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You could probably repair that pickup with Stewmac's special baking soda and super glue (only $ 339.95 for 1 ounce tube---applicator and shipping are extra.
Wayne Kramer of MC5, David Gilmour were both experimenting with HB Strats in the early '70's. Allan Holdsworth a bit later among others. Lots of us tried it during the '60's too, there's a picture somewhere of my Strat in 1970 with the angled HB in the bridge position. Couldn't play fershit though and still can't 😄
That guitar has been Frankensteined several times in its life. It had a MIDI hex pickup (Roland, etc.) on it at some point. That explains the weird screw holes behind the bridge pickup and that extra hole near the bottom strap button. Nice repair as usual!
Hi Dave, I love your show, you have taught me so much about guitars and their workings has saved me a pile of money in repairs and adjustments Thanks Buddy
That diagonally placed humbucker makes no sense. If it was my guitar i would replace the pickguard with a new one, there are pickguards with premade humbucker-holes in it. You've done a nice job on the guitar Dave !! I really like your vids :)
Hey Dave, when you’re checking relief with the little flat gauge on the 7th or 8th fret, what kind of “feel” are you looking for? That it doesn’t touch or rub the fret at all,? It’s hard for me to tell when I have the right measurement. I can tell there’s space and it’s not getting heavy resistance but everything in between is questionable for me
The way you worded it is pretty much what you're looking for. It shouldn't push the string up really, but it shouldn't feel super loose in the gap either. It's kinda hard to describe. Like Dave says, "that why they're called FEELer gauges, you gotta feel it"
Interesting erm.. mod. We will never know what the pile of screws and crap you found inside were for, but what was in the sandwich Dave?? Great video as ever, stay well. Paul in the UK.
You should create a new opening song with the fret flapper and your thumb and instrument cable. You know, just for the headphone users. We'll just play with it back and forth and see if we get a happy ending. That's what she said.🤣
I dig the "Wayne Kramer "SHS mod, so you gotta customize guards, but WTF not replace the PG and the POS humbucker for $100? Hate to see an actual Fender torn up like this; correcting those couple things will at least give it some resale, - or is the intention to destroy it the rest of the way before he dies? I get it ain't vintage, but damn. There is a standard height at the nut, correct? It seems like I've been playing a lot of new guitars that are cut really low,- really better as high as possible, without ruining intonation.Could be wrong, but it works for me. Got a Squier( mostly for the body) from the local pawn ($35)that someone ghetto jacked just like this; humorously, the HB was a $200 , Custom Shop Antiquity.( with the worn gold plating)
@@CitizenOfEverywhere I missed that part; did he say what year? Well, that actually adds fuel to my "arguement".Thinking it def needs a serious re fret, as well.
@@ToddSauve i have found weird shit like unnamed washers and such underneath pickups too. I guess thank God most of us dont play with metal picks because thats where they would end up
Whoever fitted that Humbucker should be locked away for cruelty to guitars..........what a hack job.
Wow. That bridge pickup is the worst installation I have ever seen. Looks rough.
someone found something to cut with and rock n rolled ;)
I was happy to see that the body was not routed out. With a new loaded pick guard, that guitar could be back to... 90%?
@@maxmustardman298 That was clever, I don't care what anybody knows. Nicely done sir.
Sorry to detour here folks , but im betting this guy played alot of Duran duran on this guitar .
As Rick James would say “bone dust is one hell of a drug”
You could probably repair that pickup with Stewmac's special baking soda and super glue (only $ 339.95 for 1 ounce tube---applicator and shipping are extra.
I always hate trying to cram a Strat pickup back in. There's always one wire that wants to pop out of its channel and push the pickguard up.
Now, THAT, is a unique 'Frankenstrat!'! Someone wanted to do Eddie's idea on the cheap & quick.
Wayne Kramer of MC5, David Gilmour were both experimenting with HB Strats in the early '70's. Allan Holdsworth a bit later among others.
Lots of us tried it during the '60's too, there's a picture somewhere of my Strat in 1970 with the angled HB in the bridge position. Couldn't play fershit though and still can't 😄
Bridge pickup: WHY?
Bone dust is why....
Good one Dave! Lots of great info here. Best example of pup too close to strings I have seen. Thanks!
Love the intro !!! Another great video as usual, carry on young man. Have a great weekend bro.
“not my monkey, not my circus”. Even my wife is starting to enjoy your vids. 🤣
Nothing like watching the strats come back to life!
Great to see some more complex repairs!! I never heard the effect of a PU to high to the string. Thanks Dave!!
