Indio by Monoprice Cali DLX Plus Solid Ash Electric Guitar with Gig Bag
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does "solid ash" mean that this body is one single piece of wood?
A shopper
on Sep 4, 2022

Indio by Monoprice Cali DLX Plus Solid Ash Electric Guitar with Gig Bag

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BEST ANSWER: Mine is a two piece body, but the joint is very subtle. In this case “solid ash” means that it isn’t made of laminate/plywood. For context, Leo Fender used one, two, or three piece ash or alder bodies, and plenty of reputable builders even use 4 piece bodies with veneer tops and backs. With solid colors it is even less obvious, and some people believe that glued joints are stronger than single piece bodies. So long as it is resonant and stable, the number of pieces isn’t a huge concern—especially if the builder book-matches well (as is the case with most of these Indios).
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- Cullen H on Sep 4, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Mine is a two piece body, but the joint is very subtle. In this case “solid ash” means that it isn’t made of laminate/plywood. For context, Leo Fender used one, two, or three piece ash or alder bodies, and plenty of reputable builders even use 4 piece bodies with veneer tops and backs. With solid colors it is even less obvious, and some people believe that glued joints are stronger than single piece bodies. So long as it is resonant and stable, the number of pieces isn’t a huge concern—especially if the builder book-matches well (as is the case with most of these Indios).
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- Cullen H on Sep 4, 2022
No. In the one I have, it is 3 pieces of solid ash glued together to form the body (looks great imho). The body is not chambered. It does not have any cap. For example, a Les Paul can have 2 or 3 pieces of mahogany glued to make the body, then have a maple cap on top. It may or may not be chambered , depending on the model.
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- zygmunt d on Sep 4, 2022
Yes, the body on our Indio is fabricated from a single piece of ash. As you are probably aware some guitar manufacturers glue together several pieces of wood to form a laminate which then becomes the guitar body. However, Indio takes the extra step and fabricates the body from a single piece of ash. Hope this helps..
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- Frenchy on Sep 4, 2022
No, it means it's not a hollow body. I ordered one that had a defect and had to exchange it. It was actually a two piece body. The replacement was one piece. So it can be a one piece, but that's not guaranteed.
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- New User U on Sep 6, 2022
No it can be multiple peices glued together and be solid. The areas for the pickups are then routed out for them to be installed.
I can say it is a very well made guitar and plays well.
I can say it is a very well made guitar and plays well.
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- Marc on Sep 4, 2022
It is not a single piece of ash. It is a 3 piece, but the pieces are well matched.
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- Stacey W on Sep 8, 2022
No. It means the entire body is ash and it is solid, not chambered.
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- RJFab on Sep 4, 2022
No - the body could be two or even three different pieces of wood.
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- Robert N on Sep 8, 2022
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Is this a 2 screw tremolo or a 6 screw tremolo?
Joe R
on Jan 29, 2023
BEST ANSWER: mine came with a 6-screw vintage trem- I was Very dissapointed
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- Scott Joseph L on Jan 30, 2023
- Purchased on Dec 12, 2022
BEST ANSWER: mine came with a 6-screw vintage trem- I was Very dissapointed
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- Scott Joseph L on Jan 30, 2023
- Purchased on Dec 12, 2022
if you look at the pictures of this guitar it is a 2 screw
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- New User U on Feb 7, 2023
I was wanting the 2 screw tremolo like the picture shows, but I received a 6 screw Wilkinson that was delivered to me
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- Andrew T on Jan 30, 2023
I bought it last week, came with 6 screw tremolo with a huge bar, very good quality. Excelente guitar
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- Julio R on Feb 13, 2023
- Purchased on Feb 2, 2023
The one I got is a six-screw Wilkinson vibrato (tremolo) bridge. Unlike what is pictured here.
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- Brian F on Mar 27, 2023
Depends on which one they send you. Mine came as a 6 screw.
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- carl s on Jan 29, 2023
- Purchased on Aug 21, 2022
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Is the body a nitro or poly finish?
New User U
on Dec 7, 2020
BEST ANSWER: It seems like a standard poly finish. Had a little fret sprout but really a pretty good guitar for the price, if you get one with a straight neck. First thing you should do is adjust the neck if necessary and put a straightedge on it or at least site down the neck. if it isn't good send it back and get a replacement. Everything else is secondary.
