Fender Stratocaster Mexican 60th Anniversary Complete Upgrade (Axeify)
Introduction to the Guitar
This was is a fabulous Stratocaster in Metallic Green and was made in 2006-2007 at the Ensenada Plant (Fender), Mexico. Condition is generally quite good with a few marks and scratches consistent with light use. The guitar had already been upgraded with various parts and included a set of Seymour Duncan Hotrail pickups, the Bridge, Tuners and Neck L Plate were upgraded to the official American counterparts.
Breakdown of Project
The Neck Plate and Bridge were kept and everything else replaced. (Sold the Pickups and the tuners for £120.00. This money was then put towards the new pickups and parts.
- Complete Strip Down.
- Clean and Polish.
- Fret Level, Crown and Polish.
- Oil and Clean Fretboard.
- Fender USA Locking Tuners, Staggered.
- Seymour Duncan California ’50s Pickups.
- AxeKool Stratocaster Vintage Wiring Harness.
- Schaller Strap Buttons.
- Ernie Ball 9’s Strings.
- Full Setup.
Finances
Guitar purchased for £325.00 (eBay)
Parts sold for £120.00 (eBay)
Parts Purchased for £310.00
Total Cost of Guitar and Upgrades is £515.00
Summery
The Fender Stratocaster plays beautifully and sounds amazing and is every bit as good as a USA model.
