Probably not. Lennon didn't have it sanded down or the pickguard removed until 68 after they came back from Rikkikesh (sp?). Until then, it had a sunburst finish. I think Harrison had one too. McCartney definitely did -- he was the first to buy a Casino in 65, I think. His also was a sunburst. It's the guitar McCartney used, for example, for the solo on "Ticket to Ride". So, for now, I think I'll keep the pickguard!
Well we all shine on--like the moon and the stars and the sun.
-- John Lennon
I got me a birthday comin' up....
:wink:
Cat
"Feel what you play...play what you feel!"
I hope you get a nice present!
Well we all shine on--like the moon and the stars and the sun.
-- John Lennon
The one problem I have with that guitar - and it's a beautiful guitar - is the pickguard. Epi pickguards - at least on the semi-hollows - always look a little tacky to me. But what do you do? Take the pickguard off and reveal a couple of unsightly holes - I don't care how neatly drilled they are, they're still HOLES - or leave it on and spoil the natural beauty of the guitar?
Your decision, Tim!
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Vic
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo356/christopherius/th_FenderSig.jpgLol. Looks like Homer Simpson wants your guitar Mr. Musie. :lol:
vic: or you could replace the pickguard with a different style
Nice. Very, very nice.
I'm holding out for a Gretsch White Falcon, but I am still exceedingly jealous.
A:-)
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Thanks. By the way, Vic, I think I like the pickguard. A bit of tacky can be a good thing!
Well we all shine on--like the moon and the stars and the sun.
-- John Lennon
