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I recently picked up this amazing 65 Mustang. I love the slinky feel and sound of the trem on these and I highly recommend trying one if you haven't yet.

It came to me with schaller tuners and aftermarket knobs. I replaced the tuners with the correct Vintage Klusons and found what I think are the correct knobs. The finish seems to be LPB over a couple layers of white.

Check out the slab fret board and the shadow left from a couple of flower stickers!

I am curious what the experts here can say about the following;

Are either of those whites seen on the back the original finish? If so, would a pearl pick guard like this be original to a white finish?
Do the switches looks original ? (My guess is no)

Do original 65 Mustang knobs have a hex screw or a flat head screw?

That's a neck with some character! The Lake Placid Blue really suits and you did well to get the tuners back on. It wouldn't look right without them.

That's one hot Mustang! I love my 66 to pieces. The finish underneath appears to be some kinda of primer/undercoat rather than an original oly white. The refinish looks slightly rough in the pics, but hey, the color is killer and it's got character. Looking hawt!!

The Neck is indeed the best part of this guitar. Perfectly worn in. Feels amazing and is a great size!

Regarding the pearl pick guard, I've got a 65 Mustang with one too:

https://imgur.com/a/H2NQKk9

Not sure if it's original but sure looks old. This Mustang was originally a red one I think.

isn't this one on Kleinanzeigen right now?

It does look like the same one, with the non original tuners and black trem tip. Listed as a 66.

Similar color, but different guitar I assure you. Good to know I can get a black tremolo tip though!