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Old 05-13-2009, 02:37 PM   #62 (permalink)
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Re: Parts-o-caster 60's Strat copy build

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Originally Posted by aidb View Post
Your attention to detail is admirable Nick. The original knobs/pup covers look off white/light cream. I suppose it varies from guitar to guitar. You see some original scratchplates that are still nearly white...no mint colourisation at all.

Keep those updates coming.
Thank you sir! From what I saw at the guitar show, the 50's single ply guards didn't seem to be discolored or "greened" like the 3 ply 60's guards.

Here's a side by side pic of a real 62 and a 57...


Skynyrdpicker- thanks for the kind words!

The body is scheduled to arrive today!
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