The series comprised lead i, lead ii, lead iii and lead bass models. Your seller really didnt have to disclose it to you if he said something to the effect that it was in used condition, likewise the. Your seller really didnt have to disclose it to you if he said something to the effect that it was in used condition, likewise the filled in holes in the headstock. Thin out some wood glue and force the glue into the crack with high pressure air. Dots, kluson tuners, green pickguard, spaghetti logo on the headstock.
This is a group dedicated to finding and documenting the fender bass v. Im assuming yours is a finish crack and unless you see signs of the wood cracking as well, its trivial and cosmetic. Building a wellcrafted electric guitar or bass requires patience. The fender lead series was produced by the fenderrogersrhodes division of cbs musical instruments. Headstock reglue repair, neck refinish, tuner install and setup by basone. Years ago, i had a nice fender jazz v that had a 1 cm long crack in the headstock eminating from a screw hole for the bstring tuner hole 5inline configuration, heading toward the body, but angled toward the bstring end of the nut. As tempting as it can be to rush or cut corners, the most successful builds ultimately go to those with the patience to take all the necessary steps, no matter how tedious. Its aggressive fender enforcer humbucking pickup at the. Gluing up the headstock crack on my 72 fender neck. Take the ferrules out of the headstock screw in some larger, yes larger, screws in those holes as mentioned above to open the cracks. Original frets and parts, some overspray on the neck.
Custom color matching headstock, ex code authentic fender jazz bass custom. Tuneomatic saddles and bridges do not come with a string notch and will be subject to the additional. Fender american professional stratocaster electric guitar. Fender jazz bass black gloss body refinish by basone. Perfect for any repair or restoration project that requires a high quality fender headstock decal. Fingerboard, headstock and back of the neck are clean with minor natural playfinish wear full of life. This guitar has the wrong neck plate because it should not have a serial number on it and the serial number on the plate is incorrect anyways. Have you ever noticed that the stratocaster has had two different sized headstocks over the years. Although cbs purchased fender officially on january 3rd 1965, it took some time till the guitars changed though by mid 1964, six months before cbs. This time, well take a look at one where the repair needs a little bit more thought. There is a crack on the back of the headstock from the bass side ear to.
Crafted in indonesia ce custom guitar serial number decal waterslide restoration headstock kit. Feb 09, 2019 the ft1s dualhinge design allows you to mount the tuner on either side of your instruments headstock. Guitars basses acoustic guitar amps bass amps audio parts accessories lifestyle. Guitar serial number decals for guitar headstock waterslide restoration projects. From the first year of production, this 1954 fender stratocaster is one a kind. Guitar tuner clip on 12 top bass guitar jack cable bass guitar bags and cases. Oct 03, 2010 in the last article, heads up 1 headstock cracks easypeasy, we looked at a pretty basic repair of a cracked peghead. I have an indonesian affinity strat sn prefix ic and im trying to find out for sure what tuners will fit it.
Vintage guitars info fender, collecting vintage guitars. Measure the nut that secures the tuner to the headstock. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The downsized body is alder for good weight and tone. Remove the large screws clamp the headstock and let it sit for a couple of days. They also reamed out the tuner holes larger so i ended up using these tonepros kluson style tuners that are klusons that are mounted and bushed like a modern tuner from the front face of the headstock. Tuners free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Although cbs purchased fender officially on january 3rd 1965, it took some time till the guitars changed though by mid 1964, six months before cbs bought fender, things were already on the way down. This replacement neck is for a fender or squier by fender guitar. Questions about the fender deluxe molded bass case black. I got a crack in the headstock of my old 1990 57 avri and had it repaired by a luthier. I found a nice guitar the other day that id really like to pickup from the owner, however it has a headstock crack break on the back. I am including the parts of two original tuners i have but they are. I was told by the original owner that he had it modified to be the width of a jazz bass neck the day that he bought it.
I found a nice guitar the other day that id really like to pickup from the owner, however it has a headstock crackbreak on the back. Starting in 1976, fender transitioned to a new serial number scheme and moved the placement of most serial numbers to the headstock of the instrument. Just deep enough so that the tuner sits flush with the guitars headstock. Jun 15, 2016 building a wellcrafted electric guitar or bass requires patience.
