The Last Stratocaster Shaped Object for 2020

The Last Stratocaster Shaped Object for 2020
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[@renebustos87]

Love the tip on wrapping the playing strings that way. This is exactly why i follow this channel. I can repair a stringed instrument no problem. But the small tricks that make your life easier, that can only come from experience. In this case, in the form of mr Dave himself. Love this channel

[@brucecampbellforpresident1393]

I repaired a guitar almost like that it was sent to me in a shipping box and inside it was wrapped in a sleeping bag with He-man on it . I did the repair put it in a extra gig bag of mine and correctly packed it for shipping. . The guy got it back guitar fixed and a new gig bag . I received a message stating I stole the sleeping bag and would be hearing from authorities. The sleeping bag was in the bottom of the box as box filler protection. People are just plane silly . Just a funny story but true

[@MM-vs5ej]

Great story!

[@JohnJones-ep7of]

The He-man sleeping bag was worth more than the guitar.

[@Kennykoo65]

Damn it. I think I threw away my sleeping bag!

[@scaredycat8685]

That person is the biggest fool in the world hahahahaha

[@walterkersting9922]

Thief; think you can steal a man’s sleep roll?

[@pmvoice88]

If I throw screws away, I will need those screws within a week. If I don't throw them away, I will never need them.

[@mickmarsbar81]

So true! I have so much crap I won’t chuck out! 😆

[@ZitherBeast]

I am telling ya, that is the straight up gospel. If ya throw it out, you need it within the damn week. LOL..... And here I thought I was the only one...

[@valentino3191]

@@mickmarsbar81 It sounds terrible to hoard, but Ive got tackle boxes of inventory just for guitars I fix that come from "bizarre shit land". It seems like I only regret filing weird hardware in the trash basket. It takes up space to save it, but I never regret it later.

[@lone-wolf-1]

Same happens to me. Even if I keep things for arround 3 years, then trow away, 3 days later I needet them....

[@arjnoro1]

It's the law, as soon as yoy throw them you need them.

[@zeroman614]

Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year to all of the DWOFS fans.

[@jamesflack8624]

"Stealin' when I should've been buying" Merry Christmas Davey... Cheers 🍻

[@jnelson1600]

Any double string tree 70’s headstock Fender would have the bullet truss rod cover? Unbranded saddles? I smell an Affinity type object.....

[@jamessadler3623]

Hello Again Dave. Loving your Pod Casts, I have learned so much from you which has enabled me to do most of my own adjustments and mods on all my guitars. One thing I think may improve your patron base is getting someone to reply to the many questions and advice your patrons ask of you. I am not suggesting you do it as I can see how busy you are, But perhaps a close friend/wife/son to do it for you. I think then we would feel more connected to you. Just a thought Dave

[@WolfTheMartin]

love your style Dave, always enjoy these... I'm a bass player myself and love working on the instruments too... keep up the great work buddy !

[@Ben_Mdws]

A 30 minute Dave video on a Saturday night. Sweet.

[@zaz4667]

Always stop in for Stratocaster shaped items! Nice to see!

[@rodneyleboeuf164]

“Yeah. I’m not touching this thing” - 😂😂wearing black gloves

[@jayeagle8363]

Because of you ill never pay to get my things with strings cared for .....best teacher in the world ..thanks Dave 🤘⚡🇨🇦 ..happy holidays .

[@DeeTee79]

Dave is more entertaining than cable. And after each video you learn a thing or two. Best part is he is local, so that’s great for me to keep in mind.

[@liverpoolred2834]

Thanks for helping us through 202 Dave....we wouldn't have made it without you! Have a great Christmas.

[@blkjckgtr3075]

Nice clean up and set up Dave!Have a Merry Christmas to you and Family,Cheers

[@rabokarabekian409]

I was really mad the time my zipper grabbed hold of...something.

[@thefool2007]

Dave you are the “guitar mechanic.” Love the tips.

[@Strumbum01]

Happy Holidays Dave! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@fishgazoo5851]

Have a nice Christmas, Dave. From Northern Wisconsin!

[@chrishopkins209]

Methinks that was originally a Squier

[@jnelson1600]

Agreed

[@andrewridge4978]

Hmmm. Cheap string trees as well. Very Squier.

