Well, here it is done for the most part.  I removed the Q for now, and the brass battery cover plate is Greg's handy work.  Now I just have to get used to the sound of a Strat! 

Congrats!

Finally finished, sounds great

Looks like you got the Q sorted out.   And the lightning bolt on the battery cover is a real nice touch!    Also, I noticed you changed the bridge from the earlier Alembic-style to a harmonica bridge.  What's the story there?  Is it all Walnut Oil finished, or did you top it with something else?

Bill, tgo

Thanks, Bill!  Yes, the Q switch is working now.  There was buzzing from the saddles on the Stars type bridge I had on it that I couldn't resolve, so I replaced it with the harmonica bridge, which works great.  It is heavy solid brass.  I also replaced the middle pickup with a larger square one to match the bridge pickup.  The body is solid mahogany with an organic oil finish.

Looks great Rob!

What kind of oil is "organic oil"?

Bill, tgo

Thanks, Greg (and thanks again for the battery cover) 


Bill, walnut oil

Rob,

I noticed a couple different bridges in the picture. Would you mind sharing who made them? They look fantastic!

Dan...

Dan, the bridge and tailpiece in my recent photo are from Kluson, they are good quality and solid brass.  The Stars Guitars type bridge that I originally had on there was from an internet seller who is now making them in that style.  Pretty good quality, but the saddles seemed a little loose and buzzed, so I replaced it with the Kluson bridge.

Rob