tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74569037986639961252024-03-18T21:41:17.691-07:00The Black Strat BuildDavid Gilmour's Black Strat Build Blogartbarsnstripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372589349890555740noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456903798663996125.post-19266884897836433082022-03-11T17:15:00.001-08:002022-03-11T17:15:57.269-08:00IMPORTANT UPDATE 3/11/2022
Hello Gilmour fans! It's been almost 10 years since i've created this blog. Since then alot has changed, lets say for the better. I have so much in store for what has been a dream of mine and i'm just about ready to share that with everyone! I'm gearing up to get a Youtube channel going to a visual progress of this project codenamed "DG2". There will also be a Patreon and any other additional resources to come for what might be a one-of-a-kind project. Here's a hint, my last post in reference to David's guitar rig from the live show of The Wall is a part of this decade long process. There are so many hands in play at the moment and an assortment of things needed to get this completed. I am hoping that within the next month, more information of this will be posted. I most likely will create another blog to keep everyone up to date on what is coming as well as videos. I hope you're just as excited as I am! Feel free to contact me for any questions in regards to the Black Strat or anything David Gilmour related. You can also find me soon on the DG Gear Forum. David Sarmientoartbarsnstripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372589349890555740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456903798663996125.post-67236588233756571992013-03-23T09:41:00.005-07:002022-03-11T17:18:11.647-08:00The '80-'81 Wall Rig Project<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<u><span style="font-size: large;">List of Items:</span></u><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">#1. 1978 Conn ST-11 StroboTuner (Modified)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">#2. 1976 Alembic F2-B Preamp </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">#3. 1979 MXR Digital Delay System I (Modified)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">#4. 1974 Hiwatt DR-103 Custom 100 Watt Amplifier (Modified)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">#5. 1977 Mesa Boogie Mark I 60 Watt Amplifier</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">#6. 1979 Schaffer Vega Diversity System Wireless Guitar Unit</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">#7. 1978 Roland CR-78 CompuRhythm (Used on Nobody Home)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pete Cornish Dummy Load (with On/Off Switch) for Mesa Boogie Mark I</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pete Cornish Timing Dial & Junction Box (with Delay Readout) for MXR Digital Delay System I</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1979 Yamaha RA-200R Rotating Speaker Amplifier (Modified)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1974 WEM Super Starfinder 200 Speaker Cabinet (Fane Crescendo with metal dustcaps)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pete Cornish Splitter Box</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">MXR Delay Bypass Switch Box</span></span><br />
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Pete Cornish Effects Board<br />
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Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face<br />
1973 Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi (Version #2 Ram's Head)<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> 1978 Electro Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress (Version #1)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">1978 Cry Baby Wah Wah (Modified with a Reverse Switch)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">1974 MXR DynaComp (Script)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">1974 MXR Phase 90 (Script)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">1976 Electro Harmonix Small Stone (Version #2)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">1974 MXR Noise Gate/Line Driver (Script)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Peter Cornish ST-2 Treble & Bass Booster (1977) </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Pete Cornish Volume Pedal (1978 Cry Baby Wah Wah Housing)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pete Cornish Tone Pedal (Using a Telecaster Potentiometer, Housed in similar case as the Volume Pedal)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div>
artbarsnstripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372589349890555740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456903798663996125.post-25085552511216585882011-11-23T01:00:00.000-08:002012-04-15T20:30:17.159-07:00The Black Strat "Jewel" Build<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Hello, my name is David Sarmiento and welcome to The Black Strat Build! This is a blog dedicated to those who are interested in this special build of David Gilmour's "Black Strat." It's likely that you are interested in his guitar and stumbled upon this blog, but for those who don't know, here's a little background on the Black Strat on the link below. There is also a video about the Black Strat made by Fender Custom Shop below as well! </div>
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Now as to how I decided to do my own Black Strat, started from the moment I decided to start playing the guitar. Long story short, Gilmour fascinated me with his large tone and expression that sings right into the soul. I had to have that sound and the only way so is to get one of Fender's Custom Shop DG Black Strat. Being that i'm a R&D Technician, facing new challenges is what I love to do most. So over a year and a half ago, I picked up Phil Taylor's The Black Strat and deemed this my Bible until completion. It was soon after that I decided to take on the challenge of building an exact copy of the famous Black Strat, reborn in brand new fashion.By using parts of today, this will be the beginning of what will be a beautiful relationship. For a more personal touch, my Black Strat will be nicknamed "Jewel". It has been over a year and a half since I decided to take on the project and it has been an interesting one at that! At the moment I am in process of assembling all components before the full assembly, but time will be needed to do a full setup. I'll start off with all components used in the build, including details and pictures, with a post dedicated to each item. Thereafter, I'll go in detail of assembling parts and customizing each component to the Black Strat specs, alongside tips and step-by-steps on assembling the guitar. I'm pretty excited as to how this will all turn out and to hear from those interested in building one as well! On the left hand side, titled "Black Strat Build List" is each of the items and process of how I went through on this build. When an event occurs, this post will be replaced momentarily with the post at hand. So stick around and follow me on this special build of my David Gilmour's Black Strat, nicknamed "Jewel".</div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">04/15/2012 - Weather and unforeseen circumstances has held up the build for some time, but all is not gone! The touch-ups themselves are quite difficult to disguise and a few attempts were made in order to match the clear coat with the rest of the body. With a recent update, it looks like a match has been made, but requires a few additional coats which require drying time! Thereafter it's a matter of putting everything altogether. Here's a few shots of the touch-ups made on the body! More news to come in the following two weeks! It's really coming to together now!</span></span><br />
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<br /></div>artbarsnstripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372589349890555740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456903798663996125.post-5261697329876911042011-11-23T00:59:00.000-08:002011-11-29T03:00:18.402-08:00#1. What a body!... Fender Custom Shop '69 Reissue Black Nitro Strat Body<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfdisuUeeiEjgU5N5jl1wsrO9jZ31ukLDw4tlE37g0bT6TVoqPx5xdCFhEzKAMi3zGivQ5dDF5SXXfaqulZu-cFrri-9Gz-g5U1ONVWv9eeLpakb2mD7oK5gEJJ8MISwsX3ep6_RyyaQ/s1600/davegilmourstrat001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfdisuUeeiEjgU5N5jl1wsrO9jZ31ukLDw4tlE37g0bT6TVoqPx5xdCFhEzKAMi3zGivQ5dDF5SXXfaqulZu-cFrri-9Gz-g5U1ONVWv9eeLpakb2mD7oK5gEJJ8MISwsX3ep6_RyyaQ/s400/davegilmourstrat001.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">First off, I'd like to make a note that all the parts I use are NEW or a RE-PRO of an existing part. There are one or two pieces I used that are actual vintage parts! To those who are seeking alternatives to the items that I will demonstrate, there are a dozen sites that can offer similar parts. I will provide photos and websites that I used in determining the items I chose to use in my build as well as the items I have. Feel free to ask questions about my build and also feedback would help me too! I'd like to hear what all of you have to say, so please comment!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I had an opportunity to play the Fender Custom Shop Relic David Gilmour Black Strat at my local Guitar Center here in San Diego, California. My first impressions were everlasting, echoing for some time in my mind until I decided to build one for my own. I have the Black Strat book written by Phil Taylor that depicts all corners of Gilmour's guitar. This will be all I have for a reference, and thus begin my extended purchases for the build of Jewel.</div><br />
