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riggergreg · January 31st, 2006, 11:06 PM

Joel Terry · February 1st, 2006, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by WickedGTR

My fave is my Custom Shop strat. It was one of the earliest custom shop strats- before it was 'open to the public' or made any production models. It was built to order by JW Black. Silver sparkle Nitro finish is aging greenish gold. I swapped the pickguard and pickups from an old '66 I had onto it. Matching silver sparkle caps. It's the one I recorded 'certain stuff' on, so you might have heard what it sounds like. Note the bent talent lever!

Old Silver

Matching caps

What a wicked thing to say...custom in every way;
What a wicked thing to do...to make us envy you. :P

Joel

WickedGTR · February 2nd, 2006, 09:25 AM

It's nothin' special, just another damn guitar. To me they are kinda like shovels.

Pretty shovel, though....

Brian blaut · February 2nd, 2006, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by WickedGTR

It's nothin' special, just another damn guitar. To me they are kinda like shovels.

Pretty shovel, though....

yes, but you don't hear anyone have a GAS attack over Craftsman's new 2006 line...

J-man · February 3rd, 2006, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Joel Terry

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Originally Posted by J-man

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Originally Posted by Joel Terry

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Originally Posted by Tdot

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Originally Posted by Joel Terry

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Originally Posted by J-man

This is my stock Squier Strat, if anyone can tell me what model it is I'll buy them a drink, I'd like to know!

James, that's the Fender Squier SE100 Strat you have there. Sweet guitars. :)

Now then--I believe I'll have that drink. Spiced rum and Coca-Cola®, please. :P

Joel

Do I remember right: that J-man isn't old enough to buy alcohol? or even drive a car? :? Well Joel, maybe by the time you save up for that Euro vacation you can track him down :D .

Say, I think you're right, Tdot!

James, are you old enough to enter a pub and order a drink? If you're not old enough, I'll just wait for that drink until you are.

Joel

Well I'm 17, here you have to be 14 to go in a pub and order from the bar (obviously this excludes alcohol), and from the age of either 15 or 16 you can order an alcoholic drink with a meal (though I'm pretty sure you can only have one), and you have to be 18 to drink as much as you like :D , but none of these things stop me from pub crawling. 8)

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Originally Posted by J-man

Sorry Joel, it isn't, It has the same headstock, which leads me to believe it's the same generation, possibly the same factory, but it has different pup covers (notice in my pics the silver print on the pups), different neck, and the body is alder rather than agathis from what I can see.

It really bugs me that I don't know what it is, I want to get myself another as a backup! It's the best Squier I have EVER played, better than most Mex standards I've played too..

So ladies and gents, that drink is still on offer, any takers?
Thanks for the suggestion though. :)

Oh, well--that drink can wait.

James, did you buy that Strat new or used? If used, do you suspect it's a partscaster--one that someone might have put together from a lot of good Strat parts? It's a heck of a great-looking Strat.

Joel

I bought it second hand about a year and a half back for £66, the shop hadn't known what it was so they priced it as a second hand affinity (£99), and then i got another £33 off that price.

The fact that it had a birdseye neck, did make me suspect a partscaster, but then a short while after Telefreak told me he'd picked a red one with the same odd spec, second hand, but he didn't know any more about it than I did. :(

Oh yeah, and if it helps at all, I know the guy was on holiday from Italy who part exchanged it in the shop for a horribly built bottom of the line Ibanez RG. (I was on work experience from school at the guitar shop at the time.)

Telecaster65 · March 15th, 2006, 11:19 AM

Shortened link

This is my numero uno Strat

MIJ body (Mahogany????????)
Genuine replacement '62 neck
Genuine vintage bridge
Home cutted unbleached bone nut
CS '69 pu

dogman · March 15th, 2006, 12:50 PM

You asked 8)

USACG Alder body (Sonic Blue)
MIJ '62 RI Neck
Callaham Hardware
Texas Special Pups
And some good mojo to boot

Scotland · March 15th, 2006, 04:48 PM

O.C. Duffs loaded and powerful as heck...even has a gold talent lever

AnthemBassMan · March 15th, 2006, 06:29 PM

-Here's my Strat. It's an older body with a Fernandes LE-1 neck. Sorry, but when I was salvaging her from an idiot owner, the Fender neck at the time just didn't do it for me. This one has jumbo frets and a 14" radius even though it's still a 21 fretter. It even has a bit of flame going on in it. Stock p'ups with newer CTS pots and CRL switch. Now I kind of wish I held onto the original neck. I did a sort of french polish on the body. I had to remove a few layers of paint first though. I have her strung up with Ernie Ball Classic Power Slinky's 11-48's. Sweet!

L8R,
Matt D.

GatorBait · March 15th, 2006, 11:49 PM

I have two ..

1) 2001 sunburst American Series (w/upgraded Swamp Ash body) with rosewood fretboard.

2) 2005 Daphne Blue 50's Reissue with maple fretboard (Just came in today!)

The acoustic is a Fender Parlor. Amps are Allen Amps Old Flame (2x10) - bottom left, Fargen Epic (2x10) - bottom right, and home-built tweed Champ in a modern Champ cab (w/Weber 8" alnico signature) - top right.

64Strat · March 16th, 2006, 12:39 AM

My daily driver.

timspong · March 16th, 2006, 08:33 AM

I don't have an idividual pic, but here is the whole family. The strat is a custom shop ash strat. I don't really like the colour too much, but it sounds great (as long as the bridge is floating). The rest are a Martin acoustic 00, a Hofner Jazz box (sounds great) and my favourite a custom shop tele (this thing just sounds better than any other guitar I have ever played).

franchelB · March 16th, 2006, 10:12 AM

I don't have a digi-cam, but here's one from the 'net.

http://www.theminorchord.com/images/hbstrat_tn.jpg

Sarge · March 16th, 2006, 11:25 AM

Which one?

stechmann · March 18th, 2006, 06:16 PM

CS '60 Fiesta Red with Fralin VH

Cassidy · March 21st, 2006, 05:16 PM

Here's some of the kids, three strats in there (sort of like where's Waldo).

Cassidy 8) [/img]

Frank Roberts · March 21st, 2006, 05:56 PM

1964 Strat, Olympic White, original except for 5 position switch and refret with larger frets.

genelovesjez · March 21st, 2006, 06:55 PM

Now that's a sweet Strat!

Triple Threat · March 21st, 2006, 08:33 PM

My two working strats. The burn-o-caster has been through hell and back. It was a '94 custom shop that survived a house fire. (I did replace the neck and the pickups on this) It has been played by Jonny Lang and is my primary guitar. The surf green guitar is a '75 strat that is a refin with EMG pickups.

bluesman69 · March 30th, 2006, 05:30 PM

60's CS/EC CS/Mayer

EJs

mr_hankey · March 31st, 2006, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bluesman69

American Vintage Player ‘62 Stratocaster

Looks very similar to my 50's Classic (but with black pickguard and maple fretboard):

SinnerBoy61 · March 31st, 2006, 06:52 PM

Rory Gallagher Custom Shop with the '57 Twin

'04 MIA Strat with OC Duffs

Dr.Tom · April 2nd, 2006, 12:03 PM

Here is my 1963 Strat, all original

Here is my 1989 Strat Plus Deluxe with Fralin
Pickups

Regards,

Tom

GUITARmole · April 3rd, 2006, 12:36 AM

Here's mine. It's a USACG featherweight 1pc swamp ash body attached to a slightly curly/flamey maple capped bellbottom (CBS) headstocked neck with black pearl inlays, jumbo frets, fatback 9.5" radius, Gotoh 'Kluson' staggered tuners, and Earvana compensated nut.
The bridge is a Callaham vintage trem. The pickups are Fender CS69s and it has no-load tone pots with a tone on the bridge pickup (instead of mid). Reranch blonde ultra thin nitro finish. It sounds and plays fantastic :D

jwsamuel · April 3rd, 2006, 08:44 AM

Here's my Strat. (It's the one on the right).

Jim

hekawi · April 3rd, 2006, 04:26 PM

...this web version will have to do. MIM standard sage green metallic, maple neck:
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Telecaster65 · April 3rd, 2006, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank Roberts

1964 Strat, Olympic White, original except for 5 position switch and refret with larger frets.

OK Pippo, you won.

8)
JMHO, of course....

no damn!

You won!!!!

CancerLeoCam · April 3rd, 2006, 05:13 PM

....Sasquatch was playing this when we took the photo.

It's a 2002 AmSe Strat.

bek · April 3rd, 2006, 06:49 PM

Here's my Squier Bullet Strat, autographed by Robert Cray. Except for the signature, the only thing different about it is the Deaf-Eddie Fat-O-Caster switch in the middle. Just had it set up, thing is remarkable. Weighs nothing, neck real nice (if a bit thin for my tastes), stays/plays in tune, GREAT tonal variety available (thanks Eddie!). I've been thinking about replacing the pickguard to preserve the autograph, maybe putting on a black one or silver paisley or tortoise...suggestions? Or is there a sure-fire way to preserve the writing?

ntasca · April 3rd, 2006, 09:59 PM

My latest - Jimi-esque rendtition.

JMPRO · April 9th, 2006, 03:13 PM

My 53 prototype and 57RI
JMPRO

pc · April 9th, 2006, 03:31 PM

Vince a · April 12th, 2006, 01:30 PM

Anyone have a pic of a black Strat, maple board, that has a mint green pickguard . . . maybe aged covers and knobs?

I always try to preserve the original (parchment in this case), and the white parchment is a little to bright for me.

Would the mint pickguard (nd aged knobs/pickup covers)look OK on black?

Geyser · April 14th, 2006, 10:25 AM

Here's a couple of me with my 2000 American (Designer Series) Strat. It's a limited edition silver sparkle with black headstock. I've got it set up as a hardtail.

The String King · April 14th, 2006, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

My two working strats. The burn-o-caster has been through hell and back. It was a '94 custom shop that survived a house fire. (I did replace the neck and the pickups on this) It has been played by Jonny Lang and is my primary guitar. The surf green guitar is a '75 strat that is a refin with EMG pickups.

Sweet. Has the burn-o-caster got a left handed neck on a right hand guitar? I have been toying with that idea but never put it into practice... I wasn't sure if it would work... Pictures of my Frankenstrat to follow.

DOC HOLIDAY · April 15th, 2006, 09:41 PM

Heres a few from the customs and collections....

http://photoshow.comcast.net/watch/DD5XQ8xZ

Gotta LOVE those Fenders!!!

DOC

claudel · April 17th, 2006, 09:31 PM

Jan 1955

Oversprayed in white for the original owner's Gospel gig.

Has a few changed parts but the good stuff is all still there.

teleclem · May 4th, 2006, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotland

O.C. Duffs loaded and powerful as heck...even has a gold talent lever

sweet!.. nice strat man.. :)

Triple Threat · May 6th, 2006, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The String King

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Sweet. Has the burn-o-caster got a left handed neck on a right hand guitar? I have been toying with that idea but never put it into practice... I wasn't sure if it would work... Pictures of my Frankenstrat to follow.

Yeah I have a left handed Warmoth neck w/boatneck profile on that guitar (keepin' the jimi vibe alive with it) It works great. I may be replacing that neck with a maple tele neck though....just to be different.

58Bandmaster · May 7th, 2006, 01:50 PM

here's my #2 ..not an all original 64

64 neck and plate, all orginal hardware original plastic except for pickguard, the Pickups are Hamels, the Body was custom build by a luthier, 1 piece lightweight alder, Olympic White over3-tone sunburst

and my#1 old body nitro refin(was Oly white)1963 Stratocaster, nice fat neck, the Pickguard is a Repro by JV Guitars, 2 black bottom pickups, one grey bottom

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Telecaster65 Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cisano sul Neva (Savona) NW Italy Age: 44 Posts: 842	Shortened link This is my numero uno Strat MIJ body (Mahogany????????) Genuine replacement '62 neck Genuine vintage bridge Home cutted unbleached bone nut CS '69 pu __________________ Sleep tight, my child, sleep well For I'll be at your side That no shadow, no darkness, no tolling bell, Shall pierce your dreams this night

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AnthemBassMan Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ohio. Tuscarawas County Farm Country! Age: 43 Posts: 491	-Here's my Strat. It's an older body with a Fernandes LE-1 neck. Sorry, but when I was salvaging her from an idiot owner, the Fender neck at the time just didn't do it for me. This one has jumbo frets and a 14" radius even though it's still a 21 fretter. It even has a bit of flame going on in it. Stock p'ups with newer CTS pots and CRL switch. Now I kind of wish I held onto the original neck. I did a sort of french polish on the body. I had to remove a few layers of paint first though. I have her strung up with Ernie Ball Classic Power Slinky's 11-48's. Sweet! L8R, Matt D. Last edited by AnthemBassMan; October 30th, 2007 at 10:18 PM.

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dogman TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 43 3 Photos	You asked 8) USACG Alder body (Sonic Blue) MIJ '62 RI Neck Callaham Hardware Texas Special Pups And some good mojo to boot

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GatorBait Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 151	mine .. I have two .. 1) 2001 sunburst American Series (w/upgraded Swamp Ash body) with rosewood fretboard. 2) 2005 Daphne Blue 50's Reissue with maple fretboard (Just came in today!) The acoustic is a Fender Parlor. Amps are Allen Amps Old Flame (2x10) - bottom left, Fargen Epic (2x10) - bottom right, and home-built tweed Champ in a modern Champ cab (w/Weber 8" alnico signature) - top right.

