◀ Part One
In the previous post, we took a long hard look at this used and abused sunburst HSS Strat Copy; carefully evaluating all components from pickups to screws. I've since cleaned, degunked, derusted and degrimed whatever could be saved and reused.
The electronics were junked, save for the pickups. Alpha pots, a poly 0.022uF cap, five-way-switch, and Neutrik/Rean NYS229 output jack socket were wired in; and the rusty output jack plate replaced. The same fate befell the rusty pickguard, pickup height and saddle height hex screws.
As the nut needed to be replaced, three candidates were considered: black or white plastic; or bleached cow bone. The white plastic nut was a little loose in the slot, so it was rejected outright. The black plastic and bone nut fit equally well, but the former won the vote due to cost considerations.
This sunburst HSS Strat Copy was finally reassembled, strung with 10s and given a proper setup. If cost had not been a major consideration, I'd have liked to have given the frets a good dressing; as they were quite worn down. In any case, the owner recorded and sent me a short VIDEO of himself zipping up and down the fretboard with glee. He seems to be having the time of his life, and knowing that fills me with pure bliss. Well, that's it for this post. Stay safe, and see you again real soon :)
Note: Fender®, Stratocaster®, Strat®, Telecaster®, Tele®, P Bass®, Precision Bass®, and the distinctive headstock designs of these guitars are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.
The electronics were junked, save for the pickups. Alpha pots, a poly 0.022uF cap, five-way-switch, and Neutrik/Rean NYS229 output jack socket were wired in; and the rusty output jack plate replaced. The same fate befell the rusty pickguard, pickup height and saddle height hex screws.
As the nut needed to be replaced, three candidates were considered: black or white plastic; or bleached cow bone. The white plastic nut was a little loose in the slot, so it was rejected outright. The black plastic and bone nut fit equally well, but the former won the vote due to cost considerations.
This sunburst HSS Strat Copy was finally reassembled, strung with 10s and given a proper setup. If cost had not been a major consideration, I'd have liked to have given the frets a good dressing; as they were quite worn down. In any case, the owner recorded and sent me a short VIDEO of himself zipping up and down the fretboard with glee. He seems to be having the time of his life, and knowing that fills me with pure bliss. Well, that's it for this post. Stay safe, and see you again real soon :)
Note: Fender®, Stratocaster®, Strat®, Telecaster®, Tele®, P Bass®, Precision Bass®, and the distinctive headstock designs of these guitars are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.
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