Building David Gilmour's Iconic Black Strat

Well here's one I've been looking forward to....Building David's iconic Strat. Every ding, scratch and dent using pictures from the famous Christies auction.
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And this fabulous history video from 5 Watt World
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Many thanks

[@jamboort]

You dont have a least clue... so many things are wrong I don't now where to start.

[@Milehousestudios]

Don't then boss...Save us all the misery 🤣

[@jensonob7729]

Don't watch it then? 😂

[@spooge33]

Nah, that's all Irsay. 😂

[@Bass-ne6dl]

What a breath of fresh air an Englishman with a no bullshit guitar making video, no disrespect to Americans but 3 hours in and not so much as a bit of sand paper 😂

[@Milehousestudios]

Stand by....Bullshit incoming 😂

[@brettclark8020]

Except for the trip through the drum sander...

[@brucecall1595]

Yea mate! Because english guitars are best. 😂

[@josiahlee1982]

Ah yes. England…the home of the finest guitars…those English strats and Les Paul’s…those Jackson’s and charvels from Liverpool….foh…

[@AtlanteanGuitarist]

We had to show them how to play proper blues rock back in the late 60s and 70s too😂…and before anyone says Hendrix! He was a honorary Brit, you lot over the pond didn’t give him his flowers like brits did… But seriously I do love our American cousins, you make the guitars and we will show you how to play them

[@AtlanteanGuitarist]

That’s is very cool mate, thanks really like the workshop setting you have too , looks so cool. Very good job sir

[@Milehousestudios]

No problem 👍

[@gellnumbernine]

Re Logo on headstock: "Don't shit your pants..." killed me 🤣

[@GallmanGuitars]

David Gilmore is the one who made me want to play guitar. I love his black strat! I can’t wait to see how this turns out.

[@Milehousestudios]

Me too.... Just getting my ears into his new album at the moment. There's some classic Gilmour licks in there

[@GallmanGuitars]

@@Milehousestudios I’m going to check it out.

[@Mooneydude75]

Dude, my cat watched every second of this. It's the first time he's ever done this. He's 6 and this is 100% the truth. Nice

[@Milehousestudios]

🤣 WTF ...

[@Jethro3263]

Bloody brilliant 🤘🍻

[@Milehousestudios]

Yep.. I'm enjoying this one

[@ueshaw177]

Best guitar build vid on KZbin 👌 At last someone who does videos for doing a videos sake and no interest in making money off it. I applaud you sir just wish there was more like you 👌👌 Can’t wait for the next one 😉

[@Milehousestudios]

Wow, Cheers boss

[@El_Padre_Guitars]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you... for shouting out the UK based suppliers and where you get tips and inspiration from on KZbin. It helps me support the luthier peeps in the UK, which is great, and also broadens my horizons and learnings on YT as well! Plus, well done for reusing old stuff - save the planet and all that! 😂.

[@paulrudd832]

I started watching your channel last night Paul. Great content and a real tonic to all the misery that's going around. I've sent this video to a few of my friends to get you a few more subs too. Keep up the good work. All the best ❤

[@Milehousestudios]

Cheers buddy. That's much appreciated

[@theleftymonster]

You are a good man.

[@Milehousestudios]

I try my best 😉

[@tonylocke1214]

Definitely the best guitar building channel on the internet.

[@Milehousestudios]

Fuck me.... Steady on 🤣

[@ColeyBBQ]

Loved this ! Subscribed and here for the ride

[@welshhomegrown934]

Only just found your channel absolutely fantastic proper craic 🤘🤘🙏

[@Milehousestudios]

Welcome aboard! Cheers buddy. Spread the word 😉

[@RoadhouseMike]

Man I'm so glad KZbin suggested this video to me! Absolutely brilliant. Really enjoyed that 👏🏻 Just subscribed and looking forward to the next one 👍🏻

[@Milehousestudios]

Welcome aboard Mike!

