Upgraded HSS Strat-Style Guitar – Wilkinson Tremolo – 6 lb 11 oz

Upgraded HSS Strat-Style Guitar – Wilkinson Tremolo – 6 lb 11 oz

This guitar started as an entry-level S-style platform and was rebuilt with upgraded hardware, electronics, and setup work to create a solid-playing beginner/intermediate instrument.

At just 6 lb 11 oz, it’s noticeably lighter than many Strat-style guitars and is comfortable for long practice sessions.

Features

• Guitar Madness GM SSH Stratobucker pickup set
• HSS configuration (bridge humbucker, middle single coil, neck single coil)
• Wilkinson M-Series tremolo bridge
• Bourns electronics
• 5-way Strat-style selector switch
• Master volume
• Master tone
• Custom no-load blend control

Unique Blend Control

The third control is a no-load blend pot that allows the bridge humbucker’s hotter rail coil contribution to be reduced, moving the guitar toward a more traditional Strat-style character when desired.

This gives the guitar a wider tonal range than a typical beginner HSS setup, allowing everything from classic Strat-style sounds to higher-output bridge tones.

Setup Work Performed

• Verified fret level
• Removed sharp fret ends for improved playing comfort
• Action adjusted
• Pickup heights adjusted and balanced
• Electronics upgraded
• Bridge upgraded

The guitar plays cleanly with no significant fret buzz or dead spots.

Condition

Very good overall condition with only normal signs of handling and use.

The guitar plays well and has been fully set up. As with many entry-level instruments, intonation is not perfect in the upper frets and may be noticeable to players using highly accurate electronic tuners. I want to disclose this clearly so buyers know exactly what they are purchasing.

Ideal For

• New players looking for something better than a typical starter guitar
• Students who want upgraded hardware and electronics
• Players seeking a lightweight Strat-style instrument
• Hobbyists looking for a platform that has already received meaningful upgrades

Included

• Guitar
• Tremolo arm
• Truss rod adjustment tool
• Bridge adjustment tool
• Unpadded gig bag

Please review all photos and the demonstration video carefully and feel free to ask questions before purchasing.