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May 8th, 2009, 07:04 PM
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Strat-Talker
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Chicago
Posts: 237
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Just gave my Strat tune up!
My 2000/2001 MIM Stratocaster is pretty beat up but after this round of mods it sounds better than ever! Bought it new/stock several years ago and put Schaller tuners and a Hot Rails in the bridge. I used it like that until today. Here's what was done:
- Completely shielded the cavities
- Put new pots and switch in
- Put GFS overwound pickups in the neck and middle
- Seymour Duncan SSL-4 in the bridge
- New pickguard and pickguard shield
- Rewired all electronics (obviously)
- Put in a Callaham complete bridge/block assembly
It sounds great! I am very happy with the mods done, but I'm not really sure what component(s) had the greatest effect.
Also, my Affinity Strat is in the shop getting a set up and fret level after I shielded/rewired and installed new pickups and bridge in it, so I should be happy when I get that one back too!
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May 8th, 2009, 07:15 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: London Canada
Posts: 4,082
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Sounds like good stuff you did to your guitar!! Let's see some pics!
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May 8th, 2009, 07:19 PM
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Strat-Talker
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Chicago
Posts: 237
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Pics will come when I get home from work. Unfortunately, my guitar is a little beat up and I'm not too crazy about the color (purple) so I'm a little embarassed.. :(
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May 8th, 2009, 07:27 PM
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Senior Stratmaster
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Newark, DE
Age: 49
Posts: 1,112
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It sounds great! I am very happy with the mods done, but I'm not really sure what component(s) had the greatest effect.
As you said, your very happy with the mods. That's always a good thing to have something in your day that works well. Best of Luck!
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May 8th, 2009, 07:31 PM
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Senior Stratmaster
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Bastrop, Tx.
Age: 58
Posts: 1,178
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Don't worry about the ware or color. A strat's beauty is based on how it sounds and how it feels in your hands.
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May 8th, 2009, 07:32 PM
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Senior Stratmaster
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Bastrop, Tx.
Age: 58
Posts: 1,178
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I mean wear  |
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May 9th, 2009, 01:15 AM
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Strat-Talker
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Chicago
Posts: 237
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Pic time!
Here's what it looked like a few weeks ago:
Last week:
Today:
My guitar is actually purple, not blue like it looks in those pictures. I left my tripod at work so I had to resort to using a flash. Even with WB set I can't get rid of the blueish tint.
I need to get new knobs, those white ones stand out way too much. |
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May 10th, 2009, 09:47 PM
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Strat-Talk Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: tennessee
Age: 21
Posts: 24
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Looks cool.
Did you use naphtha to get the sticky off?
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May 10th, 2009, 11:38 PM
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Strat-Talker
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Chicago
Posts: 237
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Thanks.
Goo-gone (I'm pretty sure it has naptha or a naptha like ingredient in it).
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May 11th, 2009, 10:29 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: London Canada
Posts: 4,082
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Looks much better than the sticker version!! Just a warning with goo-gone.......do NOT use on any guitar with nitro finish!!
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May 11th, 2009, 10:44 AM
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Strat-O-Master
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Fort Lauderdale FL
Age: 29
Posts: 870
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looking good..  |
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May 11th, 2009, 11:51 AM
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Senior Stratmaster
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: England
Age: 39
Posts: 1,691
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cool job,
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