NGD: 1972 Fender Thinline Project a.k.a. The Sparkle Survivor

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Re: NGD: 1972 Fender Thinline Project a.k.a. The Sparkle Survivor

Post by alvinstraight » Wed Mar 10, 2021 6:19 am

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.


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The 1971-72 rig.

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Re: NGD: 1972 Fender Thinline Project a.k.a. The Sparkle Survivor

Post by BoringPostcards » Fri Mar 12, 2021 5:25 pm

I love it so much. You are very lucky!
Det er mig der holder traeerne sammen.

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Re: NGD: 1972 Fender Thinline Project a.k.a. The Sparkle Survivor

Post by Pacafeliz » Sat Mar 13, 2021 2:22 am

+1 :-*
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Re: NGD: 1972 Fender Thinline Project a.k.a. The Sparkle Survivor

Post by HorseyBoy » Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:28 pm

+2. New frets must make it a joy to play.

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Re: NGD: 1972 Fender Thinline Project a.k.a. The Sparkle Survivor

Post by wingnutkj » Mon Mar 15, 2021 1:29 pm

:-* :-* :-* Looks fantastic!
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Re: NGD: 1972 Fender Thinline Project a.k.a. The Sparkle Survivor

Post by graceless » Thu Mar 18, 2021 11:49 am

That is absolutely awesome. One telecaster I'd love to play!

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Re: NGD: 1972 Fender Thinline Project a.k.a. The Sparkle Survivor

Post by alvinstraight » Sun Mar 28, 2021 1:58 am

Scored a more or less period correct 70s Fender Tele hardcase for $50

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Re: NGD: 1972 Fender Thinline Project a.k.a. The Sparkle Survivor

Post by HorseyBoy » Mon Mar 29, 2021 12:00 am

Sick! After all that guitar has been through, it deserves a comfy bed. ;)

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Re: NGD: 1972 Fender Thinline Project a.k.a. The Sparkle Survivor

Post by solfege » Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:50 pm

This whole thread is pure drool. My God what a score.

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Re: NGD: 1972 Fender Thinline Project a.k.a. The Sparkle Survivor

Post by marqueemoon » Wed Mar 31, 2021 7:15 pm

Bravo. Good show.

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