Upon further investigation i noticed that there was still small crack in headstock just near the tuning pegs. Does it go right through where the tuners screw is. Sep 30, 2010 heads up 2 headstock cracks a bit more challenging guitarless said. Broken headstock minor partially attached, simple alignment. It was a mirror image on both the bass and the treble sides, so it opened. For good reason as these were the top of the line instruments next to the custom shop. Ive been looking at guitarfetish and emailing them, but short of taking one of my strings off, removing the tuner and measuring the hole, i am not having a lot of luck finding out what i need to know. Get the best deals on fender guitar tuners when you shop the largest online selection at. I recommend looking at the back of your headstock and comparing the shape of your tuner to the vintage tuner shapes on our website or by looking at this diagram.
See more ideas about fender bass guitar, fender bass and guitar. Open up very slightly the hole for the tuner screw. If this is more than just a surfacefinish crack i would be inclined to. Please post a pic of the other side of the headstock. Crack in headstock fender stratocaster guitar forum. The fender telecaster bass also referred as the tele bass is an electric bass introduced in 1968 by fender musical instruments corporation. His jazz bass was apparently stolen and the in the town he was in there was only a p bass available. In 75, i met michael tobias when he worked at red rhodes shop in hollywood. The break is more than a hairline crack, but does not effect playability. In the last article, heads up 1 headstock cracks easypeasy, we looked at a pretty basic repair of a cracked peghead.
This is a rare neck in this condition and plays as good as most. Last time i installed the neck of my telecaster project, but no single piece of hardware was attached. I drilled the holes for the tuners and started putting in the screws when i heard a little jolt in the wood. Geniune fender at3 automatic guitarbass tuner black with box and manual. Fenders plus series has found many new fans in recent years. Bass guitar quotes guys printer projects new york key.
Small crack in headstock discussion in other guitars. Read morea guide to guideholes, or how not to crack your. Modern features and top notch made in the usa quality. See more ideas about bass, guitar and fender bass guitar. How dangerous is a headstock crack eminating from a tuner. Because fender genuine replacement necks have not been mounted to guitar bodies. Originally steve morse of the dixie dregs was the first. Let the ca adhesive run in there, it will wick like crazy on all those cracks, penetrating deep. Torrefied or roasted woods are now relied on by custom shops and boutique builders to give their instruments a more vintage and responsive tone. For true fender authenticity, its also serialized and stamped, with a 70sera headstock logo decal. Fender jazz bass v plus, 5 string, made in usa reverb. The original fender precision bass waterslide decal is intact and in near mint condition, with no notable wear and great silver color in the fender text.
Guitar decals restoration logos serial number decal. You can also follow fender on facebook, twitter, instagram, or youtube. The fender bass v is not like modern 5 string bass guitars and is designed to be tuners e, a, d, g, c so the 5th string is a high c string. December 2, 2011 november 15, 2011 by best bass gear. He sold me a fender jazz bass decal which i added to the headstock. May 21, 2016 the crack is into the wood, but it is not structural, so its not gonna impact anything, if you feel compelled, tale a drop pf thin ca and let it wick into the crack, the best way is to visit a hobby shop, get a small container of ca and one of those little applicator tips that only permit a very small amount of the glue to come out that way you can control the flow. The updated tune app comes with an allinone player pack practice kit, featuring chords, scales, builtin beats, advanced tuning capabilities and a. Repairs photo gallery basone guitars and repair shop. A tribute to the decade that made the p bass an icon, the classic vibe 60s precision bass embodies the aesthetics of the original and produces massive tone courtesy of its fenderdesigned alnico splitcoil pickup. It has the following serial number stamped on the rear of the headstock 10o33877. Starting at the nut slot, the crack ran at an angle down to the 2nd fret.
I am including the parts of two original tuners i have but they are not complete but they may help with the restoration. Sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. Due to society, people would rather have a medical disorder and so for curing that no other treatment would be useful except of using the pills. Hairline headstock cracks in warmoth headstock telecaster. This bass does exhibit the typical e tuner post crack seen on many ps of this era, and this has been professionally addressed and is structurally stable.
