Thursday, July 07, 2022

Rescuing a Fender Jim Root Stratocaster®

The Fender Jim Root Stratocaster® [#US12076870] featured in this post was sent in because "it's not as loud as it was before." Turns out that the owner had no idea that the pickups were active; and had never replaced the 9V battery. Opening the battery compartment revealed extensive corrosion. 

After removing the original battery and battery clip, the compartment was thoroughly cleaned. Following this, a new battery clip and 9V battery were installed. I'm pleased to report that this Fender Jim Root Stratocaster® now sounds as it should, and the owner knows when and how to replace the battery. Meanwhile, I believe it might be a good idea to share some of this guitar's specs, courtesy of Fender.     

Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Satin Lacquer
Body Shape: Stratocaster®

Neck
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
Neck Shape: Modern "C"
Scale Length: 25.5"
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16" Compound Radius
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Jumbo
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.685"
Position Inlays: None
Truss Rod: Bi-Flex™

Electronics
Bridge Pickup: EMG® 81
Neck Pickup: EMG® 60
Controls: Master Volume
Switching: 3-Position Blade
Position 1 - Bridge Pickup
Position 2 - Bridge and Neck Pickups
Position 3 - Neck Pickup
Configuration: HH

Hardware
Bridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles
Hardware Finish: Black
Tuning Machines: Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking
Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
Control Knobs: Black Plastic
Switch Tip: Black
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Custom



Large Headstock

Serial Number

Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking Tuners

4-Bolt Custom Neck Plate

Under the Pickguard

EMG® 60 Neck Pickup

EMG® 81 Bridge Pickup

Master Volume Pot

3-Position Blade Switch

Switchcraft Stereo Output Jack

Body Cavity Labels

Corroded 9V Battery

What's left of the Battery Clip

Battery Compartment after cleanup

New Battery Clip and 9V Battery installed

 

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