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Topic: '53 Stringmaster Maintenance Advice |
Robert Jette
From:
Dallas, Tx.
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Posted 10 Jun 2011 9:37 am |
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| The finish is worn but everything else is good. No rust & the electronics sound great. 2 tuners have been repaired. I've never owned an instrument this old & I want to take care of it, but I didn't buy it as a collector. I want to play it, while preserving it in its current condition as much as possible. Any guidance would be much appreciated. |
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Martin Curnan
From:
Lihue, Kauai
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Posted 12 Jun 2011 8:46 am
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| I would say do not do anything to it but keep it clean after use by wiping it down. |
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 12 Jun 2011 9:01 am
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| I have a 55' T-8 and I like to give it a good cleanin around the pickups and tuner pans, and maybe give the tuners a little lube and adjustment if they feel loose when ever I change strings. Other than that, I wipe it down after playin as mentioned. Oh, if you ever hear a buzz or rattle try removing the diamond plates on the front and tighten the necks up a tad. These old Stringmasters are wonderful soundin guitars and a real joy to play. |
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Larry Robbins
From:
Fort Edward, New York
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Posted 12 Jun 2011 11:21 am
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Yours seems to be in decent shape.
No "extra" maintenance other than the norm should be needed....i own my stuff...i dont let it own me  enjoy what you have as much as you can ...while you can! ..BTW, congrats on such a nice
Stringmaster!!
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Twang to the bone! |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 13 Jun 2011 7:56 am
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| If you ever have the opportunity to remove the tuner pans, I always like to apply a little white grease to the gears. |
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