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- John M on Dec 7, 2020
BEST ANSWER: It seems like a standard poly finish. Had a little fret sprout but really a pretty good guitar for the price, if you get one with a straight neck. First thing you should do is adjust the neck if necessary and put a straightedge on it or at least site down the neck. if it isn't good send it back and get a replacement. Everything else is secondary.
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- John M on Dec 7, 2020
I expect it's a poly finish. You wouldn't expect to see a Nitro finish, which can require a dozen coats, on a guitar in this price range. The poly is more durable.
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- Steven M on Dec 7, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 23, 2020
Do you honestly think you're getting a Nitrocellulose finish on a $200 guitar?
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- Nicholas B on Dec 7, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 20, 2020
The guitar body has a polyester finish.
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- New User U on Dec 7, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 22, 2020
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Are the pickups ALNICO or ceramic?
Is the back of the neck a gloss polyurethane or a satin finish?
Is the back of the neck a gloss polyurethane or a satin finish?
New User U
on Jan 16, 2020
BEST ANSWER: The pickups are AlNiCo.
The neck has a very smooth, satin finish.
The neck has a very smooth, satin finish.
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- Christiaan A on Dec 16, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 20, 2020
BEST ANSWER: The pickups are AlNiCo.
The neck has a very smooth, satin finish.
The neck has a very smooth, satin finish.
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- Christiaan A on Dec 16, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 20, 2020
I believe the pickups are ceramic. I do not see the bare magnets on the pole pieces. Neck has a satin finish.
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- New User U on Feb 6, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 22, 2020
Pickups are definitely Alnico and sound pretty solid!
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- Nicholas B on Dec 7, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 20, 2020
Neck is satin and slim profile....very nice and fast.
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- warren w on Jan 31, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 28, 2020
Specs say alnico
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- New User U on Nov 3, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 2, 2020
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How much does the guitar weigh?
A shopper
on Jan 18, 2022
BEST ANSWER: I haven't weighed mine but I'd say it's every bit of 12lb/5.5kg or more as others have stated. It's easily the heaviest guitar I own including several mahogany solid bodies. I'm sort of startled every time I pick it up but I'm beginning to like it for that reason. It's part of the character of the guitar.
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- Paul O on Jan 21, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I haven't weighed mine but I'd say it's every bit of 12lb/5.5kg or more as others have stated. It's easily the heaviest guitar I own including several mahogany solid bodies. I'm sort of startled every time I pick it up but I'm beginning to like it for that reason. It's part of the character of the guitar.
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- Paul O on Jan 21, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2021
Using the scale I use to weigh myself, my guitar weighed 8.6 pounds. It's not light.
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- Hugh O on Jan 20, 2022
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The specs show 350 mm fretboard radius, is this correct? If so that would be 13.77 inches which is flatter than a modern strat which is 9.5 inches.
A shopper
on Jul 17, 2022
BEST ANSWER: I've never measured this. But being a finger picker I can tell that it sure seems a bit flatter than my American strat.. It just feels more comfortable finger picking though the radius isn't real noticeable as being like what I'd consider a "fat neck". Hope that helps a little.🎸✌️
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- Todd M on Jul 17, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 21, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I've never measured this. But being a finger picker I can tell that it sure seems a bit flatter than my American strat.. It just feels more comfortable finger picking though the radius isn't real noticeable as being like what I'd consider a "fat neck". Hope that helps a little.🎸✌️
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- Todd M on Jul 17, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 21, 2021
i just took a measurement at the 4th fret and the Radius Guage that fits is the 14 i also changed the Nut and tree's with the graph nut and tree's. hope this will help you. i really like this guitar.
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- New User U on Jul 18, 2022
I'm no expert but it seems to measure out as 12. inch radius. I compare it to my other strat which has a 9.5 inch radius and it is flatter.
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- Michael V on Jul 18, 2022
That is correct. The fretboard feels more like a LP than a Strat, which happens to be my preference. This is a great buy (imho).
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- zygmunt d on Jul 17, 2022
That is a correct fretboard radius. It is thin, flat and fast.