I cant find any info via the fender serial number data base or via other online investigation. Crack on headstock fender stratocaster guitar forum. Pulling them back out i can feel a very small crack in the edge of the headstock between the high e tuner screw hole and the tip top of the headstock. This neck features beautiful abalone inlays, highly detailed fret work, premium rolled edges and the silver deluxe fender logo on the black headstock fender s top of the line. There is a very small crack in the back of the headstock by the e string tuner, 1. We invite you to visit and shop fender guitars, basses, amplifiers, audio equipment, accessories, apparel and more. Mar 01, 2011 gluing up the headstock crack on my 72 fender neck. Heads up 2 headstock cracks a bit more challenging. Is the type of crack on the back of the headstock common right at the back screw hole of the tuner. Because fender genuine replacement necks have not been mounted to guitar bodies, nut slots must be cut by qualified personnel. With few physical changes through the 1970s, it was discontinued in 1979 and reissued in 2007 by fenders subsidiary squier as the squier vintage modified precision bass tb, which was discontinued in 2014. Its like the neck has that playedin tone and feel already built right in. Fender also offers a variety of digital tuners that you can clip on the headstock. Nitro finishes, however, crack and yellow with age, and they can check.
Maple with rosewood fretboard black headstock with silver logo. We are looking for the distance from one side of the nut to the other parallel side. Near mint 2011 squier by fender jaguar bass ss loaded neck with tuners. If youre not using a fender bass, many other basses use a smaller type of tuner which can be replaced by a. The high c string tuner is not original and is oversized. The updated tune app comes with an allinone player pack practice kit, featuring chords, scales, builtin beats, advanced tuning capabilities and a metronome, all available for inapp purchase.
Vintage bass vintage guitars fender bass guitar i love bass jackson rick e double bass kiesel musical instruments. Man, sorry to hear that and see that to such a nice guitar. Get the best deals on fender guitar tuners when you shop the largest. American special usa telecaster neck, 22 jumbo frets fender. An awesome member of our community made this guide. We will dissassemble and reassemble the headstock of the rock band guitar, in order to separate it from the neck of the guitar. Ive installed vintage tuners on a couple of necks but screwed this one up. Vintage accurate reproduction fender headstock decals.
The front of the headstock has the usual fender logo with made in the usa printed underneath. Ah, you lossened the truss nut too far and it caught on the wood insert and popped it out. How to date a fender with serial numbers reverb news. One such step, often skipped by the impatient or the inexperienced, is properly drilling the. And dont miss fender play, our complete app for learning to play acoustic and electric guitar, bass and ukulele. That can lead to cracking and warping, fret sprout, fret buzz and more headaches. Fenders roasted maple p bass necks resist temperature and humidity change, look beautiful, and sound great. Heads up 2 headstock cracks a bit more challenging guitarless said.
The bushings gave the tuner reams more support since they filled out the hole. Fender basses use tuners which normally can be replaced by a hipshot vintage tuner model, although some models are designed for an ultralight tuner model. Here are a few ways to get back in tune and back to work. Both the partners must communicate well to each other and can increase the risk of adverse effects.
A guide to guideholes, or how not to crack your headstock. Fender headstock decals vintage guitar and bass restoration. This month, using data compiled for the official vintage guitar price guide 2011, we continue the celebration with a list of the 25 most valuable basses. My previous tuner eno was becoming a bit erratic even after battery changes. This unusual telecaster guitar was codesigned by talented shredmeister john 5 himself.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The ft1s dualhinge design allows you to mount the tuner on either side of your instruments headstock. There is a tiny hairline crack started from the low e tuner anchor screw hole but it has not spread during my ownership and is very solid. The smaller headstock and the neck were both patterned after earlier fender necks. There is a crack on the back of the headstock from the bass side ear to the low e tuner. Cracked headstock at the tuners telecaster guitar forum. The headstock came with a nasty crack behind the estring tuner. Nothing we will do will permanently alter the instrument.
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