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Post subject: Restoration Project
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 2:54 am
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Hi guys, I have inherited a 1961 Strat in need of some TLC, I would like to restore it to its original colour as my uncle once saw fit to strip it and take a tin of black friar varnish to it :roll: Is there any way I could find out what the original colour was? I vaguely remember it being a vivid green and would love for it to be back to its former glory!!

Many thanks in advance!!


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Post subject: Re: Restoration Project
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 3:14 am
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There were three green Duco lacquer finishes available at that time: Surf Green and Sea Foam Green (both of them light pastel shades of similar color and spectral intensity), and Sherwood Green Metallic (a very dark shade with only minimal metallic component).

It may be possible to find some of the guitar's original color within the body's screw and nail holes, or inside the neck pocket, the control cavity, or the bridge/tremolo rout. An optivisor may be needed to see these vestiges.

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Post subject: Re: Restoration Project
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:00 am
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Hi and welcome,

we would love to see some pictures if possible, thank you.

All the best,
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Post subject: Re: Restoration Project
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:20 am
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Don't forget also to post a video once you've finished the restoration!


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Post subject: Re: Restoration Project
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:07 am
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The Sherwood Green sounds right I remember it being a dark colour but we are talking 30+ years since I last seen it and I was only young! Will definitely post some before and after pics, could anyone suggest a reputable firm who does this sort of work?


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Post subject: Re: Restoration Project
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 3:52 am
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I remember reading somewhere that Lake Placid Blue would turn Green over time. It could be Teal Green.
http://home.provide.net/~cfh/fenderc.html


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Post subject: Re: Restoration Project
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 4:06 am
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Here is a 1965 Stratocaster Lake Placid Blue that has turned green. I believe it turned green because the clear coat has yellowed with age.
http://www.gbase.com/gear/fender-strato ... id-blue-3#
http://cdn1.gbase.com/usercontent/gear/ ... 25m_so.jpg


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Post subject: Re: Restoration Project
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 3:34 am
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hey fella, are you based in the UK?

Our very own member, Ceri, might be able to help you out.

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Post subject: Re: Restoration Project
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 5:19 am
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It was definitely Sherwood Green :D yes I am in the UK have you a link for Ceri?


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Post subject: Re: Restoration Project
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 5:29 am
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Bigjul74 wrote:
It was definitely Sherwood Green :D yes I am in the UK have you a link for Ceri?


Ceri's profile:

http://forums.fender.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=52231

might be worth pinging him a P.M.

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Post subject: Re: Restoration Project
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 8:15 am
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Nobby1974 wrote:
Bigjul74 wrote:
It was definitely Sherwood Green :D yes I am in the UK have you a link for Ceri?


Ceri's profile:

http://forums.fender.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=52231

might be worth pinging him a P.M.

...Or just wait till he shows up on this thread.

Happy to help - whadaya need?

Cheers - C

PS: Hey Nobby, how did you spot that Bigjul74 is one of us? Just the spelling of colour, or was it your ESP kicking in again...? :)

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