Approximately How much would this fender be worth?

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Joe Aragon

The guitar is a telecaster musicmaster, it has orignal paint (which is a little chipped) I think that it is a 1956, the tuning heads are very rusted up and hard to turn, it is definatly an old guitar and it shows it, the number on the neck plate is 101564 it is red with a white pick guard, it also has a missing knob. also what would be your ideas as to what i should have done to it to get the most money for it, or increase its value

thanks

Answer
Hello there,
I do not think you are looking at a 1956 Fender Musicmaster. The serial number would date it to 1965. See this link for the date.
http://home.provide.net/~cfh/fender.html#serial

The Musicmaster is not a Telecaster. It is a separate model called the Musicmaster. It has a different body shape and different neck headstock from a Telecaster. The Musicmaster was a short scale guitar made with one pickup. The 2 pickup version of this guitar is called the Duo Sonic. These have a 21 fret 22 1/2 inch scale neck. The 1956 Musicmaster has an aluminum pickguard. In 1959, the pickguard was changed to plastic. After 1964 (when the Mustang was released) Fender changed the Musicmaster and the Duo Sonic. They used Mustang necks on the Musicmaster then. I think that is when they made the 22 fret 24 inch scale neck available on the Musicmaster.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Musicmaster

There is currently a 1966 Musicmaster listed on eBay for $1500
http://compare.ebay.com/like/250670264612?ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&rvr_id=215246592209&crlp=1_263602_304662&UA=WXI7&GUID=92f1a31b12b0a0e0f1958b85ffffa4fa&itemid=250670264612&ff4=263602_304662

Of course that one has not sold yet. Here are some recent sales of them.
1966 Musicmaster $500
http://cgi.ebay.com/1966-Fender-Musicmaster-II-/170602710125?pt=Guitar&hash=item27b8b6c46d

1961 Musicmaster $460
http://cgi.ebay.com/1961-Fender-Musicmaster-3-4-scale-/280631660717?pt=Guitar&hash=item4156f350ad

1966 Musicmaster $775
http://cgi.ebay.com/Completely-Original-Vintage-1966-Fender-Musicmaster-II-/110648377668?pt=Guitar&hash=item19c3284144

1966 Musicmaster in Daphne blue $850
http://cgi.ebay.com/1966-Fender-Musicmaster-II-electric-guitar-Dafne-Blue-/220746079204?pt=Guitar&hash=item33657ddbe4

After that, there were several listed from $1100 to $1500 that did not sell, such as this one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1962-Musicmaster-Fender-/400192005552?pt=Guitar&hash=item5d2d4d65b0

Here is a 1956 Duo Sonic that did sell for $2700. The Duo Sonic has 2 pickups and the Musicmaster has only one. Otherwise they are the same guitar. Note the alumunium pickguard.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1956-Fender-Duo-Sonic-Guitar-Pre-CBS-Rare-Musicmaster-/160549674796?pt=Guitar&hash=item2561819f2c

For maximum value, leave it absolutely stock. Do not replace any rusted parts. Any time you change a part on a vintage guitar you decrease the value. So if you would replace those rusty tuners with new ones, the value would drop considerably. You can replace the missing knob by buying a vintage one of the same type. If you cannot find one, or do not wish to spend that much for a knob, leave it off. Putting new parts on a vintage guitar detracts from the value. If there is one new part on a vintage guitar, a buyer will be skeptical thinking there may be more. You can clean the guitar, but do not refurbish it. Do not under any circumstances refinish it. This is clearly a case of less is better.

By the way, you have a very nice, old hand crafted guitar. Fender does not make them like that these days. I have not had the privilege of playing a Musicmaster. I have played a 60s Mustang. It was a great guitar to play.

Later,

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How much better are expensive electric guitars than cheap ones?

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Ed Q

I was wondering, how much better is a $1000 guitar than a $100 guitar?

