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DLT
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I have been thinking it would be cool to buy one of these Galveston guitars, put an upgraded neck and pups on it. Also change out the cheaper controls if need be.
jerryjg
PinkElephantologist
Re: Acrylic Body Stratocaster
Great idea DLT. Ive thought of that myself, Itd be like trying to turn a silk purse inoto sows ear imo. Just rawk it as is and enjoy, unless you want to try and mate a neck onto that body which would require a considerable amount of work i think. I doubt a regular strat nbeck would go right on and work right. I'd go with STs4- clasic stacks if you want to, but they'd cost more than the whole guitar. I dont think that peice of plexiglass is as substantial as a Dan Armstrong piece.
Great idea DLT. Ive thought of that myself, Itd be like trying to turn a silk purse inoto sows ear imo. Just rawk it as is and enjoy, unless you want to try and mate a neck onto that body which would require a considerable amount of work i think. I doubt a regular strat nbeck would go right on and work right. I'd go with STs4- clasic stacks if you want to, but they'd cost more than the whole guitar. I dont think that peice of plexiglass is as substantial as a Dan Armstrong piece.
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jerryjg
PinkElephantologist
JB_From_Hell
Jomo's Nimions
Re: Acrylic Body Stratocaster
It would be pretty stupid of them not to make it with a Fender-spec neck pocket.
It would be pretty stupid of them not to make it with a Fender-spec neck pocket.
jerryjg
PinkElephantologist
Re: Acrylic Body Stratocaster
Just saying that the stuf like the Fender Chinese Hello Kitty is definitly not Fender Std spec. This Galveston Lucite guitar is the cheapest of cheap chinese "strats", and one should not assume you can bolt up a MIM neck to it without expensive luthiery work to the neck ( which would devalue the neck of course in the process). Its be better to set up the neck on it..like people do with the Kitty I guess( and its just a guess, cause I don't know).As i mentioned Im certain its not a nice crafted Lucite "Dan Armstrong" type body ( which arent cheap by any means), but a thin cheap light Lucite body; how could it be at that price?
Snowdog as far as Modulus Graphite necks, that'd be cool, but ive heard dismal reports on them regarding fit and finish and Customer satisfaction with the company and their willingness to stand behind their product. In Fact, I've heard disastrous reports in general, but that was last time I checked, cause I was considering one, and what I found out made me run the other way fast!. Check it out thouroughly before you commit.
Just saying that the stuf like the Fender Chinese Hello Kitty is definitly not Fender Std spec. This Galveston Lucite guitar is the cheapest of cheap chinese "strats", and one should not assume you can bolt up a MIM neck to it without expensive luthiery work to the neck ( which would devalue the neck of course in the process). Its be better to set up the neck on it..like people do with the Kitty I guess( and its just a guess, cause I don't know).As i mentioned Im certain its not a nice crafted Lucite "Dan Armstrong" type body ( which arent cheap by any means), but a thin cheap light Lucite body; how could it be at that price?
Snowdog as far as Modulus Graphite necks, that'd be cool, but ive heard dismal reports on them regarding fit and finish and Customer satisfaction with the company and their willingness to stand behind their product. In Fact, I've heard disastrous reports in general, but that was last time I checked, cause I was considering one, and what I found out made me run the other way fast!. Check it out thouroughly before you commit.
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DLT
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Re: Acrylic Body Stratocaster
I would be afraid of any other pickguard in fear the screw holes would not line up. You'd be able to see it from underneath if you had to redrill. I am fussy about stuff like that.
I would be afraid of any other pickguard in fear the screw holes would not line up. You'd be able to see it from underneath if you had to redrill. I am fussy about stuff like that.
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Re: Acrylic Body Stratocaster
Good thing the boddy is thiner. I tried an acrylic Ibanez once, the bloody thing was HEAVY...
Clear pickguard, HH (or HSH ) pup setup (for some reason I'm picturing them with pup rings a la Maiden), a few of those off brand clear speed knobs and it will rock. HARD.
Good thing the boddy is thiner. I tried an acrylic Ibanez once, the bloody thing was HEAVY...
Clear pickguard, HH (or HSH ) pup setup (for some reason I'm picturing them with pup rings a la Maiden), a few of those off brand clear speed knobs and it will rock. HARD.
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DLT
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Re: Acrylic Body Stratocaster
I tried that with a 1977 Les Paul pickguard. The screw hole is in a slightly different place than the new Gibson pickguards.
I made a perfect tracing. Sent it in and got back a pickguard that was off. :banghead:
That is why I need another. Anybody have an original 77 LP pickguard in the color cream?
I tried that with a 1977 Les Paul pickguard. The screw hole is in a slightly different place than the new Gibson pickguards.
I made a perfect tracing. Sent it in and got back a pickguard that was off. :banghead:
That is why I need another. Anybody have an original 77 LP pickguard in the color cream?
DepecheMoses
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rashayritto
Off-Topic Lurker
Re: Acrylic Body Stratocaster
i tried out the Dan Armstrong and some acrylic BC Riches. acrylic sounds very nice! i'm suprised it isnt used more. i wonder if it looks like **** after about a month of regular use though...all those small circular "scratches" that you see in a wood guitar's finish under the light would ruin that totally see through vibe
i tried out the Dan Armstrong and some acrylic BC Riches. acrylic sounds very nice! i'm suprised it isnt used more. i wonder if it looks like **** after about a month of regular use though...all those small circular "scratches" that you see in a wood guitar's finish under the light would ruin that totally see through vibe
rashayritto
Off-Topic Lurker
Re: Acrylic Body Stratocaster
hm BTW, do galveston guitars have a good rep? just wondering since their prices are ridiculously cheap, even for a carved top set neck LP style guitar
hm BTW, do galveston guitars have a good rep? just wondering since their prices are ridiculously cheap, even for a carved top set neck LP style guitar
wanmei1
New member
Re: Acrylic Body Stratocaster
Man you is just like so not hip.
Ice ain't cool !
Cast iron is in for heavy metal.
Man you is just like so not hip.
Ice ain't cool !
Cast iron is in for heavy metal.
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DLT
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Re: Acrylic Body Stratocaster
DM,
Pickguards.com. Do not use them. They stink at making a perfect replacements and once they do it, no refunds.
DM,
Pickguards.com. Do not use them. They stink at making a perfect replacements and once they do it, no refunds.
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DLT
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Re: Acrylic Body Stratocaster
I think If you could go through a bunch, to check the neck to see if it was made good and did a few mods, it could be a decent guitar.
I still would want a different neck, just to get that danged name off from it.
I think If you could go through a bunch, to check the neck to see if it was made good and did a few mods, it could be a decent guitar.
I still would want a different neck, just to get that danged name off from it.
NoOnesFang13
New member
Re: Acrylic Body Stratocaster
a clear pickguard with Q-Tuners would look cool, but i dont know if ur into that
a clear pickguard with Q-Tuners would look cool, but i dont know if ur into that
