I will have to check out the guitar to date it. He just told me it was a 59', probably what he was told when he was a kid and never bothered to actually verify that.
I really wasn't sure if it was a veneer or actually radiused so that info helps big time. I found a guy with some pretty useful info about removal and installation so Im on the right path. And if all else fails, there is always common sense.
I've got an early 1963 Strat with the 'veneer' board. Frankly it's worn out because the rosewood is down to about 1mm making the neck uncomfortably thin to play. Since I've had this guitar for 20 years and have no intention to ever sell it, I'm interested in replacing the fretboard with Brazilian rosewood of the correct thickness.
How did your job work out? Did you discover what the thickness of the board was when they left the Fender factory? I also wondered who the guy with the info was and if you could put me in touch.
Removing Old Fender Fret Board.
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I've got an early 1963 Strat with the 'veneer' board. Frankly it's worn out because the rosewood is down to about 1mm making the neck uncomfortably thin to play. Since I've had this guitar for 20 years and have no intention to ever sell it, I'm interested in replacing the fretboard with Brazilian rosewood of the correct thickness.
How did your job work out? Did you discover what the thickness of the board was when they left the Fender factory? I also wondered who the guy with the info was and if you could put me in touch.
Many thanks.