AMERICAN STANDARD TELECASTER OR STRATOCASTER?

[ZOMBIE EATER]

I know its really hard to get past the want of the right sticker on a guitar. But it would be worth your while checking out that Radian.

[Michael]

Am I wrong in thinking that's a HB in the bridge and a P90 in the neck? If so, that's not really a Strat/Tele sound is it...? I have no doubt it my mind that it would be a fantastic guitar, but if he's wanting a Strat/Tele, it may not be the best option for him..

[ash]

Am I wrong in thinking that's a HB in the bridge and a P90 in the neck? If so, that's not really a Strat/Tele sound is it...? I have no doubt it my mind that it would be a fantastic guitar, but if he's wanting a Strat/Tele, it may not be the best option for him..

Yes, you are wrong. And right. It's a Mini HB in the neck position, not a P90. Although it will get a P90 very soon as I put the mini in another guitar. On the right side of the equation, it doesn't sound particularly tele or strat. But it s lefty, it is available to try and it will do all manner of blues-worthy sounds and noises.

[ZOMBIE EATER]

Am I wrong in thinking that's a HB in the bridge and a P90 in the neck? If so, that's not really a Strat/Tele sound is it...? I have no doubt it my mind that it would be a fantastic guitar, but if he's wanting a Strat/Tele, it may not be the best option for him..

Good point.
Still worth having a look though. If pickups were the deal breaker Im sure something could be sussed out.
But if anything like me, If I wanted a fender its a fender I would get. Just nice to know there are high quality NZ made options out there.

[Michael]

Yeah I'm sure if he tried it, and liked how it looked (love how it looks) and wasn't fussed about the brand he would probably end up buying it.

I'm a bit of a brand snob myself.. my Strat had to be a Fender. Couldn't afford a USA so got a Jap one.. more than happy. When I get a Tele I'm going to open my options up a bit more.. probably end up being an Agile, or if my budget is a bit higher, a Radian.

[TrooperHarley]

I tried a few guitars, and have today ordered an American Standard Strat from Rockshop, along with a Blackstar HT5 5W combo amp. Thanks for all the good advice. Now I just have to be patient and wait for it to arrive!!

[Benrocky]

I tried a few guitars, and have today ordered an American Standard Strat from Rockshop, along with a Blackstar HT5 5W combo amp. Thanks for all the good advice. Now I just have to be patient and wait for it to arrive!!

That my friend is a very good sounding and quality piece of kit

[Willowellow]

tele mate..

but you should really try both, feel and sound are from ones self.