RT you got me intrigued about Stratocaster scales so I did the usual web search for the shape.

Here is the stylized version based on the 1954 Stratocaster, since the real proportions have a much shorter body and would not protect the blade.

The plain outline is for the standard TI scale shape and I included it for reference and scale (no pun intended).

The body in this one would be 1/4" purpleheart carved and sanded closer to 1/8" and heat treating the perimeter would create a nice sunburst effect without resorting to stains or paints.

The white pickguard could be left out or a thin white plexiglass inlay could be used. Never did that so this would be an experiment.

The neck I would probably use a different wood or purpleheart without the heat treatment so it stays light. I only have 1/8" chechen and the neck needs 1/4" for strength and depth. I could always spend the $10-15 and order a 1/4" light wood for the neck.

The guitar face would be in the back of the razor to give more length to the body at the blade edge. Otherwise the edge may hang in the air.

The yellow elements in the picture would be brass inlays for more detail in the scales.

I would definitely steal the blade from the violin scales for these ones. These are much more beefy and that blade would look balanced here.



Is it worth the bother? What do you think?