I always wanted a Strat with P90's and a gold top. I decided to paint the back and neck too. Guard is a homebrew prototype, not great but I just wanted to try it out before settign up the CNC to make a "perfect" one.
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I've played it live once and I am starting some recording with it. So far, it is honestly the coolest sounding guitar I have. I'm really pleased with how it worked out.