[@ajones-c4b]

Fantastic video- cheers from Pennsylvania, USA!

[@Milehousestudios]

Thank you very much!

[@tankman7550]

Get on janner, beautiful guitar is the gilmour black strat look forward to see the finished product

[@Milehousestudios]

😂 Cheers chief...Good to have you aboard

[@brucehayes7251]

Once again the delivery is exceptional, nice work

[@michaelodonnelltube]

Always enjoy your videos Paul!

[@Milehousestudios]

I appreciate that! Cheers boss

[@tiomkinnyborg2289]

I love your style. No BS, tell it like it is. Get stuck in. Brilliant!! just subbed. I too hate the big head-stocks. They only went big because some foolish exec wanted a bigger logo.

[@Milehousestudios]

There's a twat behind every bad decision...😂

[@1ceratops]

The term you were looking for a while back. "Rough as a bear's arse." And many, many thanks for the entertainment from which we also learn valuable stuff like and that.

[@Milehousestudios]

lol...The old engineering tutor I had many years ago always said 'rough as a badgers ass'...🤣 Good old Terry was dry as a chip. Bless him. Thanks for watching boss

[@mikaelbiilmann6826]

I put EMG DG-20 pickups in my 1982-84 Squire Stratocaster. Total new guitar! 😎🎸

[@duncanbiscuit]

You are killing it Beans, keep up the awesome work

[@jjmag3107]

Awesome

[@Milehousestudios]

I'll take that, thank you

[@duncansykora]

Absolutely agree about the headstock 😂

[@NuTsi33]

Any friend of 5watt world is a friend of mine. I don't usually like talking about other channels in other people's comments. But damn it love listening to him tell a story about guitar history while I drift to sleep.

[@Milehousestudios]

He's got one of those voices.... Brilliant channel.

[@paull8678]

I also have a Squier that used to have the large headstock. I re-necked it as soon as I could.

[@SJDewar1990]

I built a Gilmour Black Strat myself a couple of years ago. Didn't go from scratch but got a Mexican Fender body, Northwest Guitars neck and pick guard, Fender Fat 50s & CS69 neck and middle pickups and finally a Seymour Duncan custom shop SSL-1 DG pickup for the bridge (not really necessary as the SSL-5 is the same pickup, I just had them do a bit of tinkering to mine). All in all came in at around £650 which is a lot but it's a damn site cheaper than the Fender signature Gilmour guitar. For the price of it, which if I remember right was roughly £10, I'd recommend you go get a pick guard from Northwest Guitars as they do one that's 1 ply black and has the little hole for the mini toggle switch that Gilmour used to add the bridge pickup to positions 1 & 2 on the main switch. They also sell the little bracket that holds the mini toggle switch down at the correct depth for about 3 or 4 quid. Not affiliated or sponsored, just a couple of great products to get you closer to the Black Strat! Apart from that, going to be watching this build closely and checking out your other vids as this one made me laugh!

[@Milehousestudios]

Cheers mate. That sounds like a great way to go. An amazing pickup maker has donated a loaded pickguard to the project on this occasion. It has his own version of the Gilmour mod on it. I'm super excited to hear it. Thanks for taking the time to pass the knowledge on. That's what we're all about here.

[@SJDewar1990]

@@Milehousestudios Oh wicked, I look forward to seeing which pickup maker has donated and what the pickups sound like. Hurry up and get it built 😂😂 Really like that you're taking the time to actually build the body from scratch btw.

[@Bingopete71]

Just found your channel. Subscribed because of the 5 watt world plug. He's great. I'll continue with the rest of the video now. 😊

[@dreamscuba]

Fantastic. So entertaining and I am with you on those ghastly 70s big headstocks.

[@Milehousestudios]

Right on!

[@ConjuredUndead]

New to the channel. Thanks for the entertainment.

[@Milehousestudios]

You're welcome boss. Thanks for watching.

