Recent content by jeffreywt

I changed my mind and decided to try the 57/62 pickup set. I have read good things about them. I also ordered a Fender aged white accessory kit. Between what I have on hand and online photos, parchment is too light and most supplier's cream/creme color is more like urine than aged plastic. I'm...

My bottom photo with the neck not attached to the body is how it looks in person. Very much chalky, milky white. Not really green at all. In the middle pic, the sunlight and camera combo made it look more like alpine white which it certainly is not. Thanks for the positive feedback!  :occasion14:

I've spent the past year (literally more than 12 months) shopping the showcase for a neck and body. I've had hardware and electronics sitting waiting to be built into something. So after all that pondering I ended up with a rather plain choice. However, I trust you will see why this choice is...

Cool thread, hate to see it go stagnant. Not exactly an autograph but you get the idea... :headbang:

Yep, I thought about a hollow VIP as well. I want a pair of F-holes! But what to do about this Callaham bridge and Sperzel tuners (both nickel of course) sitting on my desk?

I like the Ibanez offerings too. I know it's illogical, but something about that Gibson is tasty. $2k for the 339 is a more down to earth price for the moment, keeping in mind everything G is overpriced. The draw of a raw neck strat is pretty tough to resist. Reading here has totally won me...

I've got GAS and money to burn at the moment. I'm debating whether to build 2 more strats (already have 2) or to buy a ES-339 I'm afraid of being underwhelmed with the 339. I know the strats would be amazing. Sigh...

The more I play on the compound radius with staggered pole height pickups, the more I realize they are not really a perfect pairing. My G-string is much louder than all other strings no matter the pickup height. In the future I might stay with level magnets with the flatter boards. At the same...

Keep the gold =)

Shielding will reduce hum caused by EMI but it will not eliminate 60-cycle hum. I have a maple neck, ash body with CS69s. They are good pickups. They sound very much like what comes in the 62 Re-issue type guitars and the 60's classic series (MIM) strats. The CS69s are very "stratty". It's like...

Red is a hot color but, not one of my favorites. Even still, I had to do a mock-up in red, sharing the sentiment of some of you. I can agree that red is amazing but, I'm not sure I want it on my guitar. I hope that makes sense. I think it's a crime that Warmoth puts gloss black on the backs of...

What about wenge? There are several woods that do not require a finish. I like the idea of raw. Are they equal or what is preferred? Here is a few Wenge and one with canary/pau ferro

I want a Warmoth strat with an OFR and EMG-81 at the bridge. Help me choose by either picking one of my mock-ups or any other ideas you have. I'm set on the details, I just need help choosing woods and colors (the fun part!) Thanks!  :icon_thumright: PS - I'm not set on maple fingerboard...

Hi! I am off from work today and figured I would contribute by sharing my setup. I'm an amateur (as you will hear below) but I do play live with friends and small gatherings sometimes. I can hack it when it comes to classic rock cover tunes or whatever.  :laughing7: Following the signal chain...

Metal at home, Rootsy with friends. A friend told me I need an acoustic and I do. But, I have the urge to build something! I am very fond of Stratocasters. The alternate title for this thread could be "convince me not to buy a 3rd strat". :)