Electric Guitar Body for Fender Strat HSH Black Glossy - DIY Poplar

In this review the focus is on a practical replacement body for Strat-style projects: the Electric Guitar Body for Fender Strat Guitar Accessory DIY Poplar HSH in black glossy finish. It is aimed at builders who want a ready-routed, lightweight blank that accepts HSH pickup configurations and fits a common Strat-style neck pocket. The single biggest reason to buy is the combination of pre-drilled neck mounting, routed wire path and a gloss polyester surface that saves a lot of prep work while still letting a builder finish and personalize the instrument.

Key Features

• Solid poplar construction: provides a balanced, lightweight core that is easy to route or modify for custom rigs.
• HSH routing: fits Strat-style HSH pickup layouts so builders can install humbuckers in the bridge and neck and a single coil in the middle for tonal versatility.
• Pre-drilled neck mounting and wire path: cuts assembly time because the neck pocket and screw holes are already located and internal routing is ready for wiring.
• Gloss polyester finish: a black glossy surface that reduces initial sanding and gives a professional look straight out of the box.
• Lightweight body: at about 4.4 lb it is comfortable to play and well suited for gigging builds where weight matters.
• Standard pocket size: the neck pocket depth and dimensions are set to accept 5.6 cm to 5.7 cm neck profiles commonly used on Strat replacements.

Who It's For

This body is best for DIY builders, hobbyists and technicians who want a near-complete Strat-style shell ready for electronics and hardware. It fits people who plan to install HSH pickups and prefer a pre-routed body so they can focus on assembly, hardware choice and setup rather than heavy woodworking.

It is not ideal for those who require a pre-drilled pickguard mounting layout or who need a carved alder or ash tonewood for a specific acoustic character; builders seeking those exact ingredients should look for bodies with pickguard holes or different wood species.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Pre-routed HSH cavity and drilled neck holes speed up the build process.
• Gloss polyester finish in black gives a clean, near-complete appearance with minimal finishing work.
• Lightweight poplar construction keeps overall instrument weight down for comfortable play.
• Standard Strat-style pocket sizing simplifies fitting common replacement necks.

Cons

• No pickguard mounting holes are included, so some builders will need to measure and drill for their chosen pickguard or mounting scheme.
• Poplar is not the same tonewood as alder or ash, so players seeking a specific vintage voice may notice a difference.

Specifications

Material	Poplar solid body
Finish	Black gloss polyester
Routing	HSH pickup configuration
Neck pocket depth	16 mm (fits 5.6 cm - 5.7 cm necks)
Size	Approx. 45 x 32 x 4 cm (17.72 x 12.59 x 1.57 in)
Weight	Approx. 4.4 lb

Our Verdict

The Electric Guitar Body for Fender Strat HSH in black glossy is a sensible, value-focused option for DIY builders who want a pre-routed, lightweight Strat-style shell ready for hardware and electronics installation. It saves time with drilled mounting and a finished surface, making it a good buy for customizers who do not require a specific pickguard layout or a different tonewood.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it include pickguard mounting holes?
No, this body does not include pickguard mounting holes; builders will need to locate and drill holes to suit their chosen pickguard or route a custom mounting solution.

What neck size does it fit?
The neck pocket is sized to fit necks around 5.6 cm to 5.7 cm with a depth of 16 mm, matching common Strat-style replacement necks.

What pickups will fit?
The HSH routing accepts two humbuckers and one single-coil in the middle, allowing a wide range of pickup combinations for tonal flexibility.