Wattage
High Voltologist
I wasn't real happy with the results of the first go 'round, playability wise mostly my fault because I cheaped out on the neck, it just wasn't right. So it was out of commission for a few months but I got it back maybe 2 weeks ago and it freaking kills now! Still got a few tweaks to do but totally useable beastie now.
My buddy scored me a real clean, used Warmoth neck that's pretty good so far. It's a little different than what I would order but the price was right and it is a very nice neck. The compound radius is taking some getting used to. I do a lot of double stops and bends and it can be a little tricky to grab them sometimes it is so flat. I'll tell you what though, it is a hell of a nice piece of wood, beautiful figuring on the maple, real dark rosewood and the fretwork is spot on! It adds a lot to the sound of the guitar and this thing sustains like no Strat I've ever had now. Added some Graphtech dtring trees too.
Changed the pups around a little too. The SSL-5b, SSL-1n stayed but the GFS 59 in the middle is long gone, it did nothing for the guitar really. It's a very bland pickup overall. I replaced it with some mutant disco'd red DiMarzio that is half a Super D and half an X2N, about 15k output. I am going to put a split in for it to broaden it's range and usefulness but it sounds pretty cool as is, very thick and dark but mix it with the SSL-5 and what a cool sound! I want a little more quack when mixed with the neck so I dropped it low and brought up the hex screws which helped but if I split it I think it'll be great.
Still want to get a real low chrome bucker ring for the DiMarzio and 2 chrome knobs for the vol and tone. Then I have to figure out some graphic for the headstock. I may spray it to match but I am not sure yet.
My buddy scored me a real clean, used Warmoth neck that's pretty good so far. It's a little different than what I would order but the price was right and it is a very nice neck. The compound radius is taking some getting used to. I do a lot of double stops and bends and it can be a little tricky to grab them sometimes it is so flat. I'll tell you what though, it is a hell of a nice piece of wood, beautiful figuring on the maple, real dark rosewood and the fretwork is spot on! It adds a lot to the sound of the guitar and this thing sustains like no Strat I've ever had now. Added some Graphtech dtring trees too.
Changed the pups around a little too. The SSL-5b, SSL-1n stayed but the GFS 59 in the middle is long gone, it did nothing for the guitar really. It's a very bland pickup overall. I replaced it with some mutant disco'd red DiMarzio that is half a Super D and half an X2N, about 15k output. I am going to put a split in for it to broaden it's range and usefulness but it sounds pretty cool as is, very thick and dark but mix it with the SSL-5 and what a cool sound! I want a little more quack when mixed with the neck so I dropped it low and brought up the hex screws which helped but if I split it I think it'll be great.
Still want to get a real low chrome bucker ring for the DiMarzio and 2 chrome knobs for the vol and tone. Then I have to figure out some graphic for the headstock. I may spray it to match but I am not sure yet.
BTW: I like that Wayne Kramer, looks righteous. 
