TheWalrus Posted February 7, 2004 Report Share Posted February 7, 2004 Hey, New to the forum. But I've got a question. Over the next three years I'd like to start restoring an old beat up vintage electric guitar of some sort. I don't want to spend a lot of money (obviously the more I spend the better position I'll start off in generally). But do any of you have any suggestions for a good first project guitar? What about resourses for restoration? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morben Guitars Posted February 7, 2004 Report Share Posted February 7, 2004 Hi, and welcome to our world! As a great affordable first project, let me suggest that you purchase a Strat or Tele "kit" - they are available online many places...some shops even carry them. This process will teach you lessons that you just can't learn anywhere else. Assembly, electronics, finishing, and set-up of a guitar almost from scratch. Once you've done that not only will you have an indepth undstanding behind the mechanics of a guitar, but you'll be able to make a much better decision as to what type of "restoration" you'll want to tackle...IE: broken headstock, or just a worn finish and old electronics. That's what got me going - and I still have that first guitar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syxxstring Posted February 8, 2004 Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 Brian, the provider of this site, sells the kits through universaljems.com. For repairable/restorable guitar I recomend pawn shops and yard sales, look for something youll want when your done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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