New Squier Starcasters - Classic Vibe, Contemporary, and Affinity

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Re: New Squier Starcasters - Classic Vibe, Contemporary, and Affinity

Post by rank » Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:39 am

I have been waiting for these. I will definitely snag a walnut Starcaster. Any idea when they are supposed to be available?
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Re: New Squier Starcasters - Classic Vibe, Contemporary, and Affinity

Post by Dan_Q » Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:56 am

Just when I was really happy and content with the guitars I have at the moment.............. thanks for sharing! :) (i think ;) )

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Post by X-Ray Spex » Wed Jun 19, 2019 4:44 am

These are rad, still annoyed that none of them are string through like the originals. The contemporary active ones are really weird and interesting, I really dig the blue one.
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Post by valley_parade » Wed Jun 19, 2019 4:49 am

I'm feeling a!! GASsy and it's not from the Taco Bell i had last night.

Really like the look of the white Affinity with the black binding.

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Post by Stephen_42 » Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:34 am

They're awesome!

Usual gripe about the ToM bridge / only 4 knobs is offset (pun intended) by the Squier price point.

The 'contemporary' ones look cool. I'd gravitate towards the more traditional ones, but it's a nice option to have.

I expect the WRHBs won't be real WRHBs, but for $400, again I can't complain. That's what the Creamery is for, after all.

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Post by Debaser » Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:56 am

Shit, I'm in. :?
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Post by CROSS_guitars » Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:59 am

Holy shit! this is awesome news!

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Post by Embenny » Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:32 am

I'm a little bit sad that the Affinity and Contemporary got all the cool finishes. I get that the Classic Vibes are aiming more for the 70's look, but there are some great colours in the others that would've looked amazing with the f-holes and headstock swoosh.
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Post by s_mcsleazy » Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:36 am

i want the brown one.
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Re: New Squier Starcasters - Classic Vibe, Contemporary, and Affinity

Post by Stephen_42 » Wed Jun 19, 2019 7:14 am

TheOndrakGuy wrote:
Tue Jun 18, 2019 11:47 pm
Looks like I've found my 'finished your PhD' present to myself!

Problem is, I can't decide which!
Slightly (completely) hijacking the subject, but what's your PhD in? I'm just finishing off writing up my thesis (oceanography, but I'm originally a physicist) as we speak, and I'm in the market for the same reasons!

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Re: New Squier Starcasters - Classic Vibe, Contemporary, and Affinity

Post by MayTheFuzzBeWithYou » Wed Jun 19, 2019 8:05 am

TheOndrakGuy wrote:
Tue Jun 18, 2019 11:47 pm
Looks like I've found my 'finished your PhD' present to myself!

Problem is, I can't decide which!
Well, PhD is a big thing and you worked hard to achieve it... you could treat yourself with more than one guitar! 8)
Especially at this price...

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Re: New Squier Starcasters - Classic Vibe, Contemporary, and Affinity

Post by simonhpieman » Wed Jun 19, 2019 8:27 am

I've decided I'd like a blue contemporary one and some new pups. At the right price, of course.

Might get the drill out and make it string through... :wtf: ;D :fp:

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Post by parry » Wed Jun 19, 2019 8:43 am

I'm already looking forward to snagging a body when they start popping up on ebay :ph34r:
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Post by parry » Wed Jun 19, 2019 8:43 am

I'm already looking forward to snagging a body when they start popping up on ebay :ph34r:
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Re: New Squier Starcasters - Classic Vibe, Contemporary, and Affinity

Post by Debaser » Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:06 am

I ordered the walnut version, the neck tint seems to be too strong for the blonde body. I also wish IBM was on a CV instead, but oh well.

Now who can tell me which WRHBs to get? I need happy, bright tones...
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