basshead56 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) Hi all, Have recently got me mits on a 73 Precision that's seen better days. Because she's not mint or even close, I've decided to have a go at getting her closer to what I've been after for a long time- an early 70's black/black/maple beast with a few mods. Currently, it's got a faded oly white finish with plenty of mojo, shell pg, frets are good, non original brass bridge, original pups (tone pot's a bit crackly) and recessed knobs (now identified-from a Telefunken radio) Pics here: [url="http://s1174.photobucket.com/albums/r609/col_keane/"]http://s1174.photobucket.com/albums/r609/col_keane/[/url] See? looks fairly abused, doesn't it? So... I'm going to strip her down to the wood and have a mate (who does a lot of paint jobs) refinish in black. Tick I already have a b/w/b pg from a 77 I didnt need lying around. Tick I'm considering popping in a set of Duncan SPB-3's in place of the original pups. Tick (they're in the post!) replace the current bridge and knobs (?) Tick (also in post) also add a thumbrest and chrome covers. My questions/issues I need help with... What sort of bridge can I put on that will allow the cover to fit on (the current one won't) and where to get it? (going with a vintage Fender one) Any help anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance Colin Edited March 19, 2012 by basshead56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I can't help you as to whether the 77 pickguard will fit, but I do have a 73 Precision (the sunburst one in my avatar), so if you need any details checking, or any photos sending through, give me a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead56 Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 [quote name='tredders' timestamp='1331282653' post='1570619'] I can't help you as to whether the 77 pickguard will fit, but I do have a 73 Precision (the sunburst one in my avatar), so if you need any details checking, or any photos sending through, give me a shout. [/quote] That would be brilliant! I'd love some close-ups of the bridge and hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 [quote name='basshead56' timestamp='1331365593' post='1571855'] That would be brilliant! I'd love some close-ups of the bridge and hardware. [/quote] Done - I've PM-d you the link to the pics. Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead56 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Thanks for those Mark! I've allready checked and the PG will fit fine! Am thinking an American Vintage brass bridge will fit the bill nicely and have found a source for the right knobs, pup/bridge covers etc- good prices too. I'll post some pics in the next few days, once I actually get round to starting!lol Cheers Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead56 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Some pics taken earlier, after taking her apart to get ready for the painting: [url="http://s1174.photobucket.com/albums/r609/col_keane/"]http://s1174.photobucket.com/albums/r609/col_keane/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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