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Post by spikestevens on Dec 28, 2009 14:44:19 GMT
Has anybody else got this brilliant book on Strat's? It's by a chap called Paul Balmer and it really is first-class.
It's published by Haynes (in fact it's very much like those Haynes car books you can get) and goes into great detail about everything Strat-related.
Apologies if this has been mentioned before, but I thought there might be some people out there who are missing out on a simply must-have book for all Strat lovers.
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Post by asimmd on Dec 28, 2009 14:53:03 GMT
Hi Spike
Got this when it first came out and yes,it's excellent.
You are correct,it's just like servicing a car,for Strats.
Alan
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Post by Charlie Hall on Dec 28, 2009 18:05:23 GMT
Hi Spike,
One of my customers bought it for me as a present. It is a good guide.
Regards,
Charlie
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Post by john on Dec 28, 2009 19:39:25 GMT
Can you give me the full name of the book as I would be very interested and will check it out on Amazon if available, for I've seen nothing on the market down here in Oz
Many thanks
John M
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Post by asimmd on Dec 28, 2009 20:36:39 GMT
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Post by spikestevens on Dec 29, 2009 11:37:10 GMT
Yep, that's the one. It's like the Strat owners bible - whatever you want to know about this legend of an axe it'll be in this book somewhere.
Fitting pick ups, altering the action and the intonation, recognising the differences between Mexican and USA models, etc.
I built my own Strat based on a '57 and there's no way I would have attempted it without this book.
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Post by shadowhankron on Dec 29, 2009 15:34:31 GMT
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Post by grip on Dec 29, 2009 17:27:46 GMT
Hi Ronnie,
That's a good find, they are usually around 18UKP to buy. I borrowed one from outr local library for 3 months ;D
Kind regards,
Chris
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Post by colljaw on Dec 29, 2009 18:56:56 GMT
Got one from my daughter for Xmas. I'm surprised no-one has noticed that Charlie and his EFTP gets a mention.
Regards, Jim
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Post by AussieCherokeeOne on Dec 29, 2009 21:53:16 GMT
Hi John.I ordered mine from www.fishpond.com.au/ $52.95 and Free postage. 1 x Fender Stratocaster Manual: How to Buy, Maintain and Set Up the World's Most Popular Electric Guitar = $52.95 Ships within: 6-11 days Hope this helps. Happy New Year to all. Best Regards Bill. |
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Post by jastreet on Dec 30, 2009 2:30:23 GMT
Has anybody else got this brilliant book on Strat's? It's by a chap called Paul Balmer and it really is first-class. It's published by Haynes (in fact it's very much like those Haynes car books you can get) and goes into great detail about everything Strat-related. Apologies if this has been mentioned before, but I thought there might be some people out there who are missing out on a simply must-have book for all Strat lovers. Hi Spike, I bought a copy of this book a few months back on the USA Amazon site: www.amazon.com/Fender-Stratocaster-Handbook-Maintain-Troubleshoot/dp/0760329834/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262139138&sr=1-1I agree that it certainly is a great resource. I can't claim to be an expert, but I have been able set up my Stratocasters to play beautifully, including adjustments to the action, tremolo and intonation. Also, I have recently replaced the pickups on my '93 American Deluxe Strat, something I would probably not have attempted before. Regards, James |
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Post by sheendigs on Dec 30, 2009 11:14:04 GMT
Hi There
If one clicks on the image of the book on the amazon site..one will be able to read a foreword by 'Hank Marvin' and also it says on page 148.. Key Strat players with their strat and our Hank is there also..
Sheendigs
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Post by john on Dec 30, 2009 20:04:05 GMT
Hi all.
Many thanks for the info, will order one in.
Happy New Year to all
John M
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Post by shadowhankron on Dec 30, 2009 22:26:58 GMT
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