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Old May 21st, 2012, 08:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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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.

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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:









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

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Old May 23rd, 2012, 12:45 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Nice pair you got there.
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Old May 23rd, 2012, 01:18 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Thanks. I really like them both and they offer a nice contrast to each other. Now I just need a Tele or two.
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Old May 23rd, 2012, 01:29 PM   #4 (permalink)
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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!!
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