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Post by fenderbender on Dec 2, 2005 23:32:24 GMT -5
I called fender again today and they still have no information on the duck replica  and said that I should keep calling back. Can we make this a sticky so that if anyone gets any info we dont have to keep searching for the old thread or making new ones? |
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Post by fenderbender on Mar 8, 2006 17:52:03 GMT -5
No news yet on the Duck.
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Post by fenderbender on Apr 6, 2006 14:23:15 GMT -5
called again today and still no word
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Post by AJLeadGuitar on Jun 3, 2006 10:20:47 GMT -5
I hope this is going to be released in the next year and not 5 years down the road!
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Post by Grishnackh on Jun 10, 2006 18:01:27 GMT -5
I hope this is going to be released in the next year and not 5 years down the road! Knowing Fender Custom Shop Tributes, it might take at least 2 or 3 years from now... ;D Though I hope not........ |
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Post by fenderbender on Jun 30, 2006 22:33:15 GMT -5
called Fender today got the same guy as the last 6 times (Chuck) who tells me yet again that he has no idea what im talking about. However, he did mention that he has recieved several calls about it in the past couple of months ( all from me no doubt)
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voodoo
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Post by voodoo on Aug 23, 2006 11:06:14 GMT -5
I live in Phoenix Arizona,and Fender is located in Scottsdale,Az.,as you all know.
My local Guitar Center,in Indian bend Rd.Scottsdale,the salesman looked into the Duck issue closely,and it was to have been introduced at the last Winter Namm,but was put on hold,due to the Jeff Beck Esquire,ect.
He speaks direct to the Custom Shop sales guy,and there is still no news yet.
The personal opinions that i have heard are that the money,ect,is still the issue.
I know when Yngwie first started mentioning the visit by the Fender Custom Shop to measure the Duck,he being the consumate salesman that he(April) is,probably let the horse out of the stable too soon.
Also the Dean Markley Yngwie Magic Strings,what a ordeal that was for me to finally obtain the .008-.048 sets,I was in touch with DM for months,liscencing issue with the FenderTM bullet ends,ect and production issues held up the strings,I finally got a case for just cost for all my troubles,cool.
Let me tell you all in Yng land,I am as hard core a Malmsteen fan as you will find,and I will post for you all the news on the Duck Replica as soon as I get it.
Fender knows it exists,it is all marketing,BS,my friends.
It looks like I won't be able to afford the expected $12K-$15K asking price,as when it was delayed I blew $5200 on my Marshall HW Super Lead stack,which is/was a whole other nightmare/story!
You will be the first to know,I was going to get one of the first 5 made with my connections,but who knows.
I am on the other Yngwie board from the official site as Yngve308,Metro amp.com forum as Yngwie308.
Glad to be aboard!
Voodoo
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Post by fenderbender on Aug 23, 2006 20:51:45 GMT -5
Thanks for the info Voodoo! I had become lax in calling Fender as I always get the same guy ( Chuck) and the same story. 12k-15k is steep even for me, I dont think I could ever get my wife to agree on spending that much on a guitar. I think Ill just mod a YJM strat to look like a duck and be done with it. With 12k-15k I could have a state of the art studio right off the bat, or another cobra, or maybe just take a great vacation. Either way I was hoping for more of a 5k or less Tag on it. Good to have you aboard and welcome, though some of us would challenge the claim on the whole hard core...fan...thing. It looks like Im going to have to get nasty on Dean Markley to get my strings.
Cheers!!!!
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Post by AJLeadGuitar on Aug 24, 2006 7:16:34 GMT -5
I don't know much about the Fender "Custom Shop" but I hope it's really not 10k+ because that is just to much. I would rather spend my money on a REAL 1972 with that money. Now I hope I can get my hands on some 8-48 or 8-46 Magic Strings. How did you finally get them and are they going to be selling them stock any time soon!
BTW How much is that Jeff Beck "Custom Shop" model?
Also Check of RandyCiak.com if you search you can see some custom work he has done to relic a strat close to "The Duck". Go to the Dean Page on that site and scroll down for "True Relic."
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voodoo
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Post by voodoo on Aug 25, 2006 0:14:24 GMT -5
You can challenge me FenderBender,it's allright,I'm cool with it.