For more information on the Black Strat, Visit <a href="http://www.fender.com/gilmour">www.fender.com/gilmour</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">First things first is a body. Now I've played different years on the Strat, and over the decades Fender has released several different body shapes and contours, ranging from the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's onward. So which one does the Black Strat have? <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top: Fender Custom Shop '69 Body Black Strat Prototype ; Bottom: David Gilmour's original Black Strat</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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David's Black Strat was difficult to date, as there was no dating on the body itself. It was dated to been made in 1969, and was sold to him on May 1970 at Manny's in New York. When I had found a photo of a prototype Black Strat compared to the REAL Black Strat, I noticed the different shape in the contour. This was the case to the majority of older, vintage bodies since they were all hand made. So to make sure it was a '69 body, I scavenged the internet looking for that exact shape and found out a '68 body sharing the same contour as its successor. Fender Custom Shop used a general late 60's wide body contour which covers a bigger part of the body than the original. In order to get that same body, you'd have to by an ORIGINAL '69 body, which is WAY out of anyone's budget! There are differences between a '68 and '69 body, with how rounded the pickup cavities are, the contours and the paint used. Even Gilmour's strat isn't completely black! It originally had a 3-tone sunburst nitro spray before it got shot with a black UAC paint as a custom color from Fender. So what's my alternative? Let's go for a Black '69 Fender CS Strat body!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fender '69 Custom Shop Select Alder Black Thin-Nitro Stratocaster Body</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Bingo! What I have here is a Fender Custom Shop '69 Black NOS Right-Handed Select Two-Piece Alder Stratocaster Body! At this moment, I haven't weighted it, so I'm not sure how heavy it is, but it's very light in my hands, with an average weight for Alder bodies between 3.5 - 4.5 lbs. It's very comfortable to hold, since this has the thin nitrocellulose paint & clear coat lacquer (more on that below). Now, we all know that there are Stratocaster replica bodies available, so I'll show you in the following photos what you should look at in finding differences between a copy and a Genuine Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster Body.</div><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">This particular body came with a Genuine Certificate of Authenticity from Fender's Custom Shop. Note that this certificate has gold and red on the logo, and it shines. Also, the large Fender name and Custom Shop logo are raised. Unfortunately, I cannot determine if the signature is real or not, but I'm guessing that its printed beforehand, since it's difficult to sign each one by one. Limited Edition Custom Shop Strat's that are limited in numbers are signed, as to their rarity and to the masterbuilder. The product and creation date and serial number is printed afterwards. This sheet is also heavy stock, and is tinted with a slight cobalt blue tone to it.<br />
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Here you have the original neckplate that came with this specific guitar. On earlier models such as the early 50's into the mid 60's, it was simply a blank neckplate with a serial number stamped on top end of it. For later 60's to mid 70's Strat's, a large F is on the front following with the serial number stamped above. Having this is key, since it verifies the authenticity of this Fender Custom Shop '69 RI Strat Body. </div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Today's Version #2 Custom Shop Logo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Original Version #1 Custom Shop Logo</td></tr>
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The second heat-stamped "RELIC" is located at the top of the Tremolo cavity. Make note that if this isn't visible, it might be a Fake. The Tremolo cavity also isn't milled out smooth like the Mexican and both American series and vintage Strat's. This one is smoother than the inside of my MIJ Squier but not as smooth as the others. This is one piece of detail to look for in determining it's authenticity. Remember that all stamps beside the one in the neck pocket are added on before painting, and if it's done after, it's most likely a copy.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The third heat-stamped "RELIC" will be located on the back neck butt of the body. Note the direction of the word on the body. If this is positioned in any other way or not visible at all, be advised to a copy!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Now as for the tummy cut, this body has one that isn't as deep as a '50's style body or the shallow Post-'70's bodies. For my size, this body contours around my ribcage just fine, making it amazingly comfortable to rest on. Based on your preferences, you might like your deeper if you are slightly heavier or shallow if you're skinny.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Here is a full shot of how big these contours are on a Fender Custom Shop '69 Stratocaster Body.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">So far so good! The body has a ding or two, and scratch or so, and possibly one or more screw holes offset for the pickguard. With that, there's a lot of fine swirl marks all around. This body is in fact in great condition, and all those issues mentioned earlier, will be taken care of when it goes to Top Gear Pro Guitar Shop for a proper setup! Well what's the second most important part of the guitar? The '57 reissue neck! On the next post, we'll look into the necks Gilmour had and currently is using on his Black Strat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now that I have decided to stick with a Fender Custom Shop '69 Reissue Black Nitro Body, all I need to complete the outfit is no other than the Fender Custom Shop David Gilmour Black Strat '57 vintage nitro neck! Let me tell you, this is one snazzy neck! It features the '83 Fullerton Reissue '57 neck that had a low shoulder C shape profile instead of the V profile originally found on a '57 Strat. The taper goes as follows ,(.790" to .870" Taper). David Gilmour decided to take the neck off of his '57 Reissue Strat and put it on the Black Strat, which is still found on it to this day (alongside copies of the neck!) Fender Custom Shop has done a fabulous job on creating the dimensions of Gilmour's Black Strat neck. Here's a few points of interest to show you this isn't another Warmoth or Mighty Mite neck...</div><br />
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Although this might look exactly like the neck on the Black Strat, you might guess wrong. It should be noted that the FCS DG neck is a one piece maple neck, when in fact the original Black Strat has a TWO piece maple neck (the second being a maple cap on the fretboard). Although this may seem insignificant, it is important to know that it was done (most likely as a refret gone resurface job). The following image is from Phil Taylor's book on the Black Strat.</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Black Strat & Original '57 Reissue Neck</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Aside from that, it seems as this neck was build with a synthetic nut, which quite surprised me! I don't know anymore than the fact that this might be the wrong nut for his guitar, but I won't find out the real answer until it get's to the shop for final adjustment.<br />
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*Update: It was verified by Fender Custom Shop in Corona, CA that the ORIGINAL Black Strat had a synthetic nut installed for proper tremolo action. For this matter, I am having the white String Saver TUSQ XL Nut installed rather than having the Standard Synthetic nut offered by FCS. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Fender Custom Shop decided to keep the 12th fret dot's with the narrow spacing, found on original vintage necks as well as the original Black Strat. Note on the following photo, a real Fender neck has the nitro lacquered OVER the frets, NOT prior to installing the frets! This neck, because it is a '57 reissue, uses the 6230 Fret wire (.078" x .043").</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">One piece on the neck that I cannot ever get my eyes off of is the spaghetti-style Fender Stratocaster Logo. This one is based on the late 50's style logo (duhh, it's a '57 reissue neck!). This also includes the decal "Original Contour Body" located on it's right side on the peghead. Just like the original, these waterslide decals are placed AFTER the nitro. Newer style necks have them underneath the clear coat. Remember those Tuner bushings! (more on those on a later post.)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'57 Spaghetti font Fender Waterslide Decal</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Let's not forget the Custom Shop Decal located behind the peghead of the neck! This is NOT placed over the lacquer, instead it is UNDER the nitro lacquer! (On a side note, i've noticed quite a few Fender CS DG necks have just the Custom Shop decal, whether it's the NOS or Relic, but not with "When You're Ready" words below. Can mine be a one-off neck, or is it just me?!?)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">The last important piece of detail that will give a fake neck away is the writing on the underside of the neck (where is rests in the body neck pocket!). As you can see, it is stamped D-Gilmour, alongside it's production date and all those who were either QC or preparation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">There you have it! One of the finest necks currently out on production, but are difficult to find by itself (it's sacrilegious to take a Black Strat apart!). This one particular neck was found on eBay, so chances are you can find one as well. Reminder though! This is a nitro lacquered neck, so when shipping from different states, keep in mind the weather changes and the humidity the neck will be exposed to. With sudden changes of weather to your neck, you may run the risk of a coating effect called "checking". In my case, I decided to install a hygrometer in the case to check humidity and to avoid an effect on such a beautiful neck! So far, we have the two main components of a guitar, so next on my checklist would have to be the tremolo! On the next post, I'll go in depth on the Tremolo used on the Black Strat and other interesting parts I got to get the original look!