Recent content by Strat Avenger

But why? :unsure:

Did you put blood in that paint?

Nice. I never knew basswood could look so good. 👍

I've always liked the Iceman. I think it would be even cooler to build a Fireman but I'm sure that body has been Trademarked.

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And they require batteties.

I probably should have said "they're the best so far, until something even better is developed". I challenge anyone to show me a better performing pickup for the intended purpose.

Fact. I have them, so I know. :cool:

Something I found interesting is a friend's American Performer Strat has a CBS headstock, but 22 frets and crap tuners. 'Seemed like a strange mixture of specs. Also no contoured heel. I think all Fender Strats & Teles should have a contoured heel (unless it's a vintage reissue) regardless of...

No, because Charvel gets much further away from the classic styling. I want the classic styling with modern technology (and a contoured heel!).

It's not an opinion. An opinion would be "this sounds better than that", because that is subjective. It's a matter of personal taste. What I am referring to is how well the Area series mimics a vintage single coil compared to other brands. Everything I said is true.

I agree 1000%. If I owned Fender, there would be some major changes (and the product would sell). It's okay to offer a couple of vintage reissues, but the main product line should be brought into the 21st century while sticking with the Strat & Tele body and headstock shapes.

I'd also like to add that it's not an "opinion" that the Area 61 and 67 have the steely, glassy chime associated with vintage Fender single coil pickups. It's just an absolute fact. This is due in part to the use of AlNiCo 2 magnets. Most other brands still use AlNiCo 5 in their versions. Yes...

All my full-size humbuckers are Seymour Duncan (except for two EMG passive humbuckers). I'm not a Dimarzio fan boy; I love lots of different brands. When it comes to "noiseless single coils", Dimarzio Area series are the shiznit. Everytime I mention that, as sure as death & taxes, people want to...

Not really. Just trying to share information that the O.P. asked for.