I am guesstimating on the $12K-$15K price,I know it will be at least $10K based on the JB Esquire,SRV Strat,ect.
I was so excited to have a 'Duck',but my wife said she could, 'relic' my existing YJM Strat for free.
The original Duck has a split body,which will be replicated I'm sure.
Fender is probably testing the waters somewhat,but based on the quality and excellent setup on my YJM 2005 Strat,it will be great,I am not really a fan of the Randy Ciak models.
In the vintage world there are two schools of thought,regarding '70's Strats.
Most people frankly regard them as crap,I am not being sacreligious here!
Yes there are quality issues,yes the finishes are polyurethane,yes the body wood isn't as sonically good,truss rod arrangement,ect.
Personally I like up until the 1969,and wish that I had one of those 2002 Time Machine '69 Strats,they looked cool.
I love the neck and feel of my YJM,and I'm sure it's quality is superior to a real seventies.
Hendrix played up until 1969 Strats,and I know YJM has Strats from all the years,but all 'vintage' Strats are getting stupid money,ebay is somewhat to blame with the way people sensationalize their adswith stupid associations,'Hendrix Strat',ect.
What do you all think.
Regards
Voodoo
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Post by fenderbender on Aug 25, 2006 11:53:58 GMT -5
I do think that eBay has a lot to do with rising prices. The other thing is that while overall quality may be more consistant today than it was then, but when it comes to an instrument nothing helps tone better than good old fashioned time. Almost any stringed instrument properly cared for will sound better over time as the wood ages and sets. I think there are purists that are seeking tone that started the whole craze and since anything pre CBS Fender goes for a mint the next logical step was the '70s models. Also, with a powerful set of icons weilding it in posters and on stages the "big headstock" strat has its own allure. I wanted one since I was 13 when I first got into Yngwie but couldnt afford it then and settled for a Standard so I can understand the frenzy somewhat, people who wanted them when the were young/teens are grown now and can better afford the things they wanted from their youth, me included. If I could afford it myself I would by a couple now, but alas they are far out distancing what I want to spend on a guitar.
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voodoo
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Post by voodoo on Aug 26, 2006 16:28:13 GMT -5
FenderBender,I agree with you,that '70's Strats followed pre-CBS with price hikes.For example my Fullerton made '57 vintage reissue,first production run,black wih maple board,is mint condition,was always in blue book at 1200-1300 dollars,recently this guy was advertising '62 reissues for crazy money,and they looked well 'played',I think he was asking $4,500 or something.
It is a great 'vintage guitar',and has a real Fender vintage vibe,would never sell mine,but ebay is totally outrageous.
I have never played a more Hendrixy,vibey Strat,than my '05 YJM.
Absolutely brilliant guitar,would like a Time machine '69 Strat with Custom Shop '69 pickups!
I used to absolutely hate large headstocks,but now I love them!!
Regards
Voodoo
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Post by fenderbender on Aug 26, 2006 17:24:24 GMT -5
Not me, for some reason I have always loved them, and when I first started listening to YJM most of his photos were with Strats that had the small heads, and whenever I saw the duck in a photo or in a video I always wanted it. I also agree that the YJM strat really captures that vintage feel and tone, out of all the guitars I own they get 98% of the play time. $4500 for a re-issue is rediculous even for a custom shop model. Then again, I have still seen some good deals on poorly listed 70's strats on eBay and Gbase come along now and again. But for what I would have to do to it to get it in "playable" condition for me would a: ruin its value and b: be cost prohibitive as I can go out and get a YJM for 1K.
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Post by queenofshred on Sept 13, 2006 15:00:36 GMT -5
I've always preferred the look of the large headstocks, but I didn't know they actually sound better till I read it in an Yngwie interview. As far as vintage vs new instruments goes, I think if an instrument is well played, it's likely to improve the sound -- a neglected instrument, however, will deteriorate. But I've never played a violin with a better tone than my 1994 Paesold, even ones in the £5000+ category that I've played never sounded as good. So maybe it just comes down to finding that "diamond in the rough" that's just better by accident rather than through design.
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Post by fenderbender on Sept 18, 2006 8:34:27 GMT -5
what about your Sabre? Didnt you just have a custom "axe" made?
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and said that I should keep calling back. Can we make this a sticky so that if anyone gets any info we dont have to keep searching for the old thread or making new ones?
