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Faraldi · January 7th, 2010, 07:39 PM

Got my hands on a brand new Squier Strat SE for $80. Really didn't like the neck (poor fret work) so I put on my 20 year old Ibanez Roadstar II neck that I got at a show where the previous owner smashed the guitar on stage. Luckily the neck and hardware were still salvageable. The only issue was a small heel chunk that I had to repair and it's strong.

Guitar is an awesome player. Great feel, perfect action. Next step will be some new pups / electronics and I'll have my strat! Been looking for a deal on a burst for a while and this one just fell into my lap. Heck, it even had the plastic on the pickguard and pickups still!

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rangercaster · January 7th, 2010, 09:42 PM

i had no idea they would be compatible ... very nice !!!

Faraldi · January 7th, 2010, 10:10 PM

Thanks rangercaster. It was a surprise to me as well.

I'd love to find more of these necks. It's as if it was made for that body.

Just trying to decide on what pickups I want. hot rails, texas, etc.

Boblets · January 7th, 2010, 10:14 PM

Ibanez Roadstars of that vintage are gems (pardon the pun). My 1985 RS135 has stood the test of time, I would never sell it.

January 7th, 2010, 07:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Faraldi Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toms River, NJ Age: 43 Posts: 1,294	NGD Squier strat / Ibanez Roadstar II neck Got my hands on a brand new Squier Strat SE for $80. Really didn't like the neck (poor fret work) so I put on my 20 year old Ibanez Roadstar II neck that I got at a show where the previous owner smashed the guitar on stage. Luckily the neck and hardware were still salvageable. The only issue was a small heel chunk that I had to repair and it's strong. Guitar is an awesome player. Great feel, perfect action. Next step will be some new pups / electronics and I'll have my strat! Been looking for a deal on a burst for a while and this one just fell into my lap. Heck, it even had the plastic on the pickguard and pickups still! __________________ Joe Faraldi http://www.faraldi.com "Are you ready for what's to come..."

January 7th, 2010, 09:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
rangercaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2008 Location: portland, or Age: 55 Posts: 4,053	i had no idea they would be compatible ... very nice !!! __________________ "Unum saltum et siffletum et unum bumbulum"

January 7th, 2010, 10:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Faraldi Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toms River, NJ Age: 43 Posts: 1,294	Thanks rangercaster. It was a surprise to me as well. I'd love to find more of these necks. It's as if it was made for that body. Just trying to decide on what pickups I want. hot rails, texas, etc. __________________ Joe Faraldi http://www.faraldi.com "Are you ready for what's to come..."

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January 7th, 2010, 10:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Boblets Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane Australia Age: 62 Posts: 1,674	Ibanez Roadstars of that vintage are gems (pardon the pun). My 1985 RS135 has stood the test of time, I would never sell it.

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