New guy. Recognize this cool '65?

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Re: New guy. Recognize this cool '65?

Postby JohnnySonic » Thu Jun 28, 2012 3:29 am

Looking groovy! Definitely one of the most unique finishes I've ever seen on a Mo'.
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Re: New guy. Recognize this cool '65?

Postby davek » Thu Jun 28, 2012 6:18 am

Thanks guys.
I received my spring and the whammy bar from Hallmark Guitars so I'm going to get it set up and (hopefully) I'll be three chord fuzzing out in the garage next Wed.

I also went ahead an ordered a copy of the Super Psychedelics LP. I'm not a huge Ventures fan but what the hey....I need to exercise the turntable anyway.

I'll report back after I get the set up. I'm praying that it doesn't need a re-fret. Man, this guitar has some SMALL (and low) frets. I also won't know if the tuners will hold or not. I know they had some slop but I couldn't tell for sure with those rusty old flat wounds on it.
More later.

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Re: New guy. Recognize this cool '65?

Postby GattonFan » Thu Jun 28, 2012 12:50 pm

Don't let the small, flat frets sweat ya ... that's typical Mosrite - unless they're grooved, and totally gone. I don't know how Semie managed to get that combination of flat frets, small neck, and flat radius working, but it's some kind of alchemy ...
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Re: New guy. Recognize this cool '65?

Postby davek » Mon Jul 09, 2012 7:50 am

Set up and ready to go.

Two trips to the tech, a new whammy bar from Hallmark and she's ready to go. The frets are low but it plays fine. I'm especially pleased with the pick ups.
Any thought on what I should do about fixing the handle on the case?
Thanks for all of the help!

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Re: New guy. Recognize this cool '65?

Postby dubtrub » Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:03 am

I'd leave the old original handle hardware alone and buy one of these leather buckle type. They're easy to install and doesn't effect the originality of the case.

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Re: New guy. Recognize this cool '65?

Postby Mr. Bill » Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:16 am

Maybe you should refinish it in black tolex. :D

You never showed the back of the guitar. What's the back finish like?

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Re: New guy. Recognize this cool '65?

Postby Veenture » Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:24 am

Wonderful 'period' piece, Dave. How thoughtful of you to display "Super Psychedelics" with her :P

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Re: New guy. Recognize this cool '65?

Postby peterbright » Mon Jul 09, 2012 4:42 pm

very nice score

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Re: New guy. Recognize this cool '65?

Postby davek » Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:40 am

Thanks for the tip on the handle. That will fill the bill perfectly.

The back of the guitar is finished on black

Thanks again!

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Re: New guy. Recognize this cool '65?

Postby Bob Shade » Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:37 am

Looks great Petey!


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