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">David Sarmiento</div>artbarsnstripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372589349890555740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456903798663996125.post-53579794766650614632011-11-23T00:57:00.000-08:002011-11-29T03:02:31.642-08:00#3. That extraterrestrial feel... Fender CS Black Strat Tremolo & other parts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPN0UhsVo9S3y-qf3SU4Y7jYtzBjNog5lpjdH94SyVyYtWJCuBsnDyM6DrmZP1tgEfn2y08eXcFrOCZKxlfrE9FLNADu9_zcqFkaTK602zGLB27w-WRa4vmVdceb22IMdhWAOcw-xZuYo/s1600/fender_gilmour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPN0UhsVo9S3y-qf3SU4Y7jYtzBjNog5lpjdH94SyVyYtWJCuBsnDyM6DrmZP1tgEfn2y08eXcFrOCZKxlfrE9FLNADu9_zcqFkaTK602zGLB27w-WRa4vmVdceb22IMdhWAOcw-xZuYo/s320/fender_gilmour.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">We know how David gets his ethereal sound other than his hands. This was one of Fender's innovative device, the vibrato bridge nicknamed "Tremolo" (we know this is the wrong nomenclature!). To him, this is a crucial part to his tone and performance, so it is key to get all the pieces right for the Tremolo on Jewel.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">There you have it! The Fender Custom Shop Tremolo! Man, was there a lot to see here when I got it! I'll go through each part quickly (most of these parts won't be use on the final build) and give you the layout of the Tremolo set I'll use on putting together this ultimate Black Strat Tremolo!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is one of a few important details in parts needed for the Tremolo, the Tremolo Block. The Black Strat has a late 60's Tremolo installed, and during that era, Fender decided to use a block that has beveled edges rather than rounded like the earlier models and soon vintage reissues. This block has a similar mass much like its predecessor. This block will had a bit of a polish done before its final assembly to the Bridge Plate. It is only available through the Fender Custom Shop NOS or RELIC.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Second up is the Tremolo Bridge Plate. It is you basic chrome Tremolo Bridge Plate found on vintage Stratocasters. Note the gouges on the top of the plate (more on this upon guitar assembly.) This will be replaced with a Genuine Fender Vintage Chrome Bridge Plate (001-9470-000).<b></b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><b></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The second most important part in detail are the Bridge Saddles and hardware (more on this on another post.) Here is a breakdown and name to the components that make up the the Bridge Saddles. With this, you'll get a better understanding of why this will need to be modified later on the build!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#3 String Bridge Saddle Set Breakdown</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#3 String Custom Saddle Height Adjustment Screws (Par t# N/A)<br />
*Black Strat NOS or Relic ONLY </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#6 & #3 String Custom Saddle Height Adjustment Screws (Part # N/A)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Intonation Screw (001-5693-000)<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><b></b></span></td></tr>
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*Black Strat NOS or Relic ONLY </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Fender/Fender" Bridge Saddle (Top)</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;">Below are all photographs and captions of other parts designated for the Tremolo set.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bridge Plate to Block Mounting Screws (001-9659-049)<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><b></b></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bridge Plate to Body Mounting Screws (001-6170-049)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tremolo Springs (003-1643-000)<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><b> </b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tremolo Claw Adjusting Screws<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tremolo Claw (Top)<br />
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Lastly, the one part that every knows when it comes to the Tremolo, the Shortened Tremolo Arm. This will be used as a reference to one that works for me (that'll have to wait for shop day!).<br />
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As for all the other components pictured, most will be used on this build. This will be the Strap Buttons, Strap Button Screws, and Extra Tremolo Spring Pouch with Tremolo Springs (all with working part numbers too!). Everything else is just for you to see the components on a NOS Black Strat. Parts that do not have a part number are probably only available through the Black Strat (it will be noted on the picture of the item). Like I mentioned before, EVERYTHING is available to buy online or at any music store.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Here's a picture of the Tremolo fully assembled. </div><br />
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There you have it! This is what is offered with the Fender CS NOS Black Strat. Looks like there's going to be a few things that I'll need to upgrade or simply replace. Looks like that will be for another post! Now that I got the third most important parts, looks like I'll to find the famous black acrylic pickguard!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div>artbarsnstripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372589349890555740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456903798663996125.post-65125402572769093592011-11-23T00:56:00.000-08:002011-11-29T03:02:53.873-08:00#4. Putting the Black on the Black Strat... Custom 1/8" Black Acrylic Pickguard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">It was in the summer of '74 that Gilmour got rid of the standard white pickguard and installed a custom 1/8" thick, rounded edged black acrylic pickguard. Over the years, that same pickguard has gone through many changes and the Fender Custom Shop Black Strat Relic honors those changes on their guitar. Unfortunately, no one besides Fender has made a pickguard similar to the Black Strat, until now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I began looking around the Internet to see what other people have done for the pickguard, not knowing that there has been someone who has done all the work for me.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Craig Wells, Owner of Overdrive Custom Guitar Works, specializes in the reproduction of the famous Black Strat, <a href="http://www.stratcat.biz/">www.stratcat.biz</a>. His products come close to the original and is definitely well worth buying his products if you're looking to get that Black Strat project close to the real deal!<br />
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Overdrive Custom Guitar Works offers the 1/8" Black acrylic pickguard, as well as the "magic switch" used on the Black Strat (more on that on a later post). Just like Gilmour's Strat, Craig has paid special attention to the rounded edges of the pickguard, going as far as sanding above the rounded edge to give you a completely smooth transaction of the radius. This pickguard has 11 mounting holes, same found on the Black Strat</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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Unlike the original Black Strat, the pickguard from Overdrive does not have the Charvel neck cutout, as well as the countersunk Bridge Pickup mounting holes and the one countersunk Middle Pickup mounting hole on the right side of the Pickup. Last, this pickguard does not have countersunk holes for the Selector Switch mounting screws. However, they do give you the route hole for the "Magic Switch" along with the mount that matches to it's location (more on a later post). All these additional pieces of detail will be taken care of when it gets to Dan of Top Gear.</div><br />
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The pickguard comes pre-shielded with adhesive-backed aluminum tape. The Fender Custom Shop Black Strat shields theirs with a one-piece copper foil similar to the original Black Strat.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overdrive Custom Guitar Works Black Strat Pickguard Set</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fender Custom Shop Black Strat Relic Shielding</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Original Black Strat Shielding around 1980's</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I opted to remove the aluminum shielding and make a cutout very close to the one found in the original Black Strat. Shielding to the guitar won't be much of an issue, since I address this further down along the build. Here's my process of cutting it out and installing it on the pickguard.</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aluminum Tape Shield Removed</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Location for the Copper Shielding</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Copper Cutout Installed</td></tr>
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Remember that all custom pickguards are not the same. Keep in mind that the body and pickguard holes are made during its production, therefore a mounting hole or a few might not align correctly. Seems like I have that problem already, which I'll have addressed when it goes to the shop for final assembly/repair.<br />
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Looks like I got this part of the build covered. But there's got to be something really important to make this guitar sings? Oh yes! The pickups! Sounds like I need to get back to reading Phil's Black Strat book and find out what The Black Strat has for pickups!<br />
