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Post subject: MODIFICATIONS LINE * Vintage or NON-Vintage Modifications
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:45 am
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Hi! My big question is:
At what line do you presonally draw that it is OK to modify a Fender USA Guitar.



I felt guilty to modify my 1971 Fender Stratocaster, so I sold it.
I felt guilty to modify my 1978 Fender Telecaster, so I sold it.
I felt guilty to modify my 1990 Fender Plus Ultra Stratocaster, so I sold it.
I felt guilty to modify my 1996 Fender Plus Deluxe Stratocaster, so I sold it.

I purchased a 2010 LEFT-HANDED Fender American Standard Stratocaster,
FLIPPED IT BIG TIME, heavily modified it into a Jimi Hendrix Strat with no guilty feelings.

I bought a 2006 Fender Custom Telecaster 1960s Reissue that was heavily modified.
I have some other 1990s & 2000s Fender based guitars that are all modified.
No guilty thoughts towards those guitars being modified. Just guilty feelings about older guitars.



So, what year or era is it OK TO MODIFY a guitar (vs) NOT OK TO MODIFY ~ as if it is against the LAW :!: :!: :!:
Please, do not state "you own it, you can do what you want" answers. Thank you.

Example: Would ANYONE feel good watching someone take a beautiful Gem-Mint 1962 Stratocaster;
pull the SSS pickups and route out the body to install two P-90 pickups, add a Bigsby Tremolo
install locking nuts and artifically wear down the Mint paint for the Road Worn look?
NOBODY would like to see that happen, right?



Here is my delima . . . .
I just purchased and received the below 1994 Fender Custom 1962 Reissue Jaguar.
Obviously in great condition and it is a special MIA Reissue. It is nearly twenty years old.

I am strongly considering to have it repainted to a DEEP DARK GREEN.
Darker than ever seen on a Fender guitar. And will change the pickguard, as well.
That would be the only modifications. All else will remain the same.

Should I do it? Is this guitar worthy to keep in it's original condition, like a building declared as a landmark?

If this was a 2007 guitar, nobody would care. But, it's an eighteen year old classic reissue.
Please share your thoughts. Thank you. Toppscore :)

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ALSO, PLEASE SHARE YOUR IDEAS AND OPINIONS AS TO
WHEN TO MODIFY, or
WHEN NOT TO MODIFIY VINTAGE OR SPECIAL ORDER AMPS or GUITARS :?: :?: :?:

Are there certain year or requirements or reissues or anniversary or custom shop
models never to be modified? PLMK.
Thank you again. Toppscore :)

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Post subject: Re: MODIFICATIONS LINE * Vintage or NON-Vintage Modification
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:48 am
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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:28 am
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Topp,

My quick reply:
I would have no problem modifying the electronics or pick guard (saving the old parts.)
I might even change the tuners (saving the old) if the new tuners and other parts will fit without drilling or routing. This is my personal preference.

This include going to a HS or HH configuration because humbuckers are available that will fit the single coil routing.

Add strap loks (sure) change the 1 meg ohm pots for 500k (sure but save the old.) :D

I would never, ever, strip that paint off and repaint it green! :shock: (although, that metallic forest green that GM and Ford put on the SUVs back in the late 90's or the Metallic Cherry of the same era would look cool.)

If I bought a body and neck separately, I might consider it. But that's just my opinion.

I know you don't want to hear this, but you bought it, you can do whatever you want to it. Keeping in mind that your resale value may suffer even if you kept the original parts.

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Post subject: Re: MODIFICATIONS LINE * Vintage or NON-Vintage Modification
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:35 am
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Art1 wrote:
Topp,

My quick reply:
I would have no problem modifying the electronics or pick guard (saving the old parts.)
I might even change the tuners (saving the old) if the new tuners and other parts will fit without drilling or routing. This is my personal preference.

This include going to a HS or HH configuration because humbuckers are available that will fit the single coil routing.

Add strap loks (sure) change the 1 meg ohm pots for 500k (sure but save the old.) :D

I would never, ever, strip that paint off and repaint it green! :shock: (although, that metallic forest green that GM and Ford put on the SUVs back in the late 90's or the Metallic Cherry of the same era would look cool.)

If I bought a body and neck separately, I might consider it. But that's just my opinion.

