Rob’s Strat Project

[rv_bass]

Well, here it is done for the most part.  I removed the Q for now, and the brass battery cover plate is Greg’s handy work.  Now I just have to get used to the sound of a Strat! 

[David Houck]

Congrats!

[rv_bass]

Finally finished, sounds great

[lbpesq]

Looks like you got the Q sorted out.   And the lightning bolt on the battery cover is a real nice touch!    Also, I noticed you changed the bridge from the earlier Alembic-style to a harmonica bridge.  What’s the story there?  Is it all Walnut Oil finished, or did you top it with something else?

Bill, tgo

[rv_bass]

Thanks, Bill!  Yes, the Q switch is working now.  There was buzzing from the saddles on the Stars type bridge I had on it that I couldn’t resolve, so I replaced it with the harmonica bridge, which works great.  It is heavy solid brass.  I also replaced the middle pickup with a larger square one to match the bridge pickup.  The body is solid mahogany with an organic oil finish.

[edwardofhuncote]

Looks great Rob!

[lbpesq]

What kind of oil is “organic oil”?

Bill, tgo

[rv_bass]

Thanks, Greg (and thanks again for the battery cover) 


Bill, walnut oil

[fivestringdan]

Rob,

I noticed a couple different bridges in the picture. Would you mind sharing who made them? They look fantastic!

Dan...

[rv_bass]

Dan, the bridge and tailpiece in my recent photo are from Kluson, they are good quality and solid brass.  The Stars Guitars type bridge that I originally had on there was from an internet seller who is now making them in that style.  Pretty good quality, but the saddles seemed a little loose and buzzed, so I replaced it with the Kluson bridge.

Rob