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- Stacey W on Jul 17, 2022
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If they are anything like their previous guitars, I'm 99% sure they are 5-way.
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- New User U on Jan 9, 2020
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Are the pickup magnets ceramic or Alnico?
A shopper
on Feb 3, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Alnico, look at the back of the pickup, if you can see the individual poles it's alnico.
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- jesse s on Jun 2, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Alnico, look at the back of the pickup, if you can see the individual poles it's alnico.
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- jesse s on Jun 2, 2021
Definitely AlNiCo pickups on the guitar I received.
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- Christiaan A on Dec 16, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 20, 2020
AlNiCo pickups are on this baby!
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- alfredo c on Apr 28, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 29, 2021
Specs say alnico but everyone that has answered says ceramic???
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- New User U on Nov 3, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 2, 2020
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Does it come with a tremolo bar?
A shopper
on Jul 31, 2020
BEST ANSWER: YES. The one I received is beautiful. Very glad I paid a little more to get the ash body. I did perform a setup on mine. It needed it. YouTube video will guide you through that. It isn't hard to do. I play mine a lot, and I have other guitars that cost a whole lot more. Glad that I bought one of these.
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- Bruce W on Aug 2, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 21, 2020
BEST ANSWER: YES. The one I received is beautiful. Very glad I paid a little more to get the ash body. I did perform a setup on mine. It needed it. YouTube video will guide you through that. It isn't hard to do. I play mine a lot, and I have other guitars that cost a whole lot more. Glad that I bought one of these.
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- Bruce W on Aug 2, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 21, 2020
It sure does and it works very well. Great guitar. Very happy with it, especially for the price! You'll love it.
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- New User U on Jul 31, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 6, 2020
Yes. Mine came detached and was included in the plastic bag with the supplied wrenches etc.
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- Kenneth L on Aug 1, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 26, 2020
Yes it does. It feels sturdy and well made.
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- alfredo c on Apr 28, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 29, 2021
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Do these have tusq or bone nut or just plastic? They look good' that would be a huge improvement and its becoming more common place
A shopper
on Jan 30, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Specifications say that the nut is ABS which is plastic.
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- New User U on Nov 28, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Specifications say that the nut is ABS which is plastic.
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- New User U on Nov 28, 2020
Definitely not plastic and cut very well. No string pinch and very stable.
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- warren w on Jan 31, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 28, 2020
I am with Warren W. I believe the nut is either Tusc or bone.
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- New User U on Feb 6, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 22, 2020
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These look really nice Dave,is the nut plastic?
pete c
on Jan 31, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Specifications say that the nut is ABS, which is plastic.
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- New User U on Nov 28, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Specifications say that the nut is ABS, which is plastic.
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- New User U on Nov 28, 2020
It is not plastic. Cut well with no string pinch and stable.
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- warren w on Jan 31, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 28, 2020
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What kind of tremolo bridge is it? Wilkinson?
A shopper
on Feb 5, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it is a Wilkinson. WVS 50 II K on the one I just bought.
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- Bruce W on Mar 31, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 21, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it is a Wilkinson. WVS 50 II K on the one I just bought.
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- Bruce W on Mar 31, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 21, 2020
It is a Wilkinson trem style bridge.
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- New User U on Feb 6, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 22, 2020
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what are the stock string gauges?
Daniel
on Nov 10, 2020
BEST ANSWER: They seem to be 9s, and came with a d'Addario hang tag promoting the use of their strings.
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- Christiaan A on Dec 16, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 20, 2020
BEST ANSWER: They seem to be 9s, and came with a d'Addario hang tag promoting the use of their strings.
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- Christiaan A on Dec 16, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 20, 2020
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Will a standard Stratocaster loaded pick guard be a direct fit?
Gary Z
on Nov 20, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I replaced my pickguard, it required that I drill a few new holes for the pickguard and that I trim the guard at the neck pocket.
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- jesse s on Jun 2, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I replaced my pickguard, it required that I drill a few new holes for the pickguard and that I trim the guard at the neck pocket.
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- jesse s on Jun 2, 2021
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neck radius?