Answer
Guitars are priced on many upon many points. Often the price of a guitar or at least the bulk of it is where it is made and what it is made from. Cheap guitars are made from heavy plywood and therefore extremely heavy and dense more pricey guitars are made from solid woods like mahogany and generally assembled by hand. Cheapies are also generally made in Mexico or Asia rather then Gibson (Memphis, TN) for example. Extra care is also considered in the making of fine instruments for example Les Pauls have a sustain plate rested in the wood behind the bridge and SGs have hand glued Necks as opposed to machine drilled necks.

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How hard is it go build a guitar using a kit?

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Devin

I've seen several online, and thought it might be a fun project for my dad and myself. I have very little experience, my dad has quite a bit. They have preassembled bodies, so you have to screw/glue in the neck and wire everything

Answer
Hello there,

Assembling the kit is only half of the job. Even in that half you sometimes have issues to deal with. The neck may not always fit the neck pocket just right. You may need to shim the neck to get the strings playable. I have helped straighten out problems on several kit guitars. For instance on one, the bridge sat too high. They have to route out some of the body to drop the bridge nearly a 1/4 inch in order for the guitar to be playable.

You do have to do the wiring, So you need to be able to solder. There should be a diagram with the kit to follow showing you where each wire goes. The neck will screw on. 4 screws and a plate. You may need to shim the neck up to get string height right. You may need to shim the neck away from the neck pocket to get the scale right.

After you get the guitar assemble comes the second half of the project. You need to be able to do a set up on the guitar to make it play.

The kit guitars are fun to do. Don't expect a high quality guitar when you are finished. The parts are usually pretty low quality in the kits. However, these are fun to do and are a learning experience. SAGA kits are about as good as any. They are pretty easy to find. Amazon and ebay has them.

Just make sure the body has all the holes already drilled.

How hard is it to build. Easy if you have some idea what you are doing. Hard if you don't have a clue what you are doing. But it is not rocket science. Even with no experience you can assemble one.

Later,

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What are the top 10 most common guitars played and sold today?

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Q. Hi,

I want to make and sell pick guards. Does anyone know the most common guitars played today. Fender Strat is probably the number 1 but where from there?

Answer
try these
and say thanks if it helps
Top 10 Electric Guitars

Are you ready to pick your electric guitar? Here are 10 choices of what we believe to be ten of the top electric guitars available:

1. Gibson Les Paul

This is one of the best solid-bodied electric guitars of all time. Gibson, one of the leading guitar makers, decided to take Les Paul, a renowned jazz guitarist, to be one of their consultants. The result was an expensive-looking hollow-body electric guitar with improved basic elements, such as glued-in neck and a body shape that’s perfectly curved. The choice of black was known to be Les Paul’s choice, to give it a classic look.

2. Gibson ES-335

The Gibson ES-335 is the first semi-hollow body guitar that is sold in the market. Produced by Gibson, this electric guitar has an amazing switch control. It’s two tone, two volume, and three way. Its exterior is made of levant hardshell painted with smooth black, while its interior case is charcoal plush. It has ’57 Classic humbuckers for its pickup.

3. Danelectro DC3

It’s one of the all-time favorites among retro rockers, because of the sound it produces as well as the look of the electric guitar. They’re also ideal for those who are in tight budget for electric guitars, as Danelectro DC3 is priced on midrange. It’s also very easy to set up, convenient for those who have a number of continuous gigs in one night. Moreover, they are known to be durable. In fact, you can enjoy playing it for as long as 40 years.

4. Rickenbacker 381 V69

Rickenbacker has been known to be making the best types of guitars these days, and the Rickenbacker 381 V69 is one of them. It has an old-school look, complete with glossy fingerboard, which makes the guitar very convenient to play. It also possesses a luscious finish. When it comes to sound, you can play sultry blues and shift to your well-loved rock song. It doesn’t get tired easily. You can even play it for 24 hours, and it will still sound so great.

5. Gibson SG

During 1961, one of Gibson’s electric guitar, the standard Les Paul, received minor changes. Its body had become thinner and horns were more emphasized. Most of all, it attained a new name, thus, the Gibson SG. Besides the body, the pickguard was smaller while the hardware, which is nickel plated, is reminiscent of its first 1961 model.