[@DeeTee79]

Look forward to the next video.

[@russbarnes5394]

Loving your work my friend, loving your work.

[@Milehousestudios]

Thank you so much 😀

[@MorganCustomGuitars]

I knew I liked you, and you definitely sealed the deal by preferring the right Strat headstock!

[@Milehousestudios]

That seems to be the general consensus 😂 don't get too attached though, I'm actually a prick!

[@iaamusic1121]

What a great channel! Excellent stuff

[@Milehousestudios]

Welcome aboard

[@madgeniusmusic]

I've just discovered your channel through this video Paul, brilliant stuff and I love the banter, keep 'em coming! Love from darkest Kent.

[@Milehousestudios]

Awesome, thank you! Darkest Kent 😂 it's all posh over that side...

[@davidgreenhouse9715]

Only found you a few weeks ago and really enjoying your content. I’ve been binge watching tbh so hopefully this series will slow me down a bit! 👍

[@Milehousestudios]

😂 you're rationed to one a week now. Thanks for watching boss

[@simonnash3560]

Best guitar builder on KZbin , good stuff

[@Milehousestudios]

Christ that's high praise. Cheers buddy.

[@gotthardish]

Hi Paul, Just recently discovered your channel & binge watched a couple of your projects. I love the format and the humour etc. I'm gonna looooove the Gilmour project! Don't forget about the little mod switch that brings the neck pick up in. I wish I had your luthier skills. Anyway, keep up the fantastic work you do. I've subscribed, so I'll not miss another episode. My ultimate goal is to be the winning bidder on one of your projects!

[@Milehousestudios]

Cheers mate. This project has had a donation from a fantastic pickup maker/luthier from Canada. The fully loaded pick guard he sent over has his own take on the Gilmour mod.... More on that to come. Thanks for watching. Welcome to the family

[@ramsast1]

wood fooking wizardry... made me chuckle...

[@Milehousestudios]

Mission accomplished 😂

[@dprince2885]

SRV strat at some point? Maybe the Kris Derrig Les Paul replica slash used. I reckon you'd get a tonne traffic doing these sort of videos. More jig videos please. Love a jig!! Top stuff as always Paul 👏 Also fully expect to see you playing comfortably numb solo when you show us how it sounds!! You will be judged!! 😂

[@Milehousestudios]

I've been learning that solo for 10 years 🤣

[@saulgoodeguitars]

Great start to an awesome guitar It might ruin our friendship but I don’t mind the big jazzmaster style headstock 🤣

[@Milehousestudios]

I knew it...slag 🤣

[@saulgoodeguitars]

@@Milehousestudios🤣

[@CorduroyNinja]

I'm 52, when I started skateboarding when I was 12 I discovered the Dead Kennedys and was hooked on East Bay Ray's playing and tone. His playing is what got me interested in music and guitar. Still chasing his tone and would love to do a clone of his Schecter S-1.

[@Milehousestudios]

What's stopping you? Sounds cool. It's a stunning guitar to have a go at

[@JagStar]

I hate the big headstock too. Great new series! Dave is one of my top three and I always wanted to build a copy of the Black Strat. Looking forward to this.

[@threeshoebillsinatrenchcoat]

i am an unrepentant big headstock enjoyer, especially on the deluxe teles.. one day i will own one!

[@Milehousestudios]

Big strat headstock on a Tele? Oh my...😬

[@guitarwalljams]

Great video mate!

[@Milehousestudios]

Thanks for the visit

[@guitarwalljams]

@@Milehousestudios can’t wait to see the rest of this build

[@sturgegoddard3947]

I’m new to your channel, I love the way you’re just chatting to the camera with complete honesty. Feels like watching a mate build a guitar from my armchair! Also, this may be childish, but the odd F bomb makes it all the more enjoyable.

[@Milehousestudios]

Cheers buddy. Welcome to the fold.

