Fender Strat 1976 in with a dodgy switch needing some care..

DSC_9353Lovely big headstockLovely big headstockDSC_9316DSC_9325Amazing 3 colour Sunburst... nothing subtle about that!Amazing 3 colour Sunburst… nothing subtle about that!Some genuine wear!Some genuine wear!DSC_9323Original pups all working wellOriginal pups all working wellmmm funny little volume control has to go.. switch also non originalmmm funny little volume control has to go.. switch also non originalSerial number matches neckSerial number matches neckLittle rubber hat to make knob fit... needs a CTS pot really...Little rubber hat to make knob fit… needs a CTS pot really…CTS pot installed and new switchCTS pot installed and new switchDSC_9347Neck not on straight... bass string leaving the fret board!Neck not on straight… bass string leaving the fret board!needed to slacken these up to sort out the neck alignment.needed to slacken these up to sort out the neck alignment.Customer wanted her hardtailed so tightened up the springs! I noticed the body is made from 6 pieces of Ash!Customer wanted her hardtailed so tightened up the springs! I noticed the body is made from 6 pieces of Ash!That's better strings now over the fret board!That’s better strings now over the fret board!DSC_9350Nice Fender Strat good to go!Nice Fender Strat good to go! Lovely 1976 Strat made from 6 pieces of Ash! with crude Sunburst… CBS product… but actually sounded great with a fantastic resonant body! Needed a new 5 way switch and volume pot and general setup. Lovely!

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