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I'll say yes you "need" one. But. It's not just about the tone. It's the vibe too. Every guitar has its own vibe, but a Strat ....I can't explain it, but it sure has a special one. Variety is a good thing, especially if you're not dialed in to one signature sound. When I had a Strat, I just...

What's the wood on the fretboard?

The modern "flat" handle" arms that I've had appear to be stamped. I replaced mine with "DE" handles, which are cast. DO NOT TRY AND BEND A CAST ARM. I set the DE handle height by changing the large spring. 7/8" springs work for me. Best of luck.

Ah, in the sunlight! Still ebony.

Still ebony! 😆

Ebony.

Enjoy the living heck out of it.

Looks like an early version. The binding used was all white, no multi layered with thin black strips. Legit.

Thanks for the kind words. Happy that my input helped you get the one that's "it."

Welcome General.

Welcome Jim.

Welcome. 5420T's are dang nice gits, but you already know that. Keep enjoying it.

I've noticed no string tension change between a Callaham bar and a standard pinned bar. The Callaham bar has large enough holes for 13's. FWIW, the Callaham is made from stainless steel, so ball ends don't have a chance to "dig in" to the chamfered area that they seat in. Hope this helps some.

Agreed. I'm blessed with some great equipment that's far above my playing skills. I don't need or really want anything else. They have spoiled me, and it's a joy to play them. I'm sticking with some more trains with this hypothetical windfall. 😆

Yep, even Chet unscrewed his pins at some point.

I used to count the empty bottles when the bank statement came in, then added to the bottle count. "Old Ways"

I would pee it away on model rr stuff.

Yes that is.

It'll sound very Gretsch.

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IDK what happened, but there was a lot of excitement and hoopla about it coming, but then "crickets."

Congrats. Nice git. My'12 has a nice "fat" feeling neck too. Very comfortable for me. Enjoy yours

Your budget? That's the question, as there are many great amps on the market. Price points are very different. FWIW, when I had my -59, it sounded excellent through my Excelsior. Very nice gits and happy hunting.

I'm no help, but that's a stunning git.

Thanks. Spell checking goodness. 😆