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Here are a couple of my recently completed artist's guitar rebuilds

Late '70s "Blackmore" Fender Stratocaster









This started out as a Made In Mexico Classic Series '70s Stratocaster. It was disassembled right down to the bare body and rebuilt as a "Blackmore" Strat from the late '70s.
Modifications include:
Schaller tuners
Graphite nut

“Blackmore” scalloped neck.

Seymour Duncan SSL-4 pickups neck & bridge, middle is a dummy.

Same tone control system as fitted in Blackmore's Strats.

CRL 3-way switch wired as per the original.

CTS 250k pots.

Extensive anti-noise measures.

Switchcraft 1/4“ output socket.

Jim Dunlop Flush Mount Strap Locks.

Cut down backplate, made changing strings easier.

Modified tremolo spring set up.

1/4" stainless steel tremolo arm (not shown).

Even has a Schaller strap lock button on the headstock just the same as Blackmore had on his. Served no purpose other than to confuse people!


Michael Schenker's #1 Gibson Flying V









This is a Flying V rebuilt to the same specifications as that of Michael Schenker's #1 Flying V, right down to the Fender Stratocaster control knobs and number one alongside the neck joint.
Modifications include:
CTS 500k pots.
Switchcraft 3-way switch.
Switchcraft 1/4" output socket.
Fully rewired.
Correct Seymour Duncan pickups fitted.
Pickup and control cavitys fully shielded.
Custom made pickguard.
Repainted as per the original.
Jim Dunlop Dual Design Straplock Buttons