"ST" Custom Order configurator. High-End.

ST Custom Order guitar configurator. High-End Quality. Customizable. Custom Shop Level.

(HANDCRAFTED) Made in Spain.

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Body:

• Material: American Alder (Alder) 2 pieces.
• Finish: Nitrocellulose without plasticizers.

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Neck:

• Material: 1-piece American hard maple or Indian rosewood fretboard.
• Profile: Various CVs
• Fretboard radius: Several available depending on the model
• Frets: 21 frets.
• Markers: White mother-of-pearl dots or clay.
• Nut: Genuine or synthetic bone.
• Headstock : Standard 60 design or large 69 style

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Electronics:

• Pickups: 2 options available. Both are replicas of the original pickups from that era.
• Selector: 3 or 5 position CRL.
• Controls: 1 master volume, 2 tones.
• Capacitor: Several models available.
• Wiring: Vintage style fabric.

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Hardware:

• Bridge: Fender American Vintage 57/62 or Gotoh GTS101 Relic Series.
• Tuners: Gotoh SD90 Relic Series
• Pickups: Several options available. 
• Neck plate: Four screws (Hardened), with serial number.
• Scale: 25.5 inches.
• Weight: Approximately 3.5-3.9 kg.
• Relic: CLOSSET CLASSIC. (Light Relic). JOURNEYMAN (Medium Relic) and HEAVY Relic.

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Includes:

• Optional hard case or soft case.
• Black leather strap, Western style.
• Certificate of Authentication (COA).

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Delivery time:

3-4 months.

 

 

Technical characteristics of the body:

2-piece body made of American alder.

Routing for pickups and standard SSS configuration. (Other options also available)

Drilled for standard 6-screw bridge (Stratocaster®) classic vintage style.

Standard 2-3/16” (55.56 mm) mast pocket.

Weight 1.8-2kg

 

Technical characteristics of the neck.

One-piece American hard maple neck or Indian rosewood slab board with 21 frets and a 25.5” (647.7 mm) scale.

Neck profile: Several options in the configurator.

Frets: Medium Jumbo (medium height) – 0.079” x 0.055” (2.01 mm x 1.4 mm).

Fretboard radius: Several radius available in the configurator.

Inlays: White dot markers on the fretboard and sides.

Nut width: 1-5/8” (41.28 mm).

Neck heel width: 2-3/16” (55.56 mm).

Peg holes: 2-step vintage style:

Bushing hole diameter: 0.34” (8.5 mm).

Rear hole diameter: 0.25” (6.5 mm).

Truss rod adjustment location: At the heel of the neck.

 

Full Hardware Set.

Complete hardware set for Stratocaster®, all the hardware your guitar needs.

Tuners: Gotoh SD91. Aged or non-Relic version.

Bridge/Tremolo: Gotoh GE-101TS. Aged or non-Relic version. Made in Japan. With thick steel block and steel saddles.

NOTE FOR LEFT-HANDED PLAYERS: The left-handed version uses the Fender American Pure Vintage tremolo bridge instead of the Gotoh, hence the price difference in the configurator.

All other parts (neck plate, straps, jack plate, as well as various screws, etc.) are Allparts or Gotoh brand. Relicing option available.

Full Plastics Set.

Allparts brand plastic and soft hardware set in various finishes and colors.

Includes back cover, pickup covers, pickguard, knobs, and switch and tremolo tips. Relicing option available.

 

Electronics/Wiring.

You can choose between pairing your guitar with vintage-style custom electronics or opting for a completely bare setup. You can select one of the most common Stratocaster® standard pre-wired options or create a fully custom setup using our electronics configurator. CUSTOMIZER HERE.

Common preset electronics options for Stratocaster:

1. Tone 1 (Mid) Tone 2 (Neck). Toneless pickup bridge. (Pure vintage Style).
2. Tone 1 (Bridge) Tone 2 (Middle-Neck).
3. Tone 1 (Bridge-Middle) Tone 2 (Neck).
4. Tone 1 (Bridge) Tone 2 (Middle). Neck pickup without tone.

You can customize these common options with other extras such as:

1. Trebled Bleed
2. Various capacitors of different types and values
3. Push-Pull Pot

 

 

Relicing and crackling options (body checking)

You can customize the aesthetic finish of your guitar by choosing the type of relicing (wear) and crackling (checking) applied over the nitrocellulose lacquer.

🟤 Available relicing types:

Closet Classic: Guitar looks like new but aged by time. No visible signs of use.

Journeyman Relic (Light Relic): subtle edge wear, soft touch, natural appearance.

Journeyman Aged and Relic (Medium Relic): sanded areas, evident signs of use, realistic simulation of years of use.

Heavy Relic (+€55): severe wear, chipped paint, exposed wood in areas, dents, heavy checking. The look of an instrument that has been heavily used for decades.

⚡ Types of crackling (checking) in lacquer:

No cracking: smooth and continuous finish.

Basic Lines (+€45): fine, linear cracks, typical of the natural aging of nitro.

Snake Skin (+€45): irregular crack pattern like snake skin.

Basic Lines + Snake Skin (+75 €): combination of both for a visually more complex and authentic finish.

These techniques are applied by hand on authentic nitro lacquer free of plasticizers, guaranteeing a convincing vintage look, with a realistic texture to the touch and natural aging.

At Bad Dog Guitars, we offer you the opportunity to build your own high-end guitar kit of top quality, whether it's a Stratocaster® style with a unique level of customization. This guitar kit is designed for discerning musicians who value quality, attention to detail, and the freedom to adjust every element to their preferences.

We know that every guitarist is unique, which is why we offer a versatile and adaptable guitar kit of exceptional quality. From finishing to assembly, you'll have complete control to create a Stratocaster® or Telecaster® style electric guitar that reflects your musical style and needs.

 

Technical and precise assembly/alignment and customized final adjustment (Setup).

• The assembly, mounting, and alignment are carried out rigorously and technically, paying attention to every detail. The alignment process ensures that the 1st and 6th strings are perfectly centered in relation to the fretboard, guaranteeing correct positioning and 100% playability. The necks are shipped already aligned, ready to offer you an optimal and smooth playing experience from the very first moment.

 Advanced customization:

• Choose your guitar kit in Finished or Unfinished finish.
• Decide if you prefer to receive the guitar kit assembled or disassembled.
• Options for relicing, color and type of lacquer for the body and neck.

 Premium quality:

• Selected woods, nitrocellulose lacquer finishes (free of plasticizers) and meticulous attention to every detail.

 Complete your project:

• You have the option to include the necessary parts to complete your Stratocaster or Telecaster style guitar kit:
• Electronics and wiring.
• Hardware: bridges, tremolos, pickguards, pickup covers.
• Knobs (potentiometer knobs) and various parts etc...