So I'm bout to buy a Vintage Mustang but have a question...

Chicago Mike · Post by **Chicago Mike** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:11 am

So I think I've found a Refinished Vintage Mustang ('65 I believe), but the trem plate, trem arm, and control plate are black (factory black according to the seller).

Does that sound correct? This is the first time I've seen black pieces.....

TideBleach · Post by **TideBleach** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:12 am

i have never seen a black plate on any mustang vintage or reissue. so im gonna have to say its not stock. : (

Chicago Mike · Post by **Chicago Mike** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:29 am

I haven't either, but I'm trying to find anything on the possibility.

It also has a "B" neck....does this refer to the shape (Like a "C" or "V" shaped neck)?

TideBleach · Post by **TideBleach** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:33 am

the a and b represent the width of the nut.

"A" width - 1.5", "B" width - 1 5/8"

Chicago Mike · Post by **Chicago Mike** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:52 am

Yeah, here's a photo of the plates and trem arm...

TideBleach · Post by **TideBleach** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:56 am

ya totally looks like the plates arent stock and the knobs have been changed. also the pickups have been either changed or the covers have been taken off, and the pickup switches arent stock.

Mages · Post by **Mages** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 5:03 am

oh well, it's not that big of a deal really. how much is he asking for it?

Chicago Mike · Post by **Chicago Mike** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 5:05 am

The seller mentioned the pickups weren't stock and the switches (but he's putting the switches back in).

Guessing it's a decent deal....is there a way to date the body?

TideBleach · Post by **TideBleach** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 5:05 am

mage wrote:oh well, it's not that big of a deal really. how much is he asking for it?

ya the body and neck seem to be in good shape and thats what matters the most.

Chicago Mike · Post by **Chicago Mike** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 5:05 am

About $575.

Will · Post by **Will** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 6:16 am

Sounds like a decent deal. Those parts you mentioned aren't too expensive.

James · Post by **James** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 11:31 am

There's absolutely no such thing as factory black on mustang parts.

As mentioned, A and B refer to the width of the neck at the nut. B is standard, A is narrow

To me it looks like only the trem plate (not the bridge or tailpiece) and the control plate have been painted or sprayed black. You might be able to get it off with some paint stripper, or if that doesn't work careful sanding.

$575 is cheap. You could put another $100 into it for paint stripper and refinishing supplies and end up with a sexy '65 mustang with hardcase for around $700. Can't complain at that.

Reece · Post by **Reece** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:01 pm

I'd say go for it.

Chicago Mike · Post by **Chicago Mike** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:34 pm

Right on, the black doesn't bother me too much but I would be oppost to putting a little into it as well.

Thanks for the info...

rodvonbon · Post by **rodvonbon** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:21 pm

Have you gone to check out this guitar or the Logan Square one yet?
If not PM me.

Chicago Mike · Post by **Chicago Mike** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:33 pm

Pm'd you