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That sounds interesting. Yes please post some pics. Are you only looking for the period correct parts?
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01-25-2013, 02:28 PM #1
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1969 Fender Strat, Fire Mist Silver
I will be collecting a 1969 Strat in Fire Mist Silver shortly. Sounds good, except most of the hardware and pick ups are missing.I will post some pictures when it arrives.
Does anyone know of a reliable dealer in second hand vintage guitar parts, preferably not an ebay shop. Thanks
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01-26-2013, 12:38 AM #2
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01-26-2013, 04:48 PM #3
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Jules, I will be collecting the guitar on Monday this comming week. I will post some pics then. Period parts would be preferable, however cost may be prohibitive I guess. I have seen lots of silly prices around on the net. For example a 1969 Strat neck advertised for £3700 (not that this guitar needs a neck)
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01-30-2013, 08:54 PM #4
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The Strat requires 3 x pickups ... pick guard .. 1 x 5 wayswitch .. 3 x 250k pots .. trem system. Any suggestions on cost / availability of period parts would be appreciated
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01-31-2013, 01:14 AM #5
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Sorry Dave, I can't suggest anyone that I know has those parts.
I would certainly consider buying a hacked/routed/refinned strat, harvesting the parts and selling on the carcass though. Most dealers will sell the parts alone at a premium, as you noted with the neck.
In the meantime will you put it together with newer parts, until the right old ones come up?
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02-07-2013, 06:23 PM #6
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Funnily enough that was exactly what I was going to consider Jules.. In the meantime here are a few pics.1969 Fender Stratocaster 001.jpg1969 Fender Stratocaster 012.jpg1969 Fender Stratocaster 015.jpg
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