Anything different about a '73 compstang?

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I rarely see competition mustangs that are 1973 (most I see are '69-'72).

I saw this: http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/msg/1655176819.html

With OHSC and in amazing condition at $1000 seems like a steal. I bought my '72 compstang for same price without case and with far more dings and scratches.

I read this on Fendermustangstory.com: "Around 1970, the regular Mustangs were discontinued and replaced by the Competition Mustangs. None of the feature on Mustangs really change until about 1973 and since a '67 Mustang isn't really worth more than a '72 Mustang, I don't think anybody really took great interest during this era unlike the more expensive Stratocasters and Telecasters."

Is there something that happened at 1973 to make Mustangs less desirable?

I'm tempted to get another compstang with this one being so affordable.

[kypdurron]

I don't think so. Exept for that it has a 197* year ... so it's definitely not from the sixties, if that means something. And maybe it does to some people, as they usually say that around 68 overall quality decreased at Fender, so the more you get into the 70s the more it depends on the individual guitar if it is good or not so good. But afaik they didn't change anything on the compstangs. They all have contours and poly laquer if I'm not mistaken.

[stewart]

I read this on Fendermustangstory.com: "Around 1970, the regular Mustangs were discontinued and replaced by the Competition Mustangs. None of the feature on Mustangs really change until about 1973 and since a '67 Mustang isn't really worth more than a '72 Mustang, I don't think anybody really took great interest during this era unlike the more expensive Stratocasters and Telecasters."

that quote may have held water at the time of writing, but i'd say things are different now. however, the most desirable mustangs seem to be 64/65 and 69/70. presumably the pre CBS thing in the first instance and the matching headstock/fancy paintjob thing in the second. i think values take a dip after 1970 because the matching headstock is discontinued and again after 73 because the finishes are just plain and not particularly interesting.

that particular guitar i'd say is going to be practically identical to the one you have at the moment.

[glitchathon]

cool thanks guys.

might go check it out. at that price, sounds like a good backup guitar to have. I'm guessing the guy had the pickup covers off for awhile. Are exposed coils on a pickup over a long period of time likely to cause any problems to the pickups?

[Pacafeliz]

wow that is SO hot... it's a no-brainer if you have the $$$

i got my '74 red comp'stang back from service, just 2 days ago and man i love it. put those covers back on and you're king of the hill. or hell.
DEW IT!!!

Pat.

[glitchathon]

wow that is SO hot... it's a no-brainer if you have the $$$

i got my '74 red comp'stang back from service, just 2 days ago and man i love it. put those covers back on and you're king of the hill. or hell.
DEW IT!!!

Pat.

hehe man. i wish it was not the exact same guitar as mine! buying this would mean less money for future guitars. But i guess i can always ebay it.

[Phil O'Keefe]

cool thanks guys.

might go check it out. at that price, sounds like a good backup guitar to have. I'm guessing the guy had the pickup covers off for awhile. Are exposed coils on a pickup over a long period of time likely to cause any problems to the pickups?

Not particularly. Lots of guitars have exposed coils standard, and they hold up fine.

[glitchathon]

cool thanks guys.

might go check it out. at that price, sounds like a good backup guitar to have. I'm guessing the guy had the pickup covers off for awhile. Are exposed coils on a pickup over a long period of time likely to cause any problems to the pickups?

Not particularly. Lots of guitars have exposed coils standard, and they hold up fine.

cool. anyway, checked it out today. It was on consignment at a store near me. Great guitar but i could not justify another purchase. someone else picked it up today.