6. Gretsch White Falcon

At first, it wasn’t meant to be a functional guitar but more of a trade guitar, something Gretsch can show off. However, because of its beauty and its sound, the Gretsch White Falcon immediately found its way into the hearts of rockers. For one, it looks so different from other electric guitars, with its gold trim and white paint. It is also quite big, with size spanning 17 inches.

7. Suhr Classic

Suhr Classic sports a chrome finish for its hardware. It also features a steel block tremolo and an arm that’s actually a push-in type. This means this guitar is a friction fit. It also fits perfectly with your tremolo plate, so you can definitely feel the electric guitar’s response to your every pick.

8. Fender Stratocaster

The Fender Stratocaster is one of the long-standing electric guitars of all time. It’s more referred to as Strat or Stratocaster, after many electric guitar makers tried to create their own “Strat” guitar. Its back is beveled so it can accommodate the arms and chest of the player. There are also two cutaways in the guitar so it will be easier for the player to reach the higher frets. The synchronized tremolo and custom contour body made the guitar much more endearing to rock enthusiasts.

9. Stardust Elite Venus

This is a very beautiful double-cutaway electric guitar, especially for girls. It looks fancy and totally fitting for the punk rock princess, but the truth is it’s actually priced in midrange. Moreover, it features humbuckers that are totally superb when you’re in for some bad-ass rock-and-roll music.

10. Luna Andromeda

Luna is considered to be a true-blue rock girl’s electric guitar. It is famous for its locking tremolo and a small neck, which is only ideal for those with smaller hands.

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How do i tell what kind of fender strat I have?

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PraiseAdon

my strat doesn't have the serial number on the head stock or the neck plate, but when i opened up the guitar to look under the pick guard I found the number MO2172668 (the O could be a zero but i don't know) I've searched it all kind of ways even on the fender database and can't find anything... I think i got ripped off

Answer
The MO2172668 number is not a Fender serial number, it is probably an individual part or assembly number. Since there is no serial number in either of the typical places you looked, it may have been made up from various components, which are possibly non-Fender pieces. Remove the neck and check both the base and the neck pocket in the body. If there are no date codes, part numbers, or quality markings whatsoever, this guitar is most likely a clone. If you want to buy a real Fender guitar, always make sure there is a correctly-placed serial number, and that the year-of-manufacture and country-of-origin at least visually matches the general features. Best regards, Dana

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How do i tell what kind of fender strat I have?

guitar neck plate image

PraiseAdon

my strat doesn't have the serial number on the head stock or the neck plate, but when i opened up the guitar to look under the pick guard I found the number MO2172668 (the O could be a zero but i don't know) I've searched it all kind of ways even on the fender database and can't find anything... I think i got ripped off

Answer
The MO2172668 number is not a Fender serial number, it is probably an individual part or assembly number. Since there is no serial number in either of the typical places you looked, it may have been made up from various components, which are possibly non-Fender pieces. Remove the neck and check both the base and the neck pocket in the body. If there are no date codes, part numbers, or quality markings whatsoever, this guitar is most likely a clone. If you want to buy a real Fender guitar, always make sure there is a correctly-placed serial number, and that the year-of-manufacture and country-of-origin at least visually matches the general features. Best regards, Dana

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How much better are expensive electric guitars than cheap ones?

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Ed Q

I was wondering, how much better is a $1000 guitar than a $100 guitar?

Answer
Guitars are priced on many upon many points. Often the price of a guitar or at least the bulk of it is where it is made and what it is made from. Cheap guitars are made from heavy plywood and therefore extremely heavy and dense more pricey guitars are made from solid woods like mahogany and generally assembled by hand. Cheapies are also generally made in Mexico or Asia rather then Gibson (Memphis, TN) for example. Extra care is also considered in the making of fine instruments for example Les Pauls have a sustain plate rested in the wood behind the bridge and SGs have hand glued Necks as opposed to machine drilled necks.

