Post by Andymccann on Nov 19, 2021 8:16:05 GMT
This thing was in a very sorry state when I got it. It’s had some rebuilding and replaced parts so not original by any stretch
Its 1974 to my best guess, info from previous owner and a bit of research. Double string trees were introduced in ‘74 and by 1976 bodies were ash and weighed a ton
24” scale. 40mm nut width. C shape neck. 7.5lbs. Alder body
Original neck, body, bridge, knobs
All the rest is replacement. Pick guard, tuners, bone nut, control platt, pots
The first 5 frets have been replaced with bigger fret wire
Swimming pool route
Theres no stamps p serial numbers on neck or body
The neck has a very old crack repair with pins in the side of the headstock
Refinished with a super thin coat of amber nitro
The pots are too small for the knobs, they slip on the shafts and are packed out with tape.
The nut is 0.5mm further away from the first fret on the bass side than the treble. I did not notice this from either looking or playing it.
If the bridge is lowered to any less or around 2mm then it chokes out in a couple of places, low E on the 3rd, high E 12th for example
I play with a high action and genuinely never noticed
It’s one of those things that is definitely best viewed first but I’m still happy to post it
See photos for general condition, it’s been abused and very well used. It’s up together and playing well
The pickup is Tonerider Alnico II blues. 250k pots
It’s an old usable Fender for not a kings ransom
£475 posted
Thanks
