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Don't go mad and try out half a dozen pickup sets!
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It's correct when it's humbuckers because ceramic is stronger, but not true in single coils. Single coils use alnico rods, or ceramic magnets with steel rods. Alnico rods are stronger than the ceramic/steel combination and therefore you don't see the same effect as in humbuckers. Ceramic in single coils is weaker and darker than alnico, and vice versa in humbuckers.
The "pie in the sky" dream may not come off and you will have invested more money in something you dislike.
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The white blonde strat I did took more as I got a run in the blonde at the very last minute, you can’t really fix that in a semi opaque finish. Had to strip it off and start again!...
If you are doing a solid colour, grain filler, 1can of sanding sealer, 1 can of primer, 2 cans of colour, 1 can of clear... it does add up... and then you have to consider your own ability to actually spray the damn thing!...
Ok, first you have to decide if it is something you want to do, then once you have decided the rest is easy.
Strip the body and neck, then paint it yourself with rattle cans from Halfords.
I went this way on a guitar kit I bought years ago and had very reasonable results in a colour I really liked. If the finish is perfect then game on, if not then perhaps a little bit of relicing might be in order. Your choice.
The neck was done in a cellulose lacquer, satin finish and worked a treat. (Note: The fretboard was rosewood so I cannot comment on how to respray the front if in maple).
With the scratchplate off you can fit the pick ups of your choice.
Reassemble with any other new parts you buy and I guarantee you'll love it because it was your own work that "made" it. Others may not, but fuck 'em it's down to you what you like.
This guitar can then be the platform for any other work you wish to try out based on the fact you've done it once and can only improve on it.