My Black Strat II
September 2008
My first attempt to build a guitar back in March turned out so well, I decided to have another go at it. I had some pieces left over from that project, so I thought I'd try to build an even better one this time.
This time around I was going to use higher quality parts, including a lighter body, and a better bridge. Having learned a few things from the first go around, I knew this was going to be one awesome guitar when I got finished.
About 3 weeks start to finish, and still tinkering with it to this day, it has become my favorite guitar. Even Leo Fender himself would swear this came off his factory line, and David Gilmour would be jealous!
My quest to build a Strat
March 2008
I've kinda had the itch lately to get another electric guitar. While I've had the urge many times to modify my factory-built red Strat, I just couldn't bring myself to tear it apart; it's just great the way it is, and it was my first electric guitar. So, I decided to embark on building a Strat from various parts.
My plan is to purchase all the pieces separately and throw them all together to create one kick-ass guitar. Inspired by David Gilmour's infamous Black Strat, I plan to create a replica as close (and affordable) as possible. I've always been a big fan of the Fender Stratocaster and building one would be very rewarding, not to mention educational.
I plan to keep track of the project on this dedicated page.
GHS to offer David Gilmour series strings
David Gilmour plays GHS 'Boomers' guitar strings, an association that started in 1979 when working on The Wall, but he uses non-standard gauges that until now were not available in sets.
Well, the wait is over for Gilmour guitarphiles, because GHS are to issue two sets in boxes designed by Steve Knee, using photos taken by Polly Samson.
Click here for more details.
Both sets use the strings actually used by David on his Gibson Les Paul and Fender Stratocaster.
Check this out, fact fans: Fender Stratocaster – 0.10, 0.12, 0.16, 0.28, 0.38, 0.48; and Gibson Les Paul – 0.105, 0.13, 0.17, 0.30, 0.40, 0.50.
Boomers seem to withstand the extreme bending that David subjects them to, so they are obviously worth checking out. Click to see the Fender and Gibson pack designs, which are expected to hit the market, at least in the US, some time after Monday 19th November.
