Nostalgic Distortion
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LOL, the wife went out yard-sailing this morning & came across this little gem!!!
As best as I can tell it's a 100% original 1982 MIM Stratocaster. Aside from the scratches, 20 year old strings, & the fact that it's so dirty there's a good chance I'll catch hepatitis, it's in pretty great shape!!!
The action is a bit high & there is some minor fret wear but nothing that effects its playability. I actually just spent the past half hour playing it as is & it was fairly enjoyable! I figure a fresh set of strings & even a half-assed setup will benefit it greatly.
Once I get that done I'll get it cleaned up, change out some rusty screws/assorted bits, & have a look under the guard. As I said I think the pickups are original to the guitar (They certainly look like they are!!!) but I've been surprised in the past & whatever they are they sound pretty darn good so they just might stay?
I'm not sure if I'll try to address the scratches or not yet? I suppose I'll should figure out if I'm going to keep it or re-sell it & try to make a few bucks? It would make someone a great project guitar! I'm just not sure if I want to be the one to do it.
In any case not too shabby for $100......
As best as I can tell it's a 100% original 1982 MIM Stratocaster. Aside from the scratches, 20 year old strings, & the fact that it's so dirty there's a good chance I'll catch hepatitis, it's in pretty great shape!!!
The action is a bit high & there is some minor fret wear but nothing that effects its playability. I actually just spent the past half hour playing it as is & it was fairly enjoyable! I figure a fresh set of strings & even a half-assed setup will benefit it greatly.
Once I get that done I'll get it cleaned up, change out some rusty screws/assorted bits, & have a look under the guard. As I said I think the pickups are original to the guitar (They certainly look like they are!!!) but I've been surprised in the past & whatever they are they sound pretty darn good so they just might stay?
I'm not sure if I'll try to address the scratches or not yet? I suppose I'll should figure out if I'm going to keep it or re-sell it & try to make a few bucks? It would make someone a great project guitar! I'm just not sure if I want to be the one to do it.
In any case not too shabby for $100......
