Some TTR Collective Charitable Assistance?

[eSGEe]

I have once again agreed toi SOLDER (ugh)


Gang-- a friend of mine has "scored" a vintage 70's LOTUS Strat----FB sale--- 25.00 (yes TWENTY-FIVE)

it needs ---well --- THINGS --- I have offered as he is NEW to the guitar/gear life-----at the ripe old age of --well older than me--- and has recently encountered some medical issues and set backs (not mine to divulge) lets just say Brother needs a hand.

I have agreed to do the repairs/refureb/set up etc.

I will shell the $ for the tuners--- strat trem, block, saddles and bar--

input Jack

POSSIBLY some pups---pots (UGH--soldering) etc...

HOWEVER---if anyone here has any of these items--- lying around--- they might like to "contribute" to this project---

The work/build will be somewhat (you know me) documented and followed here on the forum-----

PLease post up here "whats ya gots" and we can converse on fitment etc.

Thanks in Advance-- hoping to make this a good solid player for him -- its ROUGH but its got SOLID bones and a GREAT feeling neck ----which will need frets dressed and polished---I even think the body is 1 solid piece of timber I see no joints or cracking in the paint to indicate multiply!!

oy..........

 

[Goldmember]

Adrian, I just may have some items to contribute. Is the Lotus 100% compatible with Strat replacement parts?

 

[RVA]

I have almost everything, including the trem with block. If you want to ship the guitar to me, we will make it right for him. If not, make me a parts list

 

[WavMixer]

 

[eSGEe]

Thanks Ray-- I think the freightrs back andd forth are -- well tripeling the value of the guitar!@!!

I am most happy to do the work (soldering --grumble) here in da SWAMPS --- and keep it local so to speak

I noticed it will need a pick guard as well. --- black -- 10 hole strat style----

GM I THINK most of this is going to be "metric strat" compatible---but it was the 70's ---in JAPAN-- so ---er WHO KNOWS--



ALSO-- thoughts on the MISSING CHUNK by the neck pocket--- sand and soften and paint black??? or try and make ---glue-- fill sand -- a "plug" corner???? (seems wonky at best)
thoughts?

 

[BlackSG91]

That guitar sure looks like it needs a bit of work. Hopefully it turns out well.


;>)/

 

[Inspector #20]

I'm short on Stratocaster parts. I got some single coil pickups, but that's about it.

 

[eSGEe]

If you can spare the Bobby I will holler if these suck or do not work etc.

 

[Goldmember]

I have a complete pickup set from my 50s Lacquer Strat. If that fits, I can send it to you.

 

[BlackSG91]

I have a complete pickup set from my 50s Lacquer Strat. If that fits, I can send it to you.

Are they made of GOLD?


;>)/

 

[eSGEe]

those sound tasty ---

I am happy to accept

 

[Goldmember]

If Ray doesn't include a pickup set, let me know. I'll send the pickups to you.

 

[smitty_p]

I don’t have any parts, but if you get enough stuff, I’ll solder up the components in the pick guard for you. You’ll then have to solder only the OUTPUT jack and guitar ground wire.

This way you’ll only have to ship a pickguard and small parts. I’ll pay postage back to you.

However, since Ray was first to make a “distance build” offer, the distinction should go to him if he’s still interested.

 

[eSGEe]

thanks Smitty-- that could work out--- shipping the guitar itself is costly-- and risks more damage--loss -- what have you--
but the PG bits MIGHT be a doable thing----

will keep the offer on the table

 

[Inspector #20]

If you can spare the Bobby I will holler if these suck or do not work etc.

Think I have a bridge and neck - bar magnet style....very old...if its routed for humbuckers, then that's another story...

 

[eSGEe]

GM has offered up a full set--

I need a input jack--- and pick guard really at this point is it I think -- get it all in set up the work shop and CUE THE MUSIC!

 

[eSGEe]

I even cleaned off my hammer for the event

 

[gasket]

I'd like to help BUT from this distance shipping would exceed the cost of an acceptable quality new guitar.
Remember the titanium SG nut you sent this way, USP cost converted to Australian $25.63 :-(
You already have a great backup team there, well done TTR!

 

[smitty_p]

GM has offered up a full set--

I need a input jack--- and pick guard really at this point is it I think -- get it all in set up the work shop and CUE THE MUSIC!

I can’t find any new jacks in my collection of parts. I do have a used jack made in China that’s still in pretty good shape.

 

[eSGEe]

COOL man that will do -- the whole thing was made in Japan -- so-- er-- dont think "overseas" sourced bits will be a complaint