Partscaster Strat.....Choosing A body

[Mbroady]

About to embark on my first Partscaster and have narrowed it down to a few similar colors.

My wife says pic the one that goes with a variety of clothing. Sounds like good advice.

Just for the fun of it….., Putting aside the configuration, which body would you choose

This is not necessarily a debate about price or Warmoth VS MJT (loads of that Online) but I’m Open to comments

Included a pic of the neck choice (Fatback roasted maple)


New Blue


Solid relic


Transparent Relic


Neck

[Chickee]

The NewBlue body with that roasted neck is a killer combination. I also liked the silver body, but that would need a rosewood or ebony fretboard to look right. I’m not a fan of relic’ed stuff. Best of luck with your build. Post pictures of the progress you are making if you can.
frank d.

[rmp]

from those three, the blue one looks the best to my eyes.

an antique/aged white perlodid pickguard would really look nice w/that

[FrankHudson]

Emotionally, I respond more to the teal body. Personal opinion of course. I really enjoy color variety in electric guitars.

The idea of mixing well with your stage clothes could have some merit I suppose, but to my twisted mind color match theory is like harmonic theory, breaking rules can grab attention. I have two Strat types currently: one is black w/ white guard the other Shoreline Gold. I can't see a clashing problem with any clothes I might plausibly wear.

[Mbroady]

Originally Posted by FrankHudson

Emotionally, I respond more to the teal body. Personal opinion of course. I really enjoy color variety in electric guitars.

The idea of mixing well with your stage clothes could have some merit I suppose, but to my twisted mind color match theory is like harmonic theory, breaking rules can grab attention. I have two Strat types currently: one is black w/ white guard the other Shoreline Gold. I can't see a clashing problem with any clothes I might plausibly wear.

The clothing comment was sarcasm. I’m a jeans and T guy, so easy to coordinate

[FrankHudson]

Originally Posted by Mbroady

The clothing comment was sarcasm. I’m a jeans and T guy, so easy to coordinate

And how can you tell when I'm kidding?

Here's an example of the importance of matching your Strat with your wardrobe:

[Dru Edwards]

I like seeing the grain in the blue Warmoth but I think I prefer the solid relic. What color pickguard would you use for the solid relic? White, black, cream?

[Mbroady]

Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

I like seeing the grain in the blue Warmoth but I think I prefer the solid relic. What color pickguard would you use for the solid relic? White, black, cream?

That’s another Thread

I have a white, black as well as a mother of pearl pick guard in the closet. I’ll try them all out. Pics forth coming

If I go with the blue it will be around 3 to 4 months to get it. The others I can have as soon as next week, but The neck will also take about 3 months.

[PTony]

Hard to chose, honestly. But, I lean towards the teal also. Regardless, I don’t believe you can go wrong with any of those. I’ve always wanted to do this. I’ll be following along. Thx for keeping us posted.

[Mbroady]

Originally Posted by FrankHudson

And how can you tell when I'm kidding?

Here's an example of the importance of matching your Strat with your wardrobe:

Well, that’s a show stopper

[rmp]

Originally Posted by Mbroady

Well, that’s a show stopper

LOL!

kind hurts the eye don't it!!!??

[Mbroady]

The auction is over and I got the Silver at a good enough price where I can also order the blue. But I'm going to hold off until I complete the build With the Silver. Hardware is forthcoming. I have question about pick ups that I will post in another thread

[FrankHudson]

Originally Posted by rmp

LOL!

kind hurts the eye don't it!!!??

That's Robyn Hitchcock, a British singer-songwriter with a gift for the unusual lyric -- and coordinated wardrobe.