How Easy Is It To Convert A S-s-s Strat To Hss

[Voodoods]

I am trying to pick a really cheap travel guitar (I'm on the road alot for my job and hate the idea of the airlines destroying anything better) so I am looking at these:

http://www.jayturser.com/jt-300-qmt.php

I like it except I am really looking for a an HSS setup... Is it fairly simple to rout the bridge out and replace the pickguard and bridge pup?

Even though its going to be a cheapy, I want to try not to butcher it.

Maybe it would be best to just drop a mini-bucker in there.... decisions decisions.

Any insight would be appreciated.

[Blackdog]

I am trying to pick a really cheap travel guitar (I'm on the road alot for my job and hate the idea of the airlines destroying anything better) so I am looking at these:

http://www.jayturser.com/jt-300-qmt.php

I like it except I am really looking for a an HSS setup... Is it fairly simple to rout the bridge out and replace the pickguard and bridge pup?

Even though its going to be a cheapy, I want to try not to butcher it.

Maybe it would be best to just drop a mini-bucker in there.... decisions decisions.

Any insight would be appreciated.

It's relatively simple, assuming you have access to a plunge router or a dremel tool with a routing base, and some experience with them. Replacement H-S-S pickguards are readily available from a number of sources.

And, you might just be lucky: Many Strat style bodies are factory routed for humbuckers already !!!

[Voodoods]

And, you might just be lucky: Many Strat style bodies are factory routed for humbuckers already !!!

excellent point - I'll check on that tomorrow

[CrazyManAndy]

If you don't have a router, a drill and chisels would work in lieu, or you could put in a single coil sized humbucker if you don't want to mess with it.

CMA

Edited September 10, 2007 by CrazyManAndy