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Post subject: 06 HWY-1 Stratocaster brought back to life
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:33 pm
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My local pawn shop asked me to try and salvage this poor beast
Someone had done bad stuff to it and well it took some doing but i got it up and playable
A few battle scars that are irreversible but it plays like buttah and sounds good too
I think I'll keep it for myself :mrgreen:

See Youtube Video below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPiyi3u_sC4

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Post subject: Re: 06 HWY-1 Stratocaster brought back to life
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:45 pm
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PS
Anyone ever installed a new walnut truss rod plug ??? I see you can buy a new one
The moron stripped out the truss rod adjuster (not sure why it moves freely) and removed the plug so they could slot out the adjusting nut to use a screwdriver to adjust.

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The person also screwed the neck plate into the wood a bit, I fixed it with a heavier plate

Lastly the set up was a complete mess and a hunk of wood was so tightly jammed into the bridge block that it almost was unmovable, I got it ! eventually LOL !! and set it up, plays excellent.

Now to replace that plug :roll:

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Post subject: Re: 06 HWY-1 Stratocaster brought back to life
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 9:43 am
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I have a soft spot for Highway Ones - they get some appreciation, but not enough. Nice one you got there.

Here's a link to pages with some info on truss rod plug work: Highway One by Chris Porro
Gluing in a new plug shouldn't be that difficult; use TiteBond or SigBond glue. One word of caution: have you tested that the truss rod works? (Sorry if you answer that in the vid; I never have the stamina to watch those through...)


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Post subject: Re: 06 HWY-1 Stratocaster brought back to life
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 12:55 pm
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Thanks jmattis !
The nut has been mutilated a bit so a flat screwdriver will fit
Ya it turns fine but a new nut and plug are whats really needed !

That web site link was perfect !!!
however i'm starting to think I'll leave it as is, not hurting anything and eventually I'll want to replace the nut and get some #5 washers LOL !!! 8)

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1968 Bandmaster with 2X12 cab C-rex speakers
VHT Special 6 Ultra combo

Visual Sound Route 66
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Post subject: Re: 06 HWY-1 Stratocaster brought back to life
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2016 4:01 am
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Bondsman... you're back too. During my prolonged absence.

You really ought compile all your restoration jobs to one thread mate. You've done loads.

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Post subject: Re: 06 HWY-1 Stratocaster brought back to life
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:48 am
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Hey Nikininja !
Good to see ya

It really has been a great place to hang out and to learn from others
It's crazy how long I've been posting here 8)

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1968 Bandmaster with 2X12 cab C-rex speakers
VHT Special 6 Ultra combo

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Cmatmods Signa Drive


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