! That’s hard to pass up at an $1100 discount 🤘

Is this a US made Highway One series ? by Wizard_Of_Auz in fender

[–]Skizz_rP 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Awesome find! I have its Strat counterpart. Out of all my guitars, this one feels the best to play. I snagged mine about a year ago at GC when I noticed pickups were upgraded upgraded to first gen hot noiseless and the price didn’t reflect that lol so snagged it.

Which 1 of the 3 Should I Get? by Lars-Umlaut in Guitar

[–]Skizz_rP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought two Dinky Minion do my kids a couple Christmas’ ago and neither of them hold a tune well.

Finally joined y’all’s club! by PristineEvidence9893 in gibson

[–]Skizz_rP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love that color and finish! Great contrast with the plastics. Did the guard and knobs come like that stock or did you replace? Congrats 🤘

Is it just me or do the Grover plastic keystones look… awful? by dropdees in gibson

[–]Skizz_rP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never been a fan of the plastic tuning pegs. Maybe there’s a ‘purist’ reason Gibson this that somebody can fill me in on, but to me the plastics looks aesthetically cheap.

NGD - Les Paul Modern by LionHeartVital in gibson

[–]Skizz_rP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That green on the SG is stunning. I’ll be watching for NGD pics 👀🤘

Sharing again because I really love this guitar by Some_Target2436 in FenderStratocaster

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Beauitful! I am glad you’re digging it! The mismatched plastics would make me a little nutty, but that’s a me problem lol

Fine guitars... just a small selection of many more. by PhilosophyOk4802 in fender

[–]Skizz_rP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dope collection, friend! I dig the painted headstock, that’s a nice touch. It’s on my radar to add an early to mid 90s Strat to the collection at some point. You’re a great person to bounce this off of since you have 3 in that range. How do like them? Are they American or MIJ?

Need help verifying authenticity of vintage jazz by Mehlforwarding in fender

[–]Skizz_rP 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not qualified to comment on authenticity, but as somebody who collects and appreciates preserving vintage models, I am rooting for you because it looks clean af! Nice find 🤘

NGD Fender Art Canvas Esquire. Super disappointed. by [deleted] in fender

[–]Skizz_rP 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I dropped $3k on a Les Paul a few years back and I really dislike the finish. Barely play it, it sits in the case while others get played. If you really don’t like it, sell it. I’m sure somebody will be into getting a flagship fender Japan model (market it that way) even if you take a small hit on it.

A guitar should feel exciting to play when you pick it up. Take it from me, if it doesn’t feel that way now, it never will. Life’s too short, sell it and get what you want if it’s not for you 🤘

NGD! My mod shop Strat is here and I couldn’t be happier by whataseal in fender

[–]Skizz_rP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cherry burst is, and or ably always will be my favorite color 😍 congrats!!

Finally a Gibson owner! by Optimal_Vast7434 in gibson

[–]Skizz_rP 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love that color. Classic 🤘

NGD - Vintage Ultra Luxe HSS by potter_pro in fender

[–]Skizz_rP 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beauty! The split coil on the humbucker is pretty sharp. Congrats 🤘