[@DesSherwoodGuitarTuition]

Great videos, keep 'em coming! Most interesting and entertaining!;-)

[@Milehousestudios]

Thanks, will do!

[@stupidthefish1979]

Those early 2000’s squiers were legit nice guitars. The only neck I’ve felt that’s been better than a 2005 Affinity strat was my dad’s partscaster with one of musikraft’s.

[@robertdouble559]

That router wound photo! Yoweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

[@Milehousestudios]

It's horrendous 🤣

[@stevebees3992]

Redden banner! That's what geddon janner autocorrects to! Great vid, looking forward to the finished guitar.

[@Milehousestudios]

Thank god for auto correct...You could have looked proper mental...😂

[@jessesmusicmanor]

i have tickets to Madison square garden cant wait!!

[@Milehousestudios]

I really want to be happy for you 😂 genuinely envious.

[@savedaz]

Brick in the wall was played on a Les Paul goal top with P90s ❤

[@jethropebs]

Seriously? But it's got that classic Strat twang to it!

[@savedaz]

@@jethropebs P90 is a single coil so it sounds like a strat but fatter Google it if you’re not sure ❤️

[@jethropebs]

@savedaz Thanks, I wasn't aware that it could sound that close. I guess it comes down to it being single coil versus the standard double coil Les Paul sound, huh?

[@Milehousestudios]

I might have to do that one then.... Just to agitate the masses 😂

[@savedaz]

@@Milehousestudios 😛

[@ChristopherLightfoot-zu3kb]

He doesn’t like being called Dave, and I’m not talking about Rodney Trotter. 😂😂😂 Lovely video mate ❤❤

[@Milehousestudios]

😂 I think you're the 5th geezer to say that...I had no idea and I'm a few videos ahead with filming...He'll have to forgive me until video 4!

[@ChristopherLightfoot-zu3kb]

😂😂😂 can’t wait to see the videos. Can you though please get a move on? Me and Dave can’t wait all day 😂😂😂 RIP Trigger

[@mattsefton]

“Let’s get stuck in cutting this bastard out shall we?” Haha just what Dan Erlewine would say 😂

[@martgryfny]

DIY guy here. The gear. I tried it all. From original to forged, from expensive to the cheap. Does so called "quality" gear sound better? Yes, but not in the way you would maybe think. For example the bridge. You don't need a voodoo original Fender bridge, but Gotoh 510 does the job really well, and costs a half. It's made of metals so hard, that ie. drilling a hole for piezo pickup is a challenge. And because of that it also: - keeps the tuning better, - alllows you to hear the f** difference when you touch the whammy bar, - sounds as long as it should. If you touch the bar on a cheap bridge, it just does not react so well and it dies very quick. Is the sound itself better or different? No. But you can have more fun with the sound you already had. Does the springs change the sound? No. It changes how the bridge reacts. More strings make it more stable when double stop bend. Tuners? Get the best, as you will use it a lot. Get a good bone or tusq nut and you are good to go.

[@Milehousestudios]

Good tips... We have done developments in the next videos... The remit was build to a small budget originally but stay tuned, you're not far from the mark.

[@bwilson_guitarworks]

Not even 5 minutes in and I'm laughing. I'm looking forward to following this build. My favourite look is still the classic 50's burst with the maple fretboard, and in second place is Mick's guitar Blue from TPS. That blue gets me.

[@Milehousestudios]

I love TPS. Both of those boys can really play. PS... Episode 2 is funnier...3pm Friday 😉

[@wesxwren]

Just found your channel. This was a fun video. 🎸 I request you make a replica Jag-Stang. Thatd be a sick vid too.

[@Milehousestudios]

Thanks for the sub! I'll put it on the list. I'm a Fender boy at heart so we'll get there

[@kevsumner2064]

Then you'll need the Crazy Tube Circuits, HIGH POWER footswitch. Amazing Gilmour sounds to be had. Brilliant cleans, and stunning overdrive.

