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#2,841
A January '65 with some remnants of '64 (clay dots, '64 pots) - one of the last pre-CBS Fenders. (from an eBay auction - no affiliation... actually a pretty decent price - under 6K)

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The body (black) is an old refin - wouldn't kick it out outta bed for eating crackers... (can I say that Paul?) :)
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JIO said:
The way the hs looks, heat must have been a big factor. Either played in a hot area of the country or stored in a hot attic for years.
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I looked at the ebay listing from what it said is the body is an older refin but the neck and headstock are not. Pickups and pots the listing agent said are original, as well as the hardware, tuners, bridge, control plate, strap buttons. Isn't guaranteeing the pickguard to be original. Saying the case is original but sounds kinda beat up. The seller is based out of Berkeley California. Certainly seems interesting but I couldn't tell because I am a novice as far as what is original or not. From the pictures in the listing they seem right? Not sure though, if any one is interested the auction is active, it is not mine nor do I have any affiliation with the seller.
Looks cool as heck.
 
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JIO said:
A January '65 with some remnants of '64 (clay dots, '64 pots) - one of the last pre-CBS Fenders. (from an eBay auction - no affiliation... actually a pretty decent price - under 6K)

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The body (black) is an old refin - wouldn't kick it out outta bed for eating crackers... (can I say that Paul?) :)
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That's really nice. The neck looks so smooth, just not enough "o"s in smoooooth. Reasonably executed refins do not disturb be much and a poorly done one can usually be corrected. Keeps a real player within the affordable range for real players. Not this player mind you, but as far as things go it's still reasonably priced. Good to see.
 
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Honestly i was tempeted but being on the other side of tne country not being able to see it in person kinda steers me away. Plus I am just not sure on the pricing? Me being me i would be nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs with the shipping as well
 
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God's Favorite Bass said:
A few finds while perusing webby places.View attachment 3668207
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Very interesting - most likely a new relic'd II but if you have any info I'm all eyes. I say new because the bridge is not original (original's narrower and wouldn't allow for correct intonation), the pg is new (tug-bar holes are in the wrong place for an original, bird too high up on the pg), but.., the body looks legit judging its edge-contours - especially at the bottom edge into the center piece. Looks exactly like my '64 II. And the Gibson Gold would have been a very, very rare one-off custom color if it's legit. This pic is going to make a trip over to the T-bird club for the birders there to have orgasms over. :)
 
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JIO said:
Very interesting - most likely a new relic'd II but if you have any info I'm all eyes. I say new because the bridge is not original (original's narrower and wouldn't allow for correct intonation), the pg is new (tug-bar holes are in the wrong place for an original, bird too high up on the pg), but.., the body looks legit judging its edge-contours - especially at the bottom edge into the center piece. Looks exactly like my '64 II. And the Gibson Gold would have been a very, very rare one-off custom color if it's legit. This pic is going to make a trip over to the T-bird club for the birders there to have orgasms over. :)
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That T-bird absolute beauty - original or refin'd!
If you get an history JIO be sure to link us...!

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JIO said:
Very interesting - most likely a new relic'd II but if you have any info I'm all eyes. I say new because the bridge is not original (original's narrower and wouldn't allow for correct intonation), the pg is new (tug-bar holes are in the wrong place for an original, bird too high up on the pg), but.., the body looks legit judging its edge-contours - especially at the bottom edge into the center piece. Looks exactly like my '64 II. And the Gibson Gold would have been a very, very rare one-off custom color if it's legit. This pic is going to make a trip over to the T-bird club for the birders there to have orgasms over. :)
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Yeah, *shrug* can't where any light on that. I don't know T' birds but I do know sexy.
 
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SJLee said:
Not a relic but kind of a fun finish none the less.

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Pretty retro-kitsch cool. I'm thinking it's one of those 'wrap' jobs, and the neck position-markers are decals.There's a guy in SoCal that specializes in that. It would be a dream job to be employed by the FCS coming up with cool sh*t all day.

Novak Darkstar/Bi-Sonic - awesome pu's. It's in the '70s mud-bucker location but if any pu can sound good there it would be the Novak.
 
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JIO said:
Pretty retro-kitsch cool. I'm thinking it's one of those 'wrap' jobs, and the neck position-markers are decals.There's a guy in SoCal that specializes in that. It would be a dream job to be employed by the FCS coming up with cool sh*t all day.

Novak Darkstar/Bi-Sonic - awesome pu's. It's in the '70s mud-bucker location but if any pu can sound good there it would be the Novak.
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I hear you. Building guitars and basses for a living would be a dream job.
 
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JIO said:
Pretty retro-kitsch cool. I'm thinking it's one of those 'wrap' jobs, and the neck position-markers are decals.There's a guy in SoCal that specializes in that. It would be a dream job to be employed by the FCS coming up with cool sh*t all day.

Novak Darkstar/Bi-Sonic - awesome pu's. It's in the '70s mud-bucker location but if any pu can sound good there it would be the Novak.
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A TV Jones would work there as well.:thumbsup:
 
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