Fender E Series Strat Part 2 - Guitar Repair & Demo

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7 жыл бұрын

This video follows up on an earlier video which you can find here: • Fender E Series Strat ... .
In this video you'll see a summary of each repair that was done to bring this guitar back into excellent playing condition and also get a listen to the guitar through a Fender Blues Junior I've modified with the Billm Audio mods and a stock Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer. The different sections of the video are described below with time so you can skip to something of interest if you prefer.
This guitar has SOLD.
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Here is the breakdown of the video sections:
21 sec - 1min 44 sec - Work done to the truss rod.
1 min 45 - 6 min 41 sec - Fret Dress, crown and polish
6 min 41 sec - 14 min 22 sec - Bridge detailing
14 min - 18 min 35 sec - Electronics, fixing switch, cleaning
18 min 35 - 19 min 06 sec - Install bridge
19 min - 20 min 15 sec - Tuning machine work
20 min - 15 sec - 22 min 03 sec - Restring, bridge balance final thoughts
22 min - 06 sec - 22 min 50 sec - Clean tone sampling
22 min 50 sec - 23 min 14 sec - Overdrive tone sampling
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@charleszurbriggen7867 18 күн бұрын

A lot of variations in the MIJ E Series. Have one with hardtail. Serial number is approximately 2000 numbers higher. Stamped string trees, Fender Fender stamped on bridge pieces. Decal is under the finish. MADE IN JAPAN is at base of neck on back side. White plastic 5-way switch. Same codes on pots.ST-462 stamped on neck.

@leonarddaneman810 11 ай бұрын

Have a similar E9 Korean, but with a flat radius. Yours has one hell of a slab and full sized pots. Totally thorough job . . . I learned a lot. I agree to keep as much as possible original. Your MIJ is a 'sleeper,' and will be worth a lot one day.

@bbmade 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking time to comment. That guitar was sold quite a while ago but it was a good one! Have three more from the same era to sell off as well. They still aren’t fetching a lot of money so people can get their hands on a good one without breaking the bank.

@Smart-Alex 7 ай бұрын

@@bbmade They are going for crazy money on Reverb these days.

@aleamparo 4 жыл бұрын

every time i watch this video i am convinced that you are the right guy to trust my guitar.

@bbmade 4 жыл бұрын

Alexandre Amparo - That’s about the greatest comment I could get. Thank you.

@PinetopJackson 4 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel on the bus ride to work. Looks like some great content...I look forward to watching this one in detail after work!

@bbmade 4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated. Hope you enjoy some of the vids. Thanks for the sub.

@andrewmoran357 5 жыл бұрын

Good video - I thought it was going to be typical old guitar repair but it was very thorough - thanks

@bbmade 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you liked it.

@LeeHoMusic 5 жыл бұрын

It sounds awesome especially with overdrive..... Love it

@bbmade 5 жыл бұрын

TheGeronimo322 - thank you for the comment! Glad you enjoyed it. I recently acquired another guitar just like this one and in really, really clean condition. These are pretty nice guitars for the money.

@sunnys5150 Жыл бұрын

I have the exact same guitar MIJ 1987 but it says Squier on the headstock. I got it new when I was 13 and it has sentimental value to me. The story of the mid 80s MIJ Fenders and Squires is very interesting. I would love to play mine again but the frets are horribly worn away. I may spring for a refret and maybe even a re-radius to 12".

@bbmade Жыл бұрын

It’s worth getting a refret for sure. I don’t know if I would change it to a 12” radius though, but that’s personal preference of course. Maybe play an Eric Johnson signature Strat first. I think that’s a 10” or 12” radius. A 9.5” radius is a good compromise and I’ve also done 7.25” to 10” compound radius boards which are sweet. Find someone reputable to do the work and you’ll enjoy playing that guitar for years to come.

