57 strat finish

[Wizard of Wailing]

    I'm plotting my next build.  What Warmoth finish matches the 57 sunburst Strat the best?  I can't tell from my computer.

 

[Cagey]

It's tough to say. One of the few things Fender will never be accused of is consistency.

Normally, I always recommend letting Warmoth do the finish. In this case, if it's important to you, I'd recommend you contact Tonar and let him do it. The guy does vintage better than vintage, using period-correct finishes.

I've been watching his work for years here, and have had a few of his pieces in hand for additional work, and cannot recommend him highly enough.

 

[Great Ape]

I agree 100% on the Tonar option!! Can't go wrong, cuz it's gonna be right! If you choose to go with Warmoth, their 'black-to-yellow burst' is a fine replica of Fender's mid fifties two-tone sunburst.

 

[fdesalvo]

Yep - Tonar or W's B2Y Burst!

 

[mayfly]

I have several nice tonar guitars, two of which are period correct '50s bursts.  They are excellent and nail the vibe exactly.

 

[rapfohl09]

I'll pile the love onto Tonar as well. Absolutely beautiful finishes, and a great price for what you are getting. You also won't find anyone who is more professional.

Like Cagey said, if you are thinking that you want to go with a real vintage type finish, I wouldn't give anyone else a second thought.

 

[Tonar8352]

Thank you all for your thoughtful words, you are a great group of guitar nuts!

 

[TonyFlyingSquirrel]

Thank you all for your thoughtful words, you are a great group of guitar nuts!

Do you have a website?

 

[Tonar8352]

No I do not have a website, I have more than enough business as is.

 

[jackthehack]

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