[@Milehousestudios]

The holy grail....

[@Karola9787]

Always a happy time when your videos drop mate!! Keep doing what you do 👍 (more swearing please 😂)

[@Milehousestudios]

I try

[@elwynsmiles]

I love DG. Going to the RAH in October to see him. By the way mate, I’m also doing London Marathon 2025 so hope to see you there 😁

[@Milehousestudios]

Blimey, is love to see him live. See you on the start line 🤣

[@stephenmitchell2979]

Gedon mate, great stuff.

[@Milehousestudios]

KZbin gave me a translate option for your comment 😂 beautiful Janner

[@stephenmitchell2979]

@@Milehousestudios how can I get in touch, I’m Plymouth based and wondered if you would sort out a few bits in my bass for me. Regards, Steve

[@PigCity69]

'Ere, to be fair, this episode was gert lush, You!

[@Milehousestudios]

Innit

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Make me a Malmsteen Strat . 😊 ✨🎸✨🇺🇸

[@Milehousestudios]

🤣 I scalloped a headstock many moons ago... I've got to say, it took forever and I'm in no hurry to do it again.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

@@MilehousestudiosOk Cheers Stay Cool From Canada 🇨🇦✨🎸

[@johnvcougar]

​@@Milehousestudiosyou scalloped a HEADSTOCK? 🤔

[@barrychristian4050]

Looking forward to this series, do like a bit of the olf Floyd, saw the momentary laspe of reason tour at the old Wembley best show I've seen

[@Milehousestudios]

Green eyed over here....I doubt I'll ever get to see Mr Gilmour myself. I have to make so work Australian pink Floyd who are also marvellous, but not the godfather himself

[@doughendry115]

I like the idea of making David Gilmour’s strat something came to mind as I was watching you make a through body Strat, where all the hardware and everything comes from the back with no pick guard maybe even make it a, make thin line take care mate

[@Milehousestudios]

I did actually make a thinline flamed top Strat many moons ago. Great minds think alike 😂 Get building boss...

[@Kane856]

Replicating the wear and tear is a nice twist kidda 👍

[@Milehousestudios]

Wish me luck...I'll start by throwing it across the workshop 🤣

[@Kane856]

@@Milehousestudios 😂

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Spokeshave for the win 👍

[@Milehousestudios]

Mate I couldn't work the beast...I won't give up though, Your video looked effortless. I must just be ham fisted.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

@@Milehousestudios you just need a bit of practice buddy. That and a bit of wax on the sole :)

[@barrysayer9751]

Hello. This popped up whilst I was browsing and I found it so entertaining and informative that I turned off Police Interceptors on the telly and gave it my full attention. Great stuff! You're a very talented man and I'm pleased that you're doing it for charity too. I wish you well in the London Marathon. Just one thing; what's the piece of music played about seven minutes in, please?

[@Milehousestudios]

Glad you enjoyed it! Random music from the Filmora editing suite.

[@scottdahlberg4890]

I thought he used EMG pickups and a booster switch or knob. Great work.

[@Milehousestudios]

He used them all at some point. Lace pickups for a while. I think by the time it got sold it was some standard gear. Close enough is good enough for me on this one.

[@ian0401]

Love it, my guitar hero. He HATES being called Dave BTW 😊

[@Milehousestudios]

I'll have to address that 😂

[@ian0401]

@@Milehousestudios by calling him Dave even more, knowing you 😝😝😝

[@Furtheronmusic]

I went to the Christie show before the auction. I've got the black Strat book etc. But I still find it funny that actually the black Strat today is essentially 80% of the body of the original, the Kahler DON'T FORGET HE HAD A HUMBUCKER in it too before Animals. It's had at least 4 necks. No electrics are original, essentially they were only used after he got it back. Oh bridge is original. I just find it funny is all. Ps having started playing in 1974 I don't mind large headstocks at all 😂. Very Trower for me

[@Milehousestudios]

Agreed. There aren't many configurations he didn't use by the end. I was tempted to get that book. It's quite a few 💵! The eventual pickups will give you a smile I'm sure... Thanks for watching buddy. A bit of knowledge is always welcome round here.