Yeah, the temps are nuts. Still 33 in Winterpeg. All week. Next week too. Melting mang!
“Play with it back and forth and hopefully have a happy ending”
And fill up the sl*t
That guitar has been Frankensteined several times in its life. It had a MIDI hex pickup (Roland, etc.) on it at some point. That explains the weird screw holes behind the bridge pickup and that extra hole near the bottom strap button. Nice repair as usual!
Dave: You having fun yet?
Us: Well... it is even in the name of the show Dave's World of Fun Stuff .. Of course we are! :D
Dave got you're my sticker today in the mail thank you I'll tell ya it was like having a friend knock on the front door!
Headphone crew checking in. Buy a HSS pickguard and the guitar will look a ton better.
Amen, I wouldn't do a hatchet job like that on a glarry let alone a USA Fender
Rout the body a little and it will play a lot better … I'm also wondering how badly the angle of the pup is affecting the dynamics … (?)
oH buT ThE piCkUP w0Nt bE aNGLed ANyMorE
Hi Dave, I love your show, you have taught me so much about guitars and their workings has saved me a pile of money in repairs and adjustments Thanks Buddy
That’s what known as a “drop-in” replacement humbucker ; )
"Enough bone dust to get us to Cincinnati." Too funny stuff.
Another Strat O disaster averted!!!
Hope you get back to Solo, really like that series of videos. ✌
I have also used "cereal box cardboard" for a variety of repairs. It is a very "Red Green" type of ingenuity.
Speaking of duct tape ..........
👍 Good friend Dave. 🙂 💫 👍 Great work. 🙂 💫 👍. 🎸. Rock on!
Custom Shop seems to be issuing some strange versions these days.
Looks like an American Standard to me
Custom shop went down the tubes when they sacked John Cruz
@@putzengiler been some
( interesting ?) stuff coming out since.
The original bridge pickup install was "Ghetto Luthery" at its finest. As always, great work Dave!
Thanks for showing how to fill a nut slot. What kind of glue was that? CA? Like 'crazy glue'?
Thanks Dave!! Another great how to. Love your channel
Dave i just love your videos and humour!. Keep them coming and hope all good in life. Regards from England 😉🤘👊
Corn Flakes, that’s good eatin’!
Fruity pebbles are so bad. I just tried a box for the first time like a month ago, pure sugar.
Great job Dave...💙👊😎
It would have been alright that humbucker, if the owner would have chosen an off white one.
I laughed out loud...enough bone dust to get to Cincinnati...too fricken funny Dave!!!
That diagonally placed humbucker makes no sense. If it was my guitar i would replace the pickguard with a new one, there are pickguards with premade humbucker-holes in it.
You've done a nice job on the guitar Dave !!
I really like your vids :)
Nice work Dave.
Wish I could send you my Jeff Beck signature series strat for a setup and body repair! great channel!
Dave continues to enlighten me with the fun in guitar maintenance
Lil bump of Bone Dust in the morning with your Corn Flakes. Don't know if I love Dave's work or verbage more? Dave's the best!
Hey Dave, when you’re checking relief with the little flat gauge on the 7th or 8th fret, what kind of “feel” are you looking for? That it doesn’t touch or rub the fret at all,? It’s hard for me to tell when I have the right measurement. I can tell there’s space and it’s not getting heavy resistance but
everything in between is questionable for me
The way you worded it is pretty much what you're looking for. It shouldn't push the string up really, but it shouldn't feel super loose in the gap either.
It's kinda hard to describe. Like Dave says, "that why they're called FEELer gauges, you gotta feel it"
Thanks for showing the angel dust trick.
Great job as usual, mate !!!
Thanks a lot for your videos !!!
That fret sanding you did there sounds like you were playing a Louisiana Washboard😜
A made it U.S.A. neck, with a swimming pool under the pickguard, and used an electric carving knife to install the humbucker.
Interesting erm.. mod. We will never know what the pile of screws and crap you found inside were for, but what was in the sandwich Dave?? Great video as ever, stay well. Paul in the UK.
Looks like the bridge hummer was installed by a great white shark!
Nice work. That one came to you in really rough shape.
Yet another great video Dave. Question, what was in that nail polish bottle you used on the switch??
Dave you Rock...thanks for the reply
Screams "backguard guitar mechanic" if ever I've seen one!
Badass colour...
Pewter?
Pewtrid.PeeU👃💩
Looks like someone routed out that humbucker cavity with a drama tool after drinking 3 Red Bulls.
