Got My Old Axe Back
- Thread starter Craig Mac
- Start date
-4 myself lolYes. More of this, please...I was -2 in 1988
And good luck with the restoration! Hope it comes out awesome
BradMc
<b>Charity Liaison</b><br>BoM September 07
Nice find Craig or re-find I should say....U will always remember your 1st ....lol
Max Lets not make this a age thing buddy, some of us FoG's were married and having kids in 1988......
Max Lets not make this a age thing buddy, some of us FoG's were married and having kids in 1988......
Craig Mac
BoM 4/10 7/11 12/14
Some elbow grease, half a bottle of goo gone and some light steel wool to the hardware got her cleaned up. Next I need to see what kind of shape the existing pick ups are in and may just have to replace the pots, selector switch and input jack (all 3 are spent), then probably do a fresh rewire.
Niceeeeeeeee I knew you wouldSome elbow grease, half a bottle of goo gone and some light steel wool to the hardware got her cleaned up. Next I need to see what kind of shape the existing pick ups are in and may just have to replace the pots, selector switch and input jack (all 3 are spent), then probably do a fresh rewire.
Craig Mac
BoM 4/10 7/11 12/14
I admit I am not much good when it comes to doing electrical work. I pulled up the wiring schematic and it doesn't look too difficult, but I am wondering if I should just take this thing to a guitar store and let them do it. I would have to get all the parts, get a soldering iron and then do the work myself. Another potential issue is making sure I get the correct parts (correctly rated pots and the right capacitor). I think I am talking myself out of DIY for the rewire, What ya think?
Here is the wiring schematic:
Here is the wiring schematic:
JDog
BoM Nov '12 & May '13
I have some old guitar repair VHSs that will walk you through the process. Let me know if you want them, because I haven't cracked them open in 20 years... there is probably stuff on the internet. Good luck and I'm glad you were able to find your original guitar.
Craig Mac
BoM 4/10 7/11 12/14
I haven't had a VCR in 20 years....
I think I am going to stop by the local Guitar Center tonight and get an estimate for the work.
JDog
BoM Nov '12 & May '13
Forgot to mention this... you probably already mentioned or thought about it. I would have the repair shop check out the fret board. It may require a level/crown. Maybe not. My first guitar was a Fender Strat... I wish I still had it.
Craig Mac
BoM 4/10 7/11 12/14
So I called and got a rough quote of $60 to replace the parts and rewire it from a shop that is about 4 blocks from work. Looking online I found the kit for $40 + $8 shipping (plus I would have to buy a soldering iron). Think I will pay the extra $12 and let the experts do their thing. Plus, as you stated Jonathan, I can have them look at the fret board and everything else while they have it there. Plan on dropping it off tomorrow and checking out a few practice amps.
Craig Mac
BoM 4/10 7/11 12/14
It turned out to need some additional work. Most of the frets had to be redressed and they had to make some adjustments as well. The total came to $105 for the repair and the tech re-stringed it for me at no cost. He said he was surprised how well it played once it was done. So I did a little shopping today and bought a strap, cord, stand, picks and a used amp to mess around with in my free time.