[@pjhunton]

I love the fact that Gilmour Sold the original guitar in auction for a huge amount and now plays 2 of the Fender Custom shop ones that he spec'd . I also recall feeling pretty chuffed with myself buying an Epiphone 335 in Guitar Guitar in around 2012 and as I went to pay this guys girlfriend next to my had just bought him the Cusom shop GIlmour guitar and it was on the counter next to me, I was totally deflated, I hope he bloody married that lass.

[@Milehousestudios]

What a phenomenal woman....I agree, total keeper. 🤣

[@Sinnsonido]

Glmour's _first_ Black Strat with the fat headstock and rosewood board is the guitar I wish he still had. Very Hendrix-ey vibes from that axe, beautiful clean tone, from chimey, to throaty, to almost tele-like. Too bad it was stolen, never to surface again.

[@Milehousestudios]

Imagine...Someone might have that still. Even if they told you, you'd never believe them.

[@MAX96MENDES]

LMAO. I just finished modding a Squier Affinity Strat with a maple neck into a David Gilmour Strat ! I also installed a Fender pre-wired Tex-Mex black pickguard for a better sound. Most Fender parts can be used with Squier Affinity Strats.

[@Milehousestudios]

Absolutely. It's a fun project that loads of folks have a go at... This project has had a phenomenally generous donation from a viewer regarding pickups... Stay tuned. 😉

[@DeeTee79]

Paul, where’s part two? Mon then 😉

[@Milehousestudios]

Every Friday 3pm GMT boss

[@PeteCollier21c]

Gilmour is the man but I came across both Brian May and Mick Ronson first as a kid. I think May was probably what made me pester my parents to get me a guitar (ropey Kay-type acoustic). It actually makes a nice change to see a strat being built - a lot of builds seem to avoid them.

[@Milehousestudios]

I was a Nirvana grunge kid 😂 Queen and Bowie never entered the chat for me. At least our tastes align with Dave!

[@PeteCollier21c]

@@Milehousestudios I'd been playing 10yrs by Nirvana - love em to bits mind. The Wall is in my top 5 most played albums (along with Ziggy) - I was entranced by that and Dark Side from the off. Now look what you've done Richards....I'm thinking...on a Saturday...and not even being paid! 😃

[@jp7963]

I prefer the "small" headstock too. Never liked the bigger CBS ones. I'm also a devotee of Gilmour from back when I heard Another Brick In The Wall Pt 2, the then UK Xmas #1, when I was 9 and I was instantly hooked. But it wouldn't be until my 12th birthday when I actually successfully persuaded my folks to buy me a guitar! I do also find it amusing that Jim Irsay, who bought The Black Strat, spent $3,975,000 on what is ostensibly "Trigger's Broom" Haha!

[@Milehousestudios]

Jim's man cave must be astonishing

[@petercnixon]

My pants remain un-sh*tted but I can't make a no-stain guarantee

[@wilhelmtheconquerer6214]

Easiest way to do it at home is to slap a loaded pickguard on a black 50s style Stratocaster from the Fender-family (Squier Classic vibe, vintera, roadworn) and be done with it.

[@Milehousestudios]

😂 I'd struggle to get a video series out of that...

[@sylvestersnet]

call the guitar a Gilmour on the headstock

[@flounder2283]

Isn't the donor guitar already a replica?

[@Milehousestudios]

Nah... It's a minger with the wrong colour fret board, skinny body and massive head stock 🤢 hold on for the rest of the series... It gets some interesting developments

[@josecardona7461]

or you could do what i did buy a fender custom shop gilmour strat

[@duncanbiscuit]

Or he could build it 🤷‍♂️

[@Milehousestudios]

🤣 that answer made the whole world cringe.