OOuutch that scratched my ear ! 05:24 XD XD XD
Dave gave that guitar more love than it's ever had in its life!
Dave has the sexiest arms in the biz.....😜🤣
Dave......"That's why there's paper on my bench......I squirt things on it.".........ME...........lmao......
aesthetics aside I love the tone of this strat. Great resto work Dave!
Awesome !!!
hey man, nice intro with the old crusty bike....cool
Good ol' Yorkville cables!
dave your the best!!!!!!!!!!
"Now it's doing Zippity Nothing" this guy is definitely Canadian lmfao
I have delved into fretwork and I'm using an old passport as the "flapper" 😁 (only doing my own basses)
You should create a new opening song with the fret flapper and your thumb and instrument cable. You know, just for the headphone users.
We'll just play with it back and forth and see if we get a happy ending. That's what she said.🤣
i would have just bought the right pickguard and that’s it but some people just like to make it harder on themselves i couldn’t do that to a pickguard
I love rePsychoed gear. Cheers
The guitar picks were quite the surprise!
Its like scoopin up lines of cocaine....lmao
A joint pain reliever ad came first..how do they know Dave?
"This thing's been cowboy-chorded out." Yeah, that's all my guitars.
Oh..don’t be afraid.. it is just a guitar.
Enough Bone Dust to get to the 'Nati... LOL
I seriously hope the owner gets a better sounding and looking bridge PuP
you should have capped the volume pot with a 200 or 220pico farad ceramic capacitor
ahhhh good ole bone dust
These EE series Strats are brilliant guitars
Oh joy!!Dave used a power tool,so I won't have to be locked up now that I've seen that..............
I dig the "Wayne Kramer "SHS mod, so you gotta customize guards, but WTF not replace the PG and the POS humbucker for $100? Hate to see an actual Fender torn up like this; correcting those couple things will at least give it some resale, - or is the intention to destroy it the rest of the way before he dies?
I get it ain't vintage, but damn.
There is a standard height at the nut, correct? It seems like I've been playing a lot of new guitars that are cut really low,- really better as high as possible, without ruining intonation.Could be wrong, but it works for me.
Got a Squier( mostly for the body) from the local pawn ($35)that someone ghetto jacked just like this; humorously, the HB was a $200 , Custom Shop Antiquity.( with the worn gold plating)
You say its not vintage, but its 34 years old!
@@CitizenOfEverywhere I missed that part; did he say what year? Well, that actually adds fuel to my "arguement".Thinking it def needs a serious re fret, as well.
Sounds like my bike spoke clicker when I was a kid.
What was in the little bottle that you were brushing into the switch?
That ain't enough bone dust to fill a squirrels ass!😂
@@DavesWorldofFunStuff touche!😂
Fortunately we're not filling a squirrel's ass.😎
Sounds like a built-in phase shifter/uni-vibe... :-P
Are those the hosco groobars? Ive been meaning to order some
As always, I learned a few things.....
Like watchin your work! Thank you!
17:00
19:36
Yikes!
😂😂
Hello Dave
I have a Kramer Ferrington that may need a new nut.
How do i get a hold of you?
Thanks
poor Strat...
Shouldn’t you replace the pick guard with one that is set up for a humbucker?
Dave, what was that liquid you put on the switches?
Corn flakes😂😂😂😂😂😂
Never fails Mr gooch
Someone ruined that beautiful guitar
the red stuff looks like the crap you would put on the bottom of AFX race cars way back when..lol
What color is that? Looks nice.
What are you doing Dave.....
With a plethora of sources for pickguards, I don't know why the player didn't just purchase an H-S-S pickguard?
Looks like there was a rats nest under that humbucker.
We found screws and washers under one of my Squier's pickups, stuck to the magnet! Straight from the factory just for me. Spares!
@@ToddSauve i have found weird shit like unnamed washers and such underneath pickups too. I guess thank God most of us dont play with metal picks because thats where they would end up
At 5:38 - Bad edit! Lol!
Sir, it looks like you're
going to work on a damaged Fender Stratocaster.
Stating the obvious, that is the worst homemade SSH conversion I’ve ever seen.
"Not my monkey, not my circus" Preach it, brother :)
Cool color, anyone know what Fender calls it? I have a G&L (Tribute) Fallout that I love playing, but it is "Seafoam"...
Smokey late night club scene gray.
It’s probably “Pewter”. See colour chart at support.fender.com/hc/en-us/articles/214034783-Instrument-Finish-Color-Chart
Charcoal Frost with some bar years on it.
It's a 1987 American Standard Strat, and that particular color was called "Pewter".