Random Thoughts

[onlinebiker]

Idea for guitar mod:

• Start with a Squier Mini Stratocaster (preferably Dakota Red)
  
• Remove all strings, and replace with strings (planned to be GHS Nickel Rockers) gauged: 11, 15, 24, 34, 52 [gauged to exert roughly the same tension as the 9-42s that come stock on it.]
  
• Tune strings to C-G-D-A-E (lowest string four frets below the low E, highest string same as the highest on a normal guitar.)
  
• Set up intonation and truss rod accordingly.
  
• Remove top tuning peg (possibly add a grommet to reinforce it so I can add a little strong so I can hang it easily.)
  
• Move strap button to suit my Albert King-style playing style.
  

So, it might be a bit like this (except without the doubled string):

• Possible later mod: Replace neck pickup with GFS Metal Foil strat (5K) and bridge pickup with GFS Brighton Rock (6.5K)
  
• Other possible mod that I'm not sure may be feasible: detuning mechanism on D and A strings to lower both to C and G so it can do this song in a flash:
  

The last part can be done. I saw one a guy built. He called it a drawbridge. 

Essentially it is a second bridge - closer to the neck than normal - that can be engaged or disengaged. In the engaged - it goes higher - physically engaging the strings. Disengaged the string becomes full length.

It does mess with playability a bit - as the pressure needed to engage it puts the strings higher off the neck. But with a light stringed electric it seems to work....

Sort of a reverse partial capo...