by cygnetshadow » Sun Jul 25, 2010 2:50 pm
I reckon Fender might say that there is a considerable difference, in that the best luthiers using the best materials would make a better guitar. My view would be that it may be so, but I'm not sure I would appreciate that difference. I certainly could not tell the difference between, say, a Stradivarius and any other old violin. I do know what I want from my Strat, so what more would the extra be?
I think it depends on whether you would spend about one thousand pounds more for the difference.
I'm leading up to say that I have a Custom shop 1959 NOS, in fiesta red, gold hardware, Abigail Ybarra pick-ups, that you could have instead. The main difference between the 56 and my 59 (commissioned by my local shop, Coda Music) is the neck profile. The 56 has the 'V' shaped "Boat" neck, and my 59 has a slimmer profile, more like a 62. It has spent most of its year of life in the case and has never been gigged. There are no dings nor flaws. It cost me £2,300 and you could have it for £1,800. Can I tempt you?.........
Best wishes, Stephen