A shopper
on Apr 6, 2021
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Does the guitar use a flat bottom slotted guitar nut or a slotted guitar nut with an alignment notch? I know one of the upgrades I want to perform on the guitar is to replace the ABS nut to something a bit smoother for tuning stability. However, there appears to be two styles used on Strat and Teles - flat bottom, or with a notch. Thanks for your help in advance!
A shopper
on May 27, 2021
BEST ANSWER: it is a Flat Bottom Nut. replaced it with a graph tech nut and tree's.
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- New User U on Jul 18, 2022
BEST ANSWER: it is a Flat Bottom Nut. replaced it with a graph tech nut and tree's.
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Can you switch the pickguard with a standard pickguard replacement like what would fit on a Squire or Fender?
A shopper
on Jun 15, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I don’t see why not, it’s the same amount of holes, worst case scenario you may have to just drill some holes on it which is not a big deal
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- Julio R on Feb 13, 2023
- Purchased on Feb 2, 2023
BEST ANSWER: I don’t see why not, it’s the same amount of holes, worst case scenario you may have to just drill some holes on it which is not a big deal
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- Julio R on Feb 13, 2023
- Purchased on Feb 2, 2023
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What is the weight of the guitar?
New User U
on Jun 25, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Around 12 pounds, solid and thick ash body
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- Julio R on Feb 13, 2023
- Purchased on Feb 2, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Around 12 pounds, solid and thick ash body
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- Julio R on Feb 13, 2023
- Purchased on Feb 2, 2023
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What is the weight of the guitar?
New User U
on Jun 25, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Medium+, yes no scales to get exact. But in terms of use hasn't been an issue, unlike say some les Paul's...
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- Karl M on Jun 28, 2021
- Purchased on May 13, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Medium+, yes no scales to get exact. But in terms of use hasn't been an issue, unlike say some les Paul's...
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- Karl M on Jun 28, 2021
- Purchased on May 13, 2021
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The Ash body on the $229 DLX Plus model. What does it weigh?
New User U
on Jul 18, 2021
BEST ANSWER: it weight approximately 7 lbs.
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- Ralph Burton on Jul 27, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 6, 2020
BEST ANSWER: it weight approximately 7 lbs.
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- Ralph Burton on Jul 27, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 6, 2020
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Do the screw holes of the pickguard, match Fender modern strats?
Douglas B
on Oct 13, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Probably not. You will need to do some drilling. But the supplied pickguard is very high quality as is everything about this guitar.
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- Kevin R on Oct 13, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 2, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Probably not. You will need to do some drilling. But the supplied pickguard is very high quality as is everything about this guitar.
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- Kevin R on Oct 13, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 2, 2021
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What type of routing is under the pickguard?
New User U
on Dec 15, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I am trying to remember , I want to say you can put a HB in. It is an awesome guitar, full size pots alnico pickups. I really cant find any faults. Great purchase
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- Victor W on Dec 15, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I am trying to remember , I want to say you can put a HB in. It is an awesome guitar, full size pots alnico pickups. I really cant find any faults. Great purchase
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- Victor W on Dec 15, 2021
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How do you adjust the neck?
A shopper
on Jan 27, 2022
BEST ANSWER: By the headstock, the guitar comes with a Allen key to adjust it
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- Julio R on Feb 13, 2023
- Purchased on Feb 2, 2023
BEST ANSWER: By the headstock, the guitar comes with a Allen key to adjust it
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- Julio R on Feb 13, 2023
- Purchased on Feb 2, 2023
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is the cali DLX worth the extra money over the cali classic?? seens hard to tell the difference from the pictures- Help??
New User U
on Oct 26, 2022
BEST ANSWER: It is, comes with upgrades on bridge and pickups, also electric components, upgrades the guitar very well
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- Julio R on Feb 13, 2023
- Purchased on Feb 2, 2023
BEST ANSWER: It is, comes with upgrades on bridge and pickups, also electric components, upgrades the guitar very well
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- Julio R on Feb 13, 2023
- Purchased on Feb 2, 2023
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Does this guitar still come with Alnico pickups? I noticed it no longer says what kind of pickups which makes me think they have switched them out for ceramic.
New User U
on Nov 18, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The guitar I purchased in Aug has Wilkinson pickups.
