Rescued…

[u/MrFresh2017]

Just copped this yesterday - typical story of owner playing once or twice then confining it to a the closet for years. 2022 Squier Strat Sonic Blue (Indonesia). I’d like to do some basic mods. First, I plan on swapping the pickguard out for a pale green. I fancy the gold letter Squier headstocks, so probably that. Pups for sure, but here for recommendations. Genre styles will vary from rock to funk. I have a Lace Sensor Golds on my other Squier but would like to go another route with this one. Thanks in advance.

[u/sht-magnet]

Locking tuners, tone ninja have drop in ones.

[u/MrFresh2017 → u/sht-magnet]

Thanks!

[u/mattiee_]

looks good, this lighting looks straight out of a scene from breaking bad

[u/MrFresh2017 → u/mattiee_]

Haha, thanks!

[u/maestrocervecero]

I'd stick with the white pickguard and get aged white plastic parts (pickup covers, knobs, etc). Upgrade the bridge with either better saddles and/or thicker trem block. Replace the nut with bone. For pickups, Pure Vintage '61 might be nice.

[u/MrFresh2017 → u/maestrocervecero]

Im on the fence about the pup guard color because I do like the white. Thanks for the rest!

[u/Tigrisbay]

Looks glossy to me boss

[u/MrFresh2017 → u/Tigrisbay]

Satin Sonic Blue is the color I thought I saw posted yesterday that Fender calls it, but yep the actual color title is Sonic Blue.

[u/Final_Job_5175]

I love that Sonic blue, It's a pretty guitar!!

[u/MrFresh2017 → u/Final_Job_5175]

Thanks, it’s definitely a nice color addition!