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What kind of acoustic guitar would you recommend for a girl?

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B.A.F

I was wanting to purchase an acoustic guitar, but I am not sure on what brand and I am looking for a cheap price since it is my first one. Also I don't want one that is for a child..
Thanks!

Answer
well it depends what you think is cheap. Here's an example: My sort of cheap is 500$ but I'm at a high level of guitar. But for you it could be 300-400$

This is a good one


Epiphone AJ-100 Jumbo Acoustic Guitar

The Epiphone AJ100 Guitar is perfect for the beginner or Pro! The smooth playing AJ100 will let your fingers do the talking. This is a great sounding guitar with a Mahogany body and a select Spruce top. A Rosewood fingerboard and a set Mahogany neck make it very comfortable too.
$139.95

OR

Epiphone Dove

Tight, smooth, focused sound is the hallmark of the Epiphone Dove Acoustic Guitar, sister to the Hummingbird. This baby really sings with a solid spruce top and maple back and sides. The Epiphone Dove features a 25-1/2" scale maple neck, rosewood fingerboard with split parallelogram inlays, dove pickguard, stylized bridge with wing inlays, and chrome hardware.

Epiphone Dove Acoustic Guitar Features:

* Solid spruce top
* Maple body
* Set maple neck
* Rosewood fingerboard with split parallelogram inlays
* Dove pickguard
* Stylized bridge with wing inlays
* Chrome hardware
* 25-1/2" scale
* 1.68" nut width
$309.95


OR


My Favorite (and the one I have)
Blueridge BR-143CE Historic Series

Blueridge BR-143CE Historic Series

You asked for it, now here it is -- the Blueridge BR-143CE acoustic guitar as a new cutaway electric Blueridge in a "000" size. It has the same great features as the BR-140 and BR-143 models like select solid sitka spruce for the top and choice mahogany for the back and sides. All that plus the perfect cutaway to reach the higher frets and a state-of-the-art Fishman Prefix Plus pickup system with onboard EQ.

* Select solid Sitka Spruce top with hand-carved parabolic top braces in authentic prewar forward X-pattern
* Choice solid mahogany sides and back
* "000" body style
* Dovetail neck joint attached at the 14th fret
* East Indian Rosewood fingerboard, bridge, and bridge plate
* Dalmatian tortoise pickguard
* B/W/B plastic binding with fine black and white purfling on soundboard
* Slim mahogany neck has adjustable truss rod and 1 11/16" nut width
* Scale length of 25.5"
* Rosewood peghead overlay adorned with a unique Mother-of-pearl and abalone design
* Natural high-gloss finish with aging toner Fishman Prefix Plus under-saddle transducer with on-board EQ and volume control
* Accurate vintage-style 14:1 ratio nickel-plated open-back tuners with butterbean-style buttons
* Shop adjusted
*Case Included!

Hope mit helped

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How hard is it go build a guitar using a kit?

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Devin

I've seen several online, and thought it might be a fun project for my dad and myself. I have very little experience, my dad has quite a bit. They have preassembled bodies, so you have to screw/glue in the neck and wire everything

Answer
Hello there,

Assembling the kit is only half of the job. Even in that half you sometimes have issues to deal with. The neck may not always fit the neck pocket just right. You may need to shim the neck to get the strings playable. I have helped straighten out problems on several kit guitars. For instance on one, the bridge sat too high. They have to route out some of the body to drop the bridge nearly a 1/4 inch in order for the guitar to be playable.

You do have to do the wiring, So you need to be able to solder. There should be a diagram with the kit to follow showing you where each wire goes. The neck will screw on. 4 screws and a plate. You may need to shim the neck up to get string height right. You may need to shim the neck away from the neck pocket to get the scale right.

After you get the guitar assemble comes the second half of the project. You need to be able to do a set up on the guitar to make it play.

The kit guitars are fun to do. Don't expect a high quality guitar when you are finished. The parts are usually pretty low quality in the kits. However, these are fun to do and are a learning experience. SAGA kits are about as good as any. They are pretty easy to find. Amazon and ebay has them.

