Members BG76 Posted February 19, 2010 Members Share Posted February 19, 2010 I got all the parts for this really cheap and had some of them. I have about 4 minutes into the project and it is coming close to an end. I spent more time uploading the photos, but I'll post more as time progresses. Neck - 1973 Fender Stratocaster original finish Body - 1973 Fender Stratocaster original natural finish Neck Plate/Serial - 1973 Fender Stratocaster (4xxxxx) Bridge - One piece cast Fender. Not sure of the year. They used the same type for a few years. The trem is all one piece. There are no bolts under the saddles to remove the block from the plate. Tuners - Original Fender F Tuners. Not sure of the year, as they used these for a while. They are not the reissue ones. I would advise anyone looking for an older Fender to put one together, as it's much cheaper. This body is a great weight. Nice and light, not like those 1974 -> heavy bodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted February 19, 2010 Members Share Posted February 19, 2010 That route is but it will look really nice once it's all buttoned up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted February 19, 2010 Members Share Posted February 19, 2010 That route is but it will look really nice once it's all buttoned up. I agree. You won't see it with a p/g on but I'd be tempted to clean it up a bit. But I'm starting to get anal about this stuff as I get older. You've discovered as have many that the Strat is the Chevy 350 of the guitar world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BG76 Posted February 19, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 19, 2010 That route is how I scored the body for 200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sharkfin Posted February 20, 2010 Members Share Posted February 20, 2010 Not a bad deal at all. Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted February 20, 2010 Members Share Posted February 20, 2010 I love how those old natural bodies aged. What color guard and what pups are you planning to use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Furtive Posted February 20, 2010 Members Share Posted February 20, 2010 I assembled a few pre-CBS Duo Sonics and Musicmasters this way for cheap, too. Great way to get a good player for far less than collector's price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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