I got a dozen vintage projects

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I got a dozen vintage projects

Post by added » Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:52 pm

Really. A guy had these in various condition, from working to entirely without hardware or electronics. I plan on working on a few and selling whatever I don't feel like is worth keeping.

I have limited info on them. If you know more, feel free.

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I am assuming from the neck pickup, if it is stock, this is a 70s Les Paul Deluxe that was repainted, the bridge pickup routed larger, and a middle pickup added, as well as a Kahler. The serial is painted over. The "Model" on the headstock seems off but it seems like a real Les Paul. Headstock repaired.

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Intramark. The electronics seem to work. The finish is cracked a bunch. It would need a lot of work to the finish.

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Silvertone, seems to work, if it gets dirty when turned up. Case is rough, but I assume most don't use it for the case.

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I can't confirm if this is a Vox, there are no marks.

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Ridiculous build. The body seems handmade, though the pickguard in the middle suggests most of the parts are from an actual instrument.

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Complete and plays well. The finish is decent, a few nail sized dents, the binding is cracked but not unglued except for where it is chipping in two places, crack in the arch near pickups. Sounds and plays cool.

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Seems a lot of the person's collection was from the 80s or earlier, based on the amount of metal stuff he had, modified like the Deluxe.

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Re: I got a dozen vintage projects

Post by added » Mon Oct 24, 2016 1:00 pm

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He had two of these. His brother said he made them and previously worked for Fender. Stand says 1994 and some other info.

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Jupiter without hardware, seems in decent shape.

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Harmony Rebel, phone died while taking photos outside. Green. Everything seems to work, though there is a crack from the jack that would need repaired.

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I have wanted one of these for a long while. It will need new electronics and tuners. Any idea how to repair chipping paint in cheap wood? I don't need to fix it, but seal it so it doesn't flake.

I also got a Bradley Explorer that has no parts and has been stripped. The headstock seems warped but otherwise seems stable. I purchased parts to make it a one humbucker instrument and will stain it.

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Re: I got a dozen vintage projects

Post by mick_e » Mon Oct 24, 2016 1:42 pm

That is an awesome haul!
The twin necked beast is 'intriguing'. If you ever want to let go of that bigsby..

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Re: I got a dozen vintage projects

Post by added » Mon Oct 24, 2016 1:46 pm

That one I won't keep. I can't play a 12 string, I have no idea what I would do with two necks

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Re: I got a dozen vintage projects

Post by my bloody television » Mon Oct 24, 2016 1:47 pm

yeah, quite the haul! I think those fender necks with the star inlays are from a Richie Sambora Strat.

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Re: I got a dozen vintage projects

Post by added » Tue Oct 25, 2016 8:11 am

Here are photos of the Harmony. Everything seems to work, though the electronics need cleaned I believe the pickups function, the main issue being a crack at the jack.

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Does anyone know what the pointy body I posted is? I thought it was a BC Rich, but some guy is messaging me threatening to get my auction removed because he doesn't believe it is.

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Re: I got a dozen vintage projects

Post by Pacafeliz » Tue Oct 25, 2016 9:56 am

gosh I LOVE THEM!!!
i love delay SO much ...that i procrastinate all the time.

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Re: I got a dozen vintage projects

Post by mgeek » Tue Oct 25, 2016 1:14 pm

The teardrop body is a Kapa Minstrel

Love the look of the Intermark- why does the finish need work?

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Re: I got a dozen vintage projects

Post by added » Tue Oct 25, 2016 2:17 pm

It has a lot of cracks in the finish. I suppose it doesn't need work, but most would likely repaint. I would keep it as it is or clearcoat so it won't have an issue.

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Re: I got a dozen vintage projects

Post by Pepe Silvia » Tue Oct 25, 2016 3:15 pm

I love that Rebel. someday I'll own one.

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Re: I got a dozen vintage projects

Post by mgeek » Wed Oct 26, 2016 2:10 pm

added wrote:It has a lot of cracks in the finish. I suppose it doesn't need work, but most would likely repaint. I would keep it as it is or clearcoat so it won't have an issue.
yeah good call- I'd leave it as is too.

Cracks look cool, and once you add up the cost of the paint, time etc, plus the devaluing of any vintage guitar, it's just not worth it.

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Re: I got a dozen vintage projects

Post by Dubtrub » Sat Oct 29, 2016 1:48 pm

Looks like some cool projects. PM sent regarding the doubleneck.

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Re: I got a dozen vintage projects

Post by mgeek » Sat Oct 29, 2016 3:33 pm

What's the deal with the doubleneck? anyone recognise it?

On one had it could well be a mad homebuild that's essentially just worth the parts used to make it (esp now it's in partially mutilated condition) but if it's the remains of some early doors electric like a Bigsby or one of the other early solid makers, might be worth restoring?

appears to have decent hardware- klusons, bigsby etc that could point to it having some age

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Re: I got a dozen vintage projects

Post by added » Sun Oct 30, 2016 9:23 am

It's a 1970s Carvin DTS90B, I believe the only non-stock part is the pickup route

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Re: I got a dozen vintage projects

Post by mgeek » Sun Oct 30, 2016 1:37 pm

brilliant- that's my favourite of the lot...fabulously weird

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