Hi All,
I'm in the *very* early planning stages to build my own strat. It's a fun sounding project and I can't wait to get started! Having said that, I'm hoping to reach out to the community for advice/feedback on the design before I "pull the trigger" on an order and begin assembly. Currently, as a foundation, I am looking at some vintage body/neck in stock at warmoth.com.
http://www.warmoth.com/Showcase/ShowcaseItem.aspx?Body=2&Shape=1&Type=81&Paint=0&Path=Stratocaster,Vintage,Unfinished&sort=price&i=S6309
http://www.warmoth.com/Showcase/ShowcaseNeck.aspx?Body=1&Shape=1&Type=5&Paint=0&Path=Strat,Total%20Vintage,Unfinished&i=VS1094
Your first question may be, hey Jeremy what sound are you looking for? I'd love a classic strat sound (Think Hendrix "Wind Cries Mary", "Red House" etc). I know the amplifier will be a topic at some point as what I currently have will not work for this, but for now I want to focus on the guitar design
So, 1st question, am I on the right track with the foundational pieces (body/neck)?
2nd question, what are you all thinking for pickups based on what I'm shooting for?
Thanks,
Jeremy
I'm in the *very* early planning stages to build my own strat. It's a fun sounding project and I can't wait to get started! Having said that, I'm hoping to reach out to the community for advice/feedback on the design before I "pull the trigger" on an order and begin assembly. Currently, as a foundation, I am looking at some vintage body/neck in stock at warmoth.com.
http://www.warmoth.com/Showcase/ShowcaseItem.aspx?Body=2&Shape=1&Type=81&Paint=0&Path=Stratocaster,Vintage,Unfinished&sort=price&i=S6309
http://www.warmoth.com/Showcase/ShowcaseNeck.aspx?Body=1&Shape=1&Type=5&Paint=0&Path=Strat,Total%20Vintage,Unfinished&i=VS1094
Your first question may be, hey Jeremy what sound are you looking for? I'd love a classic strat sound (Think Hendrix "Wind Cries Mary", "Red House" etc). I know the amplifier will be a topic at some point as what I currently have will not work for this, but for now I want to focus on the guitar design
So, 1st question, am I on the right track with the foundational pieces (body/neck)?
2nd question, what are you all thinking for pickups based on what I'm shooting for?
Thanks,
Jeremy