Hi.
I'm the lucky owner of a '61 Strat that I bought in 1974 for $200. (My wife thinks I'm joking when I say it will be buried with me. ) (I'm not.)
Anyway, when I got it a previous owner had stripped the body to the bare wood. All I did back then was Varithane it. It's a really nice honey-color.
I don't know what the original finish was. My only clue (if I remember back 40+ years) is some black under the pickguard.
So, a couple of questions:
- Is there any way of determining the original color based on the serial number? Doubtful ...
- If I do finally decide to have a finish applied, any pointers on this endeavor?
- I'm in Toronto. Who here would I trust with this job?
Thanks for any advice you would like to contribute.
Bob
P.S. - I was kidding. It won't be buried with me. It will go to another loving owner for them to enjoy like I have for nearly 50 years.