[@paulw6126]

Richards on the headstock please Paul!

[@Milehousestudios]

As a preference to Milehouse studios?

[@paulw6126]

@@Milehousestudios Defo for me Paul. Richards Custom Strat. I’ll have a bid on that one.

[@micksguitarsarecool]

ooo relicing a new guitar, thats controversial. love as good beat up strat though have fun!

[@Milehousestudios]

I love a bit of controversy. 🤣A beat up Strat just makes you want to pick it up...

[@timhamlett5042]

So…which solo inspired you to play guitar. Please don’t say it was “Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2” That particular solo was recorded using a P90 equipped Les Paul.

[@Milehousestudios]

Comfortably numb boss....

[@timhamlett5042]

@@Milehousestudios Ahh! Great solo no matter what version you here. Of course Gilmour can probably take any guitar and amp and make it sound like himself.

[@domformula1]

Spot on, from another 43 year old 😂

[@Milehousestudios]

Geddon old boy 😂

[@alanwilson1724]

Hi Paul! This is going to be a good one. That scratchplate is bothering me though, Gilmour's doesn't have the white line round the edge. I've got an old one-ply black scratchplate you can have if you want, I think it would look more accurate. If you message me your address I'd be happy to send it to you.

[@Milehousestudios]

That's very kind of you and you're of course correct. A wonderful pickup builder has actually donated a hand wound, fully loaded pick guard for this project. It's a generous and expensive gift that I'll reveal in later videos. Thank you very much though. You're another shining example of the channel viewers.

[@alanwilson1724]

@@Milehousestudios that's cool, thanks very much!

[@simpsimpson5175]

a routed piece of wood holding magnets big frickin deal

[@Milehousestudios]

Someone's having a bad day 😂

[@Krullmatic]

No EMG pickups?

[@Milehousestudios]

No. I'm aiming at the spec he used when his Strat went to auction. I think the EMG gear was in his red strat. They were passive. A very kind custom pickup winder has donated a beautiful period correct loaded pickguard for the project. There were so many configurations over the years, EMG, Lace, custom shop...You can almost take your pick.

[@pef1960]

Are you a Norfolk boy? I live just outside Norwich.

[@Milehousestudios]

Blimey, is my accent that illegible? 🤣 I'm in Plymouth

[@BrantleyAllen]

Which version of his strat.

[@Milehousestudios]

As close as I can visually to the record breaking guitar sold at auction.

[@chickenlickin3820]

Plimuff bey innit...

[@Milehousestudios]

Ansome....😉

[@doughendry115]

I would like share the acoustic guitar case I am building. Is any way email you?

[@Milehousestudios]

You can ping it over in a message on Instagram

[@adampalmer9930]

Neck Paul. I'm sure you know my thoughts of what could go on the neck? I'm a child sorry.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

But muh sustayne! (plays only 32nd notes)

[@Milehousestudios]

That joke was too advanced for this west country idiot 🤣

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@Milehousestudios As you said, those thin trem blocks shave off a millisecond of sustain. How will we survive?

[@sylvestersnet]

Be good if you could build a lefty for us minority players. Nice strat would be good. I would bid on that deffo!

[@Milehousestudios]

I think I'd have to build a lefty as an individual order... Just because of the reduced amount of prospective buyers. Email anytime if you have something in mind.

[@pablospicoli]

Funder…

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

Are you sure you shouldn't be basing your construction of it on the book which was written about the black strat instead of some auction site and a video?

[@Milehousestudios]

Quite possibly boss...There's tons of great references out there. I'll just have fun and make it up as I go along....Nothing too serious.

[@Tom_TheCherryBlossomStudio]

"Fuckery" in the Fender font might be nice on the headstock!? no disrespect to your awesome build...

[@Milehousestudios]

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