Even though I'm out of the car game, I still like to tinker and build stuff. I've been bit by the Fender Stratocaster bug lately, so I put one together. My 9 year old son and 6 year old daughter helped me out too - I let them remove the OEM pickguard and install the new one, plus swap the knobs and pickup covers. I bought all the parts off Ebay - the loaded body is a 2008 and came in from Maine. The neck came from a 2010 Strat that a guy parted out in Oregon, and the replacement trim came from a dealer in Arkansas. Here's a few pics - comments are welcome!
Here's the body. It was in decent shape, but I buffed it out and removed as many scratches as I could. I also removed the bridge and saddles so I could polish them up with Blue Magic.
Original pickguard removed.
New Fender black pickup covers installed.
Completed body!!
Here's the rosewood neck - it has a nice vintage look, but is a modern C-shape and very comfy.
Here's a back shot - I bought a new "vintage" Fender neck plate with the scripted "F". The standard Strats usually have a plain chrome cover there.
And, here she is all together!!
