Recent content by Hippy Chip

I like that idea---I have Stainless Steel screws in stock, and 4 should be plenty to hold it flat.

First thing I did was give it full inspection---before I even wiped off the dust. The only thing I plan to do Immediately is replace the output jack and the ugly Pearl White "pickguard" I have new pots and cap, but the control cavity is routed for mini pots, and I don't feel like tearing the...

My shop IS the Center. I fix Guitars, and sometimes people as well---music is a powerful healer :)

It's getting new wiring, and a Diamond plate "pickguard" The stock pickups will stay for now. I like the Blue, and I don't have a Blue one, so that willalso stay.

I didn't put in the quotation marks, and now I can't edit my post. I get Guitars like this all the time. My favorite line in an ad is "in good shape, but missing a string"

Yep---First Act---Everything works, but the pots are junky, and the jack is corroded. I have Alpha pots, and a Pure Tone jack in stock. I also have a piece of Aluminum Diamond Plate to make a new pickguard---that white Pearl is hideous!

I repair Guitars as a side job, and have a fully equipped shop. I fix them up ,and pass them along to people who need them.

The little Pickguard is white pearl, the neck is straight, the tuners are good, and the finish is in great shape. A good cleaning and a proper setup should be fine for now.

My Son-In-Law gave me this today. He found it by someone's trash can. This is a classic bought it for my kid, they never played it, sat in the corner for years collecting dust, and threw it in the trash model. I love Free Guitars!