It took some doing, but it was worth it.

I call it the Cherry Gold Strat

I’ll let the video explain everything, but to summarize, I had a cheap Strat body from Ebay, which I decided to convert to a hardtail with twin humbuckers and the illusion of no pickguard.

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A successful Parts build! On a budget, as usual, I selected parts and components that I felt would give me good performance for price. Affordable, but fully-functional was the aim.

Specs:

  • 2 x Vanson ’57 Alnico II PAF-style humbuckers.
  • Master volume and tone (both 500k log pots) – 0.02F tone cap.
  • 3-way toggle, selector switch
  • Colour-matched, clear pickguard (painted from underside).
  • Top-loading hardtail bridge.
  • Basswood body.
  • Maple neck with maple fingerboard and satin finish.
  • Squier “Kluson” style tuners with conversion bushings for 10mm holes.
  • Finish: Cherry gold with white competition stripes.

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