New to the forum with a big project in front of me..1964 JM

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Re: New to the forum with a big project in front of me..1964

Post by niemand » Mon Jun 23, 2014 7:59 am

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Re: New to the forum with a big project in front of me..1964

Post by Funkmeister69 » Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:32 pm

Until that bargain-priced neckplate comes along, Ron is the guy for you. . .
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261498990300" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
There's also a seller on there called michael_atw, who has about five '64 plates listed, so he might be worth contacting regarding a part-ex ;)

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Re: New to the forum with a big project in front of me..1964

Post by mikeyjames56 » Wed Jun 25, 2014 5:50 pm

That is so damn cool. I'd be tempted to just throw new strings (and nut) on it and see how it goes as previously mentioned, grunge, muck and all.

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Re: New to the forum with a big project in front of me..1964

Post by Hiwatts Up » Tue Jul 01, 2014 7:21 pm

Oh yes, this will be fun.
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Re: New to the forum with a big project in front of me..1964

Post by invisible man » Tue Jul 15, 2014 10:39 am

mikeyjames56 wrote:That is so damn cool. I'd be tempted to just throw new strings (and nut) on it and see how it goes as previously mentioned, grunge, muck and all.
I generally fall into the "rock as is" camp, but it looks like you'd have to at least clean it a little bit, or wear coveralls when you play it. Which is the ultimate in garage-rock wear, of course.
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Post by Gav Haus » Tue Jul 15, 2014 12:00 pm

I'd forgotten how awesome this is.

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Re: New to the forum with a big project in front of me..1964

Post by Pacafeliz » Tue Jul 15, 2014 4:36 pm

i hope there is no modding/restoring progress going on!

now THIS is something i'd trade my mosrite or tele for! ;)
i love delay SO much ...that i procrastinate all the time.

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Post by painted wood » Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:46 am

Amen to that! This thing is badass. String it, play it, and love it as is. I would get lost for hours admiring it if it were mine.

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Post by Gav Haus » Sat Aug 23, 2014 12:00 pm

Right, I've tried being patient, but frankly it's time for an update.
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Re: New to the forum with a big project in front of me..1964

Post by jackxiv » Wed Aug 27, 2014 11:14 am

scriffraff wrote:So, I left my 64 Jazzmaster under a buddies couch. if anyone finds it, please let me know.
Beat me to it.
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Post by milesofsquares » Wed Aug 27, 2014 3:44 pm

Unbelievable! I would do the least possible to get this thing playing again

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Post by oldspeed442 » Thu Aug 28, 2014 12:18 pm

it earned those scars, and from the looks of it, the hard way. it would almost be a shame to cover that up and make it perfect again... then again, a fresh 64 is a pretty awesome machine as well. either way, its awesome that it got saved. most demolition crews would have just tossed that thing in the dumpster and went about their day. pretty incredible story though...

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Re: New to the forum with a big project in front of me..1964

Post by jackxiv » Fri Aug 29, 2014 7:41 am

Pacafeliz wrote:DUDE DON'T RESTORE SHIT!!!

put strings on it and rock it as is.

COOLEST jazzmaster (and story) EVER!
I am going to agree with Crackwhore up here. I gotta tell you, I have been losing sleep over how lucky you are, OP. I had a dream recently that it was me who found this gem. Lucky, Lucky man.
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Re: New to the forum with a big project in front of me..1964

Post by Connorater » Sun Sep 07, 2014 12:08 pm

I think I just saw my dream guitar :? :?

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Re: New to the forum with a big project in front of me..1964

Post by robzila » Sun Dec 21, 2014 1:07 am

Nope, no restoring going on here guys, I've been too busy with regular life to even get started on it. I have however been acquiring a few new tools and such to be prepared for when I do get to it. I haven't forgotten about this place and your advice has been very helpful, I'll update again when I get started on it. Have a Great Holiday Season!

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