"Why did you do it? Why did you do this thing to me?"
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Re: "Why did you do it? Why did you do this thing to me?"
...well apparently it can always get worse:
Vintage Fender Mustang Husk 1964 - Clay Dots Heavily Modified Unique https://reverb.com/item/74046549?utm_so ... t=74046549
Such a stupid price, we've hit stupid times.
Stupid people.
It's either Will saving it, or BURN IT WITH FIRE
Vintage Fender Mustang Husk 1964 - Clay Dots Heavily Modified Unique https://reverb.com/item/74046549?utm_so ... t=74046549
Such a stupid price, we've hit stupid times.
Stupid people.
It's either Will saving it, or BURN IT WITH FIRE
i love delay SO much ...that i procrastinate all the time.
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You can salvage those viNtaGe bridge thimbles and brass shields but the rest is fire wood.Pacafeliz wrote: ↑Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:43 pm...well apparently it can always get worse:
Vintage Fender Mustang Husk 1964 - Clay Dots Heavily Modified Unique https://reverb.com/item/74046549?utm_so ... t=74046549
Such a stupid price, we've hit stupid times.
Stupid people.
It's either Will saving it, or BURN IT WITH FIRE
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Re: "Why did you do it? Why did you do this thing to me?"
Unless you're Highnumbers.fuzzjunkie wrote: ↑Thu Jan 11, 2024 7:23 pmYou can salvage those viNtaGe bridge thimbles and brass shields but the rest is fire wood.Pacafeliz wrote: ↑Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:43 pm...well apparently it can always get worse:
Vintage Fender Mustang Husk 1964 - Clay Dots Heavily Modified Unique https://reverb.com/item/74046549?utm_so ... t=74046549
Such a stupid price, we've hit stupid times.
Stupid people.
It's either Will saving it, or BURN IT WITH FIRE
Highnumbers wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:57 amMigrating from the original thread in the marketplace section
Recently, this sad-looking '63 Bass VI appeared on Facebook Marketplace in eastern Kentucky, and I had to have it. The body was reshaped more than 40 years ago (the seller's family had it since the late 70s in this exact condition, and it was being used as a four-string bass.
BUT the promising thing is that the guitar was otherwise original and complete except for a couple missing bridge saddles/screws. And it was originally Lake Placid Blue, including a totally intact neck withmatching headstock. It even had the original blonde '63 case, mint guard and all the parts in working shape.
As those who have followed along my recent "Jazzo-Sonic" '62 Jazzmaster restoration thread know, I don't shy away from a challenge and really enjoy bringing guitars back from the brink.
The plan is to trim the edge of the body, perfectly match a new slab of alder to join the body and patch everything up, then refinishing the body to match the headstock. Despite the butchery of this guitar, it's not as complex a restoration as it seems (it's even easier than the '62 JM doubleneck restoration was).
Subscribe if you want to get notifications, I'll update the thread as I make progress on the restoration.
BEFORE photos (as landed)
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Re: "Why did you do it? Why did you do this thing to me?"
ThanksGilmourD wrote: ↑Thu Jan 11, 2024 7:50 pmUnless you're Highnumbers.fuzzjunkie wrote: ↑Thu Jan 11, 2024 7:23 pmYou can salvage those viNtaGe bridge thimbles and brass shields but the rest is fire wood.Pacafeliz wrote: ↑Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:43 pm...well apparently it can always get worse:
Vintage Fender Mustang Husk 1964 - Clay Dots Heavily Modified Unique https://reverb.com/item/74046549?utm_so ... t=74046549
Such a stupid price, we've hit stupid times.
Stupid people.
It's either Will saving it, or BURN IT WITH FIRE
While I’m crazy enough to restore some pretty messed up guitars, I’m sane enough to pass on this Mustang. It’s a goner and not worth the effort and time, sadly.
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Re: "Why did you do it? Why did you do this thing to me?"
