Modified Strat Day - D Allen Content

Hi all,

I purchased a 2011 American Standard Strat back in January. I love the feel and playability of this guitar but felt that it always lacked something. So, I decided to mod it.

Before:
http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh630/rapaul76/strat-1.jpg

Modifications:
David Allen Voodoo Blues HSS Loaded Pickguard
Callaham Trem Block, Saddles and Trem Arm
Schaller Strap Locks
Fender Locking Tuners

The D Allen pickups are amazing. While not noiseless, they are waaay quieter than my Am Std pickups. Notes are clear, full and give it a certain....umph! I really like the versatility of the humbucker in the bridge. In combination with the Callaham block and saddles, the sustain is off the charts. When I first plugged it in after installing everything, I played a G chord and my reaction was....WHOA! What can I say about Schaller strap locks and locking tuners....they just work.

So, without further adieu....my modified 2011 Am Std Strat:

http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh630/rapaul76/StratSunlight3.jpg

http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh630/rapaul76/StratSunlight2.jpg

http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh630/rapaul76/TremCavity.jpg

http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh630/rapaul76/StratandLesPaulSunlight.jpg

To top it all off, I modded my Super Champ XD with an Eminence Rajun Cajun.

I love it! Let me know what you think.

Ryan

Nice pair you got there.

Thanks. I really like them both and they offer a nice contrast to each other. Now I just need a Tele or two.

I just ordered a set of Austin Blues this morning for the c-list strat from yesterday. I'm thinking mint green pickguard to give it that 60's look. Nice Am Std! Looks great!!