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After seeing his new CV 60s Strat and the positive reports and trying one out at the local GC, I found a used 50s on on the local CL.

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It was in brand-new condition until I started scraping the CV sticker off the PG and messed that up. I did a bit of setup and am very impressed with it.

Now, I really need my finger to heal!

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I also got a Boss CS-3 Compressor/Sustainer for Xmas to use with my basses.

Much thanks to all the fretters who've recommended this great guitar!
 
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Congrats! :applause Those are great guitars. Mine goes to every gig and I usually play it the whole gig unless I need to tear some heads off in which case I'll switch to a Les Paul. Nonetheless, you've most likely got a keeper there, so get your finger healed so you can put her through her paces.
 
That would look smashing with a pearloid or tort pickguard, Jason. Or you could just throw a Nirvana sticker over the scratched up part...:thwap
 
Spudman said:
Congrats! :applause Those are great guitars. Mine goes to every gig and I usually play it the whole gig unless I need to tear some heads off in which case I'll switch to a Les Paul. Nonetheless, you've most likely got a keeper there, so get your finger healed so you can put her through her paces.
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Yeah Spud, I also have a LP for tearing heads off. Nothing does that better than a good LP!

On this one, I'm really impressed with the tone of the stock A3 pickups. They sound very smooth until you dig in a bit, then they get nasty in a good way.
 
Oh, yeah--blame me for your lack of restraint and self-control! :reallymad:

Actually, no one who knows what these Squier CV's are all about is ever going to blame you for grabbing one when you had the chance! :thumbsup :rockya :rockon:
 
duhvoodooman said:
Actually, no one who knows what these Squier CV's are all about is ever going to blame you for grabbing one when you had the chance!
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I love my CV 50's Strat. Easily one of the best bang for the buck guitars going.

Happy new guitar day!!!
 
bcdon said:
Nice guitar, Jason! Congrats! Hope your finger heals soon. :dude
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Hey, Don you should stop by on your way back from OR to check it out and of course, some :beer: :beer: :beer:
 
duhvoodooman said:
Oh, yeah--blame me for your lack of restraint and self-control! :reallymad:

Actually, no one who knows what these Squier CV's are all about is ever going to blame you for grabbing one when you had the chance! :thumbsup :rockya :rockon:
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DVM, of course I'll blame you. You're safely across the continent away from the mad wife's rolling pin.:rolleyes: ;)
 
NWBasser said:
DVM, of course I'll blame you. You're safely across the continent away from the mad wife's rolling pin.:rolleyes: ;)
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Write a song, dedicate it to her, and play it for her on the new git. All shall be forgiven!! :dude
 
duhvoodooman said:
Write a song, dedicate it to her, and play it for her on the new git. All shall be forgiven!! :dude
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She's actually fine with it. I like to joke about her getting mad about these things, but she's really quite understanding and awesome.

Writing a song for her is still a good idea though. I wish I had the ability to sing.
 
NWBasser said:
She's actually fine with it. I like to joke about her getting mad about these things, but she's really quite understanding and awesome.

Writing a song for her is still a good idea though. I wish I had the ability to sing.
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Absolutely nothing wrong with a good instrumental with feeling either
 
Brian Krashpad said:
Don't we all pretty much blame DVM for everything? I thought that was SOP.
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Hey, Krash, I want to make it absolutely clear that I had nothing whatsoever to do with Rutherford!! So don't try to pin that one on me!! ;)
 
duhvoodooman said:
Hey, Krash, I want to make it absolutely clear that I had nothing whatsoever to do with Rutherford!! So don't try to pin that one on me!! ;)
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Haha, you are hereby officially cleared of all wrongdoing!

:applause
 
Update. After playing this one for awhile now and my Epi LP, I'm not sure if it's going to stay around.
I think I've come to the conclusion that I'm really just a LP player. The strat is cool and fun, but I gravitate strongly towards the LP when I play guitar.
The LP definitely feels better in my hands and has the chunk tone that I enjoy oh so much.
This one may go to make funds for a new bass cab.
Avatar has come out with a new 3-way bass cab that's really got me interested.
 
NWBasser said:
Update. After playing this one for awhile now and my Epi LP, I'm not sure if it's going to stay around.
I think I've come to the conclusion that I'm really just a LP player. The strat is cool and fun, but I gravitate strongly towards the LP when I play guitar.
The LP definitely feels better in my hands and has the chunk tone that I enjoy oh so much.
This one may go to make funds for a new bass cab.
Avatar has come out with a new 3-way bass cab that's really got me interested.
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Nothing wrong with that IMO. I'm much the same way, even though I feel like I should like all guitars. When I can come to conclusions about my preferences, it's kind of comforting, provided I don't permanently shut the door on those other guitars.

Do you think you can you get your money back in a sale of it, or will you just be happy to recoup some cash?
 
Eric said:
Nothing wrong with that IMO. I'm much the same way, even though I feel like I should like all guitars. When I can come to conclusions about my preferences, it's kind of comforting, provided I don't permanently shut the door on those other guitars.

Do you think you can you get your money back in a sale of it, or will you just be happy to recoup some cash?
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Well, I kinda gouged the PG up a bit when I was trying to remove the sticker. Stupid me.
I did get it used and can likely get most of what I paid.
 
NWBasser said:
I paid $275 for it. It was in brand-new condition.
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They go for $350 new or something, right? I'd reckon $250 wouldn't be that unreasonable, though I haven't been shopping the market, so realistically I have no idea.
 
Hmmmm....tempting...

Then I'd probably never finish that SX Strat project, though. Not that it's going anywhere anytime soon.
 
Up for sale now ($250) on CL along with the Hughes & Kettner.

Yesterday I had the epiphany that if I sold it and the amp, I could get a Blackstar HT-5 head and cab.

A new amp might be more usable to me currently.

I think I discovered that I'm just not really a strat player.
 
What to do?

Well, the CV strat just isn't selling. I'm not really thrilled with the sound and setup of it.

I'm thinking maybe keep it and mod it to my liking. New pup's, neck sanding, and a fret job.

Pup's- they sound a bit too thin to me. Maybe some Texas Specials. Something a bit fatter?

Neck sanding; I don't care for the glossy finish and although it would affect the resale value, I think some sanding (scotch brite) would be an improvement since I do like a satin finish.

Fret job; I can't seem to dial the action (saddles and TR adjust) anywhere near low enough for my tastes since I seem to get irregular rattles. A fret job might get it down to my preferences.

Oh yeah, probably do some wiring mod to get a tone control on the bridge pup.
 

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