What always bugged me was the way people devalue partscasters n homebrew builds so much, also how theres so many fakes going around. Even saw one in a local music store a few years ago, they knew it was fake too (that store is long gone btw). But I say try doing a partscaster, in fact I'm just finishing 1 now, just bit of setup left to do on it, a superstrat n I'm loving it.
I have a Starcaster by Fender, and its pretty much the lower end version of a Squier. I want to make it a Partscaster. Also have a Lotus Les Paul which i want to make my own.
Nothing wrong with any guitars that are parts together. Some of your biggest rock stars still parts their bodies and neck constantly, and they don't look like they were when first purchased. Leo Fender himself intended for the Strat and Tele necks to be replaced when worn out.
This is a great video! Thanks for sharing the knowledge and encouragement. I've been doing Partscasters and mods for a few years now, and the way you described it is bang on. Are you going to get your money back? Likely not, but the knowledge you get of how the instrument works is critical so that you can do stuff like a good setup on your own guitar anytime, or maybe you can help someone getting into guitar by doing a setup for them, maybe "sharpening the axe" as Phil McKnight might say. Besides all that, the connection you have with the instrument is amazing. It's a total joy to have the frankenstein guitar too. I have a white strat style parts caster that's had like 3 or 4 pickup configurations, and a few different types of tuners as well. Finally finished it off, I think. Anyway, I agree with you in encouraging those who feel up to the challenge and who are willing to have errors and issues left right and sideways (which doesn't suck because you learn a ton), go for it. The knowledge, skills, and satisfaction you get make it all worthwhile.
Yeah, I actually did a complete overhaul of it. Just haven’t gotten around to shooting a video about it yet. Hoping to do an after video showing all the mods I did soon.
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you can tell that's a great guitar even through utube. selling P/caster; probably get more for it selling it in it's component parts, and I suspect you would not lose as much as buying a new guitar and selling that on. - however all that work would go to waste, and no way are you going to bolt something together and make a profit. i suspect a lot of PCs sound great as the knowledge and skill to do a pretty good job on setting up is not huge (presuming good diy/music skills/awareness what is involved as a 'base'), and coupled with the amount of care and time you tend to lavish on your own creation you can easily end up with a set-up superior to a mid price (and of course it would have taken you hours more to get there than the guys on the shop floor). This is not of course to 'dis' the true high-end luthier who has that touch of magic dust!
Collectors not players are the ones that devalued parts guitars. They are into pedigree. All pro players just want what works for them playing and sound wise and many times that's a partscaster. Eric Clapton's Blackie Strat he assembled himself sold at Christies auction house for $959,500.00 That's almost a million dollars. If that was yours or my guitar collectors would say that neck replacement and pickup change killed most of the value. I'll give you $500 dollars for it. Most people only know brand names and wouldn't know quality if you explained it to them.
That was very helpful, Thank you.
Thanks for the kind words. Glad it was helpful
That tele is sick! I want to build one like that
Great video mate, glad to see you back hope all is well
Starting to build my first Strat thanks for the input
Great video buddy do more of these
Thanks for the kind words . Glad you gig the video
I subscribed after watching this because you appear to be about as genuine as they come
Thank you for the kind words and for the sub.
looks great!
Nice work,great job 🇮🇪
What always bugged me was the way people devalue partscasters n homebrew builds so much, also how theres so many fakes going around. Even saw one in a local music store a few years ago, they knew it was fake too (that store is long gone btw). But I say try doing a partscaster, in fact I'm just finishing 1 now, just bit of setup left to do on it, a superstrat n I'm loving it.
Good vid! Subbed. I have a neck and body coming, mainly building for the experience.
Awesome, thanks for the sub and good luck on your build. Hope it comes out awesome. Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions.
great video, you seem like a good down to earth regular dude. subscribed.
Thanks for the kind words & the sub.
Thanks for your input.
I have a Starcaster by Fender, and its pretty much the lower end version of a Squier. I want to make it a Partscaster. Also have a Lotus Les Paul which i want to make my own.
Starcasters are great platforms for a good partscaster. Good luck with it.
My brother has one, i used to have a squier standard strat and it seemed to be as good quality. better quality than my bullet tele even.
Nothing wrong with any guitars that are parts together. Some of your biggest rock stars still parts their bodies and neck constantly, and they don't look like they were when first purchased. Leo Fender himself intended for the Strat and Tele necks to be replaced when worn out.
This is a great video! Thanks for sharing the knowledge and encouragement. I've been doing Partscasters and mods for a few years now, and the way you described it is bang on. Are you going to get your money back? Likely not, but the knowledge you get of how the instrument works is critical so that you can do stuff like a good setup on your own guitar anytime, or maybe you can help someone getting into guitar by doing a setup for them, maybe "sharpening the axe" as Phil McKnight might say. Besides all that, the connection you have with the instrument is amazing. It's a total joy to have the frankenstein guitar too. I have a white strat style parts caster that's had like 3 or 4 pickup configurations, and a few different types of tuners as well. Finally finished it off, I think. Anyway, I agree with you in encouraging those who feel up to the challenge and who are willing to have errors and issues left right and sideways (which doesn't suck because you learn a ton), go for it. The knowledge, skills, and satisfaction you get make it all worthwhile.
thanks for the kind words.
what wood you used?
Cheers from Canada . Are you still thinking of the bullet overhaul. ?
Yeah, I actually did a complete overhaul of it. Just haven’t gotten around to shooting a video about it yet. Hoping to do an after video showing all the mods I did soon.
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hey daddy i made the channel our crazy life!!! i know you get notified when someone comments on your vids so i did any ways i love u bye!!!!! plz replynback!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you can tell that's a great guitar even through utube. selling P/caster; probably get more for it selling it in it's component parts, and I suspect you would not lose as much as buying a new guitar and selling that on. - however all that work would go to waste, and no way are you going to bolt something together and make a profit. i suspect a lot of PCs sound great as the knowledge and skill to do a pretty good job on setting up is not huge (presuming good diy/music skills/awareness what is involved as a 'base'), and coupled with the amount of care and time you tend to lavish on your own creation you can easily end up with a set-up superior to a mid price (and of course it would have taken you hours more to get there than the guys on the shop floor). This is not of course to 'dis' the true high-end luthier who has that touch of magic dust!
Collectors not players are the ones that devalued parts guitars. They are into pedigree. All pro players just want what works for them playing and sound wise and many times that's a partscaster. Eric Clapton's Blackie Strat he assembled himself sold at Christies auction house for $959,500.00 That's almost a million dollars. If that was yours or my guitar collectors would say that neck replacement and pickup change killed most of the value. I'll give you $500 dollars for it. Most people only know brand names and wouldn't know quality if you explained it to them.