OK, I know I already have a couple of other project already on the go (The Epiphone Les Paul refinish and the Telecaster project) but there is always room on the bench for one more! This was a gift from my wife on my birthday back in March. I wanted to wait for the weather to improve before I started and also wanted to practice my finishing on the Epiphone Les Paul Special Model.
So this is the kit, made by Chord. It's obviously a right handed Fender Stratocaster copy and includes the body, neck all hardware and a loaded scratch plate (white). I picked up a pearlescent pick guard from ebay and so I now have a spare! (Next project?)
The body is sealed and sanded smooth straight out of the box. I have to say the finish is almost perfect but I did find one or two imperfections which I have filled and then given the body a couple more coats of sanding sealer all over.
I can see myself removing the 'chord' decals and adding my own at some stage. The neck appears to be straight and of a very high standard of workmanship, although there are a few little knocks which will require attention later.
My two pick guards, pearlescent and plain white. At least I have a starting point for my next build using the spare!
A quick look at the main components put together, This would look wonderful left natural but It's not what I have planned for this body.
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