Strat-Style Alder Guitar Body – Black Satin Nitro Finish, USA Spec
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Build your next custom electric guitar around this Strat-style alder guitar body in Black satin nitrocellulose lacquer. Its classic S-style shape and soft satin finish make it a distinctive starting point for a custom build or compatible replacement-body project.
Specifications
- Weight – 2kg (approx)
- Neck pocket depth: 16mm (5/8″)
- Neck pocket width: 55.5mm (2 3/16″)
- Neck pocket length: 77mm (3″)
- Body thickness: 46mm
- Finish: Nitro Cellulose
- Pre-routed to fit most Stratocaster tremolo systems
- Neck pocket holes are pre-drilled
Compatibility & Build Planning
Before ordering, verify neck-pocket dimensions, pickup routing, bridge mounting pattern, and hardware fit against the components you plan to use. Review the product photos and contact Thunderbird Guitar Works if you need additional measurements.
USA spec describes the listed specification, not the country of manufacture. It does not guarantee compatibility with every Strat-style neck, bridge, or hardware set.
Questions Before Ordering?
Contact Thunderbird Guitar Works with your neck and hardware specifications for help planning your build.
Complete Your Build
Planning an SSS build with three single-coil pickups? Explore these separately sold parts for your Strat-style project:
- Strat-Style 11-Hole 3-Ply SSS Pickguard
- Strat-Style SSS Wiring Kit
- Strat-Style Volume & Tone Knob Set – 24-Spline Fit
Accessories are sold separately and are not guaranteed to fit this body or your chosen components. Confirm pickup and control routing, pickguard outline and screw-hole alignment, and potentiometer shaft compatibility before ordering.