In my opinion, just at the moment, this entire thread is a theoretical idea.
Implicit in the term New Guitar Day is the notion that the thread starter actually has his or her greasy paws on the instrument in question. Not on order from Sweetwater. Not on its way in a delivery van. Actually in da house. (Hence, the "pics or it didn't happen" clause.) Posting before this moment is the guitar equivalent of crying wolf. It used to be considered poor form.
Nathan. One favour that you could do yourself right away is to seek a seriously good repair tech capable of doing an old Fender justice. Obtain quotes for stuff like refretting and levelling. (As a rough guide, assume a minimum of ten AU$ per fret.) You might well need to look further afield than Newcastle, NSW. Take the time to get this aspect right.
Some of the derision that this thread has attracted is founded on past experience of young forum members, making outlandish and unsupported claims, tinged with unrealistic ambition. The guilty parties might wish to remain anonymous. Please do not add your name to that list.
