First Build - Showcase Burst Blue Strat

[animal control]

Ok, I'm in. I decided for the first one to let Warmoth do the finishing so I can learn new skills in the toddler-steps.

Chambered swamp ash
Flame maple top
No tone controls
Recessed Wilkinson
Side jack

Neck:
Warmoth pro
Flame maple / flame maple
Fatback
6105's
Compound 10-16
Graphtech Black Tusq

Hardware is black - schaller heads, wilky bridge

Pickups Lace Hot Gold

I'm not sure about the pickups but I got them for an extremely good price and they are what started this whole thing. I don't know if they will be up to the quality of the rest of the guitar. They're made in USA but the workmanship is remarkably sloppy. I will post pics of them later. Since the guitar has taken on a life of its own I want to keep it all quality. If the hot golds don't measure up, out they go.

Fretwork, here I come!

 

[animal control]

Arg, only one jpg attached. How do I get multiples up to my 4 pic limit?

 

[JaySwear]

Very nice! I love rear routed SSS strat bodies. For more pictures I like to upload them to a web service like photobucket or flickr. That way you can include as many pictures in a post as you like, and usually you get to choose how large or small the pictures will be.

 

[Cagey]

Very nice. You're going to be quite pleased with the results on this one, I'm sure.

 

[Torment Leaves Scars]

OMG, this is just...HOT!  It reminds me very much of the finish on my 1994 Tele Plus.  Gorgeous colors!

 

[back2thefutre]

Fer Funn!!! :icon_thumright:

 

[animal control]

I should be moving this to work in progress. How do I do that?

Here we are with the custom neckplate just arrived and installed. Wiring is done, bridge and springs in. That's it for today.

 

[DangerousR6]

I should be moving this to work in progress. How do I do that?

Here we are with the custom neckplate just arrived and installed. Wiring is done, bridge and springs in. That's it for today.

Looking good Dave.... :icon_thumright: