Build in progress - My #1 Strat gets another makeover (about the 5th one lol) v. 20 yr journey with one strat

[Believer7713]

Red Green or Blue rubber band option

Thank you!

 

[AlkyHauler]

Well here she is:

 

[AlkyHauler]

 

[AlkyHauler]

Well hell now I don't want to play it and smudge up the mirror.

 

[AlkyHauler]

Well of course I had to change string gauge. This is a dedicated 1/2 step down Eb so I had to go with .011-.056 NYXLs. And this necessitated a complete action/intonation adjustment. If you asked me if I could only have ONE pedal what would it be? Simple, this guy right here:

 

[Believer7713]

Beautiful! I did one in blue with a gold mirror pickguard 2 years ago for a national Crime Stoppers fundraiser auction.

 

[bluejazzoid]

Thanks for all the pics – looks like a fun build for sure! (long-time Charvel fan here)

 

[AlkyHauler]

Beautiful! I did one in blue with a gold mirror pickguard 2 years ago for a national Crime Stoppers fundraiser auction.
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WHOA that is HOT! Damn I love that. I have a blue strat body laying around here somewhere...

 

[AlkyHauler]

Thanks for all the pics – looks like a fun build for sure! (long-time Charvel fan here)

Check my other thread on the refresh of my 2013 Charvel So-Cal...it's going to be sweet...

 

[AlkyHauler]

 

[htwheelz67]

How much problem was it to get the Charvel neck on the Fender body? File? Dremel?

 

[AlkyHauler]

How much problem was it to get the Charvel neck on the Fender body? File? Dremel?

Just a little clean up with fine sand paper. It was really close to begin with. Basically clean up the neck pocket a little. Fits like a glove.