Members steve_man Posted April 17, 2013 Members Share Posted April 17, 2013 Took this Big Apple Strat in trade last week. They guy had owned it for 9 years, and had only kept it as a back up to his Les Paul. Consequently, it spent a lot of time in the case (good for me), or on a stand. Wasn't in bad shape, but needed a good cleaning. Took it apart, just to make sure everything looked good... SD '59 in the neck position Pearly Gates in the bridge... Everything looks to be stock, and in great shape. Body has very little wear on it. A few swirls on the back, but for being a January '99 model, its in amazing shape! Oiled and cleaned the fretboard, and then installed a new set of Slinky Cobalts. The bridge needed a bit of adjustment, as it was not setting right. Adjusted the claw on the back, and it's looking good. Lowered the action a bit with that, so it plays even better now. It's set up for 10's, so it's got a bit of beef to the tone, but enough Fender sound to it that it sounds really good! Love it! ...and no hum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wankdeplank Posted April 17, 2013 Members Share Posted April 17, 2013 That is really regal. I love the way Fender wires em up and makes em look so clean. Even my old MIMs (93 & 98) are wired up so orderly with zip ties. Course it looks a lot messier after I put some better pickups in. Something you won't have to worry about with those Duncans. Love a 59 in the neck and I've only heard good things about the Pearly Gates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted April 17, 2013 Author Members Share Posted April 17, 2013 Yeah, really like this pickup set. I have never had a ton of experience with a Pearly Gates humbucker, but I have always wanted an original Lone Star Strat, and that's the same humbucker as this one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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