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Bought a Gretsch
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:22 pm
by DGNR8
Before you start teh haet, let me tell you that it has botched repairs done on the back and it doesn't intonate for shit. It may only be worth this much. I could have put it in the Projects section. I will either leave the holes or consider hiding them in a burst. I haven't gotten a good look at it yet.
Gretsch Synchromatic - $250
Gretsch Synchromatic Arch Top Acoustic Guitar
Circa 1946
Natural Finish
Fair condition
Case
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:13 pm
by hotrodperlmutter
this is a win. you will nurse her back to health in no time, i have faith!
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:57 pm
by deadonkey
more pics when you have them, and if you don't like it, I'm calling first dibs.
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:59 pm
by Fran
Looks kool.
Any plans to fit an EMG?
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:35 pm
by holyCATS1415
That's a beautiful guitar.
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 1:56 am
by Bacchus
deadonkey wrote:more pics when you have them, and if you don't like it, I'm calling first dibs.
In case something happens to John in a botched burglary involving some Northern fuckers I'm calling second dibs.
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 3:14 am
by DGNR8
LOL EMG!
The guy had a stack of cases and antiques everywhere. He lived in a modest house in one of the richest burbs in the area, and there was stuff piled everywhere. He said he bought it at an estate sale. He seemed a bit eccentric, so I didn't waste any time. Once I saw it in person, I figured I could take a chance. For all I know I am going to have to re-set the neck. Pics tomorrow.
I have edited a bunch from my other projects. Once it stopped raining, I got busy with paint. Here's the 63 Gretsch Corvette. It's only got about 4 coats of clear so far though. Set necks slow things way down. This is not a Fender red. You cannot believe how bright red it is. It doesn't look like much yet, but it's going to be a mother, even with only one pickup.
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 3:17 am
by hotrodperlmutter
any stripes in the works? i think it would look great with a neck-parallel stripe.
ace regardless!
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:08 am
by Haze
thats going to be a cool guitar once its done
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:27 am
by DGNR8
Clear coats are done. See ya in six weeks after curing. Of course I already have all the parts ready to go. Hmmm. Can't remember if I has caps.
As for the Synchro, the tailpiece looks too new to be OG, and it's had a bit of butchering done, but it intonates after all. Nice, warm sound. I already have it sanded for painting
Here's an example from ebay. It's painted like a Tele. I can make it even thinner, without primer, to show grain. I have a partial can left. Hmm.
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 5:05 am
by paul_
Gonna be sweet, you do quality work with these fixer-uppers. Look forward to a smattering of your restoration photo collages.