@sunnys5150 Жыл бұрын

@bbmade hey man and thanks for ur input. Yeah, so all my guitars have very flat radius becuse I mainly play Ibanez. I also recently built a partscaster with a Player Plus neck that also has a 12" radius. I really can't do with the 7.25 radius the orig neck has. I may just go for a 9.5 but we will see. As of right now I have a Fender MIM classic 60s replacement neck on the body with Pau Ferro board and it's also a 12" radius. Its nice but it just doesnt have that old mojo. No blood n sweat on that new neck. I just want to get this thing back to mostly all orig except for the elecs and hardware. I had to replace the bridge with modern spacing/ vintage mounting holes for that 60s neck so everything is good to go. Just gotta spring for the neck work. I'm gna feel 14 again once I get it all done. There's just something about those sentimental guitars we all own. 🙂 Cheers my friend

@sunnys5150 Жыл бұрын

@@bbmadeI subbed to u

@bbmade Жыл бұрын

@@sunnys5150 Ahh, sounds like you would be happy with a 12” radius. I’m pretty stuck on 7.25” on Fender style guitars. 10” or flatter feels weird to me but, all personal preference. Follow your gut instinct if you get it refretted.

@bbmade Жыл бұрын

@@sunnys5150 Thanks, I appreciate that. 👍

@hebrewhammer639 6 жыл бұрын

Great video by the way! I just subscribed to your channel! J

@bbmade 5 жыл бұрын

Hebrew Hammer - I don’t know how I missed this comment but I did. Thank you!

@neilritson7445 4 ай бұрын

The original looked great as already distressed - I'd only change stuff that didn't work! Relic Strats are rare.

@KeatonTait 6 жыл бұрын

nice nice

@mjallenuk 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice chap .... nice guitar. They hold a bit more value here in the UK I'd say. I guess that's because we don't have teh loyalty to the USA build and they sound excellent! Subbed for hopefully many more videos.

@bbmade 6 жыл бұрын

Matt Allen - thank you! They really are good solid guitars. It seems harder to find the Fender labeled ones as opposed to the Squier labeled versions. They seem to me the same instrument. I bet you’re right about the USA loyalty here. I have three more of these and one has the “Made in Japan” scratched off down into the wood.. Thanks again!

@hebrewhammer639 6 жыл бұрын

Too Late Just heard you sold it but Great videos!!! Thanks again! J

@bradleyclosson5042 Жыл бұрын

An ultrasonic cleaner with heat and solvent would make your life a lot easier.

@bbmade Жыл бұрын

Yep, I have since commandeered the one I bought for my wife that she never uses anymore. 👍

@Smart-Alex 7 ай бұрын

Cool video, thank you. Just got one. Any suggestions for reducing the crazy 60-cycle hum on 1, 3. 5 positions?

@bbmade 7 ай бұрын

Shielding can help. If you want to do it yourself the conductive paint works pretty well. I’d clean the cavities with some compressed air, brush and vacuum out any debris. Brush on 2-3 coats of shielding paint and then put foil on the underside of the pickguard and a piece of of foil from the wall of the cavity to front of the body so it will contact the foil on the pickguard.

@Smart-Alex 7 ай бұрын

@@bbmade Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to answer in such great detail. I appreciate it and will investigate it further :)

@ronmorey3475 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Thanks! Can you tell me what that cool looking rubber or dense foam thing is that your sandpaper is wrapped around at about 5:15? It looks really effective. Cheers

@bbmade 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, thanks for the comment. It’s called a contour sanding grip. Lee Valley sells them in sets but I’ve found them in smaller sets on Amazon. It’s triangular or diamond ♦️ shaped and the set I got has four widths. I like the the second to widest one.

@ronmorey3475 2 жыл бұрын

@@bbmade Very cool! Thank you again!

@TheGoodestDude 6 жыл бұрын

I have the same MIJ strat as this except mine is candy red. It has the exact same issue with the selector switch where there's some static/screeching noise as I operate the switch. Was the fix for you just to clean the traces and the internal contacts or was there a specific issue you had to correct in the switch? The solder seems to look fine, but would you recommend replacing the solder on the connections and the ground? Thank you for your advice, this video really helped me learn more about my MIJ strat.

@bbmade 6 жыл бұрын

The Goodest Dude for this guitar the fix was simply cleaning the switch. Since it’s a sealed switch it requires disassembly unlike the normal CRL switch you see in the American Fender guitars where you simply spray cleaner on it and move it back and forth a few times. You mention a screeching sound as you use the switch though which makes me think maybe you have some high gain tones you like? There was issue with the solder connections on this switch I simply desoldered everything so I could take the switch off the pickguard to work on it. Hope that helps!