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David Sarmiento</div>artbarsnstripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372589349890555740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456903798663996125.post-73223923969187049802011-11-23T00:55:00.001-08:002021-12-14T01:42:37.584-08:00#5. A sound out of this world... Fender Custom Shop Custom '69 Strat Pickups & The Famous Seymour Duncan SSL-1C<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDr4w_K2wKEFs0IlDIs4Tiup4NDCc9whqYsp2JxCgOkxW_8jio9KetCR2hLb8vLTL8tDFV-N5UJZ8qUrkdPME5O1-EMPP81CoiRX7Lql0hmniqIQwi-x83JlwcJXDimMPZLSQP8TsOBXU/s1600/Gilmour+1980.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDr4w_K2wKEFs0IlDIs4Tiup4NDCc9whqYsp2JxCgOkxW_8jio9KetCR2hLb8vLTL8tDFV-N5UJZ8qUrkdPME5O1-EMPP81CoiRX7Lql0hmniqIQwi-x83JlwcJXDimMPZLSQP8TsOBXU/s320/Gilmour+1980.jpg" width="222" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">What really led me to build this guitar was his ability to make his guitar sing with character and emotion. This was done through countless trial and error over the years. The tone that stuck to me till now was his Comfortably Numb sound right out of the album, The Wall. Fortunately, nothing has changed when it came to the pickups since the Wall tour, so let's what he has installed today.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was around 1973, after a short US tour, that David decided to switch out his modified pickup set on the Black Strat with the electronics of a 1971 Bullet Truss Nut Black Strat he bought at Manny's back in early 1972. Moving forward into the future, right about 1978/1979 during the recordings of The Wall, Gilmour had switched out the DiMarzio FS-1 pickup he installed back in 1976, with a Seymour Duncan SSL-1C pickup he received as a gift from Seymour Duncan himself in July 1979.<br />
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The Dimarzio FS-1 was on the Black Strat and used on the "Comfortably Numb" solos during the Super Bear Studio recordings. Recording of the 5-6 solo tracks with the FS-1 were done up until the end of July 1979, in which James Gunthrie "comped" all the best bits David had recorded. From there, the SSL-1C was installed on the Black Strat after it was received at the end of July 1979. A picture of the Black Strat can be seen in The Producers Workshop showing the newly installed SSL-1C.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">It was from the mid 60's, up to the very early 70's that Fender has light grey bobbins in their Stratocasters. Fender Custom Shop noticed a demand for these pickups (notice the Hendrix guitar on the front of the package?) and decided to put out a Fender Custom Shop Custom '69 Stratocaster Pickup Set.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This set come standard with the grey bobbins, initialed by Abigail Ybarra, who has been winding pickups for Fender since the early 50's. These come with standard parchment colored Pickup Covers, vintage cloth wiring, Alnico V staggered poles (without beveled edges) and wax dipped to give you that true tone of the yester years. Although the pickups in the original Black Strat were plastic covered wiring, I felt the cloth covered wire made this more authentic to its age.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was indicated on the packaging that all the pickups are registered at 5.8K at DC Resistance, thus any pickup can be used on any location on the pickguard.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">These were my readouts using my Fluke meter:</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Pickup #1: 5.698K</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Pickup #2: 5.675K</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Pickup #3: 5.725K</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since the new Fender Custom Shop Black Strat uses a Fender Custom Shop Fat 50's Pickup for the neck which is rated at about 6.0K DC Resistance, I'll use the highest reading from the Custom '69 Pickup set for the neck pickup and the second lowest reading for the middle pickup. Did I mention that the average readout for a REAL '69 pickup is between 5.7K to 5.8K DC Resistance?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now for the bridge pickup everyone loves to talk about!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Wow! You read the writing on the package correctly. This here is a custom made Seymour Duncan SSL-1C RwRp (Reverse Wound Reverse Polarity) Pickup, straight from the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop! In fact, I also have a standard SSL-1C Pickup, but you see in a bit why I opted for a RwRp pickup instead.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Knowing that the pickup the original Black Strat was a custom made one, I looked into getting a custom one made myself. But what should the rating be at? Thankfully, Craig at Overdrive (<a href="http://www.stratcat.biz/">www.stratcat.biz</a>) has gone to great lengths in finding out the readouts from a Fender CS NOS & Relic Black Strat to give you an average readout of the pickup. Usually, for those who already know, the SSL-5 derived from the SSL-1C, and often place that pickup for a Bridge pickup instead. Not for this build! Finding out that you can have your pickups custom wounded and stamped at the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop (<a href="http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/custom-shop/">http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/custom-shop/</a>), I was able to order a standard SSL-1 vintage pickup, and have it wound to the specs Craig had found on his Black Strat's. The average readout on his Bridge pickups were about 12.5K DC Resistance, so I gave the Custom Shop the specs as well as applying the proper stamps and bingo! There you have a one-of-a-kind pickup for this special Black Strat.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">When I ordered this pickup to be made, I asked for them to simply stamp "SSL-1C RW" on the same location found the Fender Custom Shop Bridge Pickup. Instead I got the "SSL-1C DG RW" placed in it instead! This is definitely a plus on the authentic factor! Fender Custom Shop has Seymour Duncan making their pickups for the Black Strat using a standard SSL-5 pickup (indicated with a sticker on its bobbin) while this one was from a SSL-1. My pickup get the same treatment as the Custom '69 pickups, except for the grey bobbin, it has vintage cloth covered wiring, beveled poles and as well as being wax dipped.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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With this newly acquired pickup, I took it through the notions and look at the readout using my handy Fluke meter. Looks like the meter reads out at 12.20K DC Resistance. Winding pickups to a specific value are a bit difficult, and 0.3K off shouldn't be a big deal on it's overall performance. Reverse wound pickups works exactly the same way as standard wound pickups, so no tone will be affected by this process. So you ask, why I decided to go with a reverse wound? Well, that's for another post to explain it all.<br />
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I'm looking good so far with the parts I need to get this Black Strat beauty together. So what am I missing? Oh yeah! Looks like I'm up for the electronics to put these pickups to work. That means finding out what this "Magic Switch" business is all about and why it gives you the heavenly Gilmour tone everybody wants out of their guitar! Back to the book!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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David Sarmiento</div>artbarsnstripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372589349890555740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456903798663996125.post-77757570002242485612011-11-23T00:54:00.000-08:002011-11-29T03:03:32.616-08:00#6. With a flick of a switch... Custom SPDT Second Selector Switch Modification<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWIrXiK1DCbdITIOxmGotfGBbgy_bIieWl62XnAwb77WQBW1ICuVG07rFB5zT2wvzUAiLklr3qMYz96zzrw2ThD2o_50kn4sQcLJqqtw1vAcsNxzmkHgbT5ckP-FfFpDz022PNcuTIDF0/s1600/IMG+157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWIrXiK1DCbdITIOxmGotfGBbgy_bIieWl62XnAwb77WQBW1ICuVG07rFB5zT2wvzUAiLklr3qMYz96zzrw2ThD2o_50kn4sQcLJqqtw1vAcsNxzmkHgbT5ckP-FfFpDz022PNcuTIDF0/s400/IMG+157.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Did you notice that too? Whew! I thought I was seeing things for a minute, but I guess that's a switch throw arm hiding in between the knobs and Selector Switch. Oh, but it's not there for looks. It's there for a great reason. Let me give you a little history course of this switch's purpose...</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was sometime mid 1972, right after the release of Dark Side of The Moon, that David added a slide switch to give him more tonal capabilities. Since they didn't have a 5 way switch as a standard for strats at the time, this modification gave the 3 way switch the ability to activate the neck pickup as well as the bridge pickup at the same time, giving it a somewhat Jazzmaster type tone. It also allows the middle pickup to be activated with the neck pickup as well. Sometime after a short tour in the US in 1973, he returned the Black Strat back to a standard setup. It was until autumn of 1978 that he returned the second switch back onto the Black Strat and has been there ever since.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It has not been noted when this second switch was ever used on any of Pink Floyd's albums, but I feel that Bjørn Riis, webmaster and creator of Gilmourish.com (<a href="http://www.gilmourish.com/">www.gilmourish.com</a>) can give you more insight of using this switch for certain tones around the albums this modification was present in the recordings. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">As the real Black Strat has a custom bent bracket glued to the underside of the pickguard to hold the switch in place, Fender uses a DPDT Salecom T80-T series toggle switch with a specially-designed bracket to hold the switch in place on their Black Strat. They simply add jumper wires across the poles to to make this a simple SPDT switch. This switch is an on/off/on switch and it only utilizes the off/on portion, so when the switch is deactivated (off position), it does not engage the Neck pickup, putting the switch in the center position and when it is toggled down (on position) it turns on the Neck pickup.