https://reverb.com/item/34225599-fender-stratocaster-with-alembic-activator-pickups-electronics


No connection with the seller, however i upgraded my strat with alembic pickups and electronics and it sounds incredibly incredible, instead of just incredible like it did pre-upgrade. 😂🤣😁

I have some questions about this one.  The listing states the neck is from a MIJ Strat, but doesn't ID the body.  And the tremolo bridge plate has been "set in place, eliminating the tremolo, for added stability".  While I certainly understand converting to a hardtail, there are better ways to do it.   I'd also want to see pics of the back and the cavity to confirm the electronics.

Bill, tgo

My thoughts exactly, Bill.

Peter

Getting a photo of the electronics cavity is must as far as I'm concerned when buying any used alembic unless it's from HQ, or a registered dealer. Never can be too careful when parting with that kind of cash.

Quote from: lbpesq on June 18, 2020, 11:46:32 PM
I have some questions about this one.  The listing states the neck is from a MIJ Strat, but doesn't ID the body.  And the tremolo bridge plate has been "set in place, eliminating the tremolo, for added stability".  While I certainly understand converting to a hardtail, there are better ways to do it.   I'd also want to see pics of the back and the cavity to confirm the electronics.

Bill, tgo

They just put a couple of wood screws in the fulcrum to "stabilize"?  That's not $1400 quality work.  As usual I agree Bill.

Quote from: jazzyvee on June 18, 2020, 10:10:47 PM
https://reverb.com/item/34225599-fender-stratocaster-with-alembic-activator-pickups-electronics


No connection with the seller, however i upgraded my strat with alembic pickups and electronics and it sounds incredibly incredible, instead of just incredible like it did pre-upgrade. 😂🤣😁

I agree. I found an Ibanez Roadstar with Alembic guts and it sounds really nice, especially for $400. Now I want to find a real strat to put all of that in.