Buying A Used Fender Stratocaster Online - Where To Buy A Strat
By Mark Knowles
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Where To Buy A Used Fender Stratocaster
Buying a used Fender Stratocaster online is a great way to not only save yourself some money, but also get a higher quality model than you may have been able to afford otherwise. Before you jump in, though, spend some time researching different Strats to figure out exactly what you want. It does take some time to complete, but the effort you spend here will pay off greatly in years down the road, when you’ve matched your soul to the perfect guitar.
One of the best places to start looking for models that you may be interested in is the Frontline catalog. If you aren’t able to get your hands on one, though, you can stop by their website at Fender.com to determine going rates for different styles. Pick a few different models that fit what you’re looking for, and then you can start looking for some place to buy a used Stratocaster.
When you’re dealing with different vendors on the internet, you’re going to have to keep your guards up. Because of the legacy behind the Stratocaster, you’re going to find that there are a lot of people looking to push imitations onto the market and probably the best place to buy - because of their buyer protection - is on Ebay.
If you find that you’re dealing with primarily Asian or Chinese based websites, you’ll want to run for the hills. Most fakes are produced in these countries, and even though the prices are cheaper, you’re not getting a true Strat that was built in Mexico.
You’re also going to have to verify that the pictures you are seeing are an accurate representation of a true Fender Stratocaster. Pictures of the neck, body, and serial numbers should be included to help you verify. If they aren’t, you can contact the seller and request pictures of it. Should the pictures fail to arrive, simply disregard it as a fake, or already being sold and the seller no longer needs to invest time in it.
After you’ve received the guitar, go over it with a fine tooth comb. This is especially true when the price tag is at the higher end of the spectrum.
You want a true Fender Stratocaster that has minimal damage (if any) so that you can achieve a true one-ness with the guitar, rather than fighting to find the right tune for years, causing you to possibly give up your love of music. Take your time, and you can find some great deals on a used Fender Stratocaster.
Hey Mark, I thought about buying online but I have to actually hold a guitar and get the feel of it, before I throw down several hundred for it. Even expensive guitars can have a cold feel and sound to them. Thats just me I'm a bit quirky I geuss. Thanks for the advice.
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Hello, hello, 2 years ago
My Ex was mad about the fender and it is a great guitar. The problem with him, he thought he was a top musician, couldn't play more than two note but had 30 guitars.