Guitar Restore Project

DMG_49

Thinking of restoring a guitar, never done it before. Recently started playing and thought it would be good to get familiar with the parts of the guitar.

Could anyone give me some advice on it.

Here the guitar
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-EGMOND-ROSETTI-ELECTRIC-GUITAR-RESTO-PROJECT-/270835462321?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3f0f0d30b1#ht_774wt_1063

Demeyes

I think it might be easier if you restore a simpler electric for starters. That one is missing some hardware and is in fairly bad shape. A more standard electric will be easier to find parts for and will be a bit more straight forward in fitting new parts. That looks like it needs a new bridge, new nut and tuners at best. It'll also probably need a good fretboard clean, a re-fret and new wiring which is a lot of work if you haven't done it before.

Doc_Savage

all of the above plus its an archtop... i've replaced the neck on an archtop before and it is not easy! parts may be hard to source for that model too!

brianm9309

Im currently looking at a Charvel Model 1. Its a model i am not overly educated about but it seems like a cool make with a dedicated following. Im just wondering if anyone has any info they would like to share. ive been quoted €50 to purchase and i reckon il have to put another 50 at least into the refurbishment. Although i will more than likely hold onto it for a while id love to know the value of it when finished.

martinedwards

value of a guitar modded by a first timer?

hmmmmmmm

it can vary a LOT depending on your skills.

In my experience buying fixeruppers to repair and sell at a profit is NOT the way to go about it.

by all means do it for fun and experience, but don't expect to give up the day job!

brianm9309

I have plenty of experience in woodworking/carpentry so cleaning it up and refinishing is not a problem. I have a friend who will sort out any problems with hardware/electronics and do the set up in his store. We'll do a good job on it! Got any info on Charvel Model 1? Very varied info online.

darrenw5094

brianm9309 wrote: »

I have plenty of experience in woodworking/carpentry so cleaning it up and refinishing is not a problem. I have a friend who will sort out any problems with hardware/electronics and do the set up in his store. We'll do a good job on it! Got any info on Charvel Model 1? Very varied info online.

Got a couple of Model 4's. One mint '87 and the other a '86 project that is on hold. First off, they are great guitars made in Japan. Basic basswood body, but fab maple neck with either rosewood or maple board. The bridge might be an issue, as they are out of production for over 20 years.

Model 1 i don't have, but can't understand the varied info online. They are top guitars in my book. For €50, go for it. Usually go for €300+.

Squidgy Black

I'd definitely buy it, even just to keep the neck. You could always scrap the body and buy a replacement made of ash, and then use whatever parts you want

Demeyes

I have a model 4 and it's going to be getting it's own overhaul at some stage. Lovely neck and sound from it but the hardware is showing it's age now. I believe the model series increased in value as they went up so the model 1 should be one of the cheapest in the range, I think you could have trouble making more than 200/300 on one in good condition. If it's a fixer you'll probably find yourself spending a nice amount on hardware and parts making it hard to turn much profit form it, though you would definitely be left with a nice guitar.

brianm9309

Thanks for the input folks!! Sorry darrenw...i shud have specified the varied info i was mentioning was down to value rather than quality of the guitar itself...after a bit of research those varied prices are more down to upgraded hardware than anything else. On average what im seeing is in around the 300....im quite happy to put 50-100 into it, if i manage to keep to around this figure (and dont get stung to badly on parts) more than likely i'll double my money. Defo hold onto it for a while tho....she what she's made of!!! haha

brianm9309

stetyrrell wrote: »

I'd definitely buy it, even just to keep the neck. You could always scrap the body and buy a replacement made of ash, and then use whatever parts you want

Bodys in good nick man, bit of a strip down and respray. Want to try keep much of it as original as possible but i'll know a bit more on that when i get my buddy to check it out. Thus far tho, i'm happy to dish out that 50. Wanted to hear from a few people that knew a more about it than myself first! Cheers again guys!!

darrenw5094

The bridge will be a killer for parts. Kahler are making spare parts for the old ones again, but a used one on the Bay, will be €100 or so. It would be a keeper for me though, just put in your favourite pickups and you might not want to sell it.