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Nonetheless, this is one crucial add-on I need to make this a true Black Strat, and for this I went to Craig of Overdrive Custom Guitar Works to answer my prayers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This bracket has been custom-made by Craig Wells of Overdrive Custom Guitars, made out of stainless-steel, bent and shaped in the same form as the Custom Shop brackets found in the Black Strat Relic. The switch that is included with the bracket is the SPDT Salecom T80-T series switch. This is also an ON/OFF/ON switch but set as a single action switch rather than the double action switch. The original Black Strat uses a SPDT switch from RS Electronics, and Fender Custom Shop uses a Salecom T80-T series DPDT switch instead, possibly due to production cost limitations, availability. It is unknown why Fender did not go with the SPDT switch originally used in the Black Strat.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The switch is mounted at a specific angle to align with the routed hole on the pickguard. The height is adjustable via two hex nuts. It also includes a star washer and beauty washer (for clearance) to hold it all in place. The bracket is then held in place by using the mounting holes of the Volume and Tone Potentiometers</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">David Sarmiento</div>artbarsnstripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372589349890555740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456903798663996125.post-17360492579360418692011-11-23T00:53:00.000-08:002011-11-29T03:03:50.725-08:00#7. Cap that tone!... Vintage 70's CD Ceramic .05 µF / 50V Tone Capacitor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">To most people, this isn't really important at all. I mean, put in the appropriate cap and call it a day. Well, for me, that really doesn't fly with me. Mind you that I'm wanting to get everything close to the real deal, and detail has to be maintained all the way through to the end of the build. So what, you may say, am I going to put in for a capacitor? Sounds like it's time to search the Internet! And looks like I found something I didn't know people were actually buying!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="adr show-contact-info contact-link"><span class="street-address">This is a Luxe Radio & Musical Instrument 1964 to 1971 </span></span><span class="adr show-contact-info contact-link"><span class="street-address">Orange "Dime" Ceramic Capacitor. </span></span><span class="adr show-contact-info contact-link"><span class="street-address">It's quite rare to find a company to reproduce products right down to the point. I jumped at the opportunity to buy myself the age-correct ceramic capacitor found in the Black Strat. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the early years, capacitors has a very loose tolerance, rated at about +80% to -20% (Type Z in today's terms), which to some, is the main reason why these capacitors are sought out for. Much like tube amps, the lack of precision gives the overall tone much more character, either by its poor properties. Don't take my word for it. Tone is subjective, I'm merely viewing this at a technical standpoint.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">They have also included a sheet full of images of different years the Stratocaster had of different capacitors. They also include a wiring schematic to show you how the capacitors were originally wired out through the years, WOW! This company has really done their homework! If any questions were to come up during my build, I can sure count on this sheet to help answer my questions with all the high quality photos and diagrams!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="adr show-contact-info contact-link"><span class="street-address"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">This is one part that I see a lot of people trying to get in the correct manner, but always tend to buy the only available part that looks almost close, but not quite there. You know me right? I wouldn't want to skip the details. So once again, using the informative Internet to search high and low to find the right knobs that can go on this accurate Black Strat.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Well what do you know! I keep finding these great companies that really put their time in replicating vintage parts so someone like me can get something like the Black Strat put together in true craftsmanship!! This is Montreux '62 Nylon Gold-Lettering Strat Knob Set, made to satisfy those who are all about detail! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Based in Japan, Montreux (<a href="http://www.montreux.com/">www.montreuxguitars.com</a>) has gone as far as taking an original '62 Strat knob and creating an exact mold, as well as using the exact material found on the originals! Did I mentioned that they even used powdered bronze in oil to paint the letters and numbers? I was blown away to find these knobs here in the US! (Well, the guy I bought this from is American, but lives in Canada). The dealer for these parts is Gordon Miller of Gord Miller Vintage Restorations (<a href="http://www.gmvintagerestorations.com/">www.gmvintagerestorations.com</a>)</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Montreux Green Lettering '62 Knobs</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's a quick chemistry lesson. Bronze is a mix of copper and tin, the majority being copper. There are natural salts and acids released from your body in the form of sweat. Let's say that some of that salt is like the table salt we use (sodium chloride). Now, copper reacts to sodium chloride, as well as the oxygen and water in the air. Mix all that and soon you will see a reaction, creating copper chloride. But copper chloride is blue, not green. True, what really changes its color is the combination of acids released from sweat, further turning it to a dark green. There you have it, a simple reaction with a few basic elements and you turn bronze to a dark greenish color. To us, this seems like an actual color to the lettering and numbers, and therefore, is being replicated to give you that "used look". So far i've seen one company in Germany that has devised a way of authentically aging the bronze chemically, so it will give you true green from bronze. Only problem is, it's a standard knob, not the late '60 style! If you decided to go with the green coloring and NOT breaking your wallet on cost, Overdrive Custom Guitar Works is the first stop I would make!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">So why the gold lettering knobs on this Black Strat? Like I mentioned in the beginning of this build, this will be a NOS guitar, so the actual chemical reaction will have to be done naturally, meaning I'll have to play it ALL THE TIME! Not a bad trade-off to get that true look, right? Or would you prefer pre-ripped jeans?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm starting to feel like it's the end of the road for me on this, but oh there is more to come! What can we talk about next? What was that about the other plastic parts? You mean the pickup covers? I haven't talked about that yet! Man is this one heck of a build. Let's see if Montreux has something up their sleeve for me!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">David Sarmiento</div>artbarsnstripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372589349890555740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456903798663996125.post-30787363383215288252011-11-23T00:51:00.000-08:002011-11-29T03:04:29.476-08:00#9. Pack up the Pickup... Vintage 60's style White Pickup covers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtgkWgLeWm8Rtn4ZJlsSXQG8n5Eaz1NN8wB8NwGcZvamLA_RlvRVnuCLcLEDzz5R_9hNjw3i6rCufkM3OdWWLn-renr3fnlY7YxHSa7p-A9MtNpAL7os7-RmmyiDqgWQEg3Q90ShhDmVw/s1600/blackstpickup.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtgkWgLeWm8Rtn4ZJlsSXQG8n5Eaz1NN8wB8NwGcZvamLA_RlvRVnuCLcLEDzz5R_9hNjw3i6rCufkM3OdWWLn-renr3fnlY7YxHSa7p-A9MtNpAL7os7-RmmyiDqgWQEg3Q90ShhDmVw/s320/blackstpickup.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Much like all the rest, this is another important piece of detail I didn't leave out. There's really not much to talk about, but it was important to get the age-correct pickup covers like everything else i've gotten so far for the Black Strat.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Just like their '62 Strat Knobs, Montreux offers a '62 Strat Nylon Pickup Cover Set to complement the knobs. Pretty nice, huh! And there are differences that you might not see right off when looking at them.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">These covers were made in the same fashion and material as the knob set they sell. You know it's got to be good!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bottom: Montreux '69 Cover ; Top: Fender Custom Shop '69 Cover</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Note the difference in the mounting holes from the Fender Custom Shop Custom '69 Covers to the Montreux '62 Covers. The Montreux has a countersink, as the Custom Shop does not.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L: Montreux '62 Covers ; R: Fender Custom Shop '69 Covers</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Last important difference is the thicknesses in the walls of the covers. On the Montreux covers, the walls are thin all around. As for the Fender Custom Shop Cover, one wall is thin and the opposite wall is in fact, thick! I wonder why they did that and not make it the same thickness all around?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Well that's it for now. Pickup covers are well, covered! This isn't the last of the plastic, right? I know there's something I forgot. It's right on the tip of my tongue. Oh yeah! The Selector Switch tip! I'm sure there can't be anything special with that piece, or is there?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>artbarsnstripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372589349890555740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456903798663996125.post-37573533715281084362011-11-23T00:50:00.000-08:002011-11-29T03:24:21.564-08:00#10. Flick it to click it... Genuine 1970 White Fender Selector Switch Tip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjptiW77RK5vtLknFzgyZ1_TP8f0TfTbMh-u_qTuQYQBB205j-pSw_QNmVLvL6aWsAFd9jZAxZN3YD8wd5RYwNAe3pIaolW5Ns0LSCRdkqsem2GHD8a3zfETpYfgzUBMdXnov5ItfJmqhw/s1600/blackstrat_switch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjptiW77RK5vtLknFzgyZ1_TP8f0TfTbMh-u_qTuQYQBB205j-pSw_QNmVLvL6aWsAFd9jZAxZN3YD8wd5RYwNAe3pIaolW5Ns0LSCRdkqsem2GHD8a3zfETpYfgzUBMdXnov5ItfJmqhw/s320/blackstrat_switch.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">When it comes to this part in particular, it really doesn't matter what you put on. A tip is a tip, right? For me, it is a BIG deal, especially since I went through the trouble of finding the pickup covers and knobs. It's only a good reason to compliment them with the appropriate tip!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Too bad the only person who has gotten close to but still far from the original selector switch tip is Montreux. My only resort was to buy an ACTUAL 70's selector switch tip. This specific tip was bought through Ed Matthews (<a href="http://www.eddievegas.com/">www.eddievegas.com</a>) who sells a TON of original Fender parts as well as other guitar parts and amps. This tip was in great condition, as well as matching in color with the knobs and pickup covers (an A+ in staying in color). The year for this tip came off a 1970 Strat.</div><br />
