toomanycats wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2025 4:58 am
peskypesky1 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 14, 2025 2:39 pm
P.S. I myself like one thing that you can't get on budget guitars (and maybe not even in the Fender custon shop): FAT necks
There is one exception to that rule, which is the Starcaster by Fender Strat. I see them occasionally and own a couple. One is an HSS silverburst with a rosewood fretboard and the other is a black SSS with a white pickguard and maple fretboard. These Starcasters have full sized Fender bodies, the larger 70s headstock, 21 frets, and FAT neck profiles. They are typically priced even lower than a Squier, or at least they are around here.
Conveniently I had an opportunity to check one of these out on Saturday - sunburst SSS model with the 70's headstock. It was a little dirty, a couple scratches and needed some set-up, but you know I thought it was pretty good! Light body and nice chunky neck profile. The neck reminded me a little of my Squier 51 but maybe a little thicker. Owner wants $100 - almost bought it. Still might. I feel like I don't need any more strat style guitars around and I want to buy parts for some other projects (but still kind of want it......). With some love it could be a nice player.
