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Old 03-28-2009, 10:02 AM   #42 (permalink)
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Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build

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the nitro thing would make one difference only: YOU KNOW THAT YOU'RE HAVING IT !!
Yes, I am probably opening pandora's box here, but I think the thickness of the finish is the most important factor. I have an 05 USA standard 3 color burst strat and it sounds really good acousticly and plugged in. I noticed that the poly finish is really thin on this one to where you can see a bit of the wood grain in the reflection at just the right angle on the body.

The only reason why I wanted the all nitro finish on this build is because I have an early 60's theme going.

Didn't Jimi Hendrix's 68-69 CBS strats have a poly finish?
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