Lotus strat copy

bravotwozero61 · 09-02-2010, 04:29 PM

I found a lotus strat copy at the local pawn shop for a $100. Think its worth it? The body is a gorgeous metallic cream and the plastic has aged nicely. Anyone have any info on them? I know they are a cheap knock off but im hopin it will make a great mod platform. What do you think?

softwarejanitor · 09-02-2010, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bravotwozero61

I found a lotus strat copy at the local pawn shop for a $100. Think its worth it? The body is a gorgeous metallic cream and the plastic has aged nicely. Anyone have any info on them? I know they are a cheap knock off but im hopin it will make a great mod platform. What do you think?

From the ones I've seen, $100 is a bit steep. You can usually find Squiers for less than that and I think they are generally a better guitar and a better modding platform. If you were talking $50, then it might be a different story.

mijstrat72 · 09-02-2010, 10:14 PM

My drummer has two of them from different years. Nothing to write home about. I'd probably pass at $100.

66musicmaster · 09-03-2010, 11:23 AM

I *think* Lotus may have been my first guitar back in like 82. Seems like mine was pretty crappy. But if it's newer, it might be nicer. There is some really nice stuff being made and sold for cheap now. It would have to be the absolute best Lotus I'd ever seen for me to even think about it for $100. IF it's at the pawn shop, you might be able to dicker them down. Around here they have about twice what they'll take on some of the Squiers.

Plus you could probably pick up a new Squier Bullet for only a little more. I'd try to talk them down, act uninterested at the $100 price, etc. Offer them $50. Worst they can do is say no. Then walk away. That's what I'd do, anyway. But I'm a cheap basturd.

Randy

bravotwozero61 · 09-03-2010, 02:59 PM

I got them down to 65 and walked out with it. Its built like a tank. I already slapped some new strings on her and ordered a mint green loaded pickguard from GFS. Ill try to get pics up when i get the new pickguard

YeahDoIt · 09-05-2010, 06:32 AM

For USA $ 65 it's likely a good deal. I don't think you'll lose much money on this deal if you choose to sell. It could sound very nice with upgraded pickups.