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- Paul S on Nov 18, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 16, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The guitar I purchased in Aug has Wilkinson pickups.
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- Paul S on Nov 18, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 16, 2022
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What size are the frets?
A shopper
on Mar 19, 2021
can i get this guitar in a left hand version?
A shopper
on Jul 3, 2021
When are dlx guitars coming back in stock? Been waiting for months
A shopper
on Sep 19, 2021
What size are the tuner holes in the headstock? 10mm?
A shopper
on Jul 18, 2022
What size are the tuner holes on the headstock? 10mm?
New User U
on Jul 18, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5
I am very happy with this
only needed minor setup, a little more filing of the fret ends, and the frets were already polished and leveled. I love the rosewood neck. I have nothing to complain about. I will add locking tuners and possibly a pickup swap, however the stock pickups sound very good.
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Rated 5 out of 5
REALLY nice!
I'm giving this guitar 5 stars because for the money you can't ask for better. Sure you may need to do some setup. You may want to do upgrades but this is the case with any budget or midrange guitar. I'm quite happy with it as it is but if I choose to upgrade later I will still come out way ahead. On the heavy side as it is ash, the sustain is really impressive. Tuning stability is rock solid. As is or as a modding platform you really can't lose!

Extremely good.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Fantastic guitar !
Great guitar, plays and sounds as well as a player strat
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Rated 5 out of 5
A bargain
This guitar is a bargain very good for modifying
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Rated 3 out of 5
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Rated 3 out of 5
Not as anticipated.
A couple defects wrong bridge and a couple of nicks on the side of the fretboard and last a goonie below the bridge thats why 3 stars. ps had to release the bridge to tighten the set screw for the whammy bar.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Cali DLX
Just an FYI, the one I received had a six point tremolo (which isn't an issue with me) and the neck is not yellowed like the illustration. Its much lighter, almost white.
Cosmetically I liked the color of the body but mine came with a couple defects in the wood you can see through the finish from knot holes in the front and a ding in the back. They offered to replace it but didn't have this finish available. Monoprice did a cost adjustment and the guitar was on sale so I kept it since it wound up being cheap for the caliber of guitar it is. It did require a little neck tweeking so the Band E strings wouldn't bottom out when fretted on the first fret.
Those things considered, I would buy it again at this price. If it was full price I would have gotten a refund but for what I paid its a nice player. Monoprice did a good customer service Job.
Cosmetically I liked the color of the body but mine came with a couple defects in the wood you can see through the finish from knot holes in the front and a ding in the back. They offered to replace it but didn't have this finish available. Monoprice did a cost adjustment and the guitar was on sale so I kept it since it wound up being cheap for the caliber of guitar it is. It did require a little neck tweeking so the Band E strings wouldn't bottom out when fretted on the first fret.
Those things considered, I would buy it again at this price. If it was full price I would have gotten a refund but for what I paid its a nice player. Monoprice did a good customer service Job.
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Rated 4 out of 5
ALl good except on thing.
Nice finish, heavy for a strat, sounds good, set up well out of box, only issue I have is the heel of the neck on the the high E side feels clean coated but unfinished, bumpy and weird under the palm. QC Oversite?
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Rated 5 out of 5
Retired Strat Guy
This is my second Monoprice guitar. The first was a Cali Tele and this Strat. They keep on getting better. This Strat is very good. It arrived in four days (Mich.) in perfect condition. Playable right out of the box. Nut was cut right, frets were clean, level and smooth. Trem Block is large and heavy. The electronics are clean and solid.
I recommend this guitar for anyone interested in a good Strat. Great dollar value. Thank you Monoprice.
I recommend this guitar for anyone interested in a good Strat. Great dollar value. Thank you Monoprice.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent for beginners or modders
Excellent guitar with a comfortable neck. Didn't have much to do on it when it arrived. It had one fret that was slightly high but that was really it other than a minor truss rod adjustment. For those that want to know specs mine came through with dime sized pots. It holds tune well. I would recommend this guitar to anyone especially beginners or those who want a solid mod base. This guitar would a much better choice then cheaper guitars for beginners. The only thing I would like to see is Monoprice to start double boxing their guitars before shipping. I own four Indio guitars and this is the only one that has not been damaged in some way during shipping.
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