1976 left-handed Precision needs tlc

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Re: 1976 left-handed Precision needs tlc

Post by MattK » Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:04 pm

Looks great! Excited for you.

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Re: 1976 left-handed Precision needs tlc

Post by hulakatt » Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:48 pm

That's some smooth woodshaping going on there ;)
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Re: 1976 left-handed Precision needs tlc

Post by marqueemoon » Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:43 pm

Looking good so far!

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Re: 1976 left-handed Precision needs tlc

Post by JVG » Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:18 pm

That’s a very neat job.

I look forward to seeing it finished!

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Re: 1976 left-handed Precision needs tlc

Post by sal paradise » Mon Apr 29, 2024 1:15 am

Progress on the finish. Going for a fairly heavily yellowed white with some wear so it matches the scruffy hardware & slightly beaten-up neck.

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Re: 1976 left-handed Precision needs tlc

Post by itsmemw » Wed May 29, 2024 5:03 am

Looks great so far. That patch was a super clean repair.

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Re: 1976 left-handed Precision needs tlc

Post by sal paradise » Wed May 29, 2024 9:28 am

Good timing. Body is ready - I should have it back neck week ;D

In the meantime, aged OLY with lighter shades around the edges & a bit of light relic:
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Re: 1976 left-handed Precision needs tlc

Post by MattK » Wed May 29, 2024 3:26 pm

What a triumph, that finish is insanely good.

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Re: 1976 left-handed Precision needs tlc

Post by sal paradise » Thu May 30, 2024 12:40 am

MattK wrote:
Wed May 29, 2024 3:26 pm
What a triumph, that finish is insanely good.
Haha, after my recent Telecaster exploits, I’m super apprehensive :D

But she could be the perfect person to solve whatever is going on under the bridge & give it a proper finish again.
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Re: 1976 left-handed Precision needs tlc

Post by MattK » Thu May 30, 2024 1:10 am

Definitely! Go blonde even!

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Re: 1976 left-handed Precision needs tlc

Post by Shadoweclipse13 » Thu May 30, 2024 3:12 am

How did I miss this one?! That's an awesome find and your repair/paint person is doing a fantastic job!!
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Re: 1976 left-handed Precision needs tlc

Post by sal paradise » Wed Jun 05, 2024 5:28 am

Quick mock-up before I get a chance to put it back together

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Re: 1976 left-handed Precision needs tlc

Post by Dr Tony Balls » Wed Jun 05, 2024 5:55 am

Looks rad!
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Re: 1976 left-handed Precision needs tlc

Post by SimonReeve » Wed Jun 05, 2024 12:24 pm

Love the aged white!

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Re: 1976 left-handed Precision needs tlc

Post by Matthias » Wed Jun 05, 2024 3:16 pm

Amazing transformation and the finish looks great. I’m looking forward to the assembled pics.

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