Unfortunately, over the years many vintage guitars have suffered various modifications, from the subtle to the downright ridiculous!, I have had all sorts of guitars with various issues across my work bench.
If you have a poorly vintage instrument, drop me a line, I might be able to help out. Due to my guitar building commitments, I am not always able to take on everything I‘m asked to, so please don’t be offended if I turn it down...
Below is a selection of guitars, click on the image for further pics and information...
This is a 1961 Fender Precision Bass, it has had various mods over the years, both
body and neck have been refinished, the pickup changed, the pots were changed and
it’s been re-
The upper horn in particular was very over sanded.
The instrument played reasonably well, had a nice tone and was a prime candidate for a restoration...
This is Brad’s 1963 Fender Precision Bass, basically other than a refin to the body, it’s all original.
It’s been finished in what looks like a light walnut stain.
Brad wanted it returned to the original three tone sunburst it’d left Fullerton with...
Off I go then...
This is a very cool ‘62 Jazz Bass...refin body and oversprayed neck.
All original parts, plays really nicely, lovely straight neck...
So a body refin in it’s original fiesta red...of which there is evidence in the cavities...let’s go...!