Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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 - youtu.be/zzV0uh3Qr1M
Tools Used:
Crimson Fret and Nut Files - crimsonguitars.com/collections/all
Micromesh Polishing Pads - thmn.to/thoprod/336303?offid=1&affid=367
Dunlop Lemon Oil - thmn.to/thoprod/189610?offid=1&affid=367
Feeler Gauges - thmn.to/thoprod/492549?offid=1&affid=367
Low Tack Masking Tape - frogtape.co.uk/products/frogtape-delicate-surface-painting-tape-yellow-1-41-in-x-60-yd
Wax Fretboard Food - ebay.co.uk/itm/275513749637
WD-40 and 3-in-1 Oil - wd40.com & 3-in-one.co.uk
This video contains product provided by Velvet Hammer Pickups
More details on how Science of Loud implements product promotion - 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
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Sweetwater - imp.i114863.net/2mGGg
Reverb - reverb.grsm.io/csguitars
Spectre Digital - https://spectredigital.com?aff=CSGuitars
Crimson Luthiery Tools - crimsonguitars.com/?ref=csguitars + Discount Code 'CSGUITARS5' for 5% OFF
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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 - youtu.be/zzV0uh3Qr1M
Tools Used:
Crimson Fret and Nut Files - crimsonguitars.com/collections/all
Micromesh Polishing Pads - thmn.to/thoprod/336303?offid=1&affid=367
Dunlop Lemon Oil - thmn.to/thoprod/189610?offid=1&affid=367
Feeler Gauges - thmn.to/thoprod/492549?offid=1&affid=367
Low Tack Masking Tape - frogtape.co.uk/products/frogtape-delicate-surface-painting-tape-yellow-1-41-in-x-60-yd
Wax Fretboard Food - ebay.co.uk/itm/275513749637
WD-40 and 3-in-1 Oil - wd40.com & 3-in-one.co.uk
This video contains product provided by Velvet Hammer Pickups
More details on how Science of Loud implements product promotion - 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: patreon.com/csguitars
Join Science of Loud Discord - discord.gg/uJHFgJRunb
Buy Science of Loud Merchandise - csguitars.co.uk/store
Website - 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 - thomann.de/gb/index.html?offid=1&affid=367
Sweetwater - imp.i114863.net/2mGGg
Reverb - reverb.grsm.io/csguitars
Spectre Digital - https://spectredigital.com?aff=CSGuitars
Crimson Luthiery Tools - crimsonguitars.com/?ref=csguitars + Discount Code 'CSGUITARS5' for 5% OFF
MrGugu Clothing- mrgugu.com & 15% OFF Discount Code: CSGuitars
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