WTB Robert Cray Strat, sorted thanks! Building my own......

paulnb57

WTB hardtail Strat pref RW board, just seeing if there is anything about?....

Edit WTB Robert Cray Strat Sunburst or Blue preferred....

Kebabkid

If you can get an MIM Robert Cray, they're fantastic. I've seen them used around £400

paulnb57

@Kebabkid that suggestion mirrors my thoughts, but I thought I would see if there was anything on here...now I need to find one!

Kebabkid

The pickups are fabulous on these MIMs and custom-shop derived and not the same as on the CS signature. Some say they're better.

Great necks that comfortably fill the hand but aren't a baseball and it's a very resonant guitar.
A baseplate on the bridge pickup helps if you want fuller leads but that pickup is by no means harsh.

Just a great Strat and the Inca Silver looks great

jimmyguitar

@guitars4you have a lovely looking 70’s hardtail in stock but obviously more expensive than the Cray sig.
https://www.guitars4you.co.uk/guitars/5309-fender-strat-hard-tail-natural-circa-1974/

paulnb57

@Kebabkid I think the Cray is the one, but I prefer the sunburst to the Silver......

@jimmyguitar far too dear for me, nice though, very 70’s

lovestrat74

Blue one just up on eBay now https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/142735627047

paulnb57

lovestrat74 said:

Blue one just up on eBay now https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/142735627047

Too dear for an ebay punt (for me anyway!), but thanks for the link.....

lovestrat74

paulnb57 said:

lovestrat74 said:

Blue one just up on eBay now https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/142735627047

Too dear for an ebay punt (for me anyway!), but thanks for the link.....

I agree, but you could make a cheeky offer 

paulnb57

Anyone, before I'm forced to buy a new one?

paulnb57

Change of plan, Im making my own!

Kebabkid

Are you using a partscaster company like MJT, Warmoth etc? I only ask as I'd be interested to know where you're sourcing the neck from as that profile is one of my favourites.

All the best with it

paulnb57

@kebabkid   it will be an inspired by rather that a proper copy, I wanted a hardtail Strat and the Cray model is pretty much all thats about....
So mine is a Guitarbuild body, MM Vee neck, with maple board (as its here gathering dust!) Mojo pickups......work in progress.....