The Squier Deluxe Hotrails was one of the later models introduced by the manufacturer this year. As we know it, the Squier brand name is licensed to reproduce the Fender models but do not expect on par performances in terms of feel & tone. The guitar depicted above is highly recommended for players in search of the Fender C-profile neck feel but can't quite come to terms with single colis. The Deluxe HR offers a trio of drive-friendly Hotrails (under license by Seymour Duncan, do note these are NOT the real Seymour Duncan Hotrails model, but derivatives) pickups with a very inviting feel for us shredder dweebs.
If you can still locate the Kramer Striker model, do give it a real consideration. The neck profile is a very attractive in-between feel; neither too thin nor too thick + repulsive. The highlight here are the Quad Rails humbuckers (a humbucker in a humbucker... gee that's quite an over-dose, Mr. Kramer, sir...) which sound unique to the discerning ears. The QC of these models are also commendable.
Jackson's JS models are made in India but it's a far cry from the previous cohort which were quite haphazard (QC-wise) upon close scrutiny. I've personally tried the entire range of JS series & the JS1 gets my vote for its simplicity & good tones. Do give the D-profile neck a test if you are keen, it's more outward in feel than Ibanez's Wizard II make which are quite substantial in feel but not repulsive. The pickups may be too bland for some of us, especially when one plays lots of cleans.To be cont'd...
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hey sub! i checked the kramer webby and i couldnt find this model :( what's its body wood?? any idea which local dealer still has some hanging ard?? btw is kramer really under gibson?? or did gibson start it?
hi bro :-)
the current KRAMER web page features the 2010 models (note the brand name decal difference), many current offerings are dicont'd (the reason why i said IF you can find any more of this guitar in the shops...). the Striker sports an alder body & the neck is the manufacturer's own slim taper interpretation which makes it very appealing; i certainly like it when i played it in the store but i walked away with the Vanguard model instead... tsk tsk...
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