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Buying a strat that works well for Texas Blues can be tricky because most strats are not built for this style of playing. In this video I'll talk you through the which options have worked well for me over the years.
## Video Index
1:25 - Neck Contour
9:16 - Fingerboard Wood
11:29 - Fingerboard Radius
15:42 - Fret Size
22:32 - Body Wood
24:04 - Pickups
29:29 - Bridge Saddles
## Links From This Video
* Fender Neck Profiles: https://www.fender.com/articles/tech-talk/c-u-v-which-neck-shape-is-for-you
* Warmoth Neck Profiles: https://www.warmoth.com/guitar/necks/backcontours.aspx
* Fender Fret Sizes: https://www.fender.com/articles/gear/different-fret-sizes-explained
* Warmoth Fret Sized: https://www.warmoth.com/Guitar/Necks/FretSizePop.aspx
* Warmoth Body Woods: https://www.warmoth.com/Guitar/Bodies/Options/BodyWoodOptions.aspx
* Warmoth Body Wood Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k_A8GhN0L8
* Fender Pickup Comparisons: https://www.fender.com/articles/gear/a-guide-to-fender-single-coil-stratocaster-pickups
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