Just picked up this early F512, a “pre-production” model with fancy 612 style inlays. Lots of work to do on it…
After looking closely, I think someone must have electrified it at some point… there are two perfectly round plugs in the top that are not damage repairs.
It needs work on the end binding where the endpin is, some binding work around the top and back, refinishing work where those plugs are in the top… some drop-fils in the top, some work around the inlays on the fretboard, oiling the fretboard, some fret dressing and crowning, maybe a new nut, and the usual overall cleaning and polishing. But overall it’s in good shape for a 51 year-old. It’ll be a fun project and “keep me off the streets“ for awhile!
After looking closely, I think someone must have electrified it at some point… there are two perfectly round plugs in the top that are not damage repairs.
It needs work on the end binding where the endpin is, some binding work around the top and back, refinishing work where those plugs are in the top… some drop-fils in the top, some work around the inlays on the fretboard, oiling the fretboard, some fret dressing and crowning, maybe a new nut, and the usual overall cleaning and polishing. But overall it’s in good shape for a 51 year-old. It’ll be a fun project and “keep me off the streets“ for awhile!
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