Strat Hunting
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ImmortalSix
John Mayer's Mankini
Re: Strat Hunting
Step 1: Sell the neck on TGP or SDUGF (they fit Teles and Strats)
Step 2: Buy a USACG neck
I know some people say they don't like butchering guitars, but this plan involves unscrewing 4 screws then screwing in 4 screws.
That's what I would do!
That G&L neck will fly, and your USACG neck will be top quality and exactly your specs.
I think it's a financial breakeven.
Step 1: Sell the neck on TGP or SDUGF (they fit Teles and Strats)
Step 2: Buy a USACG neck
I know some people say they don't like butchering guitars, but this plan involves unscrewing 4 screws then screwing in 4 screws.
That's what I would do!
That G&L neck will fly, and your USACG neck will be top quality and exactly your specs.
I think it's a financial breakeven.
crusty philtrum
Vintageologist
Re: Strat Hunting
Yeah, Highway 1 (post 2007 for the larger frets) or old Tokai (late '70s/early '80s), Fernandes from the '80s. If you get the Japanese ones from Japan, they're almost always in near-perfect condition.
Yeah, Highway 1 (post 2007 for the larger frets) or old Tokai (late '70s/early '80s), Fernandes from the '80s. If you get the Japanese ones from Japan, they're almost always in near-perfect condition.
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zenmindbeginner
New member
Re: Strat Hunting
Another love for the Highway One strats. I used a Highway One neck for my strat build I did last Spring. I basically built my dream strat for around $800.
Another love for the Highway One strats. I used a Highway One neck for my strat build I did last Spring. I basically built my dream strat for around $800.
Re: Strat Hunting
if i was on a super tight budget and could only keep one guitar i could get by on a MIM strat with the HSS set up for all my Electric needs... i have 3 of them in my collection still... my old 1999 one is my work horse even if i like the larger frets in my 2006 one
if i was on a super tight budget and could only keep one guitar i could get by on a MIM strat with the HSS set up for all my Electric needs... i have 3 of them in my collection still... my old 1999 one is my work horse even if i like the larger frets in my 2006 one
KeeperOS
New member
Re: Strat Hunting
Does it HAVE to be a Strat, will a Strat-like guitar do?
Cause I am extremely impressed with the 1993-1996 Washburn MGs, have three myself and am very happy with them.
For 22 frets, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, USA-made Wilky VS-100 and HSS that's where I'd look.
The MG-120 is Mahogany Body/Figured Maple top, the MG-100 (which I have) Swamp Ash body and the MG-90 Mahogany body and an oil finish. All USA-made.
If you'd be willing to go even a bit further then BloodRose said he's selling some of his.
The MG-104 (also have one) is a 24-fretter, HSH with a Floyd, Alder body/Figured Maple top and the MG-130 (Steve Sala's sig) is 22-frets, HSS but with a 24.75" scale and set-neck.
All of them truly amazing guitars and these days you can get them for so little for what you get it's a crime (got mine from 350 to 600 USD)
Does it HAVE to be a Strat, will a Strat-like guitar do?
Cause I am extremely impressed with the 1993-1996 Washburn MGs, have three myself and am very happy with them.
For 22 frets, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, USA-made Wilky VS-100 and HSS that's where I'd look.
The MG-120 is Mahogany Body/Figured Maple top, the MG-100 (which I have) Swamp Ash body and the MG-90 Mahogany body and an oil finish. All USA-made.
If you'd be willing to go even a bit further then BloodRose said he's selling some of his.
The MG-104 (also have one) is a 24-fretter, HSH with a Floyd, Alder body/Figured Maple top and the MG-130 (Steve Sala's sig) is 22-frets, HSS but with a 24.75" scale and set-neck.
All of them truly amazing guitars and these days you can get them for so little for what you get it's a crime (got mine from 350 to 600 USD)
KeeperOS
New member
Re: Strat Hunting
I'd also ask Ascension, these two are the ones I got mine from (one from BloodRose, two from Ascension but could have easily been the other way around) and I cannot stress enough how great they both were with everything from start to finish.
I've also seen them pop up on ebay, the imports almost constantly and the USA-made ones every two weeks or so.
Like I said, BloodRose is selling a couple, shoot him a PM and see.
I'd also ask Ascension, these two are the ones I got mine from (one from BloodRose, two from Ascension but could have easily been the other way around) and I cannot stress enough how great they both were with everything from start to finish.
I've also seen them pop up on ebay, the imports almost constantly and the USA-made ones every two weeks or so.
ErikH
Well-known member
Re: Strat Hunting
Thanks for all the feedback. After much looking and thought, I've decided to go the "partsocaster" route. Just purchased a Midnight Blue MIM body off eBay. It'll come with strap buttons, jack plate and jack, pickguard, and back plate. The neck is going to be from Warmoth made to the same specs as what's on my #1 (also a Warmoth neck). I'll order that after I move some stuff I've got up for sale.
Thanks for all the feedback. After much looking and thought, I've decided to go the "partsocaster" route. Just purchased a Midnight Blue MIM body off eBay. It'll come with strap buttons, jack plate and jack, pickguard, and back plate. The neck is going to be from Warmoth made to the same specs as what's on my #1 (also a Warmoth neck). I'll order that after I move some stuff I've got up for sale.
. I dig the look of the Wasburns but I am not familiar with them which means I don't know how the necks are. Being from the Grover Jackson era, my guess is they are similar to a Jackson neck which are too thin for me.
MetalManiac
Li'l Junior Member
Re: Strat Hunting
You'll want an aftermarket tremolo, so plan on that. The stock tremolo is a weak thing on those.
You'll want an aftermarket tremolo, so plan on that. The stock tremolo is a weak thing on those.
ErikH
Well-known member
I have to get one anyway as it wasn't included. I know one thing, I'm not spending more than what I paid for the body for a trem. That's just nuts, IMO. It'll be locked down anyway.
I'm either gonna get a used MIM trem and replace the block or get one of the steel block MIM spaced trems from GFS. The last trem I got from GFS was nice and the block was nice and solid. Made a big difference on the Strat it went on.
ErikH
Well-known member
Neck ordered from Warmoth. Found one that matched perfectly in the showcase.
Same specs as my Frankenstrat - maple/maple, boatneck contour, 6105 frets, Warmoth Pro construction, compound radius. I have some nice Schaller tuners for it and a graphite nut.
Now the wait for it and the body to arrive.
Same specs as my Frankenstrat - maple/maple, boatneck contour, 6105 frets, Warmoth Pro construction, compound radius. I have some nice Schaller tuners for it and a graphite nut.
Now the wait for it and the body to arrive.
MetalManiac
Li'l Junior Member
Re: Strat Hunting
Its unfinished. You'll finish it yourself..you have skills with that, right?
Its unfinished. You'll finish it yourself..you have skills with that, right?
ErikH
Well-known member
Of course. I finished the neck on my Frankenstrat and painted my SG Jr. No issue there. I'll be wiping on the same poly satin finish that I've used before, 3-4 thin coats.
