ratherdashing
Kablamminator
I love MIJ Fenders. They are, without fail, excellent guitars. So, when I saw this fine specimen on Craigslist for $375 with hard case, I really had no choice.
She's a 72RI Strat. Her serial number puts her at 1988-89 for year of manufacture, which is right in the prime era of Fender Japan. It's a simple, well-built, great-sounding instrument.
It does have a few war wounds, but those don't really bother me. I have big plans for this beauty. Oh yes.
You see, folks, as nice as this guitar is, I'm not a big fan of the neck. The 68 and 72 reissue necks are quite thin for my taste. I'm also not too keen on the CBS headstock, but I'd be willing to get past that if the neck profile felt good to me.
It's kind of a shame, because the neck itself is BEAUTIFUL. There's a sweet subtle flame all along it.
I'm sure it will make someone else very happy. As for me, I have my eye on something else. I won't reveal what because I don't want anyone here to pounce on it
The plan I have is to convert it to more of an early 60's Strat. The neck swap will get me most of the way there, plus I have some pickups already on the way for it. All that's left after that will be a mint pickguard and some cream knobs and covers. I'll have an outstanding vintage-style Strat for under seven bills when it's all said and done.
Enjoy two more pics showcasing the beefy trem block (I will be going to three springs) and a closer view of the war wounds. The crack is on the finish only, by the way.
I will post progress pics and notes about this project as it happens.
She's a 72RI Strat. Her serial number puts her at 1988-89 for year of manufacture, which is right in the prime era of Fender Japan. It's a simple, well-built, great-sounding instrument.
It does have a few war wounds, but those don't really bother me. I have big plans for this beauty. Oh yes.
You see, folks, as nice as this guitar is, I'm not a big fan of the neck. The 68 and 72 reissue necks are quite thin for my taste. I'm also not too keen on the CBS headstock, but I'd be willing to get past that if the neck profile felt good to me.
It's kind of a shame, because the neck itself is BEAUTIFUL. There's a sweet subtle flame all along it.
I'm sure it will make someone else very happy. As for me, I have my eye on something else. I won't reveal what because I don't want anyone here to pounce on it
The plan I have is to convert it to more of an early 60's Strat. The neck swap will get me most of the way there, plus I have some pickups already on the way for it. All that's left after that will be a mint pickguard and some cream knobs and covers. I'll have an outstanding vintage-style Strat for under seven bills when it's all said and done.
Enjoy two more pics showcasing the beefy trem block (I will be going to three springs) and a closer view of the war wounds. The crack is on the finish only, by the way.
I will post progress pics and notes about this project as it happens.