[@sstoeckl]

It’s a squier affinity.

[@andrewridge4978]

The string trees look like the one on my Affinity Tele. The one on my US Tele is much nicer.

[@rvburbank1]

100% real....Squier lol

[@doomginger8296]

Hey Dave! It's been a minute since I last saw one of your videos but I have been watching on multiple accounts and I'm subbed on each account! Love watching all yours videos! Always learn something new!

[@pjm329]

The angled springs should have slightly more tension than the straight one. The hole straight in line with the claw is the shortest possible way for the spring. The next hole over is a bit longer for the spring to reach. I suspect the difference in tension is too small to make a difference. They work fine either way.

[@BubbaTGanew]

Still waiting for the neck to pop off and solve the mystery of its origin. Maybe there will be a part II.

[@cratecruncher6687]

Those screws probably got added to PREVENT the tremelo. Cheaper strats often have tuning issues when the tremelo isn't set up right. People will often tighten the bridge down just to be done with the silly thing.

[@mccypr]

Thanks! Happy Christmas and New Years!!!🌞😎✌️🎅🏻🎄🥂

[@chrisbassman3936]

I missed sandwich hour last night live but watched it afterwards. Video idea you might go with; nitty gritty details on your 1978 precision

[@CT-Records]

Dave, your guitar tech videos are a big ASMR source for me. Thank you for the exquisite X-mas gift, friend.

[@ARRITDOR]

I use 2 tuner (not 3), one wrap is all that's needed for stability. Thanks for the string back over slot tip!

[@sonnet9100]

Every time I watch, I learn something.

[@j_freed]

Dave you're still alive! Howdy neighbor.

[@ElQuintoViernesAzul]

No Last!But no Fender just Steckered Squier 🤫 Cheers-Salud de BCN.

[@jefferp]

I would love for my Squire Tele to get the full Dave treatment.

[@sarge6908]

Those screws may have been handy to build the chicken coop Dave. Cheers from Australia

[@larryburwell8550]

ok dave another great set up job, what a project guitar this was. just makes me wonder, wtf were these people doing to this guitar. but you fixed it. did you ever decide is this a american or mex. never saw the serial number. what ever, its a pine tree body maple neck from th people at fender i guess. 3 to 400 buck guitar brought alive for christmas by the master dave of daves fun stuff

[@timothymckane6362]

Hope you and your family have a safe holiday, Dave!

[@darrellkelly7614]

Always can rely on Dave to make this crap year a little better.. Thanks gooch

[@rockkevinrock]

The whole time Dave was cleaning all the crap off of the guitar I kept waiting for him to bust out the Simple Green spray. I have not seen the Simple Green in a long time.

[@davidmc107]

merry xmas and happy new years Dave 🥳 I learned so much from you over these years. Stay safe 😷

[@simontemplar3359]

you had me at "the shit rag." :)

[@abraxas511]

My new years resolution is to use my mental energy to end these lockdowns, so I can get back out there and use my truss rod.

[@tonyduncan9852]

Dave, you made my day. It sorta feels normal, now. Cheers.

[@robbysguitars8223]

With a 4mm truss rod nut, that's got to be some kind of squier or other.

[@bradleyclosson5042]

Some MIM are 4mm

[@haqq4257]

Dave, you should have given those leftover screws to your neighbor for the next time he wants to work on his fence again...! 😁

[@MemoriesRR]

Dave, You’re the best.

[@samertaweel2042]

I only have keys and screwdrivers to help with some basic setup stuff but can you recommend a set of tools (that's Canadian pricing and shipping friendly) for cleaning up the frets, measuring string and pickup heights? polishing frets and so on? You mentioned, your friend Dave Parker when talking about the spot leveling tool but I can't seem to find his stuff online... Thanks!

[@stevedimebag]

That trem block actually looks like a 1970s block.

[@bradleyclosson5042]

I thought the same thing. Almost like chromolly.

[@johnromansky6834]

Marry Christmas Dave and a happy new year .

[@stevesuv]

Streching strings mean seating them. They stick in many places so pulling on them helps all the windings seat.