@harryhoward4178 2 жыл бұрын

Turn your volume up 50% more.

@bbmade 2 жыл бұрын

Do you mean the audio of the video is too quiet?

@TheCubasy 7 жыл бұрын

I'm restoring an old E-series Stratocaster from the '80s and I'm curious if you know what the output is on the old E-series pickups? I'm debating whether it's worth the time/money hunting down old E-series pickups, or if I should just stick to the vintage-spec alnico pickups I've currently got because I much prefer low-output pickups. Thanks! I enjoy your videos. : )

@iainfreeman5112 6 жыл бұрын

TheCubasy I have one as well. I know they’re low output, I don’t have numbers. But they were the lowest output sounding guitar I had. Sound wise it was bright and sweet. I did like it really and personally preferred them to Mexican pickups I had, which are much higher output. I have replaced the pickups and whole wiring though. I just wanted a different sound. It was easier to replace all the wiring and pots so I can go back without much soldering. Personally I wouldn’t go looking for the original pickups if you don’t have them. But I’ve kept mine if I want to bring it back original to

@TheCubasy 6 жыл бұрын

Gotcha. People seem to ask outrageous prices for them unfortunately. As much as I like low-output pickups, my current set is just way too weak for the guitar, so I'll hunt down some old '80s U.S. pickups instead, those would be more worth the time/money. Thanks for your help!

@bbmade 6 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry I haven’t seen this comment. It just appeared in my activity on my phone app today. I would say if you need pickups get something you’d really like rather than hunting down originals. They sound pretty good stock but I would pursue originals if I were in your shoes. I use Lollars in my builds but there are sooo many great pickup makers out there these days. I have three more Strats from this era to look over and put up for sale, just need to carve out time.

@hebrewhammer639 6 жыл бұрын

Are you selling this guitar? If so where is t listed and how much? Thanks! J

@bbmade 6 жыл бұрын

Hebrew Hammer It did sell fairly quickly. I have three more of these I’ll be working on. I have a nice black one with maple fingerboard and nice player no wear in the fingerboard. Not relic’d but the real deal. I have a Lake Placid Blue one that I’ll be re-fretting and a red one that has had pickups and pick guard swapped out. www.bbmade.com/e-series-black/ www.bbmade.com/stratocaster-e-series/ www.bbmade.com/thequeue/ Thanks for taking time to comment!

@bfiume 3 жыл бұрын

I have that guitar. I used it for 3 nights and didn’t used it again. Having to remove the neck to do a truss rod adjustment was not something I didn’t want to do. Who thought of that??????

@bbmade 3 жыл бұрын

I hear ya. It’s easier to make the guitar with the truss rod adjustable at the heel. Not sure that was Fender’s rationale but it does make it easier.

@Nathan-xn8gg 2 жыл бұрын

Hey bob ! Would you consider selling yours?

@bfiume 2 жыл бұрын

@@Nathan-xn8gg I have thought about it a few times. But I have had some bad experiences selling on the internet. I would rather just give them to the kids where I live. It’s easier that way. So far I have given away 5 guitars and no one hasn’t said “ there is a hair line crack in neck” a month later! Can I get my money back.

@Nathan-xn8gg 2 жыл бұрын

Bob F I hear that. I’ve had some difficult online buyers too. Well, if you change your mind I’d love to take it off your hands! I’ve been wanting this guitar for a really long time and I’m not picky about cosmetics

@bfiume 2 жыл бұрын

@@Nathan-xn8gg I will keep it in mind

@dennismaxfield4936 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know why Fender doesn’t use threaded inserts with machine screws for the tremolo tension springs. I just think the wood screws look like a cheap way of doing it.

@bbmade 3 жыл бұрын

@Dennis Maxfield - My first guess would be cost. It might not seem like a big cost difference on a few guitars but on hundreds of thousands it adds up. It might be more work too which adds cost. I do like threaded inserts on bolt on necks. Thanks for the comment.