Getting my Windex & 409 Cleaner out for my new guitar find!

[tjmangum]

Came across this in a local thrift store. Early 60's Danelectro Short Horn Convertible. Going to need some help cleaning up the Formica top, back and the plastic sides.
T

 

[Los Angeles]

I love Danelectros. Unbelievably cool guitars.

 

[walrus]

Very cool! Talk about a simple design - beautiful!

walrus

 

[davismanLV]

Wow, Terry!! That's just pretty damned fun, if you ask me!! Love that the little "Shielded" label is still there. :encouragement:

 

[Default]

I was just given a Fender P bass that was sitting in someone's basement for years. The stink of mildew was so bad that it made my eyes burn. I used a ton of windex on that puppy!
I never have that kind of luck in thrift stores - nice score!

 

[Jeff_L]

I was just given a Fender P bass

How much more luck do you need?

 

[Default]

I guess you are right! It's going to cost me money though. The height adjustment screws are rusted to the saddles and the pickup is questionable.

 

[kevin the bass man]

cool guitar...
I'm kinda confused though. is the 409 because its dirty or because its covered in Formica (is it?)

Also, was I the only one expecting a plexiglas guild from an 80s mag spread?

 

[tjmangum]

The 409 is to try to clean up the plastic finished sides. It's kind of a rough vinyl texture. I think outside of the fret board and bridge most of this guitar is several degrees of seperation from real wood.
T

 

[southernGuild]

Lookin' great Terry! Congrats! .....and have fun with getting to know that one. :emmersed: I like it.