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Re: Jazzo-Sonic | Restoring a '62 Jazzmaster
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 5:21 pm
by Highnumbers
Bit of a photo dump here, but this will likely be the last status update to this thread until much later this year.
I have the sealer coats laid down, and block-sanded. Everything looking pretty much perfect.
The guitar gets shipped off to Joe Riggio tomorrow for paint, finish aging, new frets and final assembly. Unfortunately the best talent has a waiting list and Joe is no exception, he said it will take 6-9 months. So hopefully getting the guitar back around Christmas time would be a sweet way to wrap up the year.
I mounted the mint Spitfire guard, pickups and neck for shipping purposes, so you get a preview of this as a finished guitar. It’s currently 7.8 lbs so with the other small parts and paint, probably in the low-8 lb range (normal range for a JM).
Anyway, thanks to you all for following along so far, looking forward to seeing this finished up!
Re: Jazzo-Sonic | Restoring a '62 Jazzmaster
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 5:26 pm
by marqueemoon
Green, yeah?
That’s going to look amazing.
Re: Jazzo-Sonic | Restoring a '62 Jazzmaster
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 5:56 pm
by Highnumbers
marqueemoon wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 5:26 pm
Green, yeah?
That’s going to look amazing.
Yep! Sherwood Green with matching headstock.
A much overlooked color, in my humble opinion
Re: Jazzo-Sonic | Restoring a '62 Jazzmaster
Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2023 4:05 am
by ragamuffin
Highnumbers wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 5:56 pm
marqueemoon wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 5:26 pm
Green, yeah?
That’s going to look amazing.
Yep! Sherwood Green with matching headstock.
A much overlooked color, in my humble opinion
Looking good! And sherwood green is a great color for an offset!
Re: Jazzo-Sonic | Restoring a '62 Jazzmaster
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2023 11:14 am
by PJazzmaster
Awesome!
Re: Jazzo-Sonic | Restoring a '62 Jazzmaster
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2023 12:18 pm
by caples
Looking great!
Re: Jazzo-Sonic | Restoring a '62 Jazzmaster
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2023 9:36 pm
by Nudger
Luv that pickguard!
As it is it reminded me of my AV with fsr 62 neck.
If I ever get it redone id aslo be going green..
Toss up between OTM or Sherwood
Re: Jazzo-Sonic | Restoring a '62 Jazzmaster
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2023 12:47 pm
by Twang Deluxe
you really made a great job!!! Incredible!!!
Do you think, that you can also save the Duo-Sonic?
Re: Jazzo-Sonic | Restoring a '62 Jazzmaster
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2023 2:05 pm
by Highnumbers
Twang Deluxe wrote: ↑Wed Jun 14, 2023 12:47 pm
you really made a great job!!! Incredible!!!
Do you think, that you can also save the Duo-Sonic?
Thanks!
There is really nothing left of the Duo-Sonic. All I had was one pickup and a small portion of the body (sold the former and gave away the latter to an OSGer).
Restoring the Duo-Sonic scraps would be a real Ship of Theseus situation with 90% of the body and parts not actually a Duo-Sonic.
Re: Jazzo-Sonic | Restoring a '62 Jazzmaster
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 11:24 am
by Pacafeliz
Highnumbers wrote: ↑Wed Jun 14, 2023 2:05 pm
Restoring the Duo-Sonic scraps would be a real Ship of Theseus situation with 90% of the body and parts not actually a Duo-Sonic.
...but I do believe Raph is on it, isn't he?
Re: Jazzo-Sonic | Restoring a '62 Jazzmaster
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 12:22 pm
by Highnumbers
Pacafeliz wrote: ↑Fri Jun 16, 2023 11:24 am
Highnumbers wrote: ↑Wed Jun 14, 2023 2:05 pm
Restoring the Duo-Sonic scraps would be a real Ship of Theseus situation with 90% of the body and parts not actually a Duo-Sonic.
...but I do believe Raph is on it, isn't he?
Yep! I gave him the body, will be interested to see what becomes of it.
Re: Jazzo-Sonic | Restoring a '62 Jazzmaster
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2023 10:24 am
by OffYourFace
@highnumbers I gave someone your info on IG that had a jaguar with a big portion missing from the body. Did he get in touch with you? I’m Sorry?
Re: Jazzo-Sonic | Restoring a '62 Jazzmaster
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2023 3:14 pm
by Highnumbers
OffYourFace wrote: ↑Sun Jun 18, 2023 10:24 am
@highnumbers I gave someone your info on IG that had a jaguar with a big portion missing from the body. Did he get in touch with you? I’m Sorry?
He sure did, all good!
That’s quite the project and shocking what it started life as, I share some tips on the best approaching for restoration.
Re: Jazzo-Sonic | Restoring a '62 Jazzmaster
Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 1:50 pm
by GilmourD
Can't wait to see what happens with this! I know I didn't need to actually reply to subscribe to the thread but I had to say how awesome this looks!
Highnumbers wrote: ↑Sun Jun 18, 2023 3:14 pm
OffYourFace wrote: ↑Sun Jun 18, 2023 10:24 am
@highnumbers I gave someone your info on IG that had a jaguar with a big portion missing from the body. Did he get in touch with you? I’m Sorry?
He sure did, all good!
That’s quite the project and shocking what it started life as, I share some tips on the best approaching for restoration.
I'm also curious about this.
Pacafeliz wrote: ↑Fri Jun 16, 2023 11:24 am
Highnumbers wrote: ↑Wed Jun 14, 2023 2:05 pm
Restoring the Duo-Sonic scraps would be a real Ship of Theseus situation with 90% of the body and parts not actually a Duo-Sonic.
...but I do believe Raph is on it, isn't he?
And this, too!
Re: Jazzo-Sonic | Restoring a '62 Jazzmaster
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:02 pm
by clintburgess
Another brilliant project Highnumbers. Or should I say act of restoration wizardry. I cannot wait for an update to this thread after Riggio works his magic. You’re gonna have another incredible jazzy once this one is back in the fold.
Your projects you’ve shared here are really inspiring. Thanks for giving these old birds new life and letting us all follow along in the process.