Help deciding on Strat stuff

[dd12939]

This Strat's going to get some new stuff (yay!), and I need help deciding what to put on it. It's going to have the same pickup configuration as in the picture, two volumes, one tone, a 3-way strat-style switch, and a mini switch. Based on responses from an earlier thread, I'll probably end up with a Li'l '59 in the neck. The '59n in the bridge is cool, but I want a little more punch, and tad more low end, but I still want to retain the vintage-ness of it. Maybe a '59b?
I'd also like suggestions on colors for the pickguard and pickups. I'm open to lots of ideas for that. Also, where can I get a strat pickguard cut for one single and one hum?

[Benjy_26]

Re: Help deciding on Strat stuff

I'd call either Chandler or Warmoth for the pickguard. I would go with a either a brown tortoise or cream pearl on that guitar. As far as the pickup colors, I'd go white in the neck, and zebra in the bridge. A C5 would blend well with a Lil 59 neck. It will have the same basic EQ curve as a 59, but the output will be higher.

[Loserchief]

Re: Help deciding on Strat stuff

i think q parts make some nice pickguards but i'm not sure wheter they offer thi pup-configuartion or not.

[dd12939]

Re: Help deciding on Strat stuff

*bump*