LEGO SET 21329 - Alternate build | Fender Stratocaster
Striking a Different Chord: 3 Inspiring Alternative Builds for the LEGO® Ideas Fender Stratocaster (21329-1)
Imagine standing center stage under a halo of light, your fingers dancing across frets that you yourself have rebuilt in brick form. The iconic silhouette of the Fender Stratocaster—its double-cutaway body, swiveling tremolo arm, and three-single-coil pickup configuration—has inspired not only musicians but also LEGO® designers around the world. While the official LEGO® Ideas 21329-1 set offers a faithful recreation of this legendary electric guitar, creative builders have taken the core elements of the set—the specialized curved slopes, the offset neck mounting, the printed round 2×2 tiles for knobs—and reimagined them into entirely new models that celebrate the spirit of rock ’n’ roll and mechanical ingenuity.
In these alternative builds, you’ll see how the distinctive body shape becomes a miniature stompbox pedal, a fantastical feathered cryptid, and even a rival Telecaster design that pays homage to Fender’s broader heritage. Each model uses the majority of the Stratocaster’s parts inventory, supplementing just a few extra elements to transform the original guitar into something wholly unexpected. Beyond showcasing advanced building techniques—like using clip-and-bar assemblies to mimic potentiometer shafts, or cleverly orienting printed pickguard plates to suggest bird feathers—these MOCs highlight how a single set can spark dozens of inventive interpretations.
Whether you’re a fan of effect pedals, hybrid creatures, or guitar history, these three builds demonstrate that the 21329-1 set is only the beginning. By embracing alternate color palettes and repurposing structural components, each designer has struck a fresh creative chord, empowering you to explore new mechanical forms or even inspire your own brick-built riffs. get ready to imagine where your own LEGO® bricks might take you next.
Alternative Builds
Guitar Effect Device
Designer: RoBrickin
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-172721/RoBrickin/21329-guitar-effect-device/
Stratocastornis fenderi
Designer: DaapMechEng
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-118868/DaapMechEng/stratocastornis-fenderi/