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This tip has a slightly rounded top than the current tips Fender offers. It also comes with one slot for the switch to fit in.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">You can note the difference in tip shapes with the photos above. The left tip is a Montreux '62 tip; The center tip is an original 1970 tip, the right tip is the Genuine Fender standard tip. Notice how the standard tip has two slots instead of one, like all the other tips. This is due to different switches used in production; either for Oak or CRL switches. Imported switches use a different tip altogether. One issue with this tip is its looseness when it is installed. I'll ask the guitar tech to find a way to hold it without creating any permanent damage to the tip and switch.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">What is it that requires more plastic? I know that it's something that swings? Does it have to do with an arm? Yes! The Tremolo Arm Tip! Ohh yeah, there's an important post for that final piece of plastic. Off to write some more posts and why this is the most important piece of plastic on the Black Strat (actually, only important in playability, nothing close the the black pickguard!). You'll be surprised as I was in discovering the difference!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">David Sarmiento</div>artbarsnstripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372589349890555740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456903798663996125.post-71162134492150505932011-11-23T00:49:00.000-08:002011-11-29T03:21:12.513-08:00#11. To the tip of the world... Vintage 60's Style Tremolo Arm Tip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPZPY06fI0QzRXEwIhQG8FQvmnd1WCGK71tN3FXnrmWEK0ZTDqV8-KkTNYtieeJr4drt1IUM7B4nKXIDRWaOhJYfvlgg_aLvEfBdGC9NRrIU1tL-TPGk_VIR6oghWTvDRowWA5QI-9Es/s1600/guitar-gilmourx-large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPZPY06fI0QzRXEwIhQG8FQvmnd1WCGK71tN3FXnrmWEK0ZTDqV8-KkTNYtieeJr4drt1IUM7B4nKXIDRWaOhJYfvlgg_aLvEfBdGC9NRrIU1tL-TPGk_VIR6oghWTvDRowWA5QI-9Es/s320/guitar-gilmourx-large.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">One of the last pieces of plastic that I feel is the most important part of all, the Tremolo Arm Tip. Somewhere after the 80's, Fender had developed a different process in manufacturing Tremolo Arm Tips. Why is this important in the Black Strat build? Well if you have to ask, do you know how David adds presence and emotion to the notes he play? Yep, that little arm at the bottom of the guitar controls the vibrato to the strings. And on that little arm is a tip in which he holds on to give the subtle vibrations to the notes he play.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is a Montreux 60's Style Tremolo Arm Tip. Just like its knobs and pickup covers, this tremolo arm tip is made with the same nylon material and shaped from an actual tremolo arm tip from 1962.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">What you are seeing here is an original 70's Tremolo Arm Tip. I had obtained this through a friend and the Montreux Tip looks and takes the exact shape of it. The reason i'm not using this tip as of yet is because of the custom Tremolo Arm that I will have made for my preference (in regards to Gilmour's specs). Until then, the Montreux will take its place, temporarily or possibly permanent?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">So why does it matter? Notice the photo in the comparisons to the other tremolo arm tips. On the new tremolo arm tips, notice the lip at the end of the opening. Do you see how thick it is compared to the Montreux and even the Genuine 70's Fender tip? For as long as I recall playing the Tremolo on a Strat, this little piece of plastic deterred me from using the arm, since it always felt uncomfortable in the hands having that sharp lip in the palm of your hands. I've tried polishing it, sanding it, grinding it. It never works out like the original ones, until Montreux stepped in that is. This will be a definite plus in playability since it allows the player to use the arm with nothing to catch on, and is comfortably smooth all around.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">That's all the plastic pieces I can think of that is critical in the Black Strat Build. I know I haven't gone over the Rear Tremolo Plate Cover, but that will be on the assembly, since there is an option since the original does not have one (in fact, he does! Look at page 198 on the Third Edition of The Black Strat by Phil Taylor, it's an aged white Rear Tremolo Cover Plate!) and leaves you with possibilities. Most likely i'll use a black Rear Tremolo Cover Plate off a Fender Custom Shop Strat! Now it's off to find some more Black Strat secrets! What's next? Hey, what about those Potentiometers I've seen on the real Black Strat? You guess it, there's something about those too! Off to the book! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Pretty straight forward at this point. There are two different potentiometers used on the Black Strat, one being the volume potentiometer and the other are for the tone potentiometers. To some, this might not matter, but it is still important to recognize the differences to really qualify your build to be "faithful."</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The first Potentiometer is a Guitar Electronics Precision CTS Flat-Back 250K Audio Taper Potentiometer, designed to have a tolerance of ± 5%. This has the split shaft, used for installing the plastic knobs used on Stratocasters. This will be used as the Volume control, as seen on the real Black Strat, so having a Potentiometer with the appropriate value will help me in playability and performance. Don't forget that the 1/8" pickguard does add to length when it comes to using a standard 1/4" shaft Potentiometer. This Guitar Electronics CTS Potentiometer has a 3/8" shaft, which will give me enough to go through the pickguard and to hold down the second selector switch too!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The second Potentiometer used are the standard CTS Vintage Dimple Case 3/8" brass split shaft 250K Audio Taper Potentiometer with a ±10% tolerance. These are pretty standard to the majority of all Stratocasters, except that standard Potentiometers use a 1/4" shaft, not a 3/8". These Potentiometers were purchased from WD Music, and I got two to use for the Tone Potentiometers. I opted for the ± 10% tolerance, since Genuine Fender Potentiometers have a tolerance of about ±20%, some almost as high as 35%! The purpose of a Potentiometer is to set you to a specific point, have a tolerance of up to 35% really puts you in the grey area.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Okay then, how do we get access to all this tone control! There was a part that Fender somewhat caught on that most guitarists used to fiddle around with... Well how about the Selector Switch? How about a 3-way Selector Switch! Yeahh, i'm talking old school switching over here. We'll see why this was used rather than the conventional 5-way, or maybe it's the other way around?<br />
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</div>David Sarmientoartbarsnstripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372589349890555740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456903798663996125.post-165471053871348252011-11-23T00:47:00.000-08:002011-12-01T23:43:21.626-08:00#13. Let's switch it up a bit!... CRL 3-way vintage style electroswitch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg3zfqv55WmkFWnFb76sJ0gDpVDUjRBnTWK4VmYoy0EAFMJ6nxwGTjgxilbNqqAiuzuaRIM8bqKAKfdEAYsRItSCv-keagjI15tmY6D8n21GUicf083fRLeRnI0PYI0gEaJMHZ3nReHnY/s1600/Gilmour+2006+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg3zfqv55WmkFWnFb76sJ0gDpVDUjRBnTWK4VmYoy0EAFMJ6nxwGTjgxilbNqqAiuzuaRIM8bqKAKfdEAYsRItSCv-keagjI15tmY6D8n21GUicf083fRLeRnI0PYI0gEaJMHZ3nReHnY/s400/Gilmour+2006+.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Once again, the tone i'm striving for is from The Wall era, which is between 1978-1981. With some photos in the Phil Taylor book, The Black Strat, Phil had mentioned at about 1986, David started converting his guitars from 3-way CRL switches to 5-way CRL switches.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">What is interesting in this photo, is the fact that it was taken during the About Face recording session. Notice how the switch tip is not sitting in the center nor the far bottom. It was known at the time for guitarists to wedge their switches in between to couple either the middle/bridge pickups or the neck/middle pickups for different tonalities. Phil had stated that it was about 1977 that Fender started offering 5-way switches for upgrades to the 3-way switches. In the majority of all photos and videos i've seen Gilmour playing the Black Strat during The Wall era, it is obvious that he still has a 3-way CRL switch installed on the Black Strat. This was a speculation, and still is until I get an answer from the publishing company to clarify whether it has been switched out or not (the page Phil Taylor discusses about the 5-way switches is on page 134 on the Third Edition on The Black Strat). For now, it only makes sense to put in a Genuine 3-way CRL switch.