Earth 24 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 You should see the side of it, the whole edge is green. I'll try get it in a pic some time. Its green all over except in the middle of the body,its just the green is very faint in places. It'd be cool if it turned into a green and blue burst but i doubt that, its had 43 years to do so and it hasnt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
minho422 0 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 You should see the side of it, the whole edge is green.I'll try get it in a pic some time. Its green all over except in the middle of the body,its just the green is very faint in places. It'd be cool if it turned into a green and blue burst but i doubt that, its had 43 years to do so and it hasnt. what a guitar you have. maybe couple more years would give a natural burst. It'll be astonishing if the burst shows up on the front... that's why we prefer nitro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug 8 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 The white witch-hats are cool, Earth. I've still got the original pickups in my '65 and I keep wondering about upgrading. But the more I learn about my amp (I'm relatively new to electric guitar) the more I'm getting out of these little originals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Earth 24 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Yeah, I thought they looked good on the Mustang so that's why I just ordered another set, to put on the Jazzmaster I'm getting cause I want to keep these ones on the Mustang. They look good on my Jaguar too so I may get yet another set soon for that too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Silenus 1 Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Nice. Just received the red guard (from Chandler) so here's a pics. Next change is some high output pick-ups... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fredsredguitar 1 Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 My Mustang and 90's MIM duo The mustang is gonna get the Hotrails put in between the two stock pickups soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gilmourish 3 Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 i think i was just sick in my mouth. . that duo is discusting. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fredsredguitar 1 Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 all i did was put the neck pickup in, i bought it with the finish like that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacksonjackass 3 Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Henry. You would be executed for that in some places...... Like my house Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gilmourish 3 Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Henry. You would be executed for that in some places...... Like my house fvck you, your the one who has to have guitars for teh metalzz with loadsa points etc. its just the big black outline. . makes me feel ill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fredsredguitar 1 Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 im gonna refinish it as soon as i get the time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug 8 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 cwilliam, nice vintage Mustang...that neck looks in beautiful shape. New pups...so what'd you put in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrison 1 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 im gonna refinish it as soon as i get the time the outline kind of makes it look like a cartoon guitar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gilmourish 3 Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 that outline kind of makes me feel sick, sand it all off Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cwilliamrose 0 Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 cwilliam, nice vintage Mustang...that neck looks in beautiful shape. New pups...so what'd you put in? Original pups w/o covers. Dumbass me took them off many (about 40) years ago and they're gone. I have replacements but they're waiting to be installed. One of the pups has a broken winding wire and needs to be repaired. I hate to have to do that but it's an old guitar. If I hadn't removed the covers the pup would probably be fine now. Thanks....Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
feedbackismyfriend 37 Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 im gonna refinish it as soon as i get the time NO!!!! THAT DUO LOOKS FREAKING AMAZING!!! DON'T HURT IT!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fredsredguitar 1 Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 For the time being it will remain as is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxyloxy 32 Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 i dont dislike it any more than a normal one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
feedbackismyfriend 37 Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 For the time being it will remain as is. whew that's good to know... I can sleep soundly now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fredsredguitar 1 Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Haha its only staying that way because of my lack of money Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug 8 Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 cwilliam, yeah, I respect the sentiment...ya hate to lose the vintage purity by rewinding a pickup. But I bet it will be an even better player than when it was fine. There was one break in the wire in the neck P90 on my '63 Casino...it played okay but tested bad and eventually would have failed. I had Lindy Fralin rewind it. Sounds like a different pickup, super strong and clear. And I figure most vintage guitars eventually need some repair... So I keep Fralin's documentation with the case candy and that credibility is some compensation for the lost purity. Go for it and enjoy your better than before sound. By the way, the neck and headstock look pristine! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cwilliamrose 0 Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Doug, I'm thinking that if I'm lucky the break is near the end and I'll just lose a few wraps in the repair. I haven't had it apart for a look since I noticed the problem, mainly because I'm busy working on a fairly intense build that's taking a lot of time and a bit of cash too. Worse case would be a complete rewind and as you say all vintage instruments get there at some point. They'll all either be repaired, broken or too fragile to play. This one is not a virgin as it's had it's switches replaced (I kept the pulls). The headstock has a ding that happened when I was a teenager (pissed me off too, and I still remember how it happened). The neck has a little red scuff mark that will rub out with a small amount of effort. Overall it's in great shape, it's been stored more than it's been played over the last 43 years. Both the guitar and the amp survived my teenage ownership in good condition.........Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug 8 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Bill, if it's that simple a fix, great. And it's especially cool to know you've had your Mustang so long...you "own" some history there. Even with replaced switches (I replaced one and of course kept it) these guitars have so much sentimental value, and will have moderate cash appreciation as well. Ours are probably in the $870 to $1200 range now. But the best news is that they continue to be players. I don't want to unravel this thread but when you get a chance, tell us about your ambitious-sounding build...if it fits here. If not, backline me. Best regards, doug Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cwilliamrose 0 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Fingers crossed on the simple fix! I'm usually not that lucky. The Mustang was used but I got it in '66 so it was almost new. I got the Vibroverb at the same time so it was something like three years old when I got it. See my signature for a clue about my build. Check my PM for more details............Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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