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Yes, I have the battery cover. I just posted some text to make sure folks know that. I just took the cover off in case it was helpful to viewers.
It's definitely looking like an EC model, as the tone controls seem to follow the TBX information exactly. I just tested with another battery. It sounded a bit better, but it's not a new battery either, so I am going to pick up a new one tonight and do another test.
When in position 3 for middle pu only, it did cut out when testing with the second battery just now. When jiggling the selector switch, the pu comes back in. So, that may be a separate issue to hassle the store about.
Well, this explains a lot -- particulary why this guitar sounded so good to me when testing -- even better than the $1K+ American Strats I tried. It is designed to do classic Strat sound, Tele-type sound or even a little faux Les Paul! Whoot!
-Twould have been nice if the shop guy had made sure I was aware of the electronics and battery issue, though. He knew it was my first electric and there was no literature with it showing what it had. My guess is that the ST57-53 card and manual are for a different guitar.
I do very much like the feel of the neck. I go back and forth on the color, but it's growing on me by the day. When I bought it, it seemed to be telling me it was my guitar.
So...I'll test with a new battery and take it from there with the selector and tuning issues. It's looking like a keeper, though.
I'll post what I find out and check periodically for yours and other's input. I REALLY appreciate everyone's help and yours in particular, sneakypete. I am very glad I posted here before going back to the shop. I would have walked in not even knowing what my guitar had in it!
All the best,
Chordial
Last edited by Chordial; July 2nd, 2009 at 04:15 AM.
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