These 5 easy upgrades will supercharge your Strat – and they're all on sale for Amazon Prime Day

Fender Am Pro II Strat Neck: $799.99, now $429.37
Changing a guitar neck might seem like a huge operation, but the Fender Strat’s bolt-on design makes it much more simple than you’d think. A straight swap of Strat necks is simply a case of unscrewing the four bolts and replacing like for like. With a Squier you will need to double-check the width of the neck pocket, but on most Strats it really is that simple. For Prime Day you can get a seriously reduced Fender American Pro II Strat neck, with an absolutely ginormous $370.62 discount. Perfect to take that MIM Strat to a whole new level.

Fender Custom Fat 60s Pickups: $269.99, $229.50
Pickups are the most powerful upgrade you can make to any guitar, completely changing the tonal profile of the instrument. Lower-priced guitars usually use cheaper pickups, so if you’re happy with the playability then it’s the natural upgrade to go for. We think these Fender Custom Shop Fat 60s Strat pickups are how a Strat should sound, and with a nice $40.49 discount for Prime Day they’re excellent value too. You’ll need to learn to solder or brush up on your skills, but soldering is something all guitarists can learn and is a useful skill to have in your locker.

Fender Vintage Strat Bridge: $197.99, now $106
A bridge replacement can totally change the feel of your Strat, so if you’re not happy with how the trem reacts or sounds on yours, it’s an excellent way to improve it. This Fender American Vintage Strat bridge has a huge $91.99 discount for Prime Day, which is nearly half price. Installing bridges is slightly more convoluted than other upgrades, so you’ll need to check your string spacing, the depth of the bridge cavity, and make sure you’re swapping like for like, whether it’s a two-point or six-point bridge piece.

Fender Deluxe Locking Tuners: $99.99, now $66.94
Locking tuners are one of our favorite upgrades for any guitar, but for a tremolo-equipped Stratocaster, they’re ultra-powerful. Locking tuners deliver far greater stability, allowing you to use your tremolo more heavily without having to retune constantly. It’s not as stable as a full locking tremolo system, but it’s certainly miles better than regular tuners. These Fender Deluxe Locking Tuners are staggered too, so you don’t need to use a string tree, and with a $33.05 discount for Prime Day they’re awesome value for money. 

Fender Strat Pick Guard 8-hole: $76.99, now $42.80
Okay, so a pickguard isn’t going to offer any performance upgrades, but it can give your guitar a fresh look that might make you want to pick it up more. Whether your current pickguard has been battered, or you just fancy a change, a fresh Strat pickguard is a great choice for changing things up. This 8-hole version has a tasty $34.19 discount and is available in various colors with varying discounts depending on the style. There’s also an 11-hole version for more modern spec Strats, also discounted in the Prime Day sale.