Simon's Super Strat Scratch Build.

[SIMpleONe89]

Haha I found a pair of basketball shoes which I never wear so I'll probably be using those next time. Also winter is coming and my toes can't stand the cold.

The pickups are Tonerider AC2 in the bridge and neck (great sounding pups) and a Kent Armstrong Dual Blades in the middle. The KA doesn't sound very good because it's a mini humbucker, so I may change it to a true single coil in the future. The bridge is a Gotoh style tremolo by RealTone.

[Andy40]

Wow Simon. That is just a fantastic build. I admire your dedication and patience with this build. Clearly you learned a lot as you went along.

I watched all of your videos today, thanks very much for posting them. Now we know what we will be in for if we attempt a scratch build.

[SIMpleONe89]

Wow Simon. That is just a fantastic build. I admire your dedication and patience with this build. Clearly you learned a lot as you went along.

I watched all of your videos today, thanks very much for posting them. Now we know what we will be in for if we attempt a scratch build.

Thanks Andy! Looking forward to yours!

[Andy40]

Thanks Andy! Looking forward to yours!

Thanks Simon. It may be a while away...got a few kits on the go already.

I really want to attempt a tele build, and I'm considering winding the pups as well. learning learning learning.

Its really the neck that scares me the most.....but I'll give pine a crack first!

[SIMpleONe89]

Thanks Simon. It may be a while away...got a few kits on the go already.

I really want to attempt a tele build, and I'm considering winding the pups as well. learning learning learning.

Its really the neck that scares me the most.....but I'll give pine a crack first!

Yes the neck seems the scariest part to be honest, especially once you glue the fretboard with the truss rod in place. Routing the neck pocket is the next scariest thing!

I thought of winding pups before but the raw materials themselves cost so much!

[DaveyCustom]

Awesome build! Awesome diary as well! Thanks for bringing us along! Im nearing the end of my SG scratch build (body only though... too scared of necks!) Cant wait to check out your video....

Dave Henry
Davey Custom Guitars

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[stan]

mega cool build of much and great excellentness...

superb build mate, this is an excellent guitar, well done

[dingobass]

Noice.
Now stop dancin around and get back in the shed and build another one 😊

[Muzza]

The thought of carving a neck is what does my head in.

[Fretworn]

But how does she play Simon? She is a work of art, you must be proud.