VibratingElectrons
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Here's my little build journal.
I ordered a ⅞ strat body in extra-light weight roasted swamp ash and a roasted maple 7/8 warhead neck The goal of this build is to hopefully end up with a strat at 7lbs or less. I had the body routed for a Wilkinson bridge and opted for the contoured heel. Other than that, everything is standard. The neck has is 42mm, compound radius, and stainless "narrow & tall" frets. I'm going to be using Hipshot locking tuners. I also ordered a "yellow tortoise" celluloid pickgaurd to emulate a cool old Bill Lawrence strat I saw from the '80's.
The body and neck looked great when they arrived, but I was surprised how light colored they were. I know roasted woods are supposed to darken, so I hoped for the best.
I ordered a ⅞ strat body in extra-light weight roasted swamp ash and a roasted maple 7/8 warhead neck The goal of this build is to hopefully end up with a strat at 7lbs or less. I had the body routed for a Wilkinson bridge and opted for the contoured heel. Other than that, everything is standard. The neck has is 42mm, compound radius, and stainless "narrow & tall" frets. I'm going to be using Hipshot locking tuners. I also ordered a "yellow tortoise" celluloid pickgaurd to emulate a cool old Bill Lawrence strat I saw from the '80's.
The body and neck looked great when they arrived, but I was surprised how light colored they were. I know roasted woods are supposed to darken, so I hoped for the best.