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is the recent CRL 3-way switch out on the market. It is wired up in the same manner as a CRL 5-way switch (the solder tabs on the spring side of the switch is in fact shifted more to the right than on the 5-way switch, but still follows the same pattern in wiring as a 5-way switch). There are, of course, different styles of 3-way switches. Fender had put out 2 different versions, this one being the appropriate one for this setup. These were also known to be used in Telecasters of the early 60's.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">I want to at least have a visual to the difference between the 5-way and 3-way switch. Do you see the solder tabs on the spring side of the switch? Note how the 5-way has one HIGHER than the 3-way. Mind you that all wiring to a 5-way is the EXACT pattern as a 3-way, it's just your first point in pushed down. There are four tabs, same on the 3-way as the 5-way.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I think i've gone through everything that I think is important for the build right now. This has been a big step in having this Black Strat come out really well! For the next post, I will list a group of parts (mostly hardware) that is being used on the build, as well as part numbers (if applicable) or websites that offer those parts. Soon after those posts mentioned earlier, I will get to assembly and preparation for a shop to take over some parts that either need modification or repair! Looks like I'll have this done in no time!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">David Sarmiento</div>artbarsnstripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372589349890555740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456903798663996125.post-69321994531238397842011-11-23T00:46:00.001-08:002011-11-30T01:39:46.817-08:00#14. Give it a number... Custom Serial-Numbered Nickel-Plated Neckplate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXqWo31YCpIcqZqpDD4MgFGAYaA9ytt271kNZbimDWsVQdd-9waf_FO6gjpuAXfAINevvpgbipOuWGCNLCwQvR-Lo2kr_pZHEqHWz2ceDbRaWxUpTdkUWgeWJLoIaG0W1SlpYUBAca5EY/s1600/The+Wall+1980+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXqWo31YCpIcqZqpDD4MgFGAYaA9ytt271kNZbimDWsVQdd-9waf_FO6gjpuAXfAINevvpgbipOuWGCNLCwQvR-Lo2kr_pZHEqHWz2ceDbRaWxUpTdkUWgeWJLoIaG0W1SlpYUBAca5EY/s320/The+Wall+1980+3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Not much to this particular piece, but it's good to know that I can stay true to the original Black Strat! Much like everything else, this one piece gives its place in Fender history. Every guitar comes with a neckplate, and for this neckplate comes a serial number. Without this important number, you will be left stranded with all the other unnumbered Fender guitars.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This here is a custom Nickel-Plated Strat neckplate made by Ron Kirn (<a href="http://www.ronkirn.com/">www.ronkirn.com</a>) using an original stamp machine, the same used by Fender for their neckplates.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Instead of having the original serial number stamped, I decided to get the serial number without the R in the front, the way the Black Strat has a 5 digit number on its neckplate (the neckplate that is on the Black Strat to this day came off a 1963 Rosewood Neck Strat. The original neckplate that David had on the Black Strat does has a big F, with a 6 digit serial number on the top).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I still have the original neckplate that came with the guitar body, and you can see the difference in sheen from the different plating (the original neckplate being chrome and vintage style neckplates being nickel). Still has the same number, only missing the R in front.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">With one custom part down for my Black Strat build, i'll have a few more parts that are important in staying true to the original Black Strat. You'll be surprised as what is out there to buy!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">David Sarmiento</div>artbarsnstripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372589349890555740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456903798663996125.post-37652062039612875572011-11-23T00:45:00.001-08:002011-11-30T01:36:05.782-08:00#15. Wind it into tune... Gotoh Vintage Kluson-Style Nickel-Plated Tuning Machine Key's & Bushings<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">It has been stated in The Black Strat book by Phil Taylor, that the current neck has Gotoh tuners installed. Over the years, Gilmour has gone through different tuners, being some that cannot hold a string down tight, others is just bad design. In the end, he opted for the traditional tuners, and Gotoh, a Japanese based company, re-engineered the famous tuners, and now re-inspired those to reuse the Kluson style tuners.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is the Gotoh SDS510 Tuning Machine Keys. These do no feature any lines like the tradition Klusons do (although there are Kluson being produced once again, i'm sticking to these since these are built better, and the original Black Strat has them installed!). For more information on the product, you can visit the link provided (<a href="http://www.g-gotoh.com/international/?btp_product=sds510">http://www.g-gotoh.com/international/?btp_product=sds510</a>).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Note the label stamped "JAPAN" in the inner case of the Tuning Key. There are fakes and copies out there, so if you're not buying directly from the manufacture or a dealer, be sure to check this piece to know its the real deal! Also mentioned before, these do not have the word KLUSON or DELUXE spelled downward on the outside housing like the original Kluson tuners do.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The bushings used on installing the Gotoh Tuning Machine Keys are nickel-plated as well and are sized at 11/32". These were installed on the Neck so they are good to go for installation!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are still a few more parts left in order to put this beauty in one piece. On the next post, i'll be going over one part that everyone would love to have on their build! I won't say until I post it!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">David Sarmiento</div>artbarsnstripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372589349890555740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456903798663996125.post-83241557065004391102011-11-23T00:44:00.001-08:002011-12-23T23:13:25.834-08:00#16. Saddle her up!... Crazy Parts Custom "Pat. Pend." Stamped Nickel-Plated Bridge Saddles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--d4hteFbdj8/TvViFFK8YAI/AAAAAAAAAow/bec7gHF8ggQ/s1600/06s50-Gilmour-820__mngl_20110506nb5x012%252Cnje_1.indd_6741.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="241" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--d4hteFbdj8/TvViFFK8YAI/AAAAAAAAAow/bec7gHF8ggQ/s320/06s50-Gilmour-820__mngl_20110506nb5x012%252Cnje_1.indd_6741.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--d4hteFbdj8/TvViFFK8YAI/AAAAAAAAAow/bec7gHF8ggQ/s1600/06s50-Gilmour-820__mngl_20110506nb5x012%252Cnje_1.indd_6741.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">David Gilmour frequently uses his tremolo to give the notes more "space" to dwell in. It is a key factor in obtaining his signature tone and it is also key to have what he has on the Tremolo Bridge to do so. Being that his strat is from 1969, they come with the famous "Pat. Pend." stamps on the Saddles. It is surprising that Fender has not replicated this piece, yet went ahead and made the beveled Block? Strange, but true. But knowing myself, this IS important, and so my search leads me all the way to Germany...</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's surprising what you can find on the Internet! After some time digging through sites and parts inventory, I discovered a company based in Germany called Crazy Parts (<a href="http://www.crazyparts.de/">www.crazyparts.de</a>). And what I have here is a genuine Fender "Pat. Pend." stamped Nickel-plated Bridge Saddles!!!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I know what you're thinking, why do these Saddles matter? What's so different from the ones that are found on Strat's today? Well my friends, much like everything else, parts go through change either for its production costs to its placement in the archetype of importance. This one significant part went through many changes, and for one reason I see is the fact that the Saddles patent went through! So what is the need to state that they are "pending?" Well that is not the ONLY thing that changed on the Saddle. The hole has been shifted on the new "FENDER FENDER" stamped saddles to allow the string to rest on the Saddle NOT the Block like the original ones had done.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now that you see the difference, you can understand the importance of having these Saddles included on "Jewel". Much like everything else on this build, these Saddles don't come cheap! (as well as the time it takes to get here from Germany!) In the end, it is this that really sums up this entire build to be the Ultimate Black Strat, and I'm glad that there are those who still produce wonderfully accurate components for those who are into putting all their best to their guitars!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Well, I'm sure that's that, aside from all other components that are critical too on this build. On my next post, we'll go over the essential bits and pieces used to put all this together to finalize the components on this Black Strat build!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>artbarsnstripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372589349890555740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456903798663996125.post-60303420924850039452011-11-23T00:43:00.001-08:002012-01-19T03:56:08.974-08:00#17. You've got to accessorize!... Misc. Hardware and Screws<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOtK8x1-hl2gP8IfQVgcuToxLGqLa0ewCaQD7gS6xB80BQ0Ou85nbdmQDupLKWwz3OalowkOmEImFA2j6UAA56KzW2sXH7gLdWlKKcYaAmWFyBBZHivPiHyP6WCjkvGndVp_ptAynnVc/s1600/Parts_and_Screws.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOtK8x1-hl2gP8IfQVgcuToxLGqLa0ewCaQD7gS6xB80BQ0Ou85nbdmQDupLKWwz3OalowkOmEImFA2j6UAA56KzW2sXH7gLdWlKKcYaAmWFyBBZHivPiHyP6WCjkvGndVp_ptAynnVc/s320/Parts_and_Screws.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><br />