[@lone-wolf-1]

Seating and stretching

[@localcrew]

“..... pretty straight-ish “ I’ll take it!

[@RickSettle]

Slight difference in the headstock and 3 more screws in the pickguard, otherwise it looks exactly like my Harmony. Same burst finish, too.

[@Colhogan06]

Finally I don't feel so bad. I have always hated seeing the springs put on at angles the way these were. I have always felt the should all be parallel to one another so they can share the load equally. I have mentioned this to others and some were receptive and others thought I was being to critical. I feel vindicated!

[@fxengineering]

That is definitely a Affinity Strat body. The thing i like about it is the thinner vintage profile. I have one exactly like it. You can tell by the color and thickness. That being said, I built my strat with that same body with a Squire Standard neck (CBS style) and GFS 70s pups. It sounds better than my MIM Strat!

[@andrewhodgson8895]

Thank you, Dave. Next time you’re in the UK, let me know - you’ll not need to book a hotel. Lodgings for fixing guitars - sounds like a business venture!!!!! 👍

[@er5406]

A bit of Sunday sanity. Savor your sandwich. Thanks Dave.

[@HevyMetlDave]

The fret numbers on the neck, are from a game (Rocksmith). You use a real guitar, to learn how to play, on Xbox or ps4. New guitar players should check it out. All types of music can be downloaded, such as Judas Priest, Kiss, and Maiden. I think there’s even a Uriah Heep song.

[@rickycompton2610]

Dave you are the man brother I would love to have you setup one of my strats I’m in USA but not until the old virus is over if possible have you done any guitars from USA I’m in Michigan.

[@richardkonv2180]

nice T-shirt, favourite band in the 70s

[@91rss]

check out the wera screwdriver, It has teeth and grabs screws wayyy better. snap on has just a bit as well thats a gold color that grabs as well

[@elducko1951]

Great to see you again!!!

[@craigbrowning9448]

A Gooch-O-Caster!

[@ralphbenites1819]

Ohhhhh barracuda 🎤🎸

[@anthonybomberry9935]

Classy santa claus hat dave

[@briankavanagh7191]

Dave, you'll never know when you need 6 speed screws hahaha.

[@austinfailz]

That is definitely NOT a Fender. The obvious signs are the "Original Contour" logo not being in line with the "wave" of the Fender Stratocaster logo, as well as the placement of the 12th fret dots.

[@rayf7821]

happy holidays and be safe.

[@stevenkimsey7039]

Easy Livin and I've Been Forgiven 🍺

[@briano.5746]

That spot leveling tool is sweet Dave! Where would a common man such as myself obtain one? Also I would still love to get my grubby hands on the brass pup guages if humanly possible. Is that a real Strat or a costume? Hope all is well Dave! PEACE from Southwest Michigan. 🐉💀👽🎸🎶🎵🧠

[@pedraw]

It comes from neckcheck.com. I believe they are out of stock atm

[@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG]

@Brian O. Same guy who does the notched straight edge thingies; Neck-Chek or somesuch...

[@mtacoustic1]

The high 'e' string looks rather close to the edge of the fret board; it could pop off the fret at the pickup end. Had that condition on a Martin guitar - very annoying. Did you go to four parallel springs on the tremelo?

[@thetoneknob4493]

i can tell by the dots at the 12th that its a squire neck, sad face but hey at least it has a rosewood board fender up charges 200$ over pao ferro now a days

[@joesteffe6155]

I just dont like my Strat . Because of where the volume knob is . Other wise sound good and plays good. When i play i hit the knob when trying to play

[@jimyounger9490]

Nice shirt. R I P Lee Kerslake.

[@larryburwell8550]

the master builders at fender would have bent you over and had you singing saprano for this set up. dave he gives you a great deal!

[@ericb7799]

That’s a dressed up Indonesian Squier with restoration Fender logo, definitely not a MIM Fender. Bridge & neck, at the least look like Squier for sure. Partscaster at minimum.

[@bradleyclosson5042]

Yeah it's strange but can you even get MIM slide decals?

[@kc0lif]

i like the larger headstock on stratocasters versatile guitars tho.

