Bluebird89
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Hi all,
I purchased an original 1971 gold top last weekend online. It looked great and the seller has fantastic reviews and is a guitar collector.
The guitar is a gift for someone who I know that has wanted a gold top for about 20 years. I found out though that it was rebuilt (seller did not mention this in the description). It was rebuilt in 78. New frets, New tuners, new Pick ups (original models), and new wiring. We spent just under $3500 for this guitar and I'm a bit worried. Seller says it plays great and the case, neck, Knobs, and bigsby are all original.
I am not very knowledgeable about these guitars. Should I be concerned? What should I look at when it arrives to check it out?
The seller seems fine but a rebuild always makes me nervous. I'm not sure though if it realistic to get a historic guitar such as this in our price range (we did not want to exceed 4k). I just don't want the playing to sound different than it would with all originals.
Thank you all! And I apologize if I don't post this in the correct area....
I purchased an original 1971 gold top last weekend online. It looked great and the seller has fantastic reviews and is a guitar collector.
The guitar is a gift for someone who I know that has wanted a gold top for about 20 years. I found out though that it was rebuilt (seller did not mention this in the description). It was rebuilt in 78. New frets, New tuners, new Pick ups (original models), and new wiring. We spent just under $3500 for this guitar and I'm a bit worried. Seller says it plays great and the case, neck, Knobs, and bigsby are all original.
I am not very knowledgeable about these guitars. Should I be concerned? What should I look at when it arrives to check it out?
The seller seems fine but a rebuild always makes me nervous. I'm not sure though if it realistic to get a historic guitar such as this in our price range (we did not want to exceed 4k). I just don't want the playing to sound different than it would with all originals.
Thank you all! And I apologize if I don't post this in the correct area....