So I went through the important parts to make this a faithful reproduction of the famous Black Strat. This is all other parts that I need/use on the build and these weren't overlooked as well! Nothing should be left out with this build!<br />
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#1. Genuine Fender Pickguard, Tremolo Back Plate & Jack Ferrule Screws; Nickel Plated (001-5578-049)<br />
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#2. Genuine Fender Bridge to Body Mounting Screws; Nickel Plated (001-6170-049)<br />
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#4. Genuine Fender 3/8" ID Hex Nuts; Nickel Plated (001-6352-049)<br />
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#5. Genuine Fender 3/8" ID Flat Washer; Nickel Plated (003-1153-049)<br />
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#5. Genuine Fender Tuner Key Mounting Screws; Nickel Plated (001-1357-049)<br />
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#6. Genuine Fender 4-40 x 3/8" Saddle Height Screws; Nickel Plated (004-0806-049)<br />
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#7. Genuine Fender 4-40 x 1/4" Saddle Height Screws; Nickel Plated (004-0196-049) <br />
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#8. Montreux Genuine 60's String Tree Set [Screw will not be used on this build] (GM Vintage Restorations)<br />
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#9. <span class="style79">Tuning Keys Mounting Screws - Nickel Plated Phillips Round Head - #3 x 1/2" Long (Overdrive Custom Guitar Works #</span><b>GS-0006-001</b><span class="style79">) [These will be used for the String Tree!]</span><br />
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<span class="style79">#11. Genuine Fender Countersunk Pickup Mounting Screws; Nickel Plated (001-5776-000)</span><br />
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<span class="style79">#12. Luxe 22 Gauge 7-Strand Cloth Covered Wire; variations of color (eBay)</span><br />
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<span class="style79">#13. Surgical Tubing [For Pickup Height Adjustment] (Overdrive Custom Guitar Works #</span><b>4047</b><span class="style79">)</span><b><br />
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<span class="style79">#14. Genuine Fender Surgical Tubing (099-4916-000)</span><br />
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<span class="style79">#15. Mil. Spec. Switchcraft Mono Jack; Silver Plated (eBay)</span><br />
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<span class="style79">#16. Genuine Fender Custom Shop Black Tremolo Cover (Part # Unknown/Came off a Custom Shop Strat)</span><br />
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<span class="style79">#17. Philips Neck Mounting Screws; Nickel Plated (Angela Instruments)</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="style79">Whew! Quite a few parts! Well almost all of them! We still have those that I will be changing on the original parts from the Fender Custom Shop NOS Tremolo Set. Of course, that will be on another blog! We'll look in at other custom parts I've gotten to make this build even more authentic than it is!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="style79"><br />
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</span>artbarsnstripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372589349890555740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456903798663996125.post-85557818290953614252011-11-23T00:43:00.000-08:002012-01-19T03:33:27.205-08:00Custom Leather 1-piece Guitar Strap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_tPozXoAxkiFUkv5GWsAEfgDUvmoDzmnx5B78i-MXGHBVgRn-iirT0QRlSJfk1sTSZmN9fy4TTTOHKGBiIdW79kijfYxDwcQ6D_o4d_wIQJbGNSUDx9rQ7v6rirh51f-apQPDgqP03M/s1600/IMG+227.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_tPozXoAxkiFUkv5GWsAEfgDUvmoDzmnx5B78i-MXGHBVgRn-iirT0QRlSJfk1sTSZmN9fy4TTTOHKGBiIdW79kijfYxDwcQ6D_o4d_wIQJbGNSUDx9rQ7v6rirh51f-apQPDgqP03M/s400/IMG+227.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Coming Soon!</div>artbarsnstripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372589349890555740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456903798663996125.post-35369322861772624582011-11-23T00:42:00.000-08:002011-12-23T23:12:50.894-08:00SNAGG RFID Microchip For Instruments<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B04Bk8rMDkA/TvVVQuzfoKI/AAAAAAAAAnc/JJyTPQJRV5k/s1600/implantable-rfid-chip.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B04Bk8rMDkA/TvVVQuzfoKI/AAAAAAAAAnc/JJyTPQJRV5k/s320/implantable-rfid-chip.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is always important to protect your investments and there have been several ways in doing so. Unfortunately to most of us, we cannot afford the technology of GPS to track our property. Luckily, there is an affordable alternative to GPS that somewhat works with tracking and doesn't require power.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SYFgQHMwQds/TvVXPybR_pI/AAAAAAAAAn0/8rK6Af4TrNo/s1600/4907.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SYFgQHMwQds/TvVXPybR_pI/AAAAAAAAAn0/8rK6Af4TrNo/s1600/4907.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">RFID microchips have been implemented for various usages ranging from tracking to identification. One recently useful purpose for RFID is to tag musical instruments, and SNAGG has reached a market for those who are looking for an alternative to GPS. SNAGG (<a href="http://www.snagg.com/">www.snagg.com</a>) offers a one RFID microchip kit to install in your guitar or any musical instrument in a discreet location, unknown to thieves. Below is a promo video from SNAGG on how the entire system works!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is a very simple installation kit that requires a drill and some patience. Once installed, you will go about registering it online through the SNAGG database and that's all to it! Your RFID is now recorded and labeled for users with the scanner to read your information on the tag.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Looks like this will be installed on a different location indicated on the SNAGG instructions that only the dealer, scanner recipient and I would now its location. It's cheap and easy and it's perfect to have compliment my guitar's safety (and it doesn't interfere with tone!). Check out their site and see if it's what you're looking for in protecting your beautiful axe!</div><br />
David Sarmientoartbarsnstripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372589349890555740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456903798663996125.post-37088351836044705852011-11-23T00:41:00.000-08:002012-01-19T03:54:24.897-08:00Genuine Fender Case Candy Accessories<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9fE5EF3nWm0/TvWGacaiRCI/AAAAAAAAAr8/EwUFpXNe3cM/s1600/original.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9fE5EF3nWm0/TvWGacaiRCI/AAAAAAAAAr8/EwUFpXNe3cM/s320/original.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Although this isn't really necessary to have on a build, it really authenticates this guitar if it ever comes to selling it (which would be close to never!). Some items that should be a part of this case candy will not be included on this post, rather have its own post (for other reasons, you'll see why!), nonetheless it will be included with the entire build. You'll be surprised to see what kind of candy Fender offers in their guitar cases!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Fender Custom Shop Warranty Envelope and Forms</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Fender Custom Shop Sticker</div><br />
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Fender Owner's Manual<br />
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Fender Owner's Registration Card<br />
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Fender Limited Lifetime Warranty Booklet<br />
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Fender Finish Precaution and Care Booklet<br />
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Fender Shipping Warning Form<br />
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Fender Tremolo Spring Envelope<br />
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Fender Hang Tags (Fender Gold Logo Sticker; Fender Welcome Tag; Fender Shipping Hazard Tag; Fender Limited Lifetime Tag)<br />
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Fender Polishing Cloth<br />
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Fender Allen Key<br />
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Fender Tremolo Bridge "Ashtray" Cover<br />
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Fender 5-Way Switch with Installation Instructions<br />
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Fender Meguiar's Mist & Wipe Sampler<br />
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Fender Red Hang-tag<br />
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Fender Case Desiccant Bag<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The majority of standard Fender cases usually come with these items but not all. There are variations of booklets, picks, straps and hardware that come along specifically to the guitar. As for me, these items will do fine for my case candy, and there is a pick and strap that goes with this, but that's for another post!</div><br />
David Sarmientoartbarsnstripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372589349890555740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456903798663996125.post-39178027008201981102011-11-23T00:40:00.000-08:002011-12-24T02:48:23.915-08:00Display and Play Fender Custom Shop Display Case<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uDFbT5ziv1g/TvWt59FIkBI/AAAAAAAAAvg/pDVO6sY6-yE/s1600/FCS+display+case+9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uDFbT5ziv1g/TvWt59FIkBI/AAAAAAAAAvg/pDVO6sY6-yE/s400/FCS+display+case+9.JPG" width="298" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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