Next Strat build: MJT aged nitro alder body, raw rosewood '59 roundback neck

[Johnfv]

My build addiction continues: MJT aged nitro alder body, all rosewood Warmoth neck with '59 roundback profile, 6150 frets, Tusq nut and Sperzels.

 

[Johnfv]

I finally got this one dialed in. In addition to setup from my tech (nut, frets, etc.) after a couple tests I settled on the pickups I want. MJT "aged" nitro alder body, Warmoth rosewood neck ('59 roundback profile. 1 5/8" nut), Sperzels, GFS steel block trem with Graphtech saddles (and nut). Duncan Hot Rails bridge (series/parallel/variable split on the "tone" knob), Dimarzio Area '58 middle and neck. I always viewed "relic" guitars with a bit of skepticism but there is something very cool about the feel and tone of this seriously checked nitro body. This is my 2nd raw wood neck - the rosewood just feels so smooth and natural. This Strat may be my new favorite...

 

[MSP]

I like it!  I have a Strat with a rosewood neck, too, and it is definitely a very playable guitar.

 

[JCizzle]

Want.

 

[rapfohl09]

Ooohhhh it's checked. I was like, man is there flames in that or is my computer s*#$ing the the bed.

Looks very cool, I want me a raw exotic neck real bad.

 

[Johnfv]

That's it - the finish checking is so intense it does resemble flame at certain angles. Has an interesting feel also...

 

[fdesalvo]

Hey, I love that look.  Excellent pickup selection, as well.  I do prefer DiMarzio Fast Track II's for bridge positions, but that's a personal thing.  That guitar is going to be very versatile.  :headbang: