New Strat. w00t.

[b3n]

So I traded my MIM strat for an MIJ standard. Of course although they call it 'standard' it seems to be based partly on something like the '57 model as it has more radius than the Mexi and also a one piece maple neck and single ply pickguard. Anway, here it is:

Mmm, one piece neck:

I'm going to get a black pickguard for it, to make it look like this:

And while I'm at it, here's an LP copy I've been borrowing:

...and the obligatory group shot:

 

[randall]

holy crap. that grreen RG is teh sex

 

[budda]

nice strat! traded one fender standard for another, nice job. i'd leave the pickguard in that colour, but whatever floats your boat . the LP is nice, how's the neck?

and i agree with buddy above me, the green superstrat is mm mm good.

 

[metalfiend666]

Nice, but that's some serious wear on the arm contour.

 

[Seedawakener]

Nice collection! That green RG will always be the star though.

 

[darren]

Nice Strat! I think it would look hotter with a tortoise pickguard than a black one.

 

[Drew]

Please don't change the pickguard, that's pure sex as it is.

Now, throw some 11's on there, drop the gain a little, and start reallly slamming on the thing.

 

[Chris]

Let me know how that bridge works out for you. I almost picked one up very similar to it, but that bridge turned me off.

Also, it's impossible for you to post pics of your RG in any thread without said thread immediately becoming focused on that guitar and it's glorious paintjob.

 

[Drew]

Let me know how that bridge works out for you. I almost picked one up very similar to it, but that bridge turned me off.

There were bigger issues with that particular guitar though - namely that it just didn't play particularly well.

 

[Rebelyellz]

Let me give you my addy and send the LP copy to me????DONNIE

 

[Alpo]

Oooohhh! Purdy! I'd keep that pickguard, but whatever floats your boat.

Now, throw some 11's on there, drop the gain a little, and start reallly slamming on the thing.

Or throw some 8's on there and unleash the fookin' fury!

 

[NegaTiveXero]

Or some fucking 17s and fucking kill Bambi.

 

[OzzyC]

Or some fucking 17s and fucking kill Bambi.

Or get out a 22 and massacer the mods.

 

[rummy]

Gorgeous Strat. I say keep the pickguard as is.

 

[Drew]

Or some fucking 17s and fucking kill Bambi.

 

[playstopause]

Please don't change the pickguard, that's pure sex as it is.

True, don't change that pickguard!

Man, what is that gorgeous green RG please??? What brand is it?

 

[Mastodon]

I love creme strats with maple fretboards like no tomorow.

 

[Shawn]

Nice Strat! I love my Strat too. I have one just like that except it is made in Mexico, still a nice guitar though. Nice score and nice collection too!

 

[b3n]

Thanks guys,

I do like the white/white/maple look on strats too but I'm really diggin the black pickguard idea at the moment... If it sucks I can always just swap it back anyway. Pics will of course be posted when I change it.

Chris - are you worried about stability etc or just all the sharp bits placed where your picking hand would go ? So far I haven't had problems with either, though I haven't exactly been divebombing it or anything...

playstopause - it's a custom I had built, details are in this thread:

http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/showthread.php?t=8963

And here's another pic, with the original crap knobs.

 

[metalfiend666]

Or get out a 22 and massacer the mods.