My Strat build thread, with pics - Page 2

overdriver · 09-09-2009, 12:20 PM

Nice did you finish that body?

lp_junkie · 09-09-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by overdriver

Nice did you finish that body?

Customer supplied body, I have the stuff to do it though.

overdriver · 09-09-2009, 01:01 PM

Good work !

integra evan · 09-10-2009, 11:56 PM

Bridge is installed and all wiring complete. Only thing I'm waiting on is the neck, and that will be arriving tomorrow. I went with the V neck, like the way they feel.

Anyone know where I can get decal paper so I can make a decal for the headstock?

integra evan · 09-11-2009, 10:16 PM

Neck is installed! Unfortunately my vintage tuners don't fit...I need 3/8" to 1/4" conversion bushings for the headstock.

leftyguitarman · 09-12-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by integra evan

Neck is installed! Unfortunately my vintage tuners don't fit...I need 3/8" to 1/4" conversion bushings for the headstock.

GFS might have some. As for the decal, do you want a Fender one? Google "Fender waterslide decals" and see if you can get one.

integra evan · 09-12-2009, 11:34 PM

I ordered some conversion bushings, they'll be here in the next couple of days.

I found some paper at Staples. I had found a good image on the web of different style headstock logos, so I chose the '62 style, worked it through photoshop, and printed it out on the paper. It's on the headstock now, and it looks pretty good!

I'm wondering if I should put a light coat of polyurethane on the headstock...

integra evan · 09-13-2009, 12:57 AM

Fiery Father · 09-13-2009, 02:53 AM

looking great dude.

Guitarsquirrel7 · 09-13-2009, 09:19 PM

Does the neck not have a fretboard?

Loserface300 · 09-13-2009, 09:24 PM

yes.....it does NOT....its a one peice neck....the frets are put directly on the neck....

integra evan · 09-13-2009, 09:34 PM

It's a Mighty Mite V neck, it works just fine.

Guitarsquirrel7 · 09-13-2009, 09:41 PM

I've never seen that before. That's pretty cool

Good Job btw!

integra evan · 09-16-2009, 08:54 PM

So it's pretty much complete....I think I have to open up the nut slots for the B and G strings, they both sound like they are being pinched when I strike them open.

Also, I'm getting a lot of hum from these pickups, especially at high gain preamp settings.

Fiery Father · 09-16-2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by integra evan

So it's pretty much complete....I think I have to open up the nut slots for the B and G strings, they both sound like they are being pinched when I strike them open.

Also, I'm getting a lot of hum from these pickups, especially at high gain preamp settings.

this is a given for classic era single coils through high gain amps.

integra evan · 09-18-2009, 12:33 PM

Is there any way to reduce this hum? These pickups are great otherwise, they really capture nice tone.

Belzeebub · 09-18-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by integra evan

Is there any way to reduce this hum? These pickups are great otherwise, they really capture nice tone.

Unfortunately, these come with the territory with high gain amps.

integra evan · 09-25-2009, 12:30 AM

My strat is officially complete! I installed the vintage style string guide on the headstock yesterday, as well as picked up a nice hard case for it! I am pleased with how it turned out, it is very fun to play and has a nice sound, different than my Les Paul.

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integra evan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 158 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: My Strat build thread, with pics Bridge is installed and all wiring complete. Only thing I'm waiting on is the neck, and that will be arriving tomorrow. I went with the V neck, like the way they feel. Anyone know where I can get decal paper so I can make a decal for the headstock? __________________ Holy Rollerz Christian Car Club

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integra evan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 158 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: My Strat build thread, with pics Neck is installed! Unfortunately my vintage tuners don't fit...I need 3/8" to 1/4" conversion bushings for the headstock. __________________ Holy Rollerz Christian Car Club

09-12-2009, 11:34 PM	#37 (permalink)
integra evan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 158 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: My Strat build thread, with pics I ordered some conversion bushings, they'll be here in the next couple of days. I found some paper at Staples. I had found a good image on the web of different style headstock logos, so I chose the '62 style, worked it through photoshop, and printed it out on the paper. It's on the headstock now, and it looks pretty good! I'm wondering if I should put a light coat of polyurethane on the headstock... __________________ Holy Rollerz Christian Car Club

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09-13-2009, 12:57 AM	#38 (permalink)
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Loserface300 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,373 Thanks: 28 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: My Strat build thread, with pics yes.....it does NOT....its a one peice neck....the frets are put directly on the neck.... __________________

09-13-2009, 09:34 PM	#42 (permalink)
integra evan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 158 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: My Strat build thread, with pics It's a Mighty Mite V neck, it works just fine. __________________ Holy Rollerz Christian Car Club

09-13-2009, 09:41 PM	#43 (permalink)
Guitarsquirrel7 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,426 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: My Strat build thread, with pics I've never seen that before. That's pretty cool Good Job btw! __________________

09-16-2009, 08:54 PM	#44 (permalink)
integra evan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 158 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: My Strat build thread, with pics So it's pretty much complete....I think I have to open up the nut slots for the B and G strings, they both sound like they are being pinched when I strike them open. Also, I'm getting a lot of hum from these pickups, especially at high gain preamp settings. __________________ Holy Rollerz Christian Car Club

09-18-2009, 12:33 PM	#46 (permalink)
integra evan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 158 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: My Strat build thread, with pics Is there any way to reduce this hum? These pickups are great otherwise, they really capture nice tone. __________________ Holy Rollerz Christian Car Club

09-25-2009, 12:30 AM	#48 (permalink)
integra evan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 158 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: My Strat build thread, with pics My strat is officially complete! I installed the vintage style string guide on the headstock yesterday, as well as picked up a nice hard case for it! I am pleased with how it turned out, it is very fun to play and has a nice sound, different than my Les Paul. __________________ Holy Rollerz Christian Car Club

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