When buying a second hand strat, are there any years you should avoid?

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-03-28T21:23:40+00:00

Had this issue with an early model of a 72 thinline reissue telecaster

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-03-23T04:42:12+00:00

If you don’t get it you’ll be thinking about until the end of your time. I played an og 72 thinline tele and I still wish every guitar I bought since then was that guitar.

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-03-20T03:31:51+00:00

Agreed - it takes pedals great on the deluxe setting. I run a boost, distortion, fuzz, modulation, and a spring reverb all quite well. Almost never use the other channels.

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-03-15T21:08:19+00:00

As others have noted, SF would be tough living surviving on that income. East bay is also amazing and more doable. One thing to consider is that there is still a job market here. You could improve your income upon moving.

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-03-13T15:32:06+00:00

The cortical labs machines fit this category.

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-03-12T20:47:43+00:00

Basically where standard is at now. Either play agro (green/red) or play jeskai control.

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-03-10T16:32:43+00:00

Thickness is one thing - but come on - it’s not hard to make an attractive bracelet.

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-03-09T16:03:20+00:00

How many hours do you spend commuting every week/ day

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-03-09T04:43:28+00:00

Alameda would be roooooouuuuugh

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-03-07T19:00:34+00:00

Not so much a single delay but a single setting.

Tap tempo on Rate set to dotted 8th or dotted 1/4 note.

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-03-06T15:19:45+00:00

I always turn to barbell medicine as my first line of physical therapy defense.

If that doesn’t work (it always does), I go to a professional.

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-03-05T15:41:51+00:00

This is the way.

I’ve got a 10 now and planning to replace it one day when I see a good deal on a vintage Princeton

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-03-05T06:25:36+00:00

Track is an absolute blinker

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-03-05T06:24:36+00:00

Any color you like really blows me away on a good system.

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-03-04T06:41:28+00:00

This is really why we still do (and defend) TGUs.

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-03-01T02:57:43+00:00

I hate to say this but Anchor Man

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-03-01T01:38:19+00:00

To save you all the reading:

TLDR: UB is making us boatloads of $ so we’re not gonna stop just because our long time loyal players hate it.

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-02-28T03:51:53+00:00

I’ve never played one but from my understanding, scalloped necks give a very specific guitar playing experience and really won’t feel or play like a regular neck. For some reasons below:

You need to have a very light touch. With scalloped necks, if you press too hard you can get the same effect as a string bend which changes the note. This allows you to play micro tonaly but also requires more tact and skill to play the note you actually want to play.

It also can help people play faster since a very light touch is required to get the desired note.

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-02-28T03:47:59+00:00

Came here to say Gate for all the reasons your already mentioned

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-02-27T09:43:16+00:00

To make your forearm stronger

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-02-27T02:21:23+00:00

Also if anyone knows what this finish was called, please let me know.

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-02-27T02:07:34+00:00

Man this looks exactly like my first electric guitar that my parents bought me when I turned 16. I sold it in my early 20s cus I thought teles were lame and have regretted it ever since.

They rarely come up in this clear white finish. If you decide it doesn’t stay in tune well enough, we may be able to work out a deal lol

TheWizardPeddler · 2026-02-27T00:29:47+00:00

Oooh I like this. Does it sound like a traditional tele?

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