Re: The Who Mailing List Digest V3 #566

> Yes the time has finally come, I've got some money in my pocket, approval from
> the wife... I'm going to get an electric guitar!
> 
> A friend of mine is in a band and has offered to take me shopping but I'd love
> to get some advice from any guitarists on the list as to what sort of things I
> should be looking for in a guitar and amp to get that "Who" sound.   I am
> looking at spending between $500 and $1000 all up. 
> 
> Any advice would be much appreciated.
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> Denis.
> 

	Hey Denis,

	Well, for about $1000 dollars you could set yourself up with a 
nice Strat Special (Mexican) and a Fender Princeton Chorus 112 
Amplifier.  Though not exactly what Pete ever used, this equipment is 
what I consider to be the most versatile.  The Strat Special have to 
single coil pickups (neck and centre) which give you a nice bottom end 
and dirty sound.  They also have a humbucker bridge pickup which can be 
switched from single coil to humbucker.  With this set up you could get a 
nice clean edged distortion much like the one Pete uses in Won't Get 
Fooled Again and Who Are You.  I believe with this guitar you get some of 
both worlds.  Namely, a Strat's smooth clean sound with a Gibson Les 
Pauls edge.  If you've got extra money you could go with an American 
built Strat special, but you'll have to double your spending.  I believe 
the Mexican strats to be the best value for the money.  Besides, all the 
components of a Mexican strat are built in the U.S.  They are shipped to 
Mexico for painting and assembly.

	Hope this helps,

	Rui
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