AWESOME Road Worn in the house

[wlalpaugh]

Walked into a music store in New Jersey, spoted an Oly White 60's road worn hanging on a surf board display. I was curious having read all the hype, pro and con. First thing I spot is a VERY flamey neck. I picked it up, wow guitar feels like under 7 lbs, neck is really super flamed, and very smoothe. I take it over and plug into a Princeton Reverb re-issue and can't believe my ears, this thing sings--in a vintage sort of woody sounding way. Never intended to purchase another strat that day, wound up putting money down, and picked it up last week. I took it to a Luthier friend for set up (intonation was off and some lower frets were uneven). I'll post pics when I get her back. I was so impressed I bought a brown tolex G&G case for her, used on e-bay. I must be excited, this is the longest post I've ever written.
By the way, I paid 760.00, and the store is in a 3% tax zone. What a great buy.

[Blue4Now]

Hey what shop in NJ?

[RickC]

same way a lot of RWs get bought it seems

"didn't intend to..."

"couldn't resist..."

[Gas-man]

Originally Posted by RickC

same way a lot of RWs get bought it seems

"didn't intend to..."

"couldn't resist..."

That's how I got mine.

I had no interest in them and picked one up just for the helluvit.

Now it's my (groan) number one.

[Texas_Blues]

Originally Posted by RickC

same way a lot of RWs get bought it seems

"didn't intend to..."

"couldn't resist..."

Same here I was going to buy a tele or Grestch...ended up with a RW Olympic White strat.

[itkindaworks]

From the ones I've seen, I think the Olympic white looks best. Good choice!

[sqadan]

Enjoy! I have a Oly White RW on layaway at my local shop as well...

Looking forward to taking it home in a few weeks.

[m@2]

i have the Oly strat too. freakin LOVE it. my one and only strat. I paid just under 800, and i'd say it's nicest sub-1k guitar I have ever owned

[ezyrydr]

Bought the blonde tele this week. A fall into the category of "I thought relics were totally lame but couldn't resist, it felt perfect".

I will say this if Fender is listening. I think the majority of the people buying these would prefer a "closet classic" rather than the somewhat heavy relic of the road worns. I wish I could have bought this with fewer dings but I love the nitro finish and feel of the neck.

[NR2112]

The necks on these things are pretty cozy and natural feeling... Good score!

[wlalpaugh]

I bought the Road Worn at Dave Phillips Music and Sound in Phillipsburg. NJ - just over the bridge from Easton, Pa. They have a real nice Road Worn Tele there now on display.
Walt

[ESPLTD200FM]

Oly White RW STrat here too......Fell in love when I played it.......Congrats on the purchase!!! You'll love playing it!!!!

[puckhead]

Originally Posted by wlalpaugh

I'll post pics when I get her back.

tease.

[robelinda2]

The Oly White 60's RW is the best one! Sounds just great and raw.

[buddastrat]

Nice score on the price. Watch that flame neck, without a finish on it, it can move a lot. Every figured maple neck I get and don't use a hard finish with, does that and moves a lot, one warped on me. Save your receipt for warranty just in case, hopefully you won't need it though.

The road worns do have a nice woody tone, every one I tried. More than some CS ones I've owned.