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Squier Strat Candy Apple Red - Upgraded

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:06 am
by 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.

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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!

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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.

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:13 am
by iCEByTes
Wilkson Bridge ftw!

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

Deluxe Gotoh V-100

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love that bridge

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

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 2:48 am
by hotrodperlmutter
if there's one thing i hate, it's fucking hatters.