GuitArcher

No, not stuff under the tree. As I've mentioned, Christmas is a particularly active time - kids with money, kids with not quite enough money (so they sell at a bargain), etc. Here's a few more to think about, and Merry Christmas to all. 1979(?) Fender Stratocaster - Sold ($2K?) I remember in the mid 90s when people scoffed at late 70s Strats - three bolt necks, bullet truss rods, big headstocks. They weren't early 60s, so you couldn't be SRV in the mirror I guess? This one came with original parts, thought the neck and middle pups had been swapped. Some people have an issue with that, and if you're dealing with a 1958 example, I sort of get it - you're buying an investment, not an instrument.  In this case though... Who. Cares. The patina on this is just about perfect if you ask me - the wear of the board against the darkening of the headstock is excellent. Love this example. It's already sold. Mesa Boogie Stiletto - $900 This one wa...

It never fails. Every time I spend more than pocket change on a guitar, I say to myself "I'll never change a thing. It was designed this way for a reason, and I shall therefore keep it that way." The Eric Johnson Stratocaster took this credo to a new level.  I mean, Eric Johnson is considered THE tone nut, and the entire guitar was designed by him (apparently).  Heck, you can't even buy these pickups separately, and when they show up on the used market, they fetch ridiculous prices. Here's the thing though - I am not Eric Johnson, and "it" never fails. "Don't hurt me!"