Want a Strato-type. Which to get?

[Ducati]

I'm open to suggestions on a good choice. I'd like to get a Strat guitar with a few features:

-made in japan
-regular (brown) sunburst
-from the '80-'85 time period
-maple or rosewood fingerboard, both are ok

I thought I wanted a Fender JV, but apparently the prices have gone insane. So maybe a Greco or Tokai or something else would be a good value with the nice aged look. I"m not real familar on what the preferred models are.

Thanks for your help!

 

[jcsan2s]

hi Ducati!

u might want to check this out.. http://cgi.ebay.com/Super-R-n-Roller-450S-Yamaha-VERY-RARE_W0QQitemZ300073286601QQihZ020QQcategoryZ33049QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

i have one and i love it, by the way its my first strat so i cant really compare to other model.. and its no brown burst

notice ur nick, u like bikes..me too...

Good day!

 

[javelin70]

Also look for the japanese Fernandes and ESP strat replicas (80's and early 90's). They are often a lot cheaper than Tokai and Greco for example but are also excellent guitars. Look for the vintage replicas with Kluson type tuners.

Mike

 

[japaxes]

Have got a GRECO 54 & a TOKAI 62 copy both great have tried fernandes as well all realy good guitars, also keep an eye on maya , ibanez & silver series squiers all great value for money plus you have a better chance of getting the colour /speck you want

 

[MIJvintage]

Ask this guy (me), he might help you out with something MIJ, older, and at a reasonable price point

http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=mij_vintage

 

[Ducati]

Thanks for the advice, guys