Stratocaster Features:
Metallic Lake Placid Blue Nitro / Maple Cap - Solid Walnut Core / Full Sized Strat Body / USAGloss Birdseye Maple Neck / Compound 12-16" Radius / Modern C Profile / Graph Tech 1-5/8" Tusq XL Nut / 22 - #6150 Nickel Frets / Black Dots / Double Action Truss Rod / USASeymour Duncan STK-2 HOT Stack Strat (Neck, Mid, Bridge)
Gotoh MGT Magnum Locking Tuners
Fender American Series String Tree
Matched CTS 275k Pots / .022uf Russian PIO Capacitor (Push Pull Vol.)
CRL 5-Position Blade Switch (7-Position Strat Switching)
Wilkinson VS100 Tremolo / BridgeBlack Abalone Pickguard and Rear Spring Cover
SwitchCraft Jack
Cloth Wiring / Shielded Control Cavity (grounded)Burnished Chrome Hardware
Grover Strap Lock End PinsTele/Strat - Black Locking Guitar Case w/ Black Lining and StorageSetup w/ D'addario 10s
Guitar Weighs Right Around 8 lbs.***Please note:  there are two thin areas on the bottom edge of the guitar,
where I buffed through the finish.  I ran out of lake placid blue paint, so was not able to touch these up (see pics).  Both areas are on the back edge, so they cannot be seen while playing.  To compensate for this imperfection, I am including a new, black hard shell case.Two Youtube Demo Videos of the SD Hot Stack Pups.....Sale and Shipping is primarily for the Lower 48 States. Other regions orcountries, please contact me prior to bidding to ensure that I ship to yourlocation.
Thanks for stopping by.....What a few players are saying about their McCloud Custom Guitars....
"Hi KJ. I wanted to contact you and tell you how absolutely pleased I am with my new telecaster. This was a very expensive guitar for me, so I have to admit I was a bit nervous. The worry was all for naught, since everything about this guitar is perfect. You do beautiful work on your guitars and I will probably be contacting you for another in the months to come. Thank You." (Larry M. - Michigan)"I am still loving this new telecaster. I stayed up half the night last night playing it non-stop. All of the switching options on these pickups provide me with so many different sounds. Beautiful guitar....can't wait to show it to my friends." (Thomas S. - Oregon)"Just received my new guitar.   WOW!!! and for me, that's saying a lot, since I own a ton of guitars. Only once in my life have I played a guitar that had such a variety of sounds, not to mention how comfortable this guitar is....It's like it was custom made for me. I've been playing it now for three straight hours and only put it down long enough to email my comments.  I have been collecting guitars since the sixties, with some of the guitars valued at over $100k. I thought my 359 Gibson was going to be my performing guitar, but that has all changed. I will be performing with my new Tele in Nashville next weekend, then Chicago, and finally back to Nashville. It's really like you taylor made this guitar for me. Thanks so much, I'll be in touch." (JJ Jennings - Georgia)"I love this guitar! Damn, my wife has to fight me to go to bed. Thanks very much, KJ." (C. Errickson - New Jersey)"There's an old saying that says, "Always buy the Best, you'll never be disappointed" and that's where I'm at with with my purchase of my McCloud Tele, from KJ. It's not hard to tell that both my new Tele and KJ are related, both top quality in their own right. This was my first "hands off" purchase of a guitar and a big leap for me, don't we all want to play it before we buy it? KJ was totally understanding in this regard and was more than accommodating with both extra pics and answers to a pile of questions. His assurance that he stands behind what he builds was a great comfort. Communication, shipping and follow up couldn't be better. I'd like to thank those who purchased ahead of me for their positive reviews of their purchases, it meant a lot in my decision to pull the trigger on my purchase. Would I purchase again? Already thinking of what I'd like KJ to create!" (J. Toohey - Canada)"Just received my new guitar, I don't even know what to say. I have a room full of Gibsons and Fenders and the quality of this blows them away.  If you're interested in one, just BUY IT. you will not be disappointed. I am already inquiring about a custom build." (Chris E. - New Jersey)"I can say without hesitation that your McCloud Tele might  be the biggest bang for the buck I have ever experienced. Your workmanship is first class, it plays like a dream and the tone is inspiring. And it looks great! When I get a guitar that I don’t want to stop playing I know I have a jewel." (John T. - New Hampshire)"I just received my THIRD McCloud Telecaster, and I'll say again, that your guitars are probably the best bang for the buck out there. I enjoy playing your McCloud Teles every bit as much, or more than the Fender Master Built Teles that I have, which cost considerably more." (John T. - New Hampshire)"I don't know where to start... I honestly think I will only purchase guitars from you from now on. This is by far the best looking/playing guitar I've ever experienced (Keep in mind I've owned and played many guitars and some retail for $3400)."   (Adam D. - Georgia)
"Just got my McCloud tele today... maybe the nicest guitar I've ever owned (and I've owned a LOT!). Compared to my Gibson LP Special Double Cut, the tele blows it away." (John B. - Ontario, CN) "I've been playing guitar for 12 years in bands and as a studio musician and decided to finally treat myself to a nice guitar. When I played one of these I seriously haven't played on a nicer guitar both feel and sound. On top of the fact that it is extremely gratifying buying from someone that is as passionate about making guitars as I am about making music. 'KJ' has thought of everything to make your playing experience top level." (Colin R. - Oregon) "I had the pleasure of playing several McCloud custom guitars the other day and I was blown away. I brought in an American Standard Fender Telecaster to compare, and it didn't hold a candle next to the McCloud teles. KJ had one setup with Billy Gibbons pearly gate humbuckers and another with P90's and a Bigsby tremolo that were exquisite. KJ makes the most beautiful guitars, and as good as they look, they sound even better. I'm looking forward to working with KJ on a custom guitar that fits my style, both in form and function. For anyone who is looking for a one of kind instrument, I highly recommend checking out McCloud Guitars." (Tyler F. - Oregon)