Fender Stratacoustic Guitar ?

hi jim,

i bought my strat during the 70's, it's a mexican. truly easy guitar to play as the neck is not too wide or flat like a gibson. at that time i never used FX pedals so i was never very happy with the sound, till i played through a marshall at full volume!

about 10 years ago with the finger board and frets wearing down somewhat, i grudgingly bought a kort, which i regretted immediately! and a year or so later i bought my telecaster, which i'm delighted with. i just wish it had a tremolo arm..you cant have everything...

but yes, by all means get a strat and be happy, it's like having a stepford wife...lololol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovE0lgREiEU
this video kind of gives you an idea of the pros and cons of this guitar and from what I hear it sounds kind of cheesy without an amp I myself would not purchase it but to each his own I cant speak from experience having never played one but I have played other Fender acoustic guitars and can say honestly they are not worth buying in my opinion but before sinking any cash into this find a music store and play it first.

Hey, Thanks so much Russell for the youtube link.  That really helped me make up my mind.  The action on the strings is a definate downer, way to high for me.  I also agree with with you Roger about the shallow body.  Thank you very much for your comments.

sorry, i thought you'd just misspelt stratocaster...at 3 inches deep, i would expect it to sound rather like any narrow body semi acoustic, which wouldn't be anything like an everyday acoustic, lacking tone and volume

Harley fender has some other good acoustic guitars out there that play very good,you might want too go too a store and check them out.

You are better of going to look at a guitar in person,you can tell if it sounds looks and feels right for you.you might look at some other brands in your price range,there are some awesome guitars out there for not two much money. You can also do some flea market price negoitions with them. I neverhave paid their price.

Thanks dino, I didn't know you could argue price at Guitar Center.  Great tip !  I have three guitars but I'm still always looking LOL.  Oh ya, thank you too christopaul.  I guess I'll just do a lot of shopping yet since I can't afford a Martin if you know what I mean, Ha Ha...........

Thanks dino, sounds like a plan for me.