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