Squier Strat Candy Apple Red - Upgraded

[rlm2112]

I bought a 2008 Squier Standard CAR strat off craigslist for $90. I've wanted one for a while, but the $230 retail price wasn't worth it. It was in great condition. The only problem was the super light anemic looking neck. I decided to refinish the neck, which will be it's own project. In the mean time, I threw this together.

• Squier loaded body
  2000 Fender American neck w/original tuners
  Wilkinson tremolo
  Schaller strap locks

I started with this:

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First I filled the bridge post holes with pieces of oak dowel.



Then I buffed the body with StewMac swirl remover and a foam pad that goes on a power drill. I HIGHLY recommend this stuff. It removes almost all light to medium scratches, and makes the finish like new again!



Then I drilled the new post holes. I used some automotive touch up paint to blend in the area around them. It matches surprisingly well.

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Here it is all put together!

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Next step is to get a mirror pickguard and back plate.

[iCEByTes]

Wilkson Bridge ftw!

i have on my White Beauty an Gotoh Version (Japan made )

Deluxe Gotoh V-100



love that bridge

and thats for the hatters (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻

[hotrodperlmutter]

if there's one thing i hate, it's fucking hatters.