Linda Reed's New Fender Stringmaster

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 14 Dec 2005 8:45 pm

Well it's finally back from the paintshop. Linda's 1956 Fender Stringmaster (yes we found the date). Here's what she looked like before:

And here's what she looks like now!

I want to thank Jerry White of Cottontown, TN for the great job he did bringing this baby back to life. It sounds great, and plays like a dream. Needless to say, Linda is very happy! Merry Christmas Everyone

Nick [This message was edited by Nick Reed on 14 December 2005 at 09:05 PM.]

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 14 Dec 2005 8:56 pm

I'm dreaming of an old Fender just like the one's I used to know.And you Got it. Way to go Linda..Merry Christmas and play that beauty in good health.

Joerg Schubert · Post by **Joerg Schubert** » 14 Dec 2005 9:48 pm

Linda, Nick,
what a beauty, congrats. The refinsih is excellent, obviously done by a master of his trade.

I wish you a merry christmas
Joerg

Andy Sandoval · Post by **Andy Sandoval** » 14 Dec 2005 9:55 pm

What a beauty. Looks like it came out pretty nice. Have fun playin that guitar Linda.

Post by **Joey Ace** » 15 Dec 2005 3:10 am

Beautiful restoration!

Gary Boyett · Post by **Gary Boyett** » 15 Dec 2005 4:11 am

Nice job!
Now the FUN starts!

Merry Christmas Linda!

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Gary Boyett · Post by **Gary Boyett** » 15 Dec 2005 4:13 am

DUPE![This message was edited by Gary Boyett on 15 December 2005 at 06:25 AM.]

James Quackenbush · Post by **James Quackenbush** » 15 Dec 2005 4:49 am

Congrat's on your "new " looking Stringmaster ....Play it in good health, and have a Merry Christmas....Jim

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 15 Dec 2005 5:41 am

Wow! Very, very nice.

Rick Collins · Post by **Rick Collins** » 15 Dec 2005 9:00 am

You were absolutely correct to restore it. The value to you has increased greatly; and that's what matters. This is much, much better than keeping it original and in the closet.

Mr. Clean would even consider playing this guitar.

Mr. Clean

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 15 Dec 2005 10:26 am

What a great job. Thanks for sharing.

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Linda Reed · Post by **Linda Reed** » 15 Dec 2005 11:53 am

When Nick was putting the diamonds back on the steel we found the date on the back of one of the diamonds. It reads 005-56-1775.

Jody, does that mean it was made:
May of 1956?

Post by **Joey Ace** » 15 Dec 2005 11:57 am

Wasn't there a date under a tuning pan?

The pickup switch style indictes later than 56, probably 59.

Maybe the diamond was made in 56.[This message was edited by Joey Ace on 15 December 2005 at 11:57 AM.]

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 15 Dec 2005 5:09 pm

No date could be found in the tuner pan pits of the body, just neck #'s (in red) & what looks like Mr. Leo's initials (LF) where he may have inspected them. The only indication of a date I could find was scratched on the back of the right side diamond plate for the front apron. It reads 005-56-1775.

Nick[This message was edited by Nick Reed on 16 December 2005 at 10:26 AM.]

Steinar Gregertsen · Post by **Steinar Gregertsen** » 15 Dec 2005 5:17 pm

That is such a beautiful Stringmaster...
Pardon my ignorance, but is it a long-scale? Looks kinda 'long' to me....

Steinar

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Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 15 Dec 2005 6:07 pm

'24 1/2 inch scale[This message was edited by Nick Reed on 16 December 2005 at 05:27 AM.]

Don Kona Woods · Post by **Don Kona Woods** » 15 Dec 2005 9:54 pm

Nick,

Since you have gone as far as you have, why not replate the metal parts and it will all look new.

Based on the condition of the guitar in the first picture, I would have done the same.

Aloha,
Don

John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 15 Dec 2005 10:49 pm

Nick;
If the scale measures 24” you goofed putting it back together! It's supposed to be 24½”! Just kidding¡

I never cared about Originality over Better~Looks. I guess that's enough reason why I'm not a Collector! It looks great! Have fun with it! I'm sure that's meant for both of you! I hope you don't fight over who's turn it is to play on it!! Remember Nick, Linda gets first chances!

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Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 16 Dec 2005 10:26 am

This am I called Don Randall at home in Santa Ana and asked hi some information with regard to serial numbers and he replied."I Forget Jody" and Jody forgets as well sorry.

Merry Christmas anyway

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 16 Dec 2005 12:39 pm

It reads 005-56-1775

That could be Jody's social security #....

Jason Dumont · Post by **Jason Dumont** » 16 Dec 2005 4:37 pm

Now THAT is one fine refinish/restoration job. That guy is a master! Did it take long to have it done?

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 16 Dec 2005 5:16 pm

Jason,
It took about 10 days for us to get it back. The finish is absolutely breathtaking. Trust me, these pictures don't do it justice. The guitar looks brand new. Nick

Jason Dumont · Post by **Jason Dumont** » 16 Dec 2005 6:16 pm

Holy mackrel! 10 days man that's fast!!! It looks fantastic in white. That Jerry doesn't mess around!
Well I'm sure she sounds as great as she looks. Enjoy!

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 17 Dec 2005 10:29 am

Totally amazing how great these Guitars sound. NR

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 17 Dec 2005 5:00 pm

Nick- That sure is a beautiful looking guitar. Linda will look good and sound great on it. I like those pickups and also those controls right handy on top as they should be for all steels.

Makes me almost want to go back to my D8 days, if I can remember all that 1950 stuff.....Merry Christmas....al

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