The worst thing that could have happened, has happened (and then I put down a deposit)

bbill335

So, I live very, VERY close to a small guitar shop. Like, dangerously close for my bank balance.

The crew are incredibly friendly, welcoming and always make me feel like it's cool to just pop in, sample the merchandise, hang around for ages, talk bollocks.

On another note, the only 60s Fender I would ever be realistically interested in owning is a mid-60s Mustang, preferably in dakota red, as original as possible.

Guess what they got in today?


Not mint, but original finish. Still with the case and vibrato arm, which never happens normally.

Once it had strings on, it was just perfect. The sound was wonderfully balanced at all pickup positions, the vibrato was excellent and held tuning without a problem. The neck is chunky but very comfortable.

There isn't a chance in hell I can afford this anytime soon. But one day, Billy, one day you will own one of these.

Sassafras

How much?

JookyChap

I feel your pain - I've keep looking at the refinished one @lamf68 put together, but not a hope in hell at the moment...

markslade07

I saw this one (I assume) pop up on Facebook earlier. Very drool worthy!

Moss

Fancy trading that for my soul?

Gassage

Is that a bit of Dakota Red? Wow.

lasermonkey

That's lovely. Dakota Red looks great on offsets.

Gassage

lasermonkey said:

That's lovely. Dakota Red looks great on offsets.

It is so one of my fave rosewood neck strat colours. Gorgeous.

Winny_Pooh

Installments!

ICBM

Sell everything you can possibly think of that you don't need and buy it. A good one of these is a great guitar, and probably the last affordable 60s Fender that doesn't have an awkwardly short scale or skinny neck. Or take out a loan or something.

I seriously regret selling my '66 one, which was exactly like that, also with the arm and case.

Modellista

In that picture it does seem to be on possession of an awkwardly large headstock, but other than that, lovely.

Glad I don't live near such an establishment. 

peteri

As above - sell stuff, get it.

You'll only regret it if you don't - and you can always sell it if you do

ICBM

The '66 and later ones do have the full-CBS headstock size, yes.

musicman100

its not dangerous for your bank balance if you can't afford your dream guitar when it comes in. lol
  how much is it then?
they always seem cheap when I've see them.

usedtobe

Wow! Find a way!

markslade07

musicman100 said:

  how much is it then?
they always seem cheap when I've see them.

£1895. No idea if that's a good price or not

musicman100

that seem high to me 

Voxman

"One day it will be mine...oh yes, it will be mine!"  

Bridgehouse

markslade07 said:

musicman100 said:

  how much is it then?
they always seem cheap when I've see them.

£1895. No idea if that's a good price or not

Tell them to get a copy of the Vintage Guitar Price Guide! '64 - '69 Mustang in Dakota Red - Low: £1200 High: £1500 even with post Brexit PoundCrash Zombie Apocalypse conversion.

ICBM

Yes, it sounds high to me too, even in that condition and with the case. Not insanely so, and you may be able to negotiate a bit, but around £1500 would be much better.

I sold mine for £650 about fifteen years ago .

thermionic

The least you could do is haggle for a pack of strings.