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sorry I am still a bit of a novice when it comes to equipment....got the RGX for $250 used - had floating bridge, lock nuts on headstock, 5 way switching like the fat Strat (pickup configuration to match), and a neat feature I like to call the "override switch" - it bypasses all controls and allows full on assault - comes in great when I play Jesus Freak.
I have the "Fat Strat" version of the mexi Strat - what pickups do you recommend to "hot rod" the axe? I really love playing the old girl - would like to use her a little more. Any input would be great - props to you - have seen many a post from you and it looks like you give sage advice. <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_razz.gif" border=0 alt="Razz">
Bootleger makes a great point about action vs. tonal quality. I had a mexican Stratocaster when I started but playing in a praise band led to purchase of an Ibanez ac/el setup. The action on the Ibanez was higher and had more tension to place chords down, so it made the chord formations a lot easier to place on the fretboard once I was back to the Strat. Now, my playing has progressed to the point that I was looking for something with better tonal quality, so I picked up a used Yamaha RGX with floationg bridge. Similar feel to the Strat, but much better sound thru its pickups. <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_cool.gif" border=0 alt="Cool"> So I am down to the Ibanez ac/el and the Yamaha, but can't seem to part with the Strat for sentimental reasons...........still pick her up every once in awhile for old times sake.... <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_razz.gif" border=0 alt="Razz">
Hey just wanted to offer an opinion here - I started with an Alvarez RD20SC acoustic-electric which was an excellent guitar, but a little lacking for me in the pick-up and preamp design. I have since moved on to an Ibanez AEF30 ac-el with the purple quilt-top finish. Effortless tuning with built in tuner, and the preamp design includes a shape control, which basically adds some warmth to your sound when you run it thru an amp. One of the best feel in the neck, also. You are looking around $400 for this one, try to hit a music storewhen they are having an end of season sale like I did and you will save $$$$. This guitar also sounds excellent played unplugged - I think you will be more than satisfied.
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