Fiesta Red MJT Stratocaster

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Re: Fiesta Red MJT Stratocaster

Post by HNB » Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:50 am

Yeah it is more like 1.60" vs the typical 1.75". Of course I had already modified it by installing parts before I figured out it was thinner than it should be.....
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Re: Fiesta Red MJT Stratocaster

Post by HNB » Wed Nov 10, 2021 7:36 pm

As a random turn of events, the other body that came in arrived with a Wilkinson bridge with a shorter block that fits this and the full block fits the other body so I swapped and voila!

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Re: Fiesta Red MJT Stratocaster

Post by countertext » Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:35 pm

Nice save. When do we see it with a neck?

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Re: Fiesta Red MJT Stratocaster

Post by HNB » Thu Nov 11, 2021 8:18 am

I have a recent issue wanting to do body work more than neck work…. I have five bodies that need necks currently…..

Long story short, hopefully next month for Christmas. :)

Standard rosewood strat neck with small headstock and worn looking stain/dye work to match the distressed body.
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Re: Fiesta Red MJT Stratocaster

Post by countertext » Thu Nov 11, 2021 8:44 am

Gonna look good!

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Re: Fiesta Red MJT Stratocaster

Post by pacemaker » Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:14 pm

I love Fiesta Red Strats... and I don't like Strats. It looks so good – can't wait to see it come along!

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Re: Fiesta Red MJT Stratocaster

Post by HNB » Thu Dec 02, 2021 8:38 am

A couple necks came in for two of my strats.

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I dyed and stained it.

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Re: Fiesta Red MJT Stratocaster

Post by HNB » Fri Dec 03, 2021 11:17 am

Installed bone nuts on both necks. :)

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Re: Fiesta Red MJT Stratocaster

Post by HNB » Sun Dec 12, 2021 1:05 pm

Decal made and applied. :)

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Re: Fiesta Red MJT Stratocaster

Post by BlixaFan » Mon Dec 13, 2021 8:48 pm

beautiful!

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Re: Fiesta Red MJT Stratocaster

Post by HNB » Tue Dec 14, 2021 9:40 am

Thanks!
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Re: Fiesta Red MJT Stratocaster

Post by HNB » Sat Dec 18, 2021 12:56 pm

Tuners and nut installed and the neck is mounted. Just need strings. :)

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Re: Fiesta Red MJT Stratocaster

Post by ohm_mho » Sat Dec 18, 2021 1:05 pm

Not a Strat guy, but I’d take that for a spin around the block :?

Nice decal too!

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Re: Fiesta Red MJT Stratocaster

Post by HNB » Sat Dec 18, 2021 1:17 pm

Thanks so much! I wasn't a fan for a long time but they grew on me. Loads of sound options, light body, and comfortable to play. :)
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Re: Fiesta Red MJT Stratocaster

Post by HNB » Tue Dec 21, 2021 10:33 am

All finished. :D Looks good. I can't play it until I finish moving my office. Pictures for now.

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