Turning an OLD Fender into a ROCK Strat! | Axe From The Grave

This 1980 Capri Stratocaster has had a rough 45 years: Sloppy refret, broken nut, damaged bridge and it could really use a visual and tonal overhaul. Let's get to work fixing it! Velvet Hammer Pickups - https://linktr.ee/VelvetHammerPickups Previous Capri Strat Video -    • Vintage Fender (almost) EVERYONE Hated!   Tools Used: Crimson Fret and Nut Files - https://www.crimsonguitars.com/collec... Micromesh Polishing Pads - https://thmn.to/thoprod/336303?offid=... Dunlop Lemon Oil - https://thmn.to/thoprod/189610?offid=... Feeler Gauges - https://thmn.to/thoprod/492549?offid=... Low Tack Masking Tape - https://www.frogtape.co.uk/products/f... Wax Fretboard Food - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275513749637 WD-40 and 3-in-1 Oil - https://www.wd40.com/ & https://3-in-one.co.uk/ This video contains product provided by Velvet Hammer Pickups More details on how Science of Loud implements product promotion - https://www.csguitars.co.uk/disclosure #scienceofloud #axefromthegrave #fenderstratocaster Timecodes: 00:00 - 1980 Fender Strat Problems 00:38 - Check the LINKS 01:00 - Warning: Fretwork Ahead! 03:00 - Caution: Nut Slotting 06:02 - Hazard: Damaged Bridge 07:02 - Stop: Velvet Hammer 10:00 - Sound Example BURN 12:05 - Completed Guitar More from Science of Loud: Support on Patreon:   / csguitars   Join Science of Loud Discord -   / discord   Buy Science of Loud Merchandise - https://www.csguitars.co.uk/store Website - http://www.csguitars.co.uk Contact - colin@csguitars.co.uk ___________________________________ Description contains affiliate links. Purchasing using one of these links will generate a small commission for Science of Loud at no additional cost to you. Affiliate Links: Thomann - https://www.thomann.de/gb/index.html?... Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/2mGGg Reverb - https://reverb.grsm.io/csguitars Spectre Digital - https://spectredigital.com?aff=CSGuitars Crimson Luthiery Tools - https://www.crimsonguitars.com/?ref=c... + Discount Code 'CSGUITARS5' for 5% OFF MrGugu Clothing- https://mrgugu.com & 15% OFF Discount Code: CSGuitars ___________________________________