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[WeirdBits]

You only need one cap on a Strat if you're using a traditional layout and are happy with the same cap value for each tone pot... something like this. Both tone pots share the same filter cap as the path to ground. So, you can stick with one if you want.

[Andy40]

The Basswood grain looks pretty normal to me. I don;t think i could help myself...id put the guitar together "bare" and play it till the rain stopped!