Braga, Portugal
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2014 Squier Stratocaster — Fully Restored, Serviced & Ready to Play | Nix Custom GuitarsA 2014 Squier Stratocaster, manufactured in Indonesia at the Cort factory. The ICS14 serial prefix identifies this as an Indonesian-made Squier from 2014.The guitar retains the classic Stratocaster configuration, with three single-coil pickups, a six-screw tremolo bridge and a maple neck with a dark wood fingerboard.This instrument has received a comprehensive mechanical, electronic and cosmetic restoration by Nix Custom Guitars. The objective was not simply to make the guitar look cleaner, but to go through the instrument systematically and address the areas that affect reliability, playability, noise performance and overall condition.Restoration and service workComplete disassembly and inspectionFull disassembly of the instrumentInspection of the neck, fingerboard, frets, bridge, hardware and electronicsComponents cleaned and inspected individually before reassemblyFretworkFull fret levellingIndividual fret crowningFret-end and surface refinement where requiredProgressive fret polishing to obtain a smooth, clean playing surfaceThe fretwork was carried out to establish a consistent fret plane before the final setup rather than simply polishing the existing frets.FingerboardThorough cleaning of the fingerboardRemoval of accumulated dirt and residueConditioning/hydration of the wood after cleaningFinal inspection following fretworkElectronics and noise controlComplete inspection of the electronicsCleaning and servicing of pots, selector and electrical contacts where requiredElectrical connections checked and corrected where necessaryFull cavity shieldingShielding continuity checked with a multimeter to verify that the cavities are properly connectedPickup wax potting to reduce unwanted microphonic noise and improve pickup stabilityThe shielding was treated as an electrical system rather than simply applying conductive material: continuity was specifically checked after the work.HardwareHardware removed and cleaned individuallyGeneral inspection of the bridge, tuners and associated componentsCleaning and lubrication where requiredComponents prepared for correct reassemblyGeneral cleaning The body received a thorough cleaning, together with the pickguard, pickup covers and other plastic components.The aim was to remove the accumulated dirt and residue while preserving the original character and finish of the instrument.Final preparationThe final stage of the restoration includes:Neck alignment checkNew stringsTruss rod adjustment where requiredAction adjustmentIntonationPickup height adjustment where necessaryFinal inspection of the electronicsFull functional testFinal play testThe guitar will therefore be checked and set up immediately before dispatch, rather than simply being listed after restoration work has been completed.This is a genuine 2014 Indonesian Squier that has been properly serviced from the inside out. The original Stratocaster character and configuration have been retained, while the instrument has been brought back to a clean, reliable and playable condition.The restoration process has also been documented throughout the work by Nix Custom Guitars.Nix Custom Guitars — inspected, restored, serviced and ready to play.
Price€209.99
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