NGD - Fender MIJ 1954 RI FSR STRATOCASTER...
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cliffenstein
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Well...good thing for me, I never break strings and I don't change them all that often, so I will simply keep the cover on for the classic appearance and take it off every time I do change the strings. If that becomes annoying then I'll go the Clapton/SRV route and remove it permanently.
Well...good thing for me, I never break strings and I don't change them all that often, so I will simply keep the cover on for the classic appearance and take it off every time I do change the strings. If that becomes annoying then I'll go the Clapton/SRV route and remove it permanently.
cliffenstein
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Little 59 is SUCH a good sound...so so SOOOO good! I appreciate the advice about it you gave me in the pickup lounge.
Little 59 is SUCH a good sound...so so SOOOO good! I appreciate the advice about it you gave me in the pickup lounge.
dystrust
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+1
I take all of mine off and throw them in the case.
not really any way to line it up without making the holes bigger or floating the trem. i wouldnt do either so id either put the old cover on or pull the silly thing off and throw it in the case
+1
I take all of mine off and throw them in the case.
cliffenstein
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Oh yeah...screw the arm on long enough to put the strings on...easier and quicker than taking the plate off every time. Dunno why I didn’t think of that. Thanks!
Oh yeah...screw the arm on long enough to put the strings on...easier and quicker than taking the plate off every time. Dunno why I didn’t think of that. Thanks!
PFDarkside
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Great guitar!
I was frustrated with the back cover on my 62RI so I removed it. Now I have no back cover on any Strat that is strung through the block. (Some of the locking trems still have back plates)
Great guitar!
I was frustrated with the back cover on my 62RI so I removed it. Now I have no back cover on any Strat that is strung through the block. (Some of the locking trems still have back plates)
Silence Kid
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No ones pubes get caught in the springs? Or is that just me.
I keep them on my guitars, with the exception of a home-built where I never drilled for one.
No ones pubes get caught in the springs? Or is that just me.
I keep them on my guitars, with the exception of a home-built where I never drilled for one.
MitchMiami
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I took apart the one I got for my girlfriend this morning and verified it is an st-54 and it sure looks like a one piece body to me. I also love the grain on the neck/fretboard. It also has a 0 stamped on the neck and 12 stamped in the neck pickup cavity, does anyone know what they mean? Thanks.
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I took apart the one I got for my girlfriend this morning and verified it is an st-54 and it sure looks like a one piece body to me. I also love the grain on the neck/fretboard. It also has a 0 stamped on the neck and 12 stamped in the neck pickup cavity, does anyone know what they mean? Thanks.
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ItsaBass
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Good to know that Fender has a Pure Vintage accessory set for the proper early '54 plastic parts. That used to be a very expensive set of plastic that was available from only one "boutique" maker. I might just stock up for future builds.
Good to know that Fender has a Pure Vintage accessory set for the proper early '54 plastic parts. That used to be a very expensive set of plastic that was available from only one "boutique" maker. I might just stock up for future builds.
Silence Kid
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For sure cool that they make the parts- wonder if they're Bakelite. I'd be tempted to try a3 singles and 100k pots in that guitar
For sure cool that they make the parts- wonder if they're Bakelite. I'd be tempted to try a3 singles and 100k pots in that guitar
Obsessive Compulsive
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I don't think it's one piece. I think I see what looks like a joint/ break on the upper half of the body, lining up with the fifth saddle.
I don't think it's one piece. I think I see what looks like a joint/ break on the upper half of the body, lining up with the fifth saddle.
Chistopher
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^^I thought I saw that too, but I think it's just the grain pattern.
^^I thought I saw that too, but I think it's just the grain pattern.
MitchMiami
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I guess anything is possible, I don’t see the seam. I’ll post a higher resolution photo.
Thanks everyone for your help and comments. I still think I got a great feeling (love the thin taper v neck) and sounding axe. I even think the finish compares well with another guitar of mine that’s worth several times as much.
And with this one that’s even worth more,my t7 JH tribute
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I guess anything is possible, I don’t see the seam. I’ll post a higher resolution photo.
Thanks everyone for your help and comments. I still think I got a great feeling (love the thin taper v neck) and sounding axe. I even think the finish compares well with another guitar of mine that’s worth several times as much.
And with this one that’s even worth more,my t7 JH tribute
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