I finally bit the bullet and bought all new parts to mod my MIM stratocaster. Everything is changed but the body, neck, bridge (for now), and nut (for now). I have a Black Tusq nut I wanted to put on, but only to find out the nut slot was routed at an angle, and the stock nut sanded to fit. I don't have that kind of patience at the moment...so here it is, back together. Sounds and looks absolutely gorgeous Future mods include (...the only things left ) a steel trem block, new saddles (suggestions?), and getting that new nut on there.
Stock strat:
Why did they paint over a sticker? Silly foreigners.
Tremol-No installed:
Cavity, shielded with copper tape:
Gotoh Locking "Kluson" style tuners (And GFS conversion bushings), Graph Tech Black Tusq string tree (Surprisingly, I have noticed a difference!):
Proline Black Pearlloid pickguard loaded with Lindy Fralin Vintage Hots, wired with stewmac electronics, and topped off with stewmac chrome dome knobs:
Note: Bridge pickup has bassplate installed, and bottom tone control is wired to the bridge instead of middle.
The finished (for now) product:
Clips up tomorrow!
Stock strat:
Why did they paint over a sticker? Silly foreigners.
Tremol-No installed:
Cavity, shielded with copper tape:
Gotoh Locking "Kluson" style tuners (And GFS conversion bushings), Graph Tech Black Tusq string tree (Surprisingly, I have noticed a difference!):
Proline Black Pearlloid pickguard loaded with Lindy Fralin Vintage Hots, wired with stewmac electronics, and topped off with stewmac chrome dome knobs:
Note: Bridge pickup has bassplate installed, and bottom tone control is wired to the bridge instead of middle.
The finished (for now) product:
Clips up tomorrow!