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I just bought a cheap Fender Player Strat and replaced all the parts. Only the neck and body remain stock, the rest is all my own choice of trem, pickups, machine heads etc.
In total it cost me about £800, the most expensive bit was the loaded scratch plate from Bare Knuckle Pickups with Mothers Milk pickups, all upgraded pots and 5 ways selector. I put a Gotoh 510 in the trem, Schaller locking tuners and Loxx strap locks.
I've had many USA Strats and this one is by far the best, not because it sounds and plays better, but its also all my own signature guitar. The fender necks and bodies are very good quality - just because it says Made in Mexico doesn't mean a thing, just watch the purists in the front row of the audience jaws drop to the floor when they hear your "cheap Mexican Strat" chime out.
In total it cost me about £800, the most expensive bit was the loaded scratch plate from Bare Knuckle Pickups with Mothers Milk pickups, all upgraded pots and 5 ways selector. I put a Gotoh 510 in the trem, Schaller locking tuners and Loxx strap locks.
I've had many USA Strats and this one is by far the best, not because it sounds and plays better, but its also all my own signature guitar. The fender necks and bodies are very good quality - just because it says Made in Mexico doesn't mean a thing, just watch the purists in the front row of the audience jaws drop to the floor when they hear your "cheap Mexican Strat" chime out.