I've owned a lot of guitars since I picked up my first one at age 13, but I got myself the first fender and the first bolt-on neck guitar.
New here and in need of some advice. Earlier this year acquired an early 70's strat body with a full scale late 70's Musicmaster neck. Perfect intonation down to the last fret. On either side of the body where the neck joins there is a crack in the finish, each about 1.5 -1.75 inches. I have been playing it almost every day since I got it and the action is great and it doesn't lose any tuning whatsoever. The neck is pristine, but the body has several gashes in it that do down to the wood. Here are my issues.
If the cracks are from the neck placement, do I leave well enough alone? The only reason I have for removing the neck is the refinishing job on the body. I am fine with just carefully masking the neck for refinishing.
Recommendations for correct substance to fill in the gashes.
What to use to bring the finished paint/laquer surfaces of the body to conform with surface repairs before painting to get a uniform coat.
I have no need for the tremolo bridge. Should I replace it with a non tremolo set up?
Thanks. I am sure I'll be back.
If you like, you can email me direct at
abbyrue@yahoo.com
