Post by n ginther on Apr 25, 2022 10:03:35 GMT -5
Hi,
I was browsing FB marketplace for a firepit because my wife said I couldn't burn brush in our back yard and instead found a nice looking FG150 for a bargain. I drove across town to get it and was pleasantly surprised by the condition. It was pretty grimy but not beat up and the neck appears to be in good shape has a tiny bit too much relief for me when strung up but appears to be straight and doesn't show any signs of issues listed on this site. I brought it home and removed (very) old strings, cleaned it up with warm water and couple of drops of dawn and that did the trick. I also oiled the fret board and bridge, both were very dry. Very happy with how it turned out.
I was hoping someone could help with dating. There serial number is partially obscured,150(?)6504 and while I found the date stamp is pretty much useless. Best I can guess from the serial number page it seems like a 1971.
I was browsing FB marketplace for a firepit because my wife said I couldn't burn brush in our back yard and instead found a nice looking FG150 for a bargain. I drove across town to get it and was pleasantly surprised by the condition. It was pretty grimy but not beat up and the neck appears to be in good shape has a tiny bit too much relief for me when strung up but appears to be straight and doesn't show any signs of issues listed on this site. I brought it home and removed (very) old strings, cleaned it up with warm water and couple of drops of dawn and that did the trick. I also oiled the fret board and bridge, both were very dry. Very happy with how it turned out.
I was hoping someone could help with dating. There serial number is partially obscured,150(?)6504 and while I found the date stamp is pretty much useless. Best I can guess from the serial number page it seems like a 1971.
