Where to find Strat parts??

[Ironhandjohn]

Can anyone here point me in the right direction for some Strat parts I can't find??




I am looking specifically for a black "engine turned" pickguard, as shown in Fender's '03 Frontline catalog. I looked at places like Musician's Friend, Zzounds, and Samash.com. as well as Fender's website, but I haven't found it yet. I am also looking for the vintage amp knobs to replace the standard tone/volume knobs, black p/up covers, and a black p/up switch.


I think these little items would drastically alter the look of my all-white 70's re-issue Strat w/ rosewood fretboard. It's a little too white for my tastes( funny how I don't like white guitars, but the $$ was too good to pass up..), and I want to make the guitar look more "mine".


Any help would be appreciated..

[Dangerine49]

Warmoth has a silvery engine turned pickguard. Tortoise shell looks good on white too.

[Tele-Bob]

I'm confused. If you saw it in Fender's catalog, why not just buy it from Fender?

Try Acme Guitar Works. They seem to have a pretty extensive array of stuff.

http://www.acmeguitarworks.com/store...Product_ID=226

Here's your part. $65

[Ironhandjohn]

Tele-Bob: I saw it in their '03 catalog, but not on their website, so I thought(dangerous thing for me to do sometimes..)that maybe it was discontinued or something. Their vintage amp knob volume/tone controls were listed as "unavailable" on their site, too.

I was also asking because I'm new to guitars in general, and Fenders in particular. I know a lot about firearms, however, and I have found that a better deal can usually be found on parts and accessories at a parts distributor than going with the factory directly. I was curious to know if the same could be said for guitars.

Clear it up at all?


Will give Acme and WArmoth a look-see, though. I may find something I am NOT looking for, but can't live without.

Thanks!!

[Tele-Bob]

Sure. How about the link I posted to Acme. It's exactly the guard you mentioned you were looking for.

[Ironhandjohn]

TB: Yup, that's it!! Thanks for the point in the right direction. They have some cool knobs, though not the ones I wanted, too. I like those clear ones they have.