THE CHEAP STRATOCASTER THAT'S KILLING YOUR REAL FENDER!! An In Depth Comparision! #Fender

In this video, we’re going to take a look at three Stratocasters. One that is completely non-Fender made just from some parts I found on Amazon. After doing this comparison, myself, I honestly feel like I’ve been getting ripped off all these years for a sticker. I had never seen a Fender style guitar taken completely apart until I was 39 years old. I had no clue everything was so simple. If you want to make your own partscaster using these parts here’s a list it’s not an affiliate link but maybe it’ll help you out. Now I really appreciate you watching. Thanks and please share if you dare.

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[scarmyguitar]

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"Hey, DON'T YOU TOUCH MY SCARRED GUITAR!"

[markpetten]

The fact that you can build a partscaster for $300 that sounds as good, if not better, than the Fender or the Fender partscaster says a lot about how we get sucked into stickers. Well done man.

[bpmore]

As someone who puts together partscaster T style guitars, it was good to see your build. The quality of parts are so much better than when I was a kid.

[waynemcconnell]

Man I love the way you call a spade a spade, well done man

[stringedaz]

I have a few partscasters, and I agree with you--cobbling together your own strat is way more fun and cost effective. Putting it together is fun and easier than ya expect, too! Love the channel!

[philgretz]

Subscribed. I started by buying a knock-off double bound tele deluxe. Disassembled it, did a fret leveling, crowning and polishing. Replaced the tuning machines and bridge, bone nut, and re-wired in a 4-way switch. Then I did a typical set up job for the action, relief, pickup height adjust. That guitar plays wonderfully. So much fun.

My background? Piano player and bike mechanic. Now I'm enjoying guitar.

Love your channel with its straightforward approach. Thanks!

[Allen-tmxn]

That's like the monoprice 15 watt amplifiers.I bought one when they were 199.00, and I've got so many compliments on the sound ! I've had it five years, no problems u can't judge, and instrument buy its price tag !

[maraudermusic]

Awesome video!! I'm an old school DIY myself. You showed what it takes years to lean the hard way into one short video. You rock brother! Guitars sounds great! One note: If someone is building this make sure the pick-guard is not pushing up the lip on the neck too much or you will crack the fingerboard. Also, once years ago I "cleaned" out the neck pocket of all paint on a MIM Fender to get a "more connected" wood to wood. This was a major fail as it reduced the break angle across the bridge reducing downward pressure on the bridge and thus sucking the tone out! It hurt it more than it helped! Peace!

[gtr]

I agree! If your just a little handy, there's a ton of options for building your own out there! I did my last one a little different. BTW I'm 71 and have been around guitars since I was 16! I also have a small shop in my house. I wanted a David Gilmour Strat, but $4200 was too much $$ I 'hawked' Craigs List till I found an old Clapton Strat with a broken truss rod and no PUPs. I paid the guy $500, that included a TKL TSA approved flight case! ($300 case!). The black body was well used, and looked like a natural relic! I ordered a neck from Warmoth, exactly what I wanted! Then I ordered an exact copy of Gilmour's loaded pick guard from a shop in Ca. I used the hardware from the Clapton guitar. Put it all together, and it's just as good or better than the Fender Custom Shop aged one!! Sounds amazing! Fender CS = $4200, my build = $1900. JMHO's 8) --gary

[indiedavecomix]

The Gen Fen Partscaster sounded in the first setting like the tone knob was all the way down. I'm slowly refurbing an old beat up Fender and don't have any shame about putting a $50 loaded pick guard in it and a few non Fender parts. My first build and I've made a few cock ups, but I'm enjoying the process! Great channel!

[charliemcgrain]

Great job, brother. many thanks. I bought a Grote 335 copy off Amazon. It cost 129 delivered. I spent another 200 on tuners, pickups, bridge, etc. It plays as good as my original Gibson 335 that cost 3 grand. Plus, I can drive it like I stole it!!!

[Craig-zqbt]

When drilling holes that do NOT go all the way through, wrap some duct tape around the drill bit to give you a
'stop drilling mark'.
Easy and no holes coming through the fretboard.

[phillipvisnaw]

Thanks for your video! I've been wondering about that so being in my 70s playing guitar from a lifetime ago with crippled up hands you've convinced me- my next gitfiddle gonna be a Tele on the cheap.. using your video as a reference.
. I've watched other people's videos on the same subject but it's your homegrown charm and sense of humor that appeals to me, keep up the good work!

[thaynes]

I have made a few parts casters...The one truth is that they can be every bit as good as a name brand. You touched on the biggest key...Spend the time to work on the neck! If the neck edges are not rolled, the sanding sponge is a great idea to cut down that edge while you fix the fret sprout. Sound is always in your head. As long as you can get that sound you're good...otherwise you may be chasing that tone! Great channel thanks for the good ideas!

[davechapman]

great demo, they all sound great and for parts caster you have proved a point that shopping with integrity can deliver a brilliant result! thanks for showing us and cheers from NZ

[parzival]

I've only just started learning the guitar this week (aged 65). Got a long way to go, I know. Loved the guitar you made!

[TechValleyJeff]

That "Stat" sounds best. I've been playing for over 40 years and touring, and it sounds better than the other two Stats you played. I liked the video and subscribed to your channel. The sad fact is that 30 to 50% of your regular listeners are to lazy to hit the subscribe button. Anyway, I've always been afraid to change anything on my guitars except for the strings. I feel like such a fool. I'll keep watching SCAR MY GUITAR and learn more. Thank you for showing us it's not brain surgery.

[dancotterman]

I always wondered how you get the holes to lineup on a blank body and neck. Thanks for showing us how. Really good video. I’m too old now to make one (77) but lots of people aren’t so this helps. Thanks. Fun watching it all come together. Rock on!

[bennettshapiro]

Very cool build. You have a great way of making things accessible to people. Thanks for doing this.

[markkenward]

Great reviews and tips for anyone who has an issue and needs it fixed. Scar My Guitar does it all sooner or later. I had to learn most all of his talents by myself and with books, but Scar nails it down for you. Thank you Scar my Guitar.