70s Strats Are They Really That Bad?

[@patrickmurphy9470]

Folks also complain about the oversized head stock which I love. Very informative video. I want one so bad. 😢

[@johnmarshall3903]

Good enough for Blackmore, Malmsteen, Trower, The Edge, Tipton, Hendrix, good enough for me.

[@TheGiggingGuitarPlayer]

Me too. The best one I ever played was a 61, though. It was scary good, playing and sounding.

[@Paquette011]

I went back and forth on this for months before buying my first Strat. I reallllly wanted a 70’s Strat but the shortcomings you mentioned and price just couldn’t get me there. I bought an Antigua Vintera ii 70’s reissue and I’m really happy with it. It’s a hardtail as well. Very impressed for the price I paid.

[@TheGiggingGuitarPlayer]

Glad you got something you like! Vintage guitar collecting is a bit of a gamble. I'm always wondering if these crazy prices will last after all us boomers are gone.

[@CamiloVelandia]

I just bought a 1979 Strat. I'm really digging it, and like you said, all the "issues" don't bother me at all. Mine is 9.7 lbs. Heavy! Funny, as soon as you demonstrated the neck jerk, I did it on mine and heard it click into place. Thank you!

[@TheGiggingGuitarPlayer]

Cool! A great start into the vintage guitar world.

[@jjstudiosjj2408]

I love the 70s strats. Every one I’ve had have been great guitars Only complaint would be the weight of a lot of them

[@TheGiggingGuitarPlayer]

I can relate. I have a heavy 73 sunburst, and a really light 76 black hardtail.

[@samlelowitch]

70s Fenders are highly variable in quality.

[@TheGiggingGuitarPlayer]

That is certainly true.

[@jamesward4191]

Yes

[@TheGiggingGuitarPlayer]

When they were selling for $350-$800, I got two. I don't think I would pay what people are asking these days for one. I do wonder how long the vintage guitar thing can last.

[@chucksaeger7500]

Well done Bob.

[@TheGiggingGuitarPlayer]

Thanks Chuck!