Highnumbers wrote: ↑Thu Jan 11, 2024 10:59 pmThanksGilmourD wrote: ↑Thu Jan 11, 2024 7:50 pmUnless you're Highnumbers.fuzzjunkie wrote: ↑Thu Jan 11, 2024 7:23 pm
You can salvage those viNtaGe bridge thimbles and brass shields but the rest is fire wood.
While I’m crazy enough to restore some pretty messed up guitars, I’m sane enough to pass on this Mustang. It’s a goner and not worth the effort and time, sadly.
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RIP Mustang.
Det er mig der holder traeerne sammen.
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The neck could probably be saved with some carefully considered grafts.
Prime candidate for a matching headstock after that..
Body is toast.
Prime candidate for a matching headstock after that..
Body is toast.
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We all value our time differently. I wouldn’t touch that Mustang at any price, even free.tqi wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 10:51 amEhHighnumbers wrote: ↑Thu Jan 11, 2024 10:59 pmWhile I’m crazy enough to restore some pretty messed up guitars, I’m sane enough to pass on this Mustang. It’s a goner and not worth the effort and time, sadly.
For a hundred bucks I'd try it. Assuming the "I put strings on it and it was fine" is honest (which lets face it, it's not) - the headstock is no worse than Bulrich's VI, and that was saved. And the body is honestly no worse than Will's Jazzmaster - at least all the routes are untouched - sure you'd essentially be inlaying the old core into a new Mustang body - but again - Will's Jazzmaster.
But I don't trust the neck to be intact, and it's not $100. So meh.
It’s not a more complicated rebuild than either of the restoration threads I’ve posted here (‘64 VI and ‘62 JM) but the juice isn’t worth the squeeze on a mutilated Mustang, IMO.
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BUAAAHAHAHA didn't know where else to post this!
https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/ ... 56-74-1761
...his "grandpa's old Fender Starcaster"...
https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/ ... 56-74-1761
...his "grandpa's old Fender Starcaster"...
i love delay SO much ...that i procrastinate all the time.
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I agree with HN, this is not worth the time/effort. My VI was fully fuctioning with all original parts (aside from tuners) and case. It was only after some digging did it become clear the headstock had been chopped. A pricey and slow fix and I didn’t even do the work. This thing would take months to get right and really need to be a labor of love, as it would be much easier to find another vintage Stang.tqi wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 10:51 amEh
For a hundred bucks I'd try it. Assuming the "I put strings on it and it was fine" is honest (which lets face it, it's not) - the headstock is no worse than Bulrich's VI, and that was saved. And the body is honestly no worse than Will's Jazzmaster - at least all the routes are untouched - sure you'd essentially be inlaying the old core into a new Mustang body - but again - Will's Jazzmaster.
But I don't trust the neck to be intact, and it's not $100. So meh.
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Zufriedenheit: OK.Pacafeliz wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:31 amBUAAAHAHAHA didn't know where else to post this!
https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/ ... 56-74-1761
...his "grandpa's old Fender Starcaster"...
Will go down to "schlecht" if anybody really buys the guitar.
"500€? That's the price of a J Mascis Jazzmaster!"
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Saw this headstock nightmare yesterday:
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Found this crazy 73/74 Goldtop in Sweden.
from the ad:
I bought this electric guitar new around 1974 in Umeå. I played on it with the legendary prog band Harald Hedning from Umeå, available on a CD. As you can see, it has been slightly redesigned for the better in my opinion, which gives many sound variations. It has recently been serviced (Plek, review, etc.) at Sweden Guitarworks AB in Umeå
I actually love it and I dig the story behind it, but he's asking way too much (around 2500 euro)
from the ad:
I bought this electric guitar new around 1974 in Umeå. I played on it with the legendary prog band Harald Hedning from Umeå, available on a CD. As you can see, it has been slightly redesigned for the better in my opinion, which gives many sound variations. It has recently been serviced (Plek, review, etc.) at Sweden Guitarworks AB in Umeå
I actually love it and I dig the story behind it, but he's asking way too much (around 2500 euro)
Check out my band, The Atavists ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG-HZtrljMg