[@visionboxed]

i like this channel because of its realistic attitude.... not like the old creepy StewMac..... ;)

[@rijosigns]

looks like mexi judging from the truss rod hole sleeve ,squires do not have that black plastic sleeve i thought?

[@mickmarsbar81]

Hi Rich, I have a 2016 (ish) Squier Jag and it has that plastic truss rod hole thing, but you’re right most of em don’t.. the plot thickens!

[@mrwaffles1394]

Shit, alright.I’m going to buy one of those drill string winder things. Always thought it was kind of silly. But with 10 guitars in the house... yeah.

[@Tree_Dee]

And the Guitar Cries For a whammy.......

[@robbysguitars8223]

I'm thinking Vintage Modified Squier dressed up like a MIM.

[@WickedFesterBand]

Looks a LOT like my Squier Vintage Modified for sure!

[@bradleyclosson5042]

They make MIM slide decals?

[@angelnazario5370]

A friend of mine sanded off the squier logo to his affinity strat & replaced it with a fender one, upgraded pickups & now tells everyone its a real strat.💩

[@bruceday8464]

Don't you just love it when people send you something totally filthy and expect you to clean it for them?

[@stevedimebag]

If they’re paying...who cares? Just Bill them for it

[@ricklavigne4466]

Think you get enough buzzing out of it ?

[@lawrencearnemann3923]

Dave. Linseed oil. Boiled or raw?

[@jimballardband]

4mm truss rod. Is a Squier if I’m not mistaken.

[@robbysguitars8223]

The thickness of the body becomes the tell-tale sign. There are squiers with full thickness bodies but the vast majority of them have a thinner body than the MIM's and American strats. If that's a full thickness body, my bet is that it's a squier made in Mexico in the mid 90's.

[@nizodizo9549]

Hey, I bet you 20 bucks if I send this turd to Dave he will make a huge project out of it.

[@TheFULLMETALCHEF]

Finally! Welcome back!

[@dorfsteen]

Davey didn't show us the reason you needed to put four Springs in the trem

[@6zippo0]

Where can I get one of those spot levellers?

[@joshuamichael4312]

If you didn't find the screws for the bridge you could have taken a grinder and make a shoulder on each of the 6 screws. It would probably take less than 10 mins to do that. Just an armchair quarterback guitar tech over here, don't mind me.

[@kristopher6031]

Good ol' Yorkville cables

[@DeadShred9]

I hate String trees even though they have them made or slippery plastics these days . I when I can buy Locking Tuner's Staggered and just eliminate string trees all together. Makes for faster string changing and gives you a locked Floyd Rose kinda like setup on that end . Just saves time and multiple retuning's like PM had to do here . Hope this helps someone out there ?? Cheers ....

[@Phil1stalk]

Who knows what it was originally, Dave.

[@mickmarsbar81]

Squier or not, I wish my Fender American Strat had a wood match that nice. Coz mine looks pretty shitty to say the least, and I kinda wish I’d returned it for a swap.. yeah shallow, I know..

[@davestambaugh7282]

I wish that they would drill the hole in the string post closer to the top of the post. Usually it is in the middle so you only have half of the post to use.

[@Ndlanding]

You _do_ know how many (=few) winds to use, and in when to go above or below the eylet, don't you?

[@davestambaugh7282]

@@Ndlanding I don't really play guitar much these days but I have been playing ukuleles strung and tuned like a mandolin. Nylon strings are a real challenge. At least the tuners that fit on a classical guitar have those huge plastic barrels that you can fit a lot of string on. You actually have to pull the string tight when installing to prevent having to undo the tension, re cut the length and re tension a day later.

[@Ndlanding]

@@davestambaugh7282 Never liked Spanish guitars, and here's me in Spain. You can finger pick a steel-string, be it acoustic or electric, but you'll never play a power chord on a Spanish box. Or get sustain.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Cute Strat

[@pvdguitars2951]

Nice Uriah Heep t-shirt

[@nelsoning5803]

Happy New year, Dave!

[@paulfrombrooklyn5409]

It is Des 12th. It is not even close to the New Year.

How did you set up the springs?

[@nathanthompson4077]

contrary to what you may think the 2 outter springs actually do all the work it is called a zero force member