NGD: 1972 Fender Thinline Project a.k.a. The Sparkle Survivor
- alvinstraight
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Re: NGD: 1972 Fender Thinline Project a.k.a. The Sparkle Survivor
This one just came back with new frets, new bone nut, repair done to back and front of headstock after the locking nut, and a new pearloid back plate to cover the trem route. Really rings now.
The 1971-72 rig.
The 1971-72 rig.
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- BoringPostcards
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Re: NGD: 1972 Fender Thinline Project a.k.a. The Sparkle Survivor
I love it so much. You are very lucky!
Det er mig der holder traeerne sammen.
- Pacafeliz
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Re: NGD: 1972 Fender Thinline Project a.k.a. The Sparkle Survivor
+1
Dreamy
Dreamy
i love delay SO much ...that i procrastinate all the time.
- HorseyBoy
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Re: NGD: 1972 Fender Thinline Project a.k.a. The Sparkle Survivor
+2. New frets must make it a joy to play.
- wingnutkj
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- graceless
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Re: NGD: 1972 Fender Thinline Project a.k.a. The Sparkle Survivor
That is absolutely awesome. One telecaster I'd love to play!
- alvinstraight
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Re: NGD: 1972 Fender Thinline Project a.k.a. The Sparkle Survivor
Scored a more or less period correct 70s Fender Tele hardcase for $50
- HorseyBoy
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Re: NGD: 1972 Fender Thinline Project a.k.a. The Sparkle Survivor
Sick! After all that guitar has been through, it deserves a comfy bed.
- solfege
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Re: NGD: 1972 Fender Thinline Project a.k.a. The Sparkle Survivor
This whole thread is pure drool. My God what a score.
- marqueemoon
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Re: NGD: 1972 Fender Thinline Project a.k.a. The Sparkle Survivor
Bravo. Good show.