Guitar collection, part 3
Current Electric guitars
Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster
First of all, without discussing the CS or Lace Sensor versions, let’s focus on this budget-friendly version. The Tokai TLB-180, brand new and unboxed, is priced at 17,000 HKD, discounted to 12,900 HKD. Signature models usually don’t participate in discount activities, commonly priced at 85% of the regular price, while display models seem to be at 80%.
首先說，不討論CS，或者Lace拾音器版本，先關註這個乞丐版。通利全新開箱，標價17k，折後12900港幣，簽名款一般很少會參與打折活動，普遍標價85折，陳列品好像是8折。
Let’s start with the drawbacks:
the vintage-style tone knob isn’t very stable, the single-ply pickguard is prone to deformation, and getting used to the finer threads may take some time.
先說缺點：復古調音旋鈕不夠穩定，單層護板容易變形，細小品絲需要重新習慣。Pay attention to the details; the Soft V-shaped neck is not much different from a regular C, suitable for a rock-style grip, and it offers very comfortable support. The neck isn’t glossy, which is great as it doesn’t get sticky!
需要留意的細節，soft V琴頸與普通C差別不大，適合搖滾手型，支撐非常舒服；琴頸不是光漆，不粘手這一點非常好！Key point!!!! The circuit is very versatile, and many people who find the sound not to their liking might not be using its circuit properly!
重點！！！！！！電路非常豐富，很多人覺得聲音不好聽是不會使用它的電路！
Three knobs: the first one is Volume, the second is Tone, and the third is Boost. If you set all three knobs to 10 when you pick it up, you’re doing it wrong.
三個旋鈕，第一個是音量Volume，第二個音色Tone，第三個是激勵Boost。假如當你上手把三個旋鈕全打到10就錯了。
Volume: At 10, it has a boost of about 10-12db compared to a regular Strat, usually used around 7 to match a regular Strat.
Volume：10的時候相比於普通strat大概有10-12db的Boost，一般使用在7左右與普通Strat相同；Tone: It has a TBX knob, generally set at 5, equivalent to 10 on a regular Strat, 0-5 is the same as a regular Strat’s tone knob, and 5-10 can increase the high tones.
Tone：TBX旋鈕，一般使用在5，與普通strat的10相同，0-5與普通strat音色旋鈕相同，5-10可以增加高音；Boost: At 0, it’s the same as a regular Strat, increasing the mid-frequency gain by about 12db from 0 to 10.
Boost：0與普通strat相同，0-10增加中頻增益大概有12db左右。
So, to get a normal Strat sound, set Volume to 7, Tone to 5, and Boost to 0.
To get close to a fat humbucker tone, set Boost to 10, Tone to 5, and adjust Volume accordingly.
所以，想要獲得正常Strat聲音，需要Volume 7，Tone 5，Boost 0。
想要接近雙線圈肥厚音色，Boost 10，Tone 5，Volume自行調整。
By using these knobs in combination, you can achieve a wide range of output combinations. For example, if you want a solo, you can pull up the Boost and set Tone to 10, achieving a sound similar to a Strat after a light overdrive.
這幾個旋鈕配合使用，可以得到非常多的輸出組合。比如，想要solo的時候，可以不用踩額外踏板，把Boost拉起來，Tone也拉到10，可以得到類似於通過了輕過載後的Strat音色。
Charvel DK24 Super Stratocaster
Amplifiers
Supro Delta King 10
