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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: tomjackson on December 27, 2009, 10:50:36 PM

Title: What do you think of these strat bodies?
Post by: tomjackson on December 27, 2009, 10:50:36 PM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/No18-Alder-strat-1-7kg-trem-Stratocaster-Guitar-body_W0QQitemZ130354744649QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Guitar_Accessories?hash=item1e59bf8d49

I'm thinking of selling my AM standard strat body (9 piece with a veneer) and getting one of these 3 piece bodies

Would they be any good?

Is Alder Alder or are there different types?

What would the best weight be, they range from 1.6 to 1.9 KG?

Allparts are looking expensive now at £170+ for an unfinished body so just looking at alternatives....

Title: Re: What do you think of these strat bodies?
Post by: Sifu Ben on December 27, 2009, 11:15:17 PM

Im considering getting one of them as well.

Title: Re: What do you think of these strat bodies?
Post by: gwEm on December 27, 2009, 11:28:44 PM

i noticed the seller chguitars has had varied an interesting auctions the last couple of years.. thats hardly an endorsment, but a good sign, possibly...

Title: Re: What do you think of these strat bodies?
Post by: HTH AMPS on December 27, 2009, 11:32:03 PM

That guy lives around ten minutes down the road from me.  I know another local luthier that sources parts from him and gave him the thumbs up.

Title: Re: What do you think of these strat bodies?
Post by: Matt77 on December 28, 2009, 10:13:02 AM

I'd be inclined to take a flier at that price.

Title: Re: What do you think of these strat bodies?
Post by: MrBump on December 28, 2009, 10:26:15 AM

Definitely worth trying.

You might also want to check out Axes R Us, I got my Tele body and neck from there and they were great.

Mark.

Title: Re: What do you think of these strat bodies?
Post by: Afghan Dave on December 28, 2009, 12:14:09 PM

I've bought loads from him and I 100% endorse him.

Great ebayer and some well priced and hards to finds parts.

Go for it.  :D

Title: Re: What do you think of these strat bodies?
Post by: Afghan Dave on December 28, 2009, 12:17:12 PM

Quote from: MrBump on December 28, 2009, 10:26:15 AM

Definitely worth trying.

You might also want to check out Axes R Us, I got my Tele body and neck from there and they were great.

Mark.

I've had great service from Axesrus as well... Correct orders and fast free delivery! (They are just a bit cr@p at responding to email)

Title: Re: What do you think of these strat bodies?
Post by: tomjackson on December 28, 2009, 03:06:33 PM

Cool, thanks.

I think I'll give them a whirl.  Will have to sell my old body first.

I've used Axes R Us, they were very good but their bodies are usually finished and I really want an unfinished one.