Fixing an old guitar is almost like getting a new one.

[75lespaul]

I've had this strat for many years. I put an old MIM neck that had been refinished in nitro, had clay dots put in it, and really plays great onto a 76 Washburn strat body that I believe is basswood. I have a set of Mooretone custom wound pickups in it, and it sounds great, but the past few years its been playing terribly because I never had a case for it, and basically didn't take care of it. This is unusual for me. Well, I got a coffin case for it last year, and tonight I cleaned'er up, yanked the neck and adjusted the truss rod, bridge, etc. She plays and sounds like new now. What a sweet strat. I should have done this years ago, huh?

 

[kramersteen]

Re: Fixing an old guitar is almost like getting a new one.

Actually its better.

 

[BriGuy1968]

Re: Fixing an old guitar is almost like getting a new one.

Nothing quite like re-falling in love with a guitar!

 

[Kac]

Re: Fixing an old guitar is almost like getting a new one.

agreed

 

[AlexR]

Re: Fixing an old guitar is almost like getting a new one.

So you're saying the setup/truss rod bit had been getting worse and worse due to seasonal climate shift.

 

[Rand-O-Monium]

Re: Fixing an old guitar is almost like getting a new one.

Excellent!

I've got more than a few that need to go on the bench for resurrection...

 

[75lespaul]

Re: Fixing an old guitar is almost like getting a new one.

So you're saying the setup/truss rod bit had been getting worse and worse due to seasonal climate shift.

Probably. I kept it in the bedroom, which would get steaming hot in the summer. Then we'd put the air on at night. Actually, the first time I ever adjusted a truss on a strat. Bit of a pain, but I luckily got it right on the first shot. Knock on wood, have not had any problems like this with my other guitars, which I keep in their cases.

 

[nsatke]

Re: Fixing an old guitar is almost like getting a new one.

Truth. You get to find its voice all over again.


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[appar111]

Re: Fixing an old guitar is almost like getting a new one.

Truth. You get to find its voice all over again.


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That's where I am with my ol' #1 tele-- back in action after almost 2 years disassembled and under the stairs in the basement!

 

[75lespaul]

Re: Fixing an old guitar is almost like getting a new one.

That's where I am with my ol' #1 tele-- back in action after almost 2 years disassembled and under the stairs in the basement!

Very cool. Pics?

 

[appar111]

Re: Fixing an old guitar is almost like getting a new one.

Just one...


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[75lespaul]

Re: Fixing an old guitar is almost like getting a new one.

Yeah brother, you GOTTA get that baby up and runnin' again. Looks like she's got character and mojo all rolled up together.