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timspong Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Posts: 112	I don't have an idividual pic, but here is the whole family. The strat is a custom shop ash strat. I don't really like the colour too much, but it sounds great (as long as the bridge is floating). The rest are a Martin acoustic 00, a Hofner Jazz box (sounds great) and my favourite a custom shop tele (this thing just sounds better than any other guitar I have ever played). __________________ Cheers Spong

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franchelB Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Irving, United States of Texas! Age: 44 Posts: 2,303	Seriously! I don't have a digi-cam, but here's one from the 'net. http://www.theminorchord.com/images/hbstrat_tn.jpg

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Sarge Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pgh,Pa Age: 54 Posts: 3,550	Which one?

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Frank Roberts Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 243	1964 Strat, Olympic White, original except for 5 position switch and refret with larger frets.

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genelovesjez Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 42 Posts: 3,736	Now that's a sweet Strat!

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Triple Threat TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 31	my two My two working strats. The burn-o-caster has been through hell and back. It was a '94 custom shop that survived a house fire. (I did replace the neck and the pickups on this) It has been played by Jonny Lang and is my primary guitar. The surf green guitar is a '75 strat that is a refin with EMG pickups.

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bluesman69 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 20	60's CS/EC CS/Mayer EJs __________________ Guitars are not just instruments, they are works of art. It ain't what you play, It's how you play it! bluesman69 Last edited by bluesman69; July 12th, 2006 at 12:56 PM.

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SinnerBoy61 Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Johnson City, TN - Morgantown, WV Age: 22 Posts: 646 77 Photos	Rory Gallagher Custom Shop with the '57 Twin '04 MIA Strat with OC Duffs

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Dr.Tom TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 55	Here is my 1963 Strat, all original Here is my 1989 Strat Plus Deluxe with Fralin Pickups Regards, Tom __________________ Chance favors the Prepared mind-Louis Pasteur

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GUITARmole Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,171 1 Photos	Here's mine. It's a USACG featherweight 1pc swamp ash body attached to a slightly curly/flamey maple capped bellbottom (CBS) headstocked neck with black pearl inlays, jumbo frets, fatback 9.5" radius, Gotoh 'Kluson' staggered tuners, and Earvana compensated nut. The bridge is a Callaham vintage trem. The pickups are Fender CS69s and it has no-load tone pots with a tone on the bridge pickup (instead of mid). Reranch blonde ultra thin nitro finish. It sounds and plays fantastic :D

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jwsamuel Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2004 Location: Upper Holland, PA Age: 52 Posts: 2,393	Here's my Strat. (It's the one on the right). Jim

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hekawi Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 2,610	until i take some photos... ...this web version will have to do. MIM standard sage green metallic, maple neck: [img][/img]

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CancerLeoCam Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riff-raff RSM, CA Posts: 1,745 5 Photos	Here's mine... ....Sasquatch was playing this when we took the photo. It's a 2002 AmSe Strat.

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bek Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: California Posts: 604	cheap but loveable Here's my Squier Bullet Strat, autographed by Robert Cray. Except for the signature, the only thing different about it is the Deaf-Eddie Fat-O-Caster switch in the middle. Just had it set up, thing is remarkable. Weighs nothing, neck real nice (if a bit thin for my tastes), stays/plays in tune, GREAT tonal variety available (thanks Eddie!). I've been thinking about replacing the pickguard to preserve the autograph, maybe putting on a black one or silver paisley or tortoise...suggestions? Or is there a sure-fire way to preserve the writing?

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Vince a Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 808	Anyone have a pic of a black Strat, maple board, that has a mint green pickguard . . . maybe aged covers and knobs? I always try to preserve the original (parchment in this case), and the white parchment is a little to bright for me. Would the mint pickguard (nd aged knobs/pickup covers)look OK on black?

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Geyser Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 291	Here's a couple of me with my 2000 American (Designer Series) Strat. It's a limited edition silver sparkle with black headstock. I've got it set up as a hardtail.

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DOC HOLIDAY TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Flushing, MI Posts: 47	Heres a few from the customs and collections.... http://photoshow.comcast.net/watch/DD5XQ8xZ Gotta LOVE those Fenders!!! DOC

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claudel Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Further Outside Area 51 Posts: 840 30 Photos	Jan 1955 Oversprayed in white for the original owner's Gospel gig. Has a few changed parts but the good stuff is all still there.

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58Bandmaster TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 17	here's my #2 ..not an all original 64 64 neck and plate, all orginal hardware original plastic except for pickguard, the Pickups are Hamels, the Body was custom build by a luthier, 1 piece lightweight alder, Olympic White over3-tone sunburst and my#1 old body nitro refin(was Oly white)1963 Stratocaster, nice fat neck, the Pickguard is a Repro by JV Guitars, 2 black bottom pickups, one grey bottom