DaveGoodrich
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I just found this site while looking for info on my guitar. What a cool site. I love friendly forums that seem to have a community feel to them. This seems like one of those.
Anyway, I have a 1971 ST303 in Cherry finish. I bought it at a garage sale in about 1987. I have searched this forum for ST303 and ST302 and didn't find anything, so it is either a rare model, or I am in the wrong place. In my Googling, I also haven't found much, except for the year (based on the serial #) and the fact that this was the first year for this type of pickup, and since this was the last year for the ST303, 1971 must be the only year ST302/303 with this pickup type. Here a a few pics:
As you can see, it has the Bigsby Tailpiece, which is apparently what distinguishes between the 302 and the 303. The inside label actually looks like it was written as 302, and then overwritten as 303. Could someone (dealer, etc.) have installed the Bigsby and then changed the label? If so, would this be a negative in terms of the value?
The ivory (?) material where the front strap button is located is cracked (see pic). Would this be a difficult repair?
Any info anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated. I have always loved this guitar, even though I am an amatuer player who really can't do it justice. I keep telling myself I need to take some Jazz lessons, and put this thing to better use. Someday...
(I also have a 1971 Guild D-25 with a mohogany top. I've never felt a nicer neck on an acoustic guitar)
Anyway, I have a 1971 ST303 in Cherry finish. I bought it at a garage sale in about 1987. I have searched this forum for ST303 and ST302 and didn't find anything, so it is either a rare model, or I am in the wrong place. In my Googling, I also haven't found much, except for the year (based on the serial #) and the fact that this was the first year for this type of pickup, and since this was the last year for the ST303, 1971 must be the only year ST302/303 with this pickup type. Here a a few pics:
As you can see, it has the Bigsby Tailpiece, which is apparently what distinguishes between the 302 and the 303. The inside label actually looks like it was written as 302, and then overwritten as 303. Could someone (dealer, etc.) have installed the Bigsby and then changed the label? If so, would this be a negative in terms of the value?
The ivory (?) material where the front strap button is located is cracked (see pic). Would this be a difficult repair?
Any info anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated. I have always loved this guitar, even though I am an amatuer player who really can't do it justice. I keep telling myself I need to take some Jazz lessons, and put this thing to better use. Someday...
(I also have a 1971 Guild D-25 with a mohogany top. I've never felt a nicer neck on an acoustic guitar)