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Hot rodding a girl guitar

Discussion in 'Stratocaster Discussion Forum' started by Highwaystrat, Mar 19, 2017.

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  1. Highwaystrat

    Highwaystrat Senior Stratmaster

    2,461
    Mar 30, 2013
    California
    I got a chick guitar for a good deal. I'm surprised it's actually a decent guitar. I straightened the neck so there's like .002" neck relief, and lowered the action so the last fret is around 3/64th". The neck doesn't need a shim, pretty nice. Very minimal buzz and only a couple notes fretting out, the usually 10th fret and one around the 15th and the 7th fret buzzes a little. Not bad for a cheap guitar. So Ima hot rod it and make it look pretty and flip it for a profit. I'm leveling the frets right now. What am I doing buying girl guitars off craigslist? I don't know maybe I got problems.

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    Highwaystrat, Mar 19, 2017
    Highwaystrat, Mar 19, 2017
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  2. Highwaystrat

    Highwaystrat Senior Stratmaster

    2,461
    Mar 30, 2013
    California
    Finished, all it needs is the nut slots cut and intonation set. That's all there is to it.
    Anyone wana buy it let me know. It'll make a perfect gift.

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    Highwaystrat, Mar 19, 2017
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  3. alainvey

    alainvey Senior Stratmaster

    3,500
    Jan 31, 2015
    London, UK
    Daisy Rock is a brand with a strong reputation, no wonder it's a good guitar.
     
    alainvey, Mar 19, 2017
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  5. montemerrick

    montemerrick spiritual birthday, April 1 Strat-Talk Supporter

    12,541
    Apr 13, 2015
    cascadia
    I don't mean to miss the point, but what in the hell is a "chick" guitar?
     
    montemerrick, Mar 19, 2017
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  6. Groovey

    Groovey Senior Stratmaster

    Age:
    57
    1,857
    Nov 17, 2016
    NC. USA
    That's things cool! Such bling!
     
    Groovey, Mar 19, 2017
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  7. pinkoboe

    pinkoboe Strat-Talk Member

    Age:
    44
    31
    May 18, 2009
    USA - San Francisco
    Daisy Rock is a brand of guitars targeted at girls.

    http://www.daisyrock.com

    The brands tag line is "girl guitars" and they include features such as lighter bodies and slimmer necks make them better suited to females.
     
    pinkoboe, Mar 19, 2017
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  8. Thrup'ny Bit

    Thrup'ny Bit Guinness Recycling Curmudgeon Strat-Talk Supporter

    Age:
    58
    10,075
    May 21, 2010
    Fortress Yorkshire
    Maybe he meant 'chic' and the speelcheecker got him?
     
    Thrup'ny Bit, Mar 19, 2017
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  9. montemerrick

    montemerrick spiritual birthday, April 1 Strat-Talk Supporter

    12,541
    Apr 13, 2015
    cascadia
    i give up.
     
    montemerrick, Mar 19, 2017
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  10. jvin248

    jvin248 Strat-O-Master

    854
    Jan 10, 2014
    Michigan
    The owner of DR is the wife of the guy that owns/runs Schecter -- she saw a gap in the market for good affordable guitars for girls and uses the same supply chain and factories as Schecter.

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    jvin248, Mar 19, 2017
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  11. Mississippi_Kid

    Mississippi_Kid Senior Stratmaster

    Age:
    46
    1,273
    Jun 20, 2016
    The Hinterlands, USA
    I dig it. And while I see what is meant by a "girl" guitar...the old glam metal bands would have loved that thing.
     
    Mississippi_Kid, Mar 19, 2017
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  12. tery

    tery Senior Stratmaster

    4,058
    Jul 31, 2014
    Tennessee
    I'd buy & play one .
     
    tery, Mar 19, 2017
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  13. The Strat Dude

    The Strat Dude Duderino Strat-Talk Supporter

    8,025
    Feb 9, 2014
    In a rift between space and time
    You don't have to look too far into my collection to see that I would for sure rock that guitar. I do not have have a problem with a guitar being targeted at women, but don't leave me out as I am a huge fan of pink and sparkly. And women.
     
    The Strat Dude, Mar 19, 2017
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  14. henderman

    henderman Senior Stratmaster

    4,782
    Dec 4, 2013
    largo,fl
    I love sparkle tops and light guitars but I ain't a chick, or a spring chicken for that matter.
     
    henderman, Mar 19, 2017
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  15. Uncle Jimmy

    Uncle Jimmy Senior Stratmaster

    Age:
    68
    1,387
    Aug 22, 2011
    Connecticut
    I'm a fan of pink, sparkly women myself.
     
    Uncle Jimmy, Mar 19, 2017
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  16. Strat-Slinger

    Strat-Slinger Senior Stratmaster

    1,738
    Feb 9, 2013
    Somewhere in Space
    Hey... who can't dig a Chic that plays a mean guit-fiddle... especially if her axe is bling-nacious :)
     
    Strat-Slinger, Mar 19, 2017
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  17. dogletnoir

    dogletnoir Most Honored Senior Member

    6,028
    Nov 1, 2013
    northeastern usa
    The industry formula is, "Shrink it and pink it."
    But i know what you're saying... :)

    So let's break some stereotypes here:




    No pink guitars, no low cut tank tops, just some great guitar playing on some
    great guitars by some great guitar players (who just happen to be female).
     
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  18. jstewart

    jstewart Strat-O-Master

    652
    Feb 10, 2013
    Toluca Lake
    I'm a fan of chicks and guitars. Win win if you ask me.
     
    jstewart, Mar 19, 2017
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  19. jimyjazz

    jimyjazz Senior Stratmaster

    3,369
    May 15, 2015
    New Zealand
    What a great idea. I guess it won't be long before the other makers start with their own models.
     
    jimyjazz, Mar 19, 2017
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  20. jaybones

    jaybones Most Honored Senior Member

    5,128
    Mar 17, 2014
    Kelleys Island, Ohio
    If I didn't already have a Disney (by Washburn) Hannah Montana Secret Star 3/4 size t type I'd be interested.

    Traded a dumpster rescue acoustic straight up for it, so other than driving to make the swap I didn't spend any money.

    And I worked out a rocking version of Party in the USA (not a bad song actually!). I cover a Miley Cyrus song with a pre-drug and slutty Miley Cyrus guitar. And, to make it absolutely clear, I DO NOT TWERK!

    Usually pull that out later closer to closing time, once the crowd is sufficiently lubricated to enjoy it.

    And surprisingly good, needed a strings change and knobs but after that was good.
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    jaybones, Mar 20, 2017
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  21. knh555

    knh555 Strat-O-Master

    Age:
    45
    555
    Dec 6, 2016
    Massachusetts
    Looks 80's hair band to me, which is almost the same thing I suppose.
     
    knh555, Mar 20, 2017
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