Just make sure the body has all the holes already drilled.

How hard is it to build. Easy if you have some idea what you are doing. Hard if you don't have a clue what you are doing. But it is not rocket science. Even with no experience you can assemble one.

Later,

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What kind of acoustic guitar would you recommend for a girl?

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B.A.F

I was wanting to purchase an acoustic guitar, but I am not sure on what brand and I am looking for a cheap price since it is my first one. Also I don't want one that is for a child..
Thanks!

Answer
well it depends what you think is cheap. Here's an example: My sort of cheap is 500$ but I'm at a high level of guitar. But for you it could be 300-400$

This is a good one


Epiphone AJ-100 Jumbo Acoustic Guitar

The Epiphone AJ100 Guitar is perfect for the beginner or Pro! The smooth playing AJ100 will let your fingers do the talking. This is a great sounding guitar with a Mahogany body and a select Spruce top. A Rosewood fingerboard and a set Mahogany neck make it very comfortable too.
$139.95

OR

Epiphone Dove

Tight, smooth, focused sound is the hallmark of the Epiphone Dove Acoustic Guitar, sister to the Hummingbird. This baby really sings with a solid spruce top and maple back and sides. The Epiphone Dove features a 25-1/2" scale maple neck, rosewood fingerboard with split parallelogram inlays, dove pickguard, stylized bridge with wing inlays, and chrome hardware.

Epiphone Dove Acoustic Guitar Features:

* Solid spruce top
* Maple body
* Set maple neck
* Rosewood fingerboard with split parallelogram inlays
* Dove pickguard
* Stylized bridge with wing inlays
* Chrome hardware
* 25-1/2" scale
* 1.68" nut width
$309.95


OR


My Favorite (and the one I have)
Blueridge BR-143CE Historic Series

Blueridge BR-143CE Historic Series

You asked for it, now here it is -- the Blueridge BR-143CE acoustic guitar as a new cutaway electric Blueridge in a "000" size. It has the same great features as the BR-140 and BR-143 models like select solid sitka spruce for the top and choice mahogany for the back and sides. All that plus the perfect cutaway to reach the higher frets and a state-of-the-art Fishman Prefix Plus pickup system with onboard EQ.

* Select solid Sitka Spruce top with hand-carved parabolic top braces in authentic prewar forward X-pattern
* Choice solid mahogany sides and back
* "000" body style
* Dovetail neck joint attached at the 14th fret
* East Indian Rosewood fingerboard, bridge, and bridge plate
* Dalmatian tortoise pickguard
* B/W/B plastic binding with fine black and white purfling on soundboard
* Slim mahogany neck has adjustable truss rod and 1 11/16" nut width
* Scale length of 25.5"
* Rosewood peghead overlay adorned with a unique Mother-of-pearl and abalone design
* Natural high-gloss finish with aging toner Fishman Prefix Plus under-saddle transducer with on-board EQ and volume control
* Accurate vintage-style 14:1 ratio nickel-plated open-back tuners with butterbean-style buttons
* Shop adjusted
*Case Included!

Hope mit helped

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What kind of acoustic guitar would you recommend for a girl?

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B.A.F

I was wanting to purchase an acoustic guitar, but I am not sure on what brand and I am looking for a cheap price since it is my first one. Also I don't want one that is for a child..
Thanks!

Answer
well it depends what you think is cheap. Here's an example: My sort of cheap is 500$ but I'm at a high level of guitar. But for you it could be 300-400$

This is a good one


Epiphone AJ-100 Jumbo Acoustic Guitar

The Epiphone AJ100 Guitar is perfect for the beginner or Pro! The smooth playing AJ100 will let your fingers do the talking. This is a great sounding guitar with a Mahogany body and a select Spruce top. A Rosewood fingerboard and a set Mahogany neck make it very comfortable too.
$139.95

OR

Epiphone Dove

Tight, smooth, focused sound is the hallmark of the Epiphone Dove Acoustic Guitar, sister to the Hummingbird. This baby really sings with a solid spruce top and maple back and sides. The Epiphone Dove features a 25-1/2" scale maple neck, rosewood fingerboard with split parallelogram inlays, dove pickguard, stylized bridge with wing inlays, and chrome hardware.

