This belonged to my late father in law. Picked it up yesterday after years of refusing it from my mother in law. I just woke up one day last month and felt it was time.
I believe it's a '78. That's what the serial number refers to anyway.
Had to set it up a bit, but all I did was lower the action a bit. The electrics will need a bit of TLC. The switch is a bit hit and miss, and the neck pick up seems very wooly and quiet. But it feels great. Bit of a boat anchor, but I guess it's a 70s fender. Action feels really nice and loose.
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 2:28 pm
by dezb1
Nice... your father in-law would be glad It's getting played, I had my father in-law's 70s Strat for a bit while my brother in-law was too young to realise how good it was. He has it now and loves it...
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 3:05 pm
by lorez
as dezb1 said he will be happy now its seeing some service and getting some action. looks a beauty
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 3:35 pm
by speedfish
lorez wrote:as dezb1 said he will be happy now its seeing some service and getting some action. looks a beauty
+1
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 9:19 pm
by wadeaminute
That could be a 1977. "S7" starting the serial number can be 1977 or 1978. You would have to check the butt end of the neck to be sure.
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:26 pm
by SKC Willie
very cool. the guitar and the sentimental value are both awesome.
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:45 pm
by Fran
Looks great, well done! Black guard on Sunburst always makes me think of the 70's..
Love my Tele, so simple yet so versatile.
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:49 pm
by timhulio
Ah looks very nice. I like these seventies sunbursts.
re. the switch - get some contact cleaner in there and it'll be fine.
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 1:19 am
by DGNR8
Hell to the yes! My 70s Tele jumped ahead of most of my other guitars.
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 1:31 am
by Thom
lorez wrote:as dezb1 said he will be happy now its seeing some service and getting some action. looks a beauty
+2
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 10:11 am
by othomas2
I also became a man when I got the owl strap. Good feeling.
Nice guitar though.
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:28 am
by gusman2x
timhulio wrote:
re. the switch - get some contact cleaner in there and it'll be fine.
Tim, does any contact cleaner do the job, or does it need to be something non corrosive?
What's the difference between switch and contact cleaner?
Ta
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:51 am
by Paradigmforcosmos
Both the owl strap and the tele looks absolutely stunning.
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:57 am
by Mike
That's a beautiful thing, I'm glad you decided to take it and play it - it's for the best I'm sure.
I played my friend's 77/78 Stratocaster and made a demo of it back when I was fat. It was a lovely old 70s Fender.
The twin of your Telecaster
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 1:04 pm
by robert(original)
double check the butt to see what the date is. there was an absurd amount of "78" decal/serial numbers. i can't be for sure of the year, but i think it was an 81 stamped strat neck, with a 78 decal that was floating around indiana a few years ago. somewhere on some computer i took pictures of it, just to show off.
What's the difference between switch and contact cleaner?
Ta
They're both disappointing for this purpose, in my experience, and what you really need is this: http://www.maplin.co.uk/contact-cleaner-4153
Servisol 10 - actually says "removes tarnish".
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 4:17 pm
by timhulio
Yep that's the one I have too. Works a treat in old pots.
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 4:18 pm
by timhulio
Also, is that a SF Vibrolux? Wonderful amps.
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 4:19 pm
by gusman2x
Thanks guys. Have sent the wee wife off to Maplins to purchase agreed product. Next up, train her to de string, clean, restring and tune up.
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 9:20 am
by gusman2x
timhulio wrote:Also, is that a SF Vibrolux? Wonderful amps.
Yes it is. Also inherited from my father in law, but i've had it about 5 years. It's an unreal sounding amp. I consider myself to be very lucky.