I know you don't want to hear this, but you bought it, you can do whatever you want to it. Keeping in mind that your resale value may suffer even if you kept the original parts.
Art


No, your input is valuable.
Actually it's easier and cheaper to do nothing.

But, for a life time keeper, I feel this Jaguar is on the border line of being
a guilty trip or not worrying (too much) about it.

This brings up another point.
Buying an amp or guitar with thoughts of selling it later? or,
Buying an amp or guitar with thoughts of being a lifetime keeper?

Good to ponder.

Thanks again. Toppscore :)

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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:44 am
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Toppscore wrote:
Art1 wrote:
Topp,

My quick reply:
I would have no problem modifying the electronics or pick guard (saving the old parts.)
I might even change the tuners (saving the old) if the new tuners and other parts will fit without drilling or routing. This is my personal preference.

This include going to a HS or HH configuration because humbuckers are available that will fit the single coil routing.

Add strap loks (sure) change the 1 meg ohm pots for 500k (sure but save the old.) :D

I would never, ever, strip that paint off and repaint it green! :shock: (although, that metallic forest green that GM and Ford put on the SUVs back in the late 90's or the Metallic Cherry of the same era would look cool.)

If I bought a body and neck separately, I might consider it. But that's just my opinion.

I know you don't want to hear this, but you bought it, you can do whatever you want to it. Keeping in mind that your resale value may suffer even if you kept the original parts.
Art


No, your input is valuable.
Actually it's easier and cheaper to do nothing.

But, for a life time keeper, I feel this Jaguar is on the border line of being
a guilty trip or not worrying (too much) about it.

This brings up another point.
Buying an amp or guitar with thoughts of selling it later? or,
Buying an amp or guitar with thoughts of being a lifetime keeper?

Good to ponder.

Thanks again. Toppscore :)


Good intentions often change with situations. I had a 67 twin reverb back in 1970. Military service came along and I sold my 66 Jag and Twin Reverb. Not something that I ever intended on doing, but.... As the saying goes, Never say never...

And sometimes you buy an amp with intentions of getting rid of it when you can afford better. That time arrives and you can't bear to part with it because it has become an extension of your being.

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Post subject: Re: MODIFICATIONS LINE * Vintage or NON-Vintage Modification
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 12:32 pm
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Art1 wrote:
Toppscore wrote:
Art1 wrote:
Topp,

My quick reply:
I would have no problem modifying the electronics or pick guard (saving the old parts.)
I might even change the tuners (saving the old) if the new tuners and other parts will fit without drilling or routing. This is my personal preference.

This include going to a HS or HH configuration because humbuckers are available that will fit the single coil routing.

Add strap loks (sure) change the 1 meg ohm pots for 500k (sure but save the old.) :D

I would never, ever, strip that paint off and repaint it green! :shock: (although, that metallic forest green that GM and Ford put on the SUVs back in the late 90's or the Metallic Cherry of the same era would look cool.)

If I bought a body and neck separately, I might consider it. But that's just my opinion.

I know you don't want to hear this, but you bought it, you can do whatever you want to it. Keeping in mind that your resale value may suffer even if you kept the original parts.
Art


No, your input is valuable.
Actually it's easier and cheaper to do nothing.

But, for a life time keeper, I feel this Jaguar is on the border line of being
a guilty trip or not worrying (too much) about it.

This brings up another point.
Buying an amp or guitar with thoughts of selling it later? or,
Buying an amp or guitar with thoughts of being a lifetime keeper?

Good to ponder.

Thanks again. Toppscore :)


Good intentions often change with situations. I had a 67 twin reverb back in 1970. Military service came along and I sold my 66 Jag and Twin Reverb. Not something that I ever intended on doing, but.... As the saying goes, Never say never...

And sometimes you buy an amp with intentions of getting rid of it when you can afford better. That time arrives and you can't bear to part with it because it has become an extension of your being. Art



Very interesting subject how seller fall in love with their material goods,
quite ofter blind to the negative faults and blemishes.

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Post subject: Re: MODIFICATIONS LINE * Vintage or NON-Vintage Modification
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 4:10 pm
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Guessing some do not modify there guitars?

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Post subject: Re: MODIFICATIONS LINE * Vintage or NON-Vintage Modification
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 7:17 am
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Who would you take your guitar to for sanding and repainting.
Are there custom house repair shops where I just send my guitar?
Any recommendations?

Thanks. Toppscore 8)

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