Epiphone Dove Acoustic Guitar Features:

* Solid spruce top
* Maple body
* Set maple neck
* Rosewood fingerboard with split parallelogram inlays
* Dove pickguard
* Stylized bridge with wing inlays
* Chrome hardware
* 25-1/2" scale
* 1.68" nut width
$309.95


OR


My Favorite (and the one I have)
Blueridge BR-143CE Historic Series

Blueridge BR-143CE Historic Series

You asked for it, now here it is -- the Blueridge BR-143CE acoustic guitar as a new cutaway electric Blueridge in a "000" size. It has the same great features as the BR-140 and BR-143 models like select solid sitka spruce for the top and choice mahogany for the back and sides. All that plus the perfect cutaway to reach the higher frets and a state-of-the-art Fishman Prefix Plus pickup system with onboard EQ.

* Select solid Sitka Spruce top with hand-carved parabolic top braces in authentic prewar forward X-pattern
* Choice solid mahogany sides and back
* "000" body style
* Dovetail neck joint attached at the 14th fret
* East Indian Rosewood fingerboard, bridge, and bridge plate
* Dalmatian tortoise pickguard
* B/W/B plastic binding with fine black and white purfling on soundboard
* Slim mahogany neck has adjustable truss rod and 1 11/16" nut width
* Scale length of 25.5"
* Rosewood peghead overlay adorned with a unique Mother-of-pearl and abalone design
* Natural high-gloss finish with aging toner Fishman Prefix Plus under-saddle transducer with on-board EQ and volume control
* Accurate vintage-style 14:1 ratio nickel-plated open-back tuners with butterbean-style buttons
* Shop adjusted
*Case Included!

Hope mit helped

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What's the purpose of the 5th hole on a guitar's neck?

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jsprplc200

I've always wondered - why is there an additional, wider hole at the centre of the 4 screws used to secure an electric guitar's neck to the body?

I've seen it on many guitars - sometimes it' runs right through the body, hidden only by the neck plate. What's it for?

Answer
The hole your referring to fine tune the adjustment of the neck. There is a screw inside that hole that tilts neck back and forth length-wise for necks requiring a more radical adjustment to get the strings low enough. You can also use the screw adjustment to raise the string-height for slide use.

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How hard is it go build a guitar using a kit?

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Devin

I've seen several online, and thought it might be a fun project for my dad and myself. I have very little experience, my dad has quite a bit. They have preassembled bodies, so you have to screw/glue in the neck and wire everything

Answer
Hello there,

Assembling the kit is only half of the job. Even in that half you sometimes have issues to deal with. The neck may not always fit the neck pocket just right. You may need to shim the neck to get the strings playable. I have helped straighten out problems on several kit guitars. For instance on one, the bridge sat too high. They have to route out some of the body to drop the bridge nearly a 1/4 inch in order for the guitar to be playable.

You do have to do the wiring, So you need to be able to solder. There should be a diagram with the kit to follow showing you where each wire goes. The neck will screw on. 4 screws and a plate. You may need to shim the neck up to get string height right. You may need to shim the neck away from the neck pocket to get the scale right.

After you get the guitar assemble comes the second half of the project. You need to be able to do a set up on the guitar to make it play.

The kit guitars are fun to do. Don't expect a high quality guitar when you are finished. The parts are usually pretty low quality in the kits. However, these are fun to do and are a learning experience. SAGA kits are about as good as any. They are pretty easy to find. Amazon and ebay has them.

Just make sure the body has all the holes already drilled.

How hard is it to build. Easy if you have some idea what you are doing. Hard if you don't have a clue what you are doing. But it is not rocket science. Even with no experience you can assemble one.

Later,

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