^^^ Nice guitar and nice to see another lefty player.
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July 25, 2020, 02:49 PM
wingspar
quote:
Originally posted by P220 Smudge: It was the end of the night last night and I didn't scroll all the way up to see you asking about using that guitar polish on your Jazzmaster. In a way, I'm glad I didn't see it then, because I would have had trouble sleeping.
Do. Nothing. Call George Gruhn.
I’m glad you missed that too. Trust me, I’m just asking questions and don’t plan on doing anything, tho the urge to dust that white powder off with a clean cloth is tugging at me, but it stays.
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July 25, 2020, 02:54 PM
rbert0005
Nothing???
You had the case outside, that’s a no no in itself.
Bob
I am no expert, but think I am sometimes.
July 25, 2020, 03:00 PM
wingspar
quote:
Originally posted by rbert0005: Nothing???
You had the case outside, that’s a no no in itself.
I opened the case too? Good God! The horrors of it all.
If you read the whole thread, you would have seen that as a suggestion. It was in the sun for maybe 4 hours. How many guitar cases get left out in the sun at outdoor concerts?
If Guns Cause Crime, Mine Are Defective.... Ted Nugent
July 25, 2020, 04:14 PM
wingspar
quote:
Originally posted by P220 Smudge:
Do. Nothing. Call George Gruhn.
I just did the online appraisal. Turnaround time is 24-48 hours, but may be longer cause it’s Saturday. I’ll let you know what he says.
I’ve really done nothing but ask questions. People are assuming that I’m cleaning and hacking away at it. Sleep easy tonight. Even the white powder (as much as it bugs me) stays.
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July 25, 2020, 06:11 PM
Georgeair
Alright. Maybe an angle grinder while you wait.
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July 25, 2020, 06:17 PM
Butch 2340
quote:
Originally posted by kz1000: Don't change anything! I bought this 1970 ES-335 lefty for $400 in 1983. Has a righty neck from the factory (Dots on wrong side per the picture). A luthier friend appraised it. Even with period hardware changes he estimated the value as $3500 to $5000 (leaning towards $5k because of the neck). All I've done is kept it clean with guitar polish & kept it away from sunlight.
That's worth a good bit more than 5K. That's a pretty rare guitar you have there.
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July 25, 2020, 09:21 PM
trapper189
Hey guys, I'm going to spray up this old guitar I've got with Pledge.
Don't do that. You'll ruin the value of the guitar. Take it to an expert.
Why can't I spray it up with Pledge?
Because you'll ruin the value of the guitar. Take it to an expert.
Hey, I found a 50 year old bottle of Fender polish, can I use that?
Don't do that. You'll ruin the value of the guitar. Take it to an expert.
Ya, but this white powder is really bugging me and I want to clean it.
Don't do that. You'll ruin the value of the guitar. Take it to an expert.
I haven't done anything but ask questions, what are you guys so worried about?
It's because we're worried the next question will be "Hey guys, I got a can of WD-40 you think I can use that?"
It's your guitar. If you want to go Pete Townsend on it, go for it. If you want to light it on fire a la Jimmy Hendrix, more power to you, but you aren't Hendrix and it won't add to the value of the guitar.
Folks who have nothing to gain, who truly are looking out for your best interests are giving you solid advice, but you seem to be resisting and questioning that advice. Nobody here can tell you what Gruhn Guitars, Will York or any other expert is going to say. But come Monday, you can make a few phone calls and find out what they will say. Or you can keep asking questions and keep getting this answer: Don't do that. You'll ruin the value of the guitar. Take it to an expert. The choice is yours.
It's a great guitar and good story. Good luck.
July 25, 2020, 10:13 PM
P220 Smudge
quote:
Originally posted by wingspar: I just did the online appraisal. Turnaround time is 24-48 hours, but may be longer cause it’s Saturday. I’ll let you know what he says.
Excellent news! I look forward to what he has to say about it.
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July 25, 2020, 10:35 PM
TannerBoyl
My buddy who is into vintage guitars texted me a video of him playing his ‘59 Jazzmaster, so I sent him the link to this thread.
He recommended using a little boiled lindseed oil on a paper towel to wipe down the fretboard and body. Then use a clean paper towel to wipe off any excess.
That is such a fantastic guitar!
July 25, 2020, 10:58 PM
Beancooker
quote:
Originally posted by TannerBoyl: My buddy who is into vintage guitars texted me a video of him playing his ‘59 Jazzmaster, so I sent him the link to this thread.
He recommended using a little boiled lindseed oil on a paper towel to wipe down the fretboard and body. Then use a clean paper towel to wipe off any excess.
That is such a fantastic guitar!
Glad you and your buddy read the whole thread before you posted.
quote:
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July 25, 2020, 11:05 PM
P220 Smudge
PLEASE DO NOT PUT BOILED LINSEED OIL ON YOUR NITROCELLULOSE FINISHED VINTAGE GUITAR.
Guys... please. I....
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July 25, 2020, 11:14 PM
soflaac
Y'all are killing poor Smudge & I'd bet at least four other members - who are quietly weeping and seeking professional support, so they don't have time to post right now.
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July 25, 2020, 11:17 PM
DonDraper
quote:
Originally posted by trapper189: Hey guys, I'm going to spray up this old guitar I've got with Pledge.
Don't do that. You'll ruin the value of the guitar. Take it to an expert.
Why can't I spray it up with Pledge?
Because you'll ruin the value of the guitar. Take it to an expert.
Hey, I found a 50 year old bottle of Fender polish, can I use that?
Don't do that. You'll ruin the value of the guitar. Take it to an expert.
Ya, but this white powder is really bugging me and I want to clean it.
Don't do that. You'll ruin the value of the guitar. Take it to an expert.
I haven't done anything but ask questions, what are you guys so worried about?
It's because we're worried the next question will be "Hey guys, I got a can of WD-40 you think I can use that?"
It's your guitar. If you want to go Pete Townsend on it, go for it. If you want to light it on fire a la Jimmy Hendrix, more power to you, but you aren't Hendrix and it won't add to the value of the guitar.
Folks who have nothing to gain, who truly are looking out for your best interests are giving you solid advice, but you seem to be resisting and questioning that advice. Nobody here can tell you what Gruhn Guitars, Will York or any other expert is going to say. But come Monday, you can make a few phone calls and find out what they will say. Or you can keep asking questions and keep getting this answer: Don't do that. You'll ruin the value of the guitar. Take it to an expert. The choice is yours.
It's a great guitar and good story. Good luck.
He's just asking questions man, he hasn't done anything to it yet. Read what he posted above.This message has been edited. Last edited by: DonDraper,
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July 25, 2020, 11:25 PM
P220 Smudge
quote:
Originally posted by soflaac: Y'all are killing poor Smudge & I'd bet at least four other members - who are quietly weeping and seeking professional support, so they don't have time to post right now.
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July 26, 2020, 05:05 AM
kz1000
quote:
Originally posted by Butch 2340:
That's worth a good bit more than 5K. That's a pretty rare guitar you have there.
Butch 2340,
Just curious, where are you getting this valuation from?
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July 27, 2020, 11:51 PM
wingspar
quote:
Originally posted by P220 Smudge:
quote:
Originally posted by wingspar: I just did the online appraisal. Turnaround time is 24-48 hours, but may be longer cause it’s Saturday. I’ll let you know what he says.
Excellent news! I look forward to what he has to say about it.
I got the Gruhn appraisal this morning. You